Single digit handicap players, What is your driver combo?

[pierso2]

Was rocking an r9 superdeep w/ stock aldila RIP x.

 

Finally upgraded to a new one, GBB Epic, GD Tour AD TP 7x

 

Picked up a superdeep for a song with the RIP alpha. Can't wait to try out the OG low spin driver.

 

Other driver combos that have been tested with success are '16 M1 460 10.5 down two notches with RIP alpha 70, Nike Vapor Fly 10.5 with Diamana White 70, and R1 with GD AD DI 7s playing around 44.5". M1 is nasty long like I nickname it Monday because it's so long, NVF is about 12 yards shorter than M1 but more forgiving across the face, R1 is maybe as long as the Vapor Fly but with it being shorter in length, it's a short grass seeker.

 

I think you'll like the superdeep -- it puts up #s very close to epics/m1's.

 

Biggest performance difference is the forgiveness of the newer clubs....plus the GD TP is unreal

 

I'd love to get a hold of a TP but I'm still in love with my RIP alpha in the M1. Amazing how a free shaft put up better results than the $300 upgrade ones for me. I love the look of the Superdeep at address. Might not be bad to have a driver that I have to keep in my shoes when I swing. Then like Phil, I'll toss another one in the bag for when I want to put a dent in the golf ball haha

[Ure1978]

Not gonna lie guys... just reading some of the posts .... some awesome looking combos out there!!!!

[Howardz3]

M2 2016 10.5 cranked up to 11 with a speeder 661x. Never had a driver this forgiving. Play off a 3 most of the time.

 

Just ordered a sub zero epic with a tour ad tp 6x to try out but I honestly don't think it will knock the M2 out of the bag!

[goheels11]

2016 m2 10.5 turned to 9.5

Diamana blue board or a'hina

 

Play to a 2.6

 

Driver speed around 100.

[Dannydubbbs]

Ping G LS Tec with Matrix Black Tie. 9* = missiles

[ThreePuttPar]

Cally 815 DBD 10.5. Diamana W series 70x. Balance Certified shaft stabilizer.

Index: 1.2.

Handicap: Putting

[No Whammys 18]

915 D3 / GD Tour AD-Di6x.

 

I'm sure this shaft would make a persimmon head hot!!

[TomBomb51]

2016 M2 with HZRDUS Yellow 6.5. 106mph on driver, play to a 5HC

[AllstateMaine]

M1 430 8.5* / Tour AD-BB 6S

[psunate08]

2.8 Cap

 

Currently tinkering with the new 2017 M1 440 playing at 10.5. Shafts are between the Tensei Orange V2 in a 70tx and Kuro Kage Proto in 70tx. Hoping to get on trackman Wednesday to test them against each other.

 

Curious to hear your results. I finally tracked a 440 with my specs so it's on the way and I have an Orange v2 waiting to test with it.

 

I hit the 440 head a few times already and love the feel. It was indoors at a golf dome that only goes 100 yards. I have an hour on trackman tomorrow night before my indoor winter simulator league and will be going through both shafts extensively and multiple settings on the head. I'll report back tomorrow night when I get a chance. Can't wait to see which comes out on top!

[KC_Badger]

Callaway 816 DBD 9.0 w/ gravity core set high toe

Matrix Ozik Black Tie tour edition 60g stiff

 

Feels very solid, harder I swing the less it moves

 

Replaced Ping G30 w ping tour 65S

 

Want to try the Epic but can't imagine it is lightyears better than current setup

[andrew_m]

Hcp at the moment is around 1. I don't have as much time to practice short game as I'd like.

 

Matte blacked out M1 430 8.5 - Reign Black Tour Issue Prototype G-60T.

[kerrlybill]

Ping Anser 9.5 w Fujikura Motore Speeder 7.2 TS x flex

[Ezellmt]

9 Handicap

2016 M1 10.5 with Aldila Rogue Silver 70 Stiff.

[mosesgolf]

Gamer Ping G LS Tec 10.5 set all the way open Fuji 661 Tour Spec X

Backup Ping G30 LS Tec 10.5 all the way Kuro Kage XT 60 X

Backup Titleist 915D2 8.5 Kuro Kage TINI 70X

 

Index around 1.

[Booker]

I'm confused. After reading through 14 pages of posts (i burned out reading anymore), where are all the M1's, M2's and EPIC's? I get the impression from the message boards that everyone is running out to get the latest and greatest. I'm a 4 HC, and still play a 910D2, but was looking at a new M2 or Sub Zero. After reading some of the posts, I may go and dust off my 983K (or 983J) and get on a monitor...

I've tried almost everything out there. Last count I had 24 driver heads most tour issued and I play what hits fairways and helps me score. That seems to be older gear. I have both M series, 816dbd, 915 all 3heads etc. Play what works for you. I find the older stuff easier to hit and control.

 

Humblebrag. Knock it off rookie.

 

What's the point of having 24 driver heads?

 

I enjoy tinkering with all the new and older driver heads, playing around with different shaft combos and specs. I have a shop in my basement equipped with all the tolls to build and spec equipment. I have a couple of buddies who have access to tour issued gear and they sell it to me dirt cheap. There really isn't a ton of difference in ball speeds/distance from 2006 onward from my testing. It's a fun hobby.

[6hcphacker]

Callaway GBB. 9 degree. Speeder S flex

[gioguy21]

my sig -- 2017 M2 10.5 w/ Kuro Kage XT 60TX, 45.25" long, set standard.

[chisag]

Index +0.3

 

Fly Z 9.5*

Rogue Black 110 Tour Issue 60s

 

... I am going to give my LTD with the same shaft a chance to unseat my Fly Z this spring.

[Dirty.Birdie]

Sig says it all. Callaway GBB Epic Sub Zero. 9* . Project X T800 6.0

[Bodles]

8 Handicap - Ping G with the stock Alta R shaft, has improved consistency in fairways hit for sure over old driver.

[mefnocerous]

I'm confused. After reading through 14 pages of posts (i burned out reading anymore), where are all the M1's, M2's and EPIC's? I get the impression from the message boards that everyone is running out to get the latest and greatest. I'm a 4 HC, and still play a 910D2, but was looking at a new M2 or Sub Zero. After reading some of the posts, I may go and dust off my 983K (or 983J) and get on a monitor...

haha well this thread was started in 2011 when those didnt exist.

[AllstateMaine]

Index 1.2

 

Going into this season with a competition on my hands:

 

915 D4 w/ Tour AD-DI 6S

2016 M1 430 w/ Tour AD-GP 6X

2017 M1 440 w/ undecided shaft (stock Fuji w/ purchase)

[ode1]

Best looking Ping iron to date IMO.

[Benkross]

9.5* M1 (actual loft 11.25*/2.25* open FA), MT 6x - 6 handicap

just replaced this with a 2017 M2 10.5* (actual loft 12*/.5* open. Speeder Evolution (blue japan made) 661 stiff.

[MIRAMAR]

Cobra Bio Cell+ w/ stock Mitsubishi Rayon Diamana D+ 70 x5ct S flex

[Adam Billmeyer]

M1 430 (2016) 9.5* w/ Oban Kiyoshi White 04 or Speeder Evolution 661 Tour Spec X

 

Trying to decide which one is best...

[Rip_it406]

+1 index

 

Krank formula6 45 inches 7.5* with fujikura intertia2 tour x flex @ 270 cpm

[tigercolt77]

Callaway GBB Epic 10.5 -1 neutral setting with Tensei Orange v2 60s tipped 1 inch at 44.75 inches long.

 

6.5

[Milez28]

915 D3 Whiteboard 62X

2017 M1 440 Matrix Black Tie MFS M5 60X

 

How are you liking the new Black Tie M5? Wonder what is different about this years compared to previous.

 

I have one coming to try in the 440 as well..