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r15 460 9.5 set down to 8.25 (this is a higher launching club) with evo 757x @ 44.75 - forgiving and long as anything out there, not as forgiving as g30 but waaay longer at high swing speeds. I tested it all and overall this was the best but props to the flyz+ also very close

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SLDR with a Fujikura 757x. It replaced a G30 with an Og Whiteboard 73x. Ive played 6-8 different combos the last few years and this is the 1st one that made it past the 1 month honeymoon period without thoughts of changing. The combo has reduced my spin a ton and my misses have been playable. Major bonus being its the longest driver Ive had in years. Im now carrying bunkers and hazards on my home course that I havent been able to cover in a few years.

PXG 0811X 7.5* Diamana s+ Limited 70x 45.5"

Callaway Mini 1.5 12* Fujikura 757x 43.25" or
Tour Edge Exotics E8 Beta 15* Fujikura 757x 42.75"

Taylor Made Sldr HL 21* at 19.5* Fujikura  Speeder 8.3x 41.5” 
Ben Hogan UiHi 22* x100 39.5" 2* up or Adams A12 23* Matrix Altus 90x 
Ben Hogan PTX Pro 5-7/ Icon 8-W x100 +1/2" 2* up
Ben Hogan Equalizer II 50, 54,  x100, 58* Tx grind s300(+.5", 1* up)
Walter Hagen Tad Moore WH003(8802) 35"

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Srixon Z-Ti 9.5 head with the Aldila NV 65-S shaft.

Reason: I was offered it for nothing after one of my good mates picked up a deal with Titleist. As a poor student I'm never gonna say no to a free driver!

May look to upgrade when $$$ allow to try and help tighten up dispersion a little, but on a good day I can work it both ways comfortably.

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Bridgestone J40 with Aldila Vs Proto by You 70s. Friend was given a new 915D2 on a business trip and handed this to me to try since he wasn't going to need it anymore. One swing and I was sold. Shaft is made for me and the J40 is great at minimizing spin. Feels great, sounds great, performs great. Will take a lot to knock it out of my bag.

Ping G425 Max 9*, Aldila Rogue White 70s

Titleist TS3 4 wood, Diamana Kal’li 70s

New Level 902 PD, PX 6.5

Mizuno S18 50*, PX 6.5

Cleveland CBX2 54*, DG s400 TI

Callaway MD4 58*, DG s400 

Odyssey White Hot OG 7CH

 

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DBD 9* with a PXv 6.0 @46"

It's laughable how much farther I hit it than anything.

I have never been a long hitter, this allows me to be in th ballpark with some I play with.

TSR4 Ventus Red
TSi3 3w AD DI7
TSi3 5w AD DI7
TSR2 7w AD DI7

TSR3 24 AV Blue X-Link 75
T100s 6-G PX LZ
SM9 52/12/F-56/10/S TI S200 
Scotty Phantom 5.5
ProV1x
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Chose the G20 Driver because the G20 3-wood I had bought previously performed well. Having had owned different models from different manufacturers previously, PING was one that I never owned in a driver. Seeing that I had just geared up PING irons/wedges/fairway wood, I figured it was high time to give a driver a shot.

It was a low-risk move since I also had quite a bit of store credit so I paid <$50 for it in total.

TaylorMade M4 (9.5*) -- w/ Mitsubishi Diamana S+60 (X-stiff)
TaylorMade M1 3HL (17*) -- w/ UST Mamiya Proforce V2 7F4 (stiff)
Titleist 913F (19*) - Mitsubishi Diamana BB S+ 72 (stiff)
TaylorMade Tour Preferred (4-PW) -- w/ TT Dynamic Gold S300
Titleist Vokey SM6 M Grind (54*) 
Callaway Mack Daddy PM Grind (60*)
Odyssey Stroke Lab - One - w/ Super Stroke Flatso 2.0

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913 D2, AD DI7 S 44". Don't necessarily love the look of the head but with that shaft it goes where I aim it and my misses are less disastrous. It's also a beast in the wind and we get plenty of that here.

Ping 425 Max 10.5* Hzrdus Black Gen 4 6.0

Cobra Rad Tour 17.5* Hzrdus RDX Blue 6.0

Cobra Rad Hyb 21*, 24* Hzrdus RDX Black 6.0

Bridgestone J15CB 5-P Aerotech Steelfiber i110 S

Vokey SM7 50* 

Vokey SM10 54/S

Vokey SM9 60/D

Scotty Select Newport 2

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What?: Standard BioCell head with a Matrix Red Tie from the "+" side of things. Stiff flex. 10.5 loft. 44.75 in length.

