First go with LTDx...

[Lord Helmet]

At the range.  After not getting on with Stealth, moved to the Cobra. Had old UST v2 and threw a tip on. 9* flight too high and spinny for my eye.  Moved to 8* and started really dialing it in.  Not my favorite shaft but it'll do for now. Started hitting nice mid high cuts with ease.  No hard pass needed, ball popped off the face.  Very fine driver.  I'm smoking my sim max ventus tr combo right now, but will bag the Cobra next time out to see how it goes. 

Edited September 22, 2022 by Lord Helmet

[nikeblades00]

1 hour ago, Lord Helmet said:

At the range.  After not getting on with Stealth, moved to the Cobra. Had old UST v2 and threw a tip on. 9* flight too high and spinny for my eye.  Moved to 8* and started really dialing it in.  Not my favorite shaft but it'll do for now. Started hitting nice mid high cuts with ease.  No hard pass needed, ball popped off the face.  Very fine driver.  I'm smoking my sim max ventus tr combo right now, but will bag the Cobra next time out to see how it goes. 

With the right shaft the LTDx is ridiculous.  Checks every box. Takes a really bad swing to hit a ball OB.

[Lord Helmet]

9 hours ago, nikeblades00 said:

With the right shaft the LTDx is ridiculous.  Checks every box. Takes a really bad swing to hit a ball OB.

 

The UST shaft I have in there right now performs just as it did with my TM drivers.  Strike patterns were center or half moon heel and toe.  Of course Im a mere mortal so add that to the equation.  When I swapped the UST for original Fuji speeder 6.1x it tightened up some and got better performance.  When I moved to Ventus TR Blue 6x performance went thru the roof on strike location and performance.  Im fairly confident that same progression would carry over to the Cobra.  I wanted to start with the UST to see if it was something I wanted to even mess with, given I am clobbering my Sim Max lately.

[pmang]

On 9/22/2022 at 7:58 AM, Lord Helmet said:

 

The UST shaft I have in there right now performs just as it did with my TM drivers.  Strike patterns were center or half moon heel and toe.  Of course Im a mere mortal so add that to the equation.  When I swapped the UST for original Fuji speeder 6.1x it tightened up some and got better performance.  When I moved to Ventus TR Blue 6x performance went thru the roof on strike location and performance.  Im fairly confident that same progression would carry over to the Cobra.  I wanted to start with the UST to see if it was something I wanted to even mess with, given I am clobbering my Sim Max lately.

So which one is staying in the bag? Sim Max or Ltdx?

[Lord Helmet]

23 hours ago, pmang said:

So which one is staying in the bag? Sim Max or Ltdx?

That is TBD.  Still hitting the LTDx at the range.  Sim Max is still in the bag right now.

[Z1ggy16]

I'm playing ltdx LS open 1* and toe weight heavy. Center hits are bombs but it's a bit more wild than my Rogue LS max. However I really like the adjustments available and it still seems to flight with lower spin even when hitting a small cut. 

[Lord Helmet]

36 minutes ago, Z1ggy16 said:

I'm playing ltdx LS open 1* and toe weight heavy. Center hits are bombs but it's a bit more wild than my Rogue LS max. However I really like the adjustments available and it still seems to flight with lower spin even when hitting a small cut. 

 

The high cut is my favorite shot to hit.  I really enjoy when I am swinging well that I can trust the result.  

[Z1ggy16]

23 minutes ago, Lord Helmet said:

 

The high cut is my favorite shot to hit.  I really enjoy when I am swinging well that I can trust the result.  

It's a much more predictable shot... I've had to play a draw for several years because that's what my swing dictacts and most drivers I've used didn't have much adjustment.

 

Now I can feel like I'm still trying to hit a draw but aim like a cut shot. Result when struck well is usually a straight ball that gently bleeds toward the middle. A miss just cuts more and ends up in the rough. Never a huge miss unless I make a poor attempt, which would have ended up poor regardless of the driver used. This club helped eliminate the dreaded over draw that runs and runs (into the woods). 

