So, about 2-4 shots from penalties and another 5-6 from bad lies. I give up strokes off the tee from time to time, either from penalties or hitting in the junk. Like most low-mid handicaps, I have potential, but I’ve got work to do. I used to be Much better, but, pretty good is my current condition. I’m a 10 and change handicap and a fairly decent driver. I don’t hit balls rapid-fire style when I’m on the range, so the most balls I would hit per session was 150, with the usual being 100 or so. I did this repeatedly over the course of approximately 2 hrs for each range session and would switch out with my irons periodically to restore my tempo.
My range routine with the drivers consisted of me hitting five drives with my driver, then five drives with the Rogue, then hitting the third driver. I say “drivers” because I hit my current driver- a Taylormade R9 circa 2010 or so and another new driver I was also testing for another review. For each session, I would warm up with my sand wedge or sand wedge and 8-iron, then jump into the drivers. My testing of the Rogue driver consisted of multiple range sessions (4 in all) and two rounds of golf. The ball seems to stay in the air forever. (Taylormade R9) Off-center strikes don’t lose near as much distance as my R9. I have no doubt that draws are just as easy to hit for those that have that skill set.ĭefinitely longer than my current driver. With this setting, fades were the shot of choice and were relatively easy to hit. I kept the original settings for loft (10.5*) and a neutral face. Shaping : During testing, my swing path couldn’t help but produce a fade. The face feels Really springy and hot, and the ball seems to jump off the face. It’s hard for me to describe, but it’s kind of a tight-hollow sound on impact. I’ve always thought my R9 felt and sounded pretty good. The sole of the club has cool design features and the face is classic Callaway- which I like. The crown has a little of the carbon fiber look, but the finish is mostly black, overall. the bright green color of the original Epic. I much prefer the aqua color of the Rogue vs. To change weight settings, loosen and remove both weights using the wrench provided. It’s possible that a shaft with a softer tip could be the saving grace for your slice.Club Tested: 2018 Callaway Rogue Driver – RH – 10.5* loft -Project X HZRDUS Yellow 60g Graphite Stiff Flex – Grip: Golf Pride – New Dec Platinum/Black/White Teal (46.5g) The COBRA LTDx drivers feature adjustable weighting and MyFly loft. The absolute best way to determine if a softer tip section is truly right for your game is to have a conversation with your local fitter about your issues, and have him/her look at your swing. As the club droops - meaning the toe dives toward the ground - the clubface can actually open more, which isn’t ideal for the slicer. If you’re the type of golfer who “stands up” into impact with high hands, a softer tip may cause more droop at impact. A more active tip section will generally allow for a faster rate of closure, which is beneficial to golfers suffering from a slice.īut Tim Briand, the Senior Vice President of True Spec Golf (which is owned by the same parent company as GOLF) warns that a shaft with a softer tip isn’t great for every slicer. Unlike the pros, you should look for shafts with weaker tip sections that allow for more release of the club head as it comes into impact. Find the setting on your adjustable hosel that says 'D' or 'Draw.' Andrew Tursky. Loft and lie adjustability to optimize your driver setting. To reduce a slice, you’ll want to do the opposite. It’s possible that a shaft with a softer tip could be the saving grace for your slice. Der X HOT Driver ist auf Ballgeschwindigkeit, lange Distanz und mehr Fehlerverzeihung fr. They use stiff and stable profiles, often with very strong tip sections. The problem is, many pros use driver shafts that are built to lower spin and keep the ball from drawing too much. Many golfers fall into the trap of looking to the pros for what driver shaft to play.