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I’m pretty sure it was the og sim.

We don’t know that the sole is metal. They may have just decided to paint it a flat color rather than translucent to let the carbon fiber shoe through.

Just painted over maybe. Just because you don't see the carbon doesn't mean it isn't there. But, could possibly be metal too. Who knows.

The people like us that are clamoring to see the next driver makes up a very low percentage of their bottom line I’d imagine. I am pretty sure them waiting an extra month to shore the driver has absolutely nothing to do with it. Not everyone who wants to see it is nearly as emotional as you appear to be about it. And they’re dedicated seeing different results. It’s not like all of these new golfers are going to disappear.

They'll show it when they're ready. They're showing pro shops and retailers because they're placing orders for the drivers right now. We're talking a matter of weeks until we see it. You are not entitled to see it. That's the point. It's their product and they're the ones marketing it. They want a specific message surrounding it. Now, if you think Taylormade is somehow alone in this, you are mistaken. This song and dance has been going on for years from all golf OEMs.

So, I just wanted to put some of the speed gains in possible context. I haven’t hit it so not sure what I’ll see when I do. But for a little bit of anecdotal evidence, my buddy and I played a simulator round yesterday on a uneekor system. He had a ping g425 lst that he hits pretty well. I have an OG Sim. He was hovering around 160 ball speed with his driver. Handed him mine and he immediately picked up 5mph ball speed. I owned a 425lst and switched to the sim because I found the ping to be a lot shorter. So, it’s not out of the realm of possibility that someone see some significant gains depending on what they’re using now.

Haha, within the rules and equivalent to what everyone else is using. Besides, if I struggle to hit fairways now, I would hate to have to play with lesser gear haha.

This is kind of what I have been trying to elude to, but not as well as this haha. If, and a really big IF, they are somehow able to increase ball speed on center strikes, it would have to be in a way that "fools" the CT test. Like you said, if only some of the layers flex during the test (which isn't done at high impact speeds), but more layers are reached during a real golf swing, it could theoretically happen.

Done! I mean, kind of a match made in heaven. Radispeed has a nice ring to it

I am so pumped that the triple diamond will be part of the retail line rather than playing the waiting game to see if they release it or not.

looks like a TM Original One edited and blurred to just cause a stir to me.

Were you able to hit it?

I don't recall the view comment I guess. I don't doubt that some "leaks" are intentional. But, I can appreciate what goes into coming up with a marketing campaign, messaging, ads, materials. It takes time and a lot of moving pieces are involved. All brands want to be able to control their image and releases as much as possible.

The “others” that are already seeing this are the ones placing orders with taylormade to fill their shops. It’s routine for the reps to go out and show off their goods ahead of time. You may know what callaway and cobra look like. But I can guarantee you at least Callaway didn’t want those pics coming out. They’ve been getting removed left and right. If it’s the first time you’ve been paying attention to other releases I understand that it may seem odd. But this song and dance has been happening for years.

For sure, I completely get it and remember many marketing cycles that made some pretty bold claims. They went carbon for a reason, the CG manipulation will be interesting to see. How forgiving and stable can they make this new driver. I am a sucker for golf club tech. So, when something comes out that is radically different, I want to see what it's all about. If it's something that forces further innovation from everyone else, then all the better since the number of good options should follow suit. I guess I am trying to keep an open mind and sift through some of the obvious noise.