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Thinkin' 'bout a new whammer are ya? Before you do, please read my blabbering in the following paragraphs, it just might help your driving game.
We have, or can get darn near anything for driver heads - from the high-end WHAMMERS the long drive champs use, to a super high-quality reliable driver that'll fit you to a "tee" (pardon the pun). Gooder Golf is a Canadian dealer for Swing Science, Wishon Golf Technology, and plenty of other fine products - see the many choices listed below.
Now, before you start licking your chops over a new driver, there are a few things you must consider. 90% of golfers use a driver that is [A] too long, [B] does not have enough loft, and [C] use a shaft that is too stiff. Among all of the quality drivers you see listed below on this page, there is NOT going to be a stand-out that will crank the ball 50 yards longer than the others with the swing and all other factors being equal - stuff like that just don't happen, period. Some may be marginally longer than others, but it sure won't be no 50 or 75 yards longer. The only sure-fire, tried, tested, and true way of consistently hitting drives as long as you possibly can for the average golfer is to hit the ball on the sweet-spot more frequently and consistently. One way to help achieve this consistent "sweet-spot connection" is to actually shorten your driver......yup, it's true.
You must be thinkin' I have rocks in my head, 'cuz everybody knows that a longer club will hit the ball farther with the same swing speed (that's what they tell you in the TV ads). Yes, that is partially true, BUT only if you can consistently hit the ball right on the "nuts" swing after swing, and have a later release point. One of these "long" drivers will do absolutely NOTHING to increase distance if you're an early-releaser of the golf club (before 9:00 in the swing clock - 3:00 if you're a lefty). Unfortunately the longer the club gets, the more difficult the task of catching it on the nuts becomes, especially for the average golfer. You may find that using a driver that is too long for you might result in you connecting the sweet spot only 30% (and a good chance even less) of the time. Yes it does feel nice to smash one 300 yards straight down the pipe - but don't dwell on that, you musn't forget about the other ten drives you hit in that same round that were followed with your second shot being chipped out from the forest. You'll hit more fairways, and probably increase your average drive distance by using a shorter driver. With many of today's 460cc head drivers, for every quarter inch you miss the sweet-spot it will cost you approximately 5 yards. Many people actually find that their average drive increases in length when they switch to a shorter driver - the reason is that they can "nut" it more often and consistently.
When it comes to drivers, I do not like to build a driver that is longer than 44.5 inches in length at most - and for most of you, it should be shorter than that. The reason being that it will probably not do YOU or your golf game (or your score) any favors (plus you'll think I built you a driver that don't work). Some of the major OEM golf companies are actually producing off-the-rack drivers that are 45.5" and even 46" long - much too long for any golfer (with the exception of long-drive professionals - whose only sole purpose in life when they are addressing the ball is to smash the livin' snot outta that thang so "ball go VERY VERY far"). The average PGA Tour golfer uses a driver that is 44.5" long. If you'd like to see what effect driver length has on distance for the average golfer, have a peek at the chart below - this test was conducted by a company who specializes fitting research, the results might make you think a bit;
* This test was done with a mechanical swing robot - consistent every time.
The average PGA Touring Professional uses a driver with a length of 44.5 inches......Why??? Since you asked, I'll tell you - it's because that is as long of a club that they can consistently control. The average off-the-shelf driver these days is 45-46 inches long. Now, if a touring pro cannot control a 45 or 46 inch driver, your chances are somewhere between slim and none that you will be able to either. Trust me, if a PGA golfer could consistently achieve even 2 or 3 yards more distance off the tee using a longer driver and still be able to keep the ball on the fairway, they would be doing it. 90% of golfers use a driver that is too long, and does not have enough loft, and is too stiff. And that's all I'm going to say about that!
* Please note that the test data in the chart above came from the book "The Search for the Perfect Golf Club", by Tom Wishon - a great book to read if you want to learn the how and why of golf clubs.
Swing Science Drivers:
Swing Science S-200 Cup Face 460cc Driver
Swing Science is pleased to introduce its inaugural line up of components starting with the big stick the Cup Face 460cc Driver. Our experienced design team chose a classic pear shape as the inspiration for the clean lines exhibited by this 460cc titanium driver that delivers maximum performance for golfers of all skill levels.
Combining today’s advanced manufacturing techniques that includes plasma welding for constant weight distribution, cup face technology for a larger higher COR, and a super thin crown for a lower CG and higher MOI creates the perfect blend between tradition and technology. All this adds up to the easiest longest driver you will ever hit! I have one of these in my own personal stash of drivers.
Available RH in 9.0°, 10.5°, 12°, or 14° loft, LH available in 10.5° only.
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Swing Science S-800 Driver
The “Brand New for 2009” S800 Driver features a
modern profile head shape coupled with a neutral set up and geared for the
better player. With its “Dual Deep Berth Crown” and “Fastback Style
Sole” the rearward center of gravity is moved further back for higher
launch and lower spin resulting in maximum speed, carry and
distance. The S800 Wood Series will also include
a fairway wood
and hybrid sharing the same design characteristics.
S-800 comes in 9°, 10.5°, and 12° lofts for RH, LH will be available soon.
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Miura Golf Driver:
Precious Edition Driver
Tolerances and consistency of the Miura Precious Edition driver exceed those of mass produced models, the same as the Miura irons do. The workmanship should be considered tour quality, something rarely available to amateur golfers.
A tad bigger face progression (F.P.) enables easy square address positioning and results in highly controllable trajectory with this 2 piece titanium head. This high launch, low spin driver is suited to all golfers. Ball speed off the face is very good. It is Mr. Miura’s believe that the 390cc head is the optimum size to allow golfers to get the club head to “square” at impact. While maintaining a bias for the traditions of the game, Mr. Miura has been able to capture the best qualities of the driver without compromising distance or performance.
