Most playable LD setup for everyday rounds?

GoTime · June 20, 2018

Just generally curious, is there a consensus on what the most playable LD setup is with standard length or maybe +1"? By playable I don't mean necessarily the ability to work the ball, but just something you'd keep in your bag as your driver for normal rounds.

I currently use a x-flex Fuji Atmos black with a Adams XTD head, standard length, and I tend to hit it pretty high. My head speed during rounds is about 120-125, though I'd love to start being able to comfortably play at 135+, which I currently reserve for range only.

What do you guys think?

CROCN · June 28, 2018

I play with a M2 Tour Issue 8.5 degree cut/tipped to 45" so I can work it. But can still reach out there to 400 yds if needed.

clevited · July 6, 2018

I don't know if I quite qualify as the LD type but I am decently fast. I still use an R9 Superdeep (playing at 44 inches and 7.5 degrees). I also have a 44 inch Krank Formula 6 but I need to play around with adding some weight to the head. I can't control that one at all. A shorter club is nice to me because you really feel you can go after it, keep the spin down with the naturally stiffer shaft (being shorter), and get plenty on it. I can still get 16 degrees of launch if I want, or I can hit a screamer with less than 8 degrees of launch.

CROCN · October 17, 2020

Update: I have now switched to my Callaway XR16 LD 5 degree head, but set to +2 D, with a HOF Raptor shaft tipped 3/4 inch playing 47". I usually hit a high fade with more spin to hold the fairways or stay on the green. If i land on the green, i usually only get 10-15 feet of roll out. Carrying it 350-365 with minimal roll, only 2-3 yards.