I feel more comfortable that way, and i focus on making a solid contact. Whether youre a 20handicap who wants to try a smaller driver head or a scratch player who games a sub460 cc driver because youre. Fitting message one of the most important clubs in any golfers bag is the driver. I now have enough rounds under my belt that i can compare it in terms of distance, accuracy, forgiveness and feel to other drivers. The reason the bigger hollow heads 300cc or 400cc are better than the 200 cc model is that more weight can be distributed farther away from the center of gravity, in the shell itself. Even modern tour drivers being offered by oems are over. Spring face titanium driver 360cc blue w360 bang golf. How can a 400cc head be as forgiving and long as a 460cc. What i do to train for my driver is to practice driving a 1 iron or 2 iron blade. Tsg this driver also has the unique feature of being factory foamed which provides a dead, muted feel reminiscent of smaller sub 400cc heads and some even. During the past 14 to 15 months i have matched the following drivers against my nike 400cc driver. Callaway epic flash sub zero triple diamond drivers. Interesting to note the trend back to smaller head sizes as this is about perfect. This increases the moi moment of inertia, which means that the club head is inclined to twist less if you miss the sweet spot.
The epic flash triple diamond driver is inspired by feedback from our tour players to create a new fade biased head shape, optimized cg for increased control, and more face progression in a design that better players prefer. Titleist 975 jvs, titleist 983k, adams 363r, taylormade 580xd, ping tisi tec, smt nemesis, kzg gemeni, dunlop loco pro, callaway vft, integra graphti, golfsmith hicor. A bit easier to hit straight than the smaller heads but a bit shorter than the k on dead solid perfect strikes. Its surprising what a difference 20 cc makes in the size of a club head. In a nutshell, if a company can be sure a smaller size driver will sell. Recommendations for a driver head less than 460cc clubs, grips. Used taylormade m5 9 driver head 460cc right hand up for sale is a taylormade m5 9 driver head. Looking for some suggestions for a sub 400cc driver. I have a question as to what the tee is that measures. A smaller driver head, by contrast, might be a better choice for a skilled player looking for greater precision.
We looked at the distance issue from a number of different angles. There are some faintsmall scratches on the carbon part of the crown. Jbeam yamazaki pro zy11 driver head tour spec golf. Pair the oversize head with a lower center of gravity, which increase launch angle to create larger carry distances. Callaway rogue epic sub zero 9 driver head only takes big bertha epic xr shaft. The golfworks ma0226 maltby mmb17 forged iron heads. The straight design of the drivers topplane eliminates unnecessary flex and delivers more power from the face to the ball, consistently sending your shot further.
My previous driver was a wilson 400cc 9 degree deep red powerfit with fujikura stiff shaft. Not to be outdone or left out, prgr has decided to release a limited edition id395 driver which is, as you probably guessed, 395cc in size. Callaway golf 2019 epic flash sub zero fairway wood, 3 wood, 15. Spring face titanium driver 360cc blue w360 the 90% 6al4v sf titanium diver that matches the best selling sf fairway series that go up to 52 degrees. In golf, progress is usually measured by decades, but in the case with driver size and the ability to produce these clubs out of lighter, yet stronger. Prgr would be a perfect fit to introduce sub 400cc in this market. Its basically a material baked into the head to mute the sound and dampen louder hollow feel its an aquired taste most often prized by those who miss wood heads or love the way sub 400cc drivers sound and feel at impact, its a very dead muted thwack or tick sound but very unique and in my opinion necessary as i could only. Ive had decent success with my xr pro 16 because its so deep that it doesnt prevent a. New and cheap drivers from top brands like callaway, taylormade, and wilson, to name a few. Oct 24, 2019 the 905 series, originally launched with the 905t more pearshaped and the 905s deeper face models.
The z 765 driver is one of those clubs with a sub 460cc club head and a piercing ball flight. As tmgg182 said they remain relevant to the current club industry due to the attributes you experienced with your old cleveland awareness of club head during the swing, acceptable forgiveness, great feel etc. I was looking at the launcher 460 and ping g2, both seem to be coming down in. Below are heads from 600cc to 450cc integra conpets in the world long drive contests and won in 2000 and is always striving to make a very high quality product that will compete against the competition and beat them largest cc to smallest cc view. This oversize head increases the sweet spot, giving players more forgiveness on mishits. Custom golf drivers 300cc and 380cc by thomas golf. The 909 d comp in the bag is the absolute most reliable driver ive ever had.
It also has more club face area so it is easier to hit. Primary reason being that i currently use a ping g10 460cc driver yes. Try e bay and look for an alpha, kzg, smt or lajolla head. This is long and workable but most of all it does what you tell it feedback is the key for this driver. Some of the tour players have smaller driver heads but they are not made for the retail market. For that matter we proved it is possible to achieve a high cor with the far smaller size of a fairway wood or hybrid. Nov 23, 2012 the next model tit was the 905t at 400 c. Whats the best sub 400cc driver out there japanese golf. These enormous sized heads were among the first heads to crack the 250cc barrier in volume. Players such as tiger woods, david duval previously, and paul casey each played a 380cc driver head made for them by nike. Recommendations for a driver head less than 460cc clubs. The forged titanium golf driver comes with perfect golf driver heads made of highquality and lightweight graphite. This driver has a strong, but thin titanium face with a high moi to produce a high ball speed, giving you more distance.
Larger size face does not mean a higher cor for more distance because we all know it is eminently possible to reach the usgas limit on spring face capability on a face that would be commensurate with a sub 400cc size driver head. Free shipping on everything at overstock your online single golf clubs store. Taylormade made a r5 at 400 cc s in their womens line in 2006. May 09, 2012 no matter what the size of the driver, i like to smaller driver head designs. It is combination of both the driver head and the shaft will dictate the distance off the tee, not the just size of the 460cc head. These larger sized heads where about the same size 185190cc as the wooden driver. The first and only oversized driver heads specifically designed to maximize alignment performance with unique and effective alignment indication. Theyre not supposed to go together because the block is a 400 cubic inch, and the heads list to be from a 305. The taylormade r9 driver is labeled as the ultimate in adjustability with a claimed 75 yards in left to right movement. A 460cc driver enables you to get more club speed therefore hit the ball further. I have a question as to what the tee is that measures 45. Im now in possession of the best driver titleist 983e 8. Buy golf drivers online at overstock our best single.
Experience the new alpha vx driver, fairway wood, hybrid, and iron. Banggolf dark matter ticn treated 400cc driver 340cc srv titanium driver head rh closedout item. The taylormade 360 driver features a oversize 360cc head for any player looking for forgiveness in their drives. In theory this should mean a less forgiving head that is suited towards better players. There are matching holes in the head for the block to vent.
The 905s was the direct replacement to the player preferred deep faced 983e and to this day is still considered one of the great designs in the 400cc era. I was playing a launcher 330 which i liked well enough. Every player used the same shaft in each driver, and the adjustments on the heads were held constant. Mar 19, 2018 overall, the larger driver heads produced more distance in our test, but there were enough exceptions to rate this myth plausible instead of confirmed. The r580 driver from taylormade golf debuted as part of the companys r500 series of drivers in late 2002. I know the 430cