May 21, 2009 460 is not 460 either, read what l4g stated, the man knows his stuff and is right on the money. So who here has a non460cc driver and how do you like it. Deeps faces, not tennis racquets is the go for longer drives. As you may recall, we covered most of the 2015 lineup when details emerged on bridgestone golfs japanese website several months ago. With three different configurations possible you can set yourself up for a neutral shot, a fade or a draw. Petite lady golf driver new square womens 460cc short. The multimaterial design combines reduced drag, a forged face to increase speed and distance, and a tungsten back weight for producing our fastest, most forgiving driver ever. Since the creation of the first metalwood in 1979, the taylormade golf company has established a legacy of breaking from tradition to reach new thresholds of performance. The 909 d comp in the bag is the absolute most reliable driver ive ever had. Aspire prox mens titanium face adjustable 460cc golf driver right hand. My understanding is that the club will bend down during the swing, which would seem to indicate that at address the ball should be more towards the heel of the club.
Most of the time, golfers have drivers that feature clubheads that are way too big. Tec plus 460 cc ti matrix driver mens pre owned golf clubs. Whats interesting is that its approximately the same length as todays drivers, with the exception of the rbz and other drivers that are. I have the ping g400lst it has a 445cc head and has a fade bias. The tec plus driver delivers consistently high, long ball flights, and is the perfect club for anyone looking for an affordable driver. I got a really great deal on a mizuno mp001 400cc so i jumped on it. Cobra s technology takes golf s largest clubface, the hotter 9 points, and makes it even bigger and hotter. The level crown lowers the cog to directly align the sweet spot of the club with the sweet spot of the ball at setup greatly boosting your chances of hitting it flush, generating maximum distance and optimum spin.
The net effect of the 460cc driver limit on golf has been. Agxgolf ladies magnum 460cc is a popular option at the bottom of the price range. In a time when most golf pundits are calling for a ban to the belly putter, oliver claims the 460cc driver has done more damage to the game. Nov 21, 2011 while bridgestone is hardly alone is offering a sub460 head, whats somewhat unique is that at 445cc, the driver we tested is the largest in the current lineup. I would like to know opinions on which 460cc driver you like and why. I had a diablo edge tour that was about 450 cc if i remember correctly, it was a shade open and worked wonderfully for me for a couple years. Recommendations for a driver head less than 460cc clubs, grips. How does shaft bend affect the way you should address the ball with 460 driver. Would i know the difference between 440cc and 445cc.
The forgiveness that can be built into a 460cc clubhead helps all golfers. The callaway strata 460cc driver is an ideal first club for a new golfer, it is inexpensive and offers you the performance and quality that you need to hit more fairways. The key to hitting the ball farther with the modern. It can also be one of the most difficult to hit with. Ping g400 driver 445cc 2018 golfio golf clubs golf.
The longest, most adjustable taylormade drivers ever. Taylormade m3 440 vs taylormade m3 460, the taylormade m3 is one of the best drivers of 2018. Club manufacturers will claim that theres a bigger sweet spot the bigger you go. The taylormade golfs 460 tp driver has movable weight technology giving players the power to change the clubheads centre of gravity cg in order to promote different types of launch conditions and. The 460cc head size is the maximum size a driver can be and the callaway strata driver will give you that high launching forgiving strike that is needed if you are not used to using a driver. Every single driver that i have played that was 460cc looks like a 460cc driver. Taylormade offer the m3 in a 440cc head and a bigger more standard 460cc head. Buy the taylormade 360 driver at 2nd swing today and get a great deal when you trade in your current clubs. The multimaterial design combines reduced drag, a forged face to increase.
As we have shown time and again, there are no hard and fast rules when it comes to club fitting. Driven to lead the industry in product innovation, taylormade is committed to exploring new frontiers, pushing the limits of product manufacturing, and constantly pursuing the. During the first three rounds at firestone earlier this month, for example, there were 24 drives recorded over 400 yards, and more than 300 that flew in excess of 350y. Nov 23, 2012 for rounds where score is king, i dont see myself debagging a 460 c. The difference between 460 and 440 is almost inperceivable, go with what visually makes you confident and you will hit that the furthest. Each model comes with a choice of two stock shaft options. Mar 19, 2018 whether youre a 20handicap who wants to try a smaller driver head or a scratch player who games a sub460 cc driver because youre supposed to, i hope this has given you the motivation to try something new. During the first three rounds at firestone earlier this. Like all thomas golf drivers, fairway woods and hybrids, the at705 hybrid 460cc driver features advanced topplane technology. While it is a 460 cc driver, this is not a club for high handicappers and beginners, unless they are committed to long practice. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater.
Every smaller headed driver i have put down behind the ball, looks like a smaller driver head usually 430440cc. It definitely wants to curve more than other drivers. While bridgestone is hardly alone is offering a sub460 head, whats somewhat unique is that at 445cc, the driver we tested is the largest in the current lineup. I like it well enough to but cant help but wonder if there is a big difference with a 460cc head. The smaller drivers have a smaller sweet spot but allows the golf to work his. The level crown lowers the cog to directly align the sweet spot of the. I have never been able to hit these 460cc drivers with any consistency. Jan 30, 2020 kevin downey is a golf equipment professional. My self, i have a 460 taylormade r7 draw bais driver witch helps promote a natral draw to all my shots or reduce my slice shots. I dont think you should worry too much about 400 vs.
Not the longest but the straightest and i can still pump out something in the 255265 range when the stars align. We tested some 460cc drivers against their smaller counterparts to find out. Is the 460cc driver too difficult to hit for amatuers. May 09, 2012 i had a diablo edge tour that was about 450 cc if i remember correctly, it was a shade open and worked wonderfully for me for a couple years. Taylormade offer the m3 in a 440cc head and a bigger more stand. I asked bridgestone why they chose to move away from the 460cc standard, and heres what they told me. Around this time the usga decided to limit the size of driver heads to 460 cc 28. If you want to become a better driver of the golf ball, you need to have the right tool for the job. It is simply a measure of the volume of your club head, which means nothing until you have a club you ar familiar with a certain size of cc that you get familiar. Club heads are measured, by volume, in cubic centimetres cc with a maximum limit of 460cc. Almost all drivers in todays market are between 440 and 460c. The taylormade 360 driver has an internal weight pad which helps produce a solid sound and feel. Shop our wide selection of mens golf drivers and choose from the top brands you trust. Star wars golf driver 460cc head cover all characters storm trooper.
Dec 12, 2016 the honma tour world tw737 drivers come in four models. I was playing a launcher 330 which i liked well enough. Simply shift the weights in the club head to your liking to get the optimum in distance, command and control. While it is a 460 cc driver, this is not a club for high. I now have enough rounds under my belt that i can compare it in terms of distance, accuracy, forgiveness and feel to other drivers. Im now in possession of the best driver titleist 983e 8. He is the founder of innovex golf and the author of the art and science of breaking 90.
I was looking at the launcher 460 and ping g2, both seem to be coming down in price. Its not like a traditional slice, but a fade that just keeps going right until it is gone. Golf is a game of confidence, especially on the tee. Mar 28, 2007 the 460cc driver has a larger hitting area face witch allows for a larger sweet spot, but has less workablity. Fitting message one of the most important clubs in any golfers bag is the driver. With the blackhawk 460 driver you can customize your game even further. I see most tour pros use the smaller head for workability, but would it affect the.
It is simply a measure of the volume of your club head, which means nothing until you have a club you ar familiar with a certain size of cc that you get familiar with and think id like something bigger 330cc is the small size, 460cc is the largest size. Next time you get on a launch monitor hopefully they will have different shafts and degree drivers you can try to see what dirver loft and shaft combination work best for your swing. Titanium matrix construction is perfect for tee shots. Have two titleist 9 d3 heads at 445cc and two titleist 983k drivers at 365cc. Every smaller headed driver i have put down behind the ball, looks like a smaller driver head usually 430. For rounds where score is king, i dont see myself debagging a 460 c. Ok so this summer i finally broke down and upgraded my driver. Wow this driver will change your entire golf game for anyone that has trouble making the ball go straight. Price and other details may vary based on size and color. Lind blackhawk 460cc golf driver mens left hand golf.
The 910d2 460cc is made for maximum playabilty and forgiveness, the 910d3 445cc version has a deeper face and lower centre of gravity to generate the. The key to hitting the ball farther with the modern, 460cc driver and modern golf ball which spins much less off of a flat face than balls of the past is high launch angle combined with a low spin rate. The model numbers reflect the size cc of the clubheads. Just arrived 2015 bridgestone j715 460 driver mygolfspy. While screwing around on ebay, i found the same club, but in 460. The 460cc driver has a larger hitting area face witch allows for a larger sweet spot, but has less workablity. Moreover, it typically doesnt make sense financially for a pro to play a one off club. Buy the taylormade 360 driver at 2nd swing today and get a great deal when you trade in your current. Page 1 of 2 425cc v 460cc driver heads posted in golf equipment. Sep 21, 2012 in a time when most golf pundits are calling for a ban to the belly putter, oliver claims the 460cc driver has done more damage to the game. Cobra mspeed offset driver the fastest way to hotter, straighter drives has arrived. Personally, i think if i used a 400cc instead of 460cc i would have kept the ball in the fairway a little more this season. Tony covey earlier this week, bridgestone golfs j715 460 driver became a reality in the usa. Honmas own vizard shaft, in either typea firmer middle and butt, softer tip, three weight options or typez firmer middle and tip, softer butt, three weight options.
The new g400 drivers streamlined shape advances aerodynamics and stability to our highest levels ever. Do most of the professional golfers use 460 cc driver heads. The bidding ended at some ridiculous hour like 2am so i put in a bid for 145. Its in the top 3 bestselling golf club drivers and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as.
Jan 14, 2009 page 1 of 2 425cc v 460cc driver heads posted in golf equipment. Please include the loft, shaft and possibly your swingspeed. I see most tour pros use the smaller head for workability, but would it affect the normal weekend golfers distance. Make your game better with top quality equipment at competitive prices. The size and heat are speed tuned to your swing to optimize ball speed, launch, spin and accuracy. My understanding is that the club will bend down during the swing, which would seem to.
Oftentimes, my ball stray so far right its a goner. Cobra s technology takes golf s largest clubface, the hotter 9 points, and makes it. Yes, the 460cc heads moi would likely be higher, but not by so much that it could bring about a significant improvement in off center hit. By the mid2000s, titanium heads could be made to cc golfsmith inc made 1,000 cc 61. It feels like im swinging a small pillow at the end of a stick. Just traded it in this year for a rbz at the full 460, love the rbz and hitting it beautifully but miss the smaller profile of the tour head. The petite lady integra sooolong quadratic driver is. The m1 460 and m1 430 are incredibly highlaunching and lowspinning, boasting the big forgiveness that has been absent from recent taylormade models. Primary reason being that i currently use a ping g10 460cc driver yes, i know. The honma tour world tw737 drivers come in four models. Iv had two 460 drivers before this one and hit them far but not always straight, for having a.