[Lord Helmet]

29 minutes ago, Z1ggy16 said:

It's a much more predictable shot... I've had to play a draw for several years because that's what my swing dictacts and most drivers I've used didn't have much adjustment.

 

Now I can feel like I'm still trying to hit a draw but aim like a cut shot. Result when struck well is usually a straight ball that gently bleeds toward the middle. A miss just cuts more and ends up in the rough. Never a huge miss unless I make a poor attempt, which would have ended up poor regardless of the driver used. This club helped eliminate the dreaded over draw that runs and runs (into the woods). 

 

Yessir.  Couldnt agree more on all accounts.  Missed shots are usually just off the fairway in primary rough and fully playable.  No more taking 3 off the T.  With golf season winding down quick here in Ohio, the LTDx v Sim Max will be carrying over to the range to see what I feel most comfortable with.  I do have a couple rounds coming up - probably will take the LTDx just to see how she holds up.

[rooski]

On 9/21/2022 at 8:53 PM, nikeblades00 said:

With the right shaft the LTDx is ridiculous.  Checks every box. Takes a really bad swing to hit a ball OB.

 

My LTDx must be broken then

[Z1ggy16]

6 hours ago, Lord Helmet said:

 

Yessir.  Couldnt agree more on all accounts.  Missed shots are usually just off the fairway in primary rough and fully playable.  No more taking 3 off the T.  With golf season winding down quick here in Ohio, the LTDx v Sim Max will be carrying over to the range to see what I feel most comfortable with.  I do have a couple rounds coming up - probably will take the LTDx just to see how she holds up.

I played sim max last year and I would say the two are pretty close but ltdx LS launches higher and has better adjustment features. Sim was a glass Cannon for me that either hit nuclear shots... Furthest drives of my life (several over 315) but also loved to just dive out of the air unless you middle it. Toe strike nightmare with that club... Made me switch to g410 which was polar opposite.

 

I think ltdx LS is a bit more forgiving than SIM MAX but not really close to the high MOI stuff. But... You can't have it all. I'm usually near the center of the face often enough to get more advantage from slightly lower spin/hotter designs. 

 

Sim does sound/feel better then ltdx LS though... Either way you be hitting it long 🤣

[R.Patrick]

Bought one on a lark for a price that couldn’t be beat, assuming I would swap it out for a TSR at some point.  It really

does handle some bad swings without much issue at all.  Heel strikes have been going dead straight and middled shots are longer than my G400.

Loving it so far.

[Lord Helmet]

Another range day for me today. Only taking the LTDx.  I know the Sim Max up and down in and out.  So this time its exclusively LTDx.

[Lord Helmet]

60f with 14mph winds into my face at range. LTDx performed wonderful.  Nice mid high cuts that did not seem bothered by the wind. Very easy to align and aim.  Second time I was reinforced with excellent results with a nice smooth pass thru the ball.  Had one toe shot and while it lost yards, it was very playable had it been on course.  Can't decide if I want to game it as is or go straight into my ventus tr. .  

[pmang]

1 hour ago, Lord Helmet said:

60f with 14mph winds into my face at range. LTDx performed wonderful.  Nice mid high cuts that did not seem bothered by the wind. Very easy to align and aim.  Second time I was reinforced with excellent results with a nice smooth pass thru the ball.  Had one toe shot and while it lost yards, it was very playable had it been on course.  Can't decide if I want to game it as is or go straight into my ventus tr. .  

Thank you Lord Helmet!

[nikeblades00]

5 hours ago, Lord Helmet said:

60f with 14mph winds into my face at range. LTDx performed wonderful.  Nice mid high cuts that did not seem bothered by the wind. Very easy to align and aim.  Second time I was reinforced with excellent results with a nice smooth pass thru the ball.  Had one toe shot and while it lost yards, it was very playable had it been on course.  Can't decide if I want to game it as is or go straight into my ventus tr. .  