Available RH only in
9.0°, or 10.5°
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Tom Wishon Golf Technology Drivers:
919THI Driver
Extended 113mm face to back dimension positions mass farther from the CG to increase the MOI to >5,000 g-cm2.
The 919THI variable thickness face is designed to offer a superb combination of both on and off-center hit distance. TWGT is truly proud of its face design ability and the 919THI face is a perfect example of how that skill translates into outstanding performance.
919THI body made from 6/4 titanium; 919THI faces forged from SP700 titanium.
TWGT’s extended back design shape sets up beautifully at address and allows golfers to play with a 5,000 g-cm2 MOI without having to accept a radical shape.
Finished in a black gloss with satin polish highlights.
I have one of these in my own personal stash of drivers - it has been my personal #1 driver for FOUR (count 'em 4) seasons.
Available in RH in 9°,
11°, 13°, 15.5° High Launch, and 10.5° Draw Bias
(has 3° closed face); LH in 11°, and 13.5°
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915CFE Driver
Mid- to semi-deep center of gravity position offers normal trajectory for each loft and size.
Forged 10-2-3 beta-titanium variable thickness face construction increases face deflection away from the geometric center of the face for better ball speed on off-center hits.
All 915CFE heads designed with variable thickness face to ensure consistent launch angle and superb off-center hit performance.
Full round profile shape for higher MOI contributes to the off center hit forgiveness of the variable thickness beta-titanium face.
Available in non-offset LH design in 11 and 14 lofts; In RH offset design in 11 and 14 lofts.
NOTE: RH model has offset hosel, LH model is non-offset (see pictures)
915CFE Driver
available in RH (offset only) in 11°
or 14°; LH (non-offset) in 11° or 14°
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Alpha Golf Drivers:
V5 LX Driver
• 22%
increased rigidness helps to maximize Smash Factor
• Setup with
confidence with a deep face and compact profile
• Black satin
TiCN-coated face leaves an erasable point-of-contact imprint
• Adjust
your ball flight with customizable weight ports
• Wider distance from
COG to hosel for workability and control
The V5 LX was designed around one goal – to maximize the “smash
factor” for explosive ball speed off the face. Smash factor is the
ratio of ball speed to club head speed. Drivers deform at the
face-frame junction during impact. This deformation causes energy
dissipation and thus a loss of ball speed. The V5 LX is designed to transfer
maximum energy to the ball by virtually eliminating this
deformation.
V5
LX Driver available in RH ONLY, 8.0°, 9.0°, 10.5° or
12.0°
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C830.4 Plasma LX Driver
• Customize your trajectory with
Tour-Fit moveable weights
• Maximize energy from the club head to the
ball
• Attain a solid feel and sound with the Plasma welded face
•
Drive straight even with off-center hits – Variable Face Thickness expands
the effective sweet spot
The C830.4 Plasma is created from a super-thin SP700 Titanium face featuring the maximum coefficient of restitution (COR) that works together with a carefully crafted wide body construction. This allows for easier airborne launches, low backspin, and straighter and longer drives. The C830.4 Plasma's clubhead maximizes Coefficient of Restitution (COR) and the "spring-effect" with an ultra-thin face made from SP700 Beta Titanium. The large and deep 460cc head, designed with precise perimeter weighting, positions the center of gravity optimally in the X,Y, and Z planes. This ultimately serves to maximize Moment of Inertia (MOI) and forgiveness. A plasma-welding process of the face to the body creates a solid feel and sound at impact. Variable thickness across the clubface increases the effective sweet spot.
C830.4 Plasma
LX Driver available in RH in 9.5°, 1.5°, and 12°; LH in 10.5
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C830.2 Plasma LX Driver
• Super-thin SP700 Titanium face
for enhanced trampoline effect
• Minimized COG to hosel distance
reduces side-spin, increases MOI
• Plasma welded face creates a solid
feel and sound
• Variable face thickness expands the effective sweet
spot
The C830.2 is the best golf driver for hitting long. Through optimizations of 4 design parameters: volume, moment of inertia, coefficient of restitution, and center of gravity, Alpha has created a driver that has won more ReMax World Long Drive titles than any other club. While many golf club companies make the claim of having the world's longest and best golf driver, only Alpha has the awards and titles to back it up. Most off-the-shelf drivers are made with a 4-piece construction, gluing together the face and body. They momentarily deform at high swing speeds, resulting in energy loss. The C830.2 utilizes state-of-the-art plasma welding to cold forge the SP700 Titanium face to the body. This enables to the driver to effectively act like a solid single piece on contact. Golf swings thus get virtually loss-less impacts on every drive. Energy loss (through deformation or sound or any other factor) is something the USGA does not measure or regulate. The plasma welding also enables engineers to move weight away from the face and towards the back of the club for optimal center of gravity. Plasma welding is a much more expensive and time-consuming endeavor than traditional club head construction. But this innovative manufacturing process is one of the long-distance secrets behind the Alpha C830.2.
C830.4 Plasma
LX Driver available in RH in 6.0°, 7.5°, 8.5° 9.5°, 10.5°, and
12°; LH in 9.5° and
10.5°
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RX Launch Driver
The new Launch series exemplifies the simplicity of performance-based engineering. A super wide body moves the cog farther back minimizing dynamic spin-axis rotation on off-center hits as well as providing for a slightly higher launch angle. What does this mean? Straighter shots that stay in the air for more distance. An ideal driver for beginners looking to solidify their tee shots and gain yards.
RX Launch Driver available in RH in 9.0°, 10.5°,
13°, 15°; LH in
10.5°
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