Why?: I had a fitting process that didn't involve my ego. Just launch numbers, followed by an outdoor session. A Black Tie spent some time in the head because of spin numbers. The Red Tie & Black Tie were both good fits for me. I would occasionally hit a stupid-low spin knuckler with the Black Tie, so I made the switch to the Red and have not looked back. Only the 912 D2 was even close, & the BioCell was way more forgiving.

Titleist TSr2 w/ HZRDUS Smoke

Cobra BioCell+ 3W Aldila Tour Green

Cally Razr Hawk 7W Aldila Tour Green

Wilson Staff C200 w/ KBS 115’s
Cleveland DSG 52 & 58
TP Hydroblast Chaska
...all subject to “adjustment” per WRX societal norms...

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Nike Covert 2.0 Black

I'm a nike fan, but their latest offerings have been pretty loud. And this thing has helped me find the fairway better than my previous drivers.

2024
Driver:      Mizuno ST-Z 220
Irons:        Mizuno Pro 221 3-PW
Wedges:  Mizuno T22 52/9,  56/14, 60/10
Putter:      Mizuno M. Craft V Putter
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Still playing a Titleist 909. Honestly I think it's the shaft. The blue board just fits me really well, and it's really straight. I can work it both ways when I need to, and I'm still longer than ever.

Callaway Rogue EvenFlow Blue
Callaway XHot 15* PX 6.0
Callaway Heavenwood 20*
Mizuno MP64 4-PW PX 5.5
Vokey SM5 50.12 (F), 55.08 (S), 60.06 (M)
Scotty Cameron Pro Platinum (circa 1999)

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Because I have a $2 head I rotate between
Ping G30 10.5* Rogue 125 60X
Ping G30 10.5* LS Matrix 6M3 stiff
R15 430 10.5* Oban Tour Limited Blue stiff
Fly Z+ Aldila Tour Green 65 stiff
Callaway DBD 10.5* Aldila Tour Green 65X
SLDR 10.5* AD BB 6 stiff
Also have a G30 9* LS Kuro Kage XT 60 stiff on its way

Unfortunately I'm not smart enough to stick to one driver & I rotate between these combos. The shafts above are the preferred options in those heads at the moment but I've got another 35 odd that get rotated too.
Pick of the bunch (although I only had 1 1/2 rounds with it before the head cracked) was the G30/Rogue. Sensational blend of forgiveness, length & control. I was stunned with how easy this combo is to hit, the Rogue 125 is the best shaft I've ever hit. I'm waiting for a replacement head from Ping but am looking forward to hitting this combo again.
My last two rounds have been with the G30 10.5* LS/6M3, took a few holes to work it out but it's been pretty awesome too. The LS seems to have a little bit of right in it which I don't mind as it allows me to be aggressive with my hands & not fear the left side too much. I haven't tried the LS with the Rogue yet.
The SLDR/BB is crazy long & I don't find it too hard to hit all. The only downside is it's rather heavy, which I don't mind but I was using this combo when I put a big tear in a forearm muscle a few months ago & I'm a bit gunshy & haven't hit it since. It'll definitely make a comeback but it may have its work cut out if the LS keeps performing.
The Cally feels so soft of the face & it's such a good looking head, how can you not love it?
Zero complaints with the Fly Z+/Tour Green, it's long & pretty much point & shoot. It took a few shafts before I worked out what works best for me & a couple of rounds to get used to the sound (which I now like) but I'm a massive fan of the Fly Z+.
The R15 is an improvement over the already impressive SLDR & while it's definitely more forgiving, feels a little lighter & is more adjustable, I think I prefer the SLDR.

I've also owned the Cally Alpha & V Series, R15 460 & Titleist 915 D3 this year but they came & went after trying with plenty of different shafts.

I know it's not conducive to lower scoring changing driver all the time but I love trying different clubs & I play golf first & foremost for fun.

Ping G LS 9* Aldila Tour Rogue 125msi 60x or
Taylormade M1 430 9.5* Aldila Tour Rogue 125msi 60s
Titleist 915F 15* Aldila Tour Rogue 125msi 70s
Titleist 915 HD 17.5* Diamana Blue 80s
Cleveland 588 CB 5-PW Project X PXI 6.0
Titleist 712 GW KBS Tour
Cleveland Rotex 2.0 52* 56* 60*
Taylormade Spider Si Slant Neck

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Bridgestone J33 420cc, 9.5 loft. But measured it and its closer to 8.8. I have a Penley 90 gram 2.6 torque X flex in it. I tipped the Penley 3/4", and it plays to 44 1/2" long. It does have a pink leather grip on it. The half inch lost in length has help me hit more fairways. And I only hook it off the world on occasion. I really don't like adjustable drivers at all. Its Black too. And its Pear shaped.

