The $5000 TaylorMade SLDR Guarantee - 20 GolfWRXers. 4 Locations. Details here!

[DavePelz4]

Will this mean the average drive for a WRX'er is now 400 yards?

[magdocjr]

Dang, where did I put that old persimmon driver????????

[OUZO Power]

What about dispersion? Will that be one of the peramiters?

[Doc420]

[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1396019290' post='8968513']
Will this mean the average drive for a WRX'er is now 400 yards?
[/quote] I will be exposed, although I have never claimed to be long. My guess is probably closer to avg. I will be interested to see how much swing speed I have lost, it sure feels like I have slowed down some. Age sucks.

[cphrey]

R1 10 deg, 44.25 inches, Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Silver TiNi Stiff, 67 grams. Everything was fit for me by my friend at Golfsmith. I once worked there as well, and build clubs myself, so this thing is pretty close to perfect for me. TMaG can throw everything they've got at me!

[OUZO Power]

Oh yea. And to the lucky members going.

Post your twitter accounts. I want to follow this as it unfolds.

I found on our trip that the quickest and easist means of updating live through the event is via twitter and later in the evening a detailed roundup on the site.

[HipCheck]

[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1396019941' post='8968587']
What about dispersion? Will that one of the peramiters?
[/quote]

Apples to apples as Tom Kroll of TM said. Similar swing speeds, etc. Throw out the old maids. We'll lay down the parameters in the live coverage.

[DavePelz4]

[quote name='Doc420' timestamp='1396020157' post='8968613']
[quote name='DavePelz4' timestamp='1396019290' post='8968513']
Will this mean the average drive for a WRX'er is now 400 yards?
[/quote] I will be exposed, although I have never claimed to be long. My guess is probably closer to avg. I will be interested to see how much swing speed I have lost, it sure feels like I have slowed down some. Age sucks.
[/quote]

None of that matters Doc. It's the number on the card that matters. And having fun.

[Doc420]

I stay away from Twitter, I'm sure that would get me in trouble.

[cphrey]

[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1396019941' post='8968587']
What about dispersion? Will that one of the peramiters?
[/quote]

this is my biggest question too! this whole thing is about distance, but if I only gained a yard or two but tightened up my drive dispersion a bit, I would view it as a win, even though I would not get much, if any, cash from that happening...

[ThunderBuzzworth]

I don't tweet either. I will update as much as I can in the thread while it is going on. If I am unable to that I will let everyone know all the details that went into the selection and driver setup

[QMany]

[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1396019941' post='8968587']
What about dispersion? Will that be one of the peramiters?
[/quote]
Do you have an algorithm in mind you would like to offer to determine how much to pay based on distance [i]and [/i]dispersion?

If these guys are hitting it longer but spraying it off the map, I'd guess their review will include this information ... and their pockets will be heavier.

[stage1350]

[quote name='ThunderBuzzworth' timestamp='1395796051' post='8951349']
So these are the numbers that SLDR will be going up against. There is plenty of room for improvement if they can get my launch up a little and spin down sub 2000 while maintaining BallSpeed. In the picture, the yellow circle was my 20xi-x and the white circle was a Prov1x, SR3, and a TM ball.
[/quote]
[quote name='ThunderBuzzworth' timestamp='1395933173' post='8961703']
I will provide all my current info if you guys want before we go, that way if they are doing live updates you can see the differences. On one of the previous couple pages I did put up my trackman results with my current driver setup.

Current setup: Yes I was custom fit
Callaway Razr Fit Extreme 9.5 head
Setting is on open so loft is down to more like 8.75
Diamana Ilima 70x tipped 1.25
Finished length is 44.75
Ball of choice is 20XI-X but I am not against switching if something gives me the performance I am looking for.

Current numbers: on trackman 2 days ago
SS: 126-28
BS: 186-89
LA: 11-11.5
Spin: 2500 rpm
AOA: -1.5

The loft on my current setup is leaving me vulnerable to lofting up quite easily (which I know going into this). If Taylormade puts me into a 10.5 and gets me fitted into a shaft that gets my launch up to about 13- 14 and also lowers my spin rate into the 17-1800 range while retaining ball speed.. I will be a prime example of the loft up challenge being the real deal.

With a higher swing speed however, I am curious at what point is a higher launch angle no longer the optimal number? Or is higher launch always better?
[/quote]
[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1396018571' post='8968395']
So what are the perameters of this comparison? Is it expected that everyone will Loft Up as per the 1st vid?

So if loft up doesnt work yet you get more gains with a lower lofted SLDR what does that tell us about Loft Up?

[u][b]Apples to Apples[/b][/u]

Also I think a true Apples to Apples comparison would be for those showing up with unfitted off the rack drivers with stock shafts should only compare their gamers to an off the rack SLDR with the stock shaft. Not an exotic aftermarket shaft. However this should not limit them from trying something else with an exotic shaft afterwards. But in the Spirit of Apples to Apples this is only fair.

But If you have been fitted for your gamer then Taylermade should be able to try out any combo they like on you.
[/quote]

Thunder,

I'll be interested to see what they fit you with. I have to think you will get a powerful shaft to go with your swing. Part of what killed the R11 irons with me was the fact that the stiffest shaft they could put in there was X-100 parallel compared to my normal DG Tour X7. That kind of sets them up for failure.

I have to think with $5k on the line, they will want to set you up properly. I'm amazed that you are hitting the ilima. You must have very low spin.

[TMBob]

[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1396020313' post='8968633']
Oh yea. And to the lucky members going.

Post your twitter accounts. I want to follow this as it unfolds.

I found on our trip that the quickest and easist means of updating live through the event is via twitter and later in the evening a detailed roundup on the site.
[/quote]

@BobGom

But I have no clue how to use it....I would use it for this event if I someone clued me in.

Your comment on dispersion is where I am coming from.

[joey2aces]

[quote name='Doc420' timestamp='1396020463' post='8968653']
I stay away from Twitter, I'm sure that would get me in trouble.
[/quote]
So we now know you are NOT the Elk....

[ThunderBuzzworth]

[quote name='stage1350' timestamp='1396020893' post='8968693']
[quote name='ThunderBuzzworth' timestamp='1395796051' post='8951349']
So these are the numbers that SLDR will be going up against. There is plenty of room for improvement if they can get my launch up a little and spin down sub 2000 while maintaining BallSpeed. In the picture, the yellow circle was my 20xi-x and the white circle was a Prov1x, SR3, and a TM ball.
[/quote]
[quote name='ThunderBuzzworth' timestamp='1395933173' post='8961703']
I will provide all my current info if you guys want before we go, that way if they are doing live updates you can see the differences. On one of the previous couple pages I did put up my trackman results with my current driver setup.

Current setup: Yes I was custom fit
Callaway Razr Fit Extreme 9.5 head
Setting is on open so loft is down to more like 8.75
Diamana Ilima 70x tipped 1.25
Finished length is 44.75
Ball of choice is 20XI-X but I am not against switching if something gives me the performance I am looking for.

Current numbers: on trackman 2 days ago
SS: 126-28
BS: 186-89
LA: 11-11.5
Spin: 2500 rpm
AOA: -1.5

The loft on my current setup is leaving me vulnerable to lofting up quite easily (which I know going into this). If Taylormade puts me into a 10.5 and gets me fitted into a shaft that gets my launch up to about 13- 14 and also lowers my spin rate into the 17-1800 range while retaining ball speed.. I will be a prime example of the loft up challenge being the real deal.

With a higher swing speed however, I am curious at what point is a higher launch angle no longer the optimal number? Or is higher launch always better?
[/quote]
[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1396018571' post='8968395']
So what are the perameters of this comparison? Is it expected that everyone will Loft Up as per the 1st vid?

So if loft up doesnt work yet you get more gains with a lower lofted SLDR what does that tell us about Loft Up?

[u][b]Apples to Apples[/b][/u]

Also I think a true Apples to Apples comparison would be for those showing up with unfitted off the rack drivers with stock shafts should only compare their gamers to an off the rack SLDR with the stock shaft. Not an exotic aftermarket shaft. However this should not limit them from trying something else with an exotic shaft afterwards. But in the Spirit of Apples to Apples this is only fair.

But If you have been fitted for your gamer then Taylermade should be able to try out any combo they like on you.
[/quote]

Thunder,

I'll be interested to see what they fit you with. I have to think you will get a powerful shaft to go with your swing. Part of what killed the R11 irons with me was the fact that the stiffest shaft they could put in there was X-100 parallel compared to my normal DG Tour X7. That kind of sets them up for failure.

I have to think with $5k on the line, they will want to set you up properly. I'm amazed that you are hitting the ilima. You must have very low spin.
[/quote]
Tbh I was astonished when I was fit into the Ilima myself. I must have a unique swing dynamic because some of the low low shafts I spin a lot. For me it is kind of like 2 negatives equal a positive for the driver shaft

[xerpro]

[quote name='HipCheck' timestamp='1395784722' post='8949953']
[quote name='jwo' timestamp='1395772158' post='8948405']
Interesting that the first two to come out and speak about being picked are low cap high SS players. I hope that as the other 18 are announced that we will see a mix of low to high HC's and a wide range of SS's. IF all that are picked are the more beastly players I will have zero faith in any of the results so I hope that's not the case. Also I bring this up only because I strongly believe that the "low and forward" technology may only have its real benefits for the high SS players. No scientific evidence on my part and I'm no engineer but it does seem that the players getting the most out of the SLDR are the guys on tour and the better amateurs that can bring it at impact. We shall see.
[/quote]

Hey JWO.

We don't have the info of driver OR SS of the majority of participants prior to picking. I'll get on the monitor if you want! If I hit 98 I'm lucky!

Having said that, we have our 20. They are...

Carlsbad:[list]
[*]TMBob
[*]cphrey
[*]jongalt55
[*]redside
[*]forembc
[*]Zach Heusser from GolfWRX
[/list]
Dallas:[list]
[*]smp220
[*]amackey10
[*]ESP
[*]hoover98
[*]cosmosMpower
[*]Ben Jackson from GolfWRX
[/list]
Reynolds (ATL):[list]
[*]ThunderBuzzworth
[*]Doc420
[*]magdocjr
[*]paranorml
[*]checkJV
[*]Zak Kozuchowski from GolfWRX
[/list]
Sawgrass:[list]
[*]tembolo1284
[*]prorobo
[*]bubbagump
[*]jashton88
[*]ntkt10
[*]HipCheck from GolfWRX
[/list]
Sorry I didn't have time to link the above to profiles. More info to follow!

- Rob
[/quote]


So you're telling me I'm out???

-Coach, Coach.....You forgot my name
-Gilmore, I called your name didnt I?
-No, no you didnt
-Well, Better luck next year

[cphrey]

I am sure all of this will be posted before the event goes live, but I will leave my info here so people can follow me or friend request me...

Twitter and Instagram: cphrey

I do have Facebook, but I probably won't post much there, so follow the two accounts above.

[OUZO Power]

[quote name='QMany' timestamp='1396020844' post='8968687']
[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1396019941' post='8968587']
What about dispersion? Will that be one of the peramiters?
[/quote]
Do you have an algorithm in mind you would like to offer to determine how much to pay based on distance [i]and [/i]dispersion?

If these guys are hitting it longer but spraying it off the map, I'd guess their review will include this information ... and their pockets will be heavier.
[/quote]Not refering to the money on the line. No money has to be on the line. Wait. Wut? Only our guys win from this right?

Then make it another $25 per yardage reduction/increase in total average width.

[scratchswinger]

It's $25 for every yard gained or loss - stop reading into it - those are the rules - Black and White

[PingDrv00]

[quote name='ThunderBuzzworth' timestamp='1395796051' post='8951349']
So these are the numbers that SLDR will be going up against. There is plenty of room for improvement if they can get my launch up a little and spin down sub 2000 while maintaining BallSpeed. In the picture, the yellow circle was my 20xi-x and the white circle was a Prov1x, SR3, and a TM ball.
[/quote]

I am surprised to see that the Nike is that much longer. Why do you think that is the case?

[OUZO Power]

cphrey & [url="http://www.golfwrx.com/forums/user/21998-tmbob/"]TMBob[/url]

followed.

[robengel]

I agree, dispersion is more important than raw distance, who cares if I hit it 10 yards further into the trees?

[CheckJV]

This will be interesting to be sure. I am typically a low ball hitter with the driver. I can hit it further on average with a bit more driver loft than my normal 9.5 degrees. My problem is that the higher I hit my drives the more wild I get. No need to hit it 10 yards further but into the trees. So yes, I will be very interested in dispersion.

[BidenTP]

This is awesome I can't wait to see how this goes next week. Hopefully every location has good weather!!

[Sqrat]

Loft up is garbage, I'm lofting back down to my 7.5 degree Ping G10!

[jongalt55]

@jongalt55

But I'm like TMBob--haven't used it to tweet, just read tweets. Pretty sure I can figure it out before we go though.

[TMBob]

[quote name='jongalt55' timestamp='1396026082' post='8969221']
@jongalt55

But I'm like TMBob--haven't used it to tweet, just read tweets. Pretty sure I can figure it out before we go though.
[/quote]

Scott, maybe two minds can figure it out!

[magdocjr]

[quote name='QMany' timestamp='1396020844' post='8968687']
[quote name='OUZO Power' timestamp='1396019941' post='8968587']
What about dispersion? Will that be one of the peramiters?
[/quote]
Do you have an algorithm in mind you would like to offer to determine how much to pay based on distance [i]and [/i]dispersion?

If these guys are hitting it longer but spraying it off the map, I'd guess their review will include this information ... and their pockets will be heavier.
[/quote]

100 straight out, 200 left.. with sldr will be 100 straight out, 250 left

[scratchswinger]

[quote name='Sqrat' timestamp='1396024036' post='8968995']
Loft up is garbage, I'm lofting back down to my 7.5 degree Ping G10!
[/quote]

It's too late, you were not picked and they are not taking any more contestants. Nice try though [size=4] [/size]