I've had same experience into the wind and just piercing and no ballooning whatsoever. It's a beautiful thing when you find the right combo. 

[Phabs]

On 9/26/2022 at 9:28 AM, rooski said:

 

My LTDx must be broken then

Mine too

[Lord Helmet]

8 hours ago, Phabs said:

Mine too

 

Thats me with Ping drivers, Callaway Drivers, Srixon Drivers,  and so on....

 

Cobra and TM are 2 companies I can usually move between fairly seamlessly.  I dont care for all the iterations but can generally hit them fairly well.  They each have their subtle nuances but I typically have success with them.

[Mrgreen36]

Finally able to get a couple rounds in with my ltdx ls.  Hit some great drives, definitely past where I'd hit my sim2. Hit a couple stinkers that somehow still found the edge of the fairway.  Now if I could just not toe strike everything it might get better. 

[Lord Helmet]

Another range session.  Again, gusty winds into my face.  Same results,  just a nice flight that doesn't appear to be bothered by the wind.  The ventus tr is getting an adapter set up.

[rkillian]

I have a Ventus blue in mine. It’s got to be the most forgiving driver I’ve played myself. It won’t fix a bad swing (but what will?) it’s just very forgiving across the face for me. Pretty much seems like no matter where you hit it in the face. The ball is going to go the direction the face is pointing at impact, without losing much yardage. 

[Lord Helmet]

1st session with fuji blue tr X flex.  Middles the strike wonderfully.  Straight ball, cut shots, took everything I threw at it.  Playing Monday,  see how it goes.

[Lord Helmet]

First round in.  77.  The driver combo did not fail.  Fall ball here in Ohio.  70f.  Played a real nice and demanding course (Stonelick) and had to use 3w or utility on some holes.  Would have liked to have used the driver more - but this course didnt set up that way.  You need to be real good with all your sticks at Stonelick.   Never lost a T shot with the driver.  Straight, cuts, just did its job.  Looking FWD to getting more comfortable with it on the range and hopefully get another 1 or 2 rounds in before I shut it down for the season.

[k_rock5]

I recently picked up an LTDx LS and just can't get along with it.  It doesn't seem to launch right for my swing.  I was toying with the idea of switching out shafts but decided to try and just unload it and go with something else.  I really wanted to love it but it's just not a great fit for me.

[Qegurezi]

I'm finding the standard LTDX one helluva driver. Quite low spin, loads and loads of forgiveness, feel and sound is fine and ball speed is off the charts for me. 

[Lord Helmet]

I have a Ventus TR Red 6x coming - want to see if I can get some launch compared to the Blue TR.  But the driver head is staying. ha

[Kingcat990]

I was between the cobra and sim max. They seem the closest in comparison. Went with the Sim, but will always wonder if that was the right choice. I think the cobra is the better looking driver. Glad it's working for you

[Glock917]

On 10/13/2022 at 6:19 AM, Lord Helmet said:

I have a Ventus TR Red 6x coming - want to see if I can get some launch compared to the Blue TR.  But the driver head is staying. ha

never tried any of the TRs in it but would like to see the feedback. You feel it launched lower to your window with TR blue?

 

I’ve had the Tensei PO 1k 60tx from the get go and just didn’t feel like I needed to go on a shaft trying binge although i kinda wanted to haha

[Lord Helmet]

On 10/14/2022 at 11:48 PM, Glock917 said:

never tried any of the TRs in it but would like to see the feedback. You feel it launched lower to your window with TR blue?

 

I’ve had the Tensei PO 1k 60tx from the get go and just didn’t feel like I needed to go on a shaft trying binge although i kinda wanted to haha

 

I want to see if the red TR will heighten the launch compared to TR blue.  Nothing wrong with the blue, just checking the red out to see if it fits my eye better.

[Leftyjoe89]

The one driver I haven’t hit yet but everything I read about it is positive…finding the right shaft is more crucial than the head to me