HELP ME!

KingOAces · March 25, 2006

In desperate need of FW Options!

I have posted this question before, but am still not sure of what to do. I have the ability to get any fw wood i want for a decent price, so the only thing to question is quality and what fits me. I got my swing analyzed on a launch monitor and here's the numbers:

SwingSpeed(m.p.h): 104
Ball Speed(m.p.h):150
Spin (R.P.M)-3100
Average Ball Flight: Mid-High; Fade (1 or 2 drives are slices that are in trouble)
Looking to get: Lower Ball Spin
Maximum Forgiveness
Same Ball Flight (Mid-High)
Mid Size Head

My options so far are as follows:
Nike SasQuatch 15*
Nike T60 15*
TaylorMade r5/r7 15*

If anyone has any custom shaft options or different clubs that they have found as a good option is welcomed. Thanks WRXers!

KinG

Johnny · March 25, 2006

Kasco KF-103 15*...awesome fairway wood... check ebay...

StarFleetGolfer · March 25, 2006

Depends on what size of head you like. I prefer the R7TP over the R5 because of the headsize, but found it to be shorter than others. The Nike T60 is a good FW off the tee, but a deeper face makes it more difficult off the deck. FW's you should try:

R7 Steel

Adams LP

Sonartec 2.5

Callaway X Tour

tbowles411 · March 25, 2006

The R5 is easier to get into the air and is more forgiving because of the larger head. You also might try Cobra's Speed Series.

KingOAces · March 25, 2006

i tried the x-fw wood today and didn't care for the sole shape/feel. my fw wood is going to be used more off the deck, so i guess the t60 is not an option. i've heard good things about the adams low profile too. i'll have to check it out.

KinG

themouth1 · March 26, 2006

I recently bought an R7 TP 15 degree and haven't been real happy with it. The shaft doesn't quite fit me I guess. I went to Oahu this weekend and while I was there, I found a Nike T60 new for 129.00. I thought "what the heck" and picked it up. I wish I had bought this before I bought the R7. It is very easy to hit and has a deep face for the tee. It is also easy to hit off the ground. I was not impressed by the stock shaft and had some control issues with it (I could hit it a real long way though...) I put a 75X Prolaunch (which is my normal fairway shaft) in it tonight and I will play with it tomorrow.

Our swing speed numbers are close so, I'll let you know how I like it after my round tomorrow.

Leftygolfin · March 26, 2006

T60 hands down to me. I have both it and the Sasquatch and just recently went back to the T60. Long and workable. I don't have any problems off the deck with mine at all. Its my money club. A perect 270 yard club for my swing. Plus they can be had for $80 Brand New shipped at tgw.com with a steel shafts. For you righties anyway. Yank the steel out and put a real shaft in it. Saves the money of the factory graphite that isn't much. My swing speed is a hair faster and I play a Grafalloy Prolite 45 stiff shaft in mine and it works nice. The shaft would probably work better at X stiff with my swing speed but I like a softer shaft. Just my 2 cents.