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Cleveland Classic 290,10.5 degrees, 44.5 inches, Miyasaki Kusala Blue 61s

Because I hit it well and I love the retro look of the clubhead.

Ping G425 Max 10.5* - Hzrdus RDX Smoke Blue 6.5 75g - 43.75 in.
Ping G425 Max 17.5* 5 wood - Hzrdus RDX Smoke Blue TX 88g - 41 in.

TM Stealth Rescue 22* 4H - Aldila NV 2KXV Blue 90s
Srixon ZX5/ZX7 Combo - 4-PW - DG X100
Cleveland RTX 50*
Cleveland RTX-3 54*
Cleveland RTX-3 58*
Cleveland HB Soft 10.5 Putter

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913 D3, 9.5*, Whiteboard Flowerband (original) 73X shaft @ 44 3/4"

Just trust this club, no other way to put it. Visually appealing, incredible feel, and great results.

Taylormade M3, 10.5*, Diamana B 60x
Taylormade SIM; 15*; Fujikura Atmos 7s
Callaway Rogue 19*; Fujikura Atmos 7s
Srixon Z Forged 4-pw; Nippon NS Pro Modus3 Tour 120S
Callaway Mack Daddy 5; 50*, 55*, 60*; DG Tour Issue Onyx S400
Scotty Cameron Special Select Newport - 34"

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Mizuno JPX850 with an AD-BB 7S shaft. It just plays well for me. I demoed the 915, the DBD815, and the Z745. None really performed as good as the Mizuno for me.

Titleist  TSi2 8.0 TPT 14.5 LKP LT LW 
Ping G400 14.5* TPT 15 LKP LT LW 

Ping i210 4-PW TT Elevate Tour X
Cleveland tour raw 52, 56, 60 DG x100
Byron Morgan- HG-DH89
Titleist PV1x
Jones Utility Trouper-Carry
Ogio Silencer Alphard E-wheels

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I have been playing a Ping G20 for a few years. I decided to give the Bomtech Grenade 10.5*/Reg shaft a try so I purchased a used model (great condition) for $200. I just couldn't get it dialed in, maybe it was the shaft? I still think it is a nice club head, but with the shaft combo it just wouldn't work. I turned around and sold it for $240, a $40 profit. I'm back to my G20, and love it !

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913 D3 with stock D shaft at 44.5 inches. It's a rock solid set up. Nothing fancy, but performs predictably. Relatively traditional look and feel. Stable. No reason to upgrade. Like the hot girl next door, not the supermodel.

G400 LST 8.5, Tour 75 stiff
G410 14.5, Tour 75 stiff
G410 19, 22, Tour 85 stiff
T100s, 5-gw, AMT White S200
Vokey, SM7, 54S, 58M
Never Compromise Portofino

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I just picked up the JPX 850 driver head and a Diamana Kai'li shaft today. Going to piece them together and hopefully the magic from my Club Champion fitting occurs :-)

Right now I game a 9* XR with the stock project x LZ shaft.

[quote name='sailfishchris' timestamp='1437585544' post='12000252']Mizuno JPX850 with an AD-BB 7S shaft. It just plays well for me. I demoed the 915, the DBD815, and the Z745. None really performed as good as the Mizuno for me.[/quote]

[quote name='Redbird' timestamp='1437617216' post='12003600']JPX 850 10.5 because it's Loco![/quote]

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I rotate between a fly z+ with 661x evolution tour spec and a R15 460 with 661x evolution tour spec or a black tour ad di6x. The cobra is a little more point and shoot, but the r15 is a little longer. The R15 is the longest driver I've hit/owned this year and I've hit/owned most all of the "low spin" options out there this year.

Callaway Paradym Triple 💎 10.5* Ventus Blue 6X/TR 6S
Titleist TSR2 16.5* (Set to 15.75*) Tour AD DI 7S
Titleist TSR2 18* Hybrid Tour AD IZ 85S
Titleist u505 4i (21*) Tour AD DI 95S

Srixon Zx7 MK II 5-PW, 51* AW - Modus 105S
Callaway Jaws 56*-Jaws Full Toe 60*-  DG 115 TI S200

Toulon Garage Custom Las Vegas H7 35”

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