Pure745's 2014 Shootout - Update 6/15/14

[Doc420]

I don't know why you don't have your own Trackman, just get rid of a few putters and the thing is paid for.

[swizbeatz]

Dang, didn't know your SS was that high, nice work!

[Pure745]

[quote name='swizbeatz' timestamp='1398475917' post='9172841']
Dang, didn't know your SS was that high, nice work!
[/quote]

I don't think it will be when I get onto the THIRD freaking launch monitor.. my numbers have gone down a bit since the 2012 Shootout, have you seen that thread? Started it all.

[sevenputts]

That ball speed is pretty low for that swing speed. That's some serious swing speed. I doubt your smash factor is that low. Trackman will fix that. Unless those were range balls..

[Pure745]

[quote name='sevenputts' timestamp='1398479722' post='9173245']
That ball speed is pretty low for that swing speed. That's some serious swing speed. I doubt your smash factor is that low. Trackman will fix that. Unless those were range balls..
[/quote]

Nope.. they were Lethals, all spin averages were above 3K rpms which I knew was not right. Session 3 is set for this weekend. OUTDOOR TRACKMAN this time.

[sevenputts]

Nice. Thanks for all the hard work Tai. It answers a lot of questions for us.

[BidenTP]

[quote name='Pure745' timestamp='1398481039' post='9173411']
[quote name='sevenputts' timestamp='1398479722' post='9173245']
That ball speed is pretty low for that swing speed. That's some serious swing speed. I doubt your smash factor is that low. Trackman will fix that. Unless those were range balls..
[/quote]

Nope.. they were Lethals, all spin averages were above 3K rpms which I knew was not right. Session 3 is set for this weekend. OUTDOOR TRACKMAN this time.
[/quote]

Awesome. Can't wait for the numbers!!! Thank you for all your hard work and dedication

[peakposition]

Tai you are taking this to a whole new level! I mean the shoutout from last year was already great but this time you taking it a step further.
It's amazing what you are doing for this community - seriously many thanks!

[Pure745]

[quote name='peakposition' timestamp='1398551592' post='9177121']
Tai you are taking this to a whole new level! I mean the shoutout from last year was already great but this time you taking it a step further.
It's amazing what you are doing for this community - seriously many thanks!
[/quote]

Thanks for the comments. This year's Shootout was demanding for many reasons.. but is [color=#ff0000][size=5][b]FINALLY DONE!!![/b][/size][/color]

I will be doing the final write up later tonight or by tomorrow AM at the latest. Phew.. I can honestly say this is the most thorough Shootout I have done, and my entire body is sore from it.

[Mitchell]

Thanks for the effort to conduct this testing, looking forward to your results. You must be tired since using emoticons, all caps, different color fonts, etc....

[Pure745]

[quote name='Mitchell' timestamp='1398560809' post='9178105']
Thanks for the effort to conduct this testing, looking forward to your results. You must be tired since using emoticons, all caps, different color fonts, etc....
[/quote]

Yup, not enough emoji's so I thought I would use all caps and some color on the font

[Mitchell]

[quote name='Pure745' timestamp='1398561354' post='9178167']
[quote name='Mitchell' timestamp='1398560809' post='9178105']
Thanks for the effort to conduct this testing, looking forward to your results. You must be tired since using emoticons, all caps, different color fonts, etc....
[/quote]

Yup, not enough emoji's so I thought I would use all caps and some color on the font
[/quote]Need a Tiffany blue font for you...and these continuation dots need to be various sizes- off to range myself, appreciate the effort for the site bruddah!

[PingDrv00]

I am looking forward to the final results! You have gone to all ends to find the best set up it looks like. I am really interested to see the final distance differences between all the contenders.

[redraider1685]

Do you still play the lethals have you gave the tour preferred X a shot

[easyyy]

[quote name='peakposition' timestamp='1398551592' post='9177121']
Tai you are taking this to a whole new level! I mean the shoutout from last year was already great but this time you taking it a step further.
It's amazing what you are doing for this community - seriously many thanks!
[/quote]

I will second that. Thanks a lot for you diligence in testing and creating a fun thread to follow and comment in.

[scratchswinger]

[quote name='Mitchell' timestamp='1398450015' post='9170097']
Thought member reviews were supposed to have at least 50 unnecessary emoticons , exclamation points, and ALL CAPS? .....never mind, continue on
[/quote]

Dancing monkey's my friend, dancing monkey's.

[yoshiod9]

Quit making us wait or I'll shank another wedge at you from 20 feet!

I need to know what works for you so I can convince the wife to let me get a slate of new clubs and shafts. I'm still in love with the 7.2 TS... Soooo money.

[kobes31]

Now I feel bad he fell asleep while working on his report to us. Sorry but wake up! No course for you this morning until it's done!

Thanks again for the interesting reads.

[Pure745]

Lol! I'm typing it up right now, lots of info!

[QMany]

Been looking forward to this. Take your time, Tai.

[BidenTP]

[quote name='QMany' timestamp='1398616647' post='9180937']
Been looking forward to this. Take your time, Tai.
[/quote]

+1

I can't wait to see what came out on top and how everything else stacks up against each other. Thanks a lot for all your hard work and dedication!!

[rbhan12]

I say this should be pinned for the time being

[Pure745]

[size=5][b]Original post updated on Page 1!! [/b][/size]

[rbhan12]

Had to unlike the first post just so I could re-like it.

[rbhan12]

So Tai, where can I get my hands on an Aldila Rogue? Time to hit the gym and work my way up to X-Flex.

[Pure745]

[quote name='rbhan12' timestamp='1398620937' post='9181249']
So Tai, where can I get my hands on an Aldila Rogue? Time to hit the gym and work my way up to X-Flex.
[/quote]

Just get a 661 or 757 and save yourself the $$. Seriously.

[stage1350]

Interesting results. It looks like you were having a rough time with the 430/BB-6.

Also, what are your thoughts between Covert 2.0 and the original Covert Tour?

[rbhan12]

[quote name='Pure745' timestamp='1398621121' post='9181269']
[quote name='rbhan12' timestamp='1398620937' post='9181249']
So Tai, where can I get my hands on an Aldila Rogue? Time to hit the gym and work my way up to X-Flex.
[/quote]

Just get a 661 or 757 and save yourself the $$. Seriously.
[/quote]

But then how can I look as awesome?

[Whiskey_fire]

Hey bro, awesome job. One question I have is how do you think the 913 would have done against these new set ups?

[Pure745]

[quote name='stage1350' timestamp='1398621253' post='9181277']
Interesting results. It looks like you were having a rough time with the 430/BB-6.

Also, what are your thoughts between Covert 2.0 and the original Covert Tour?
[/quote]

Yeah, the 430 head I have is about 4-5 grams lighter than the 460, and I was getting a little quick. I think I would have better results if I changed the weight to be the same as the 460, but I still hit the 460 better and more often. The numbers with the 460 are good enough to where any gains I got would probably not be worth sacrificing how accurate the 460 is for me. I think the CT 2.0 is a little more forgiving, I think something based on the Performance line with the MOI/CG of the Tour with lower spin would be where they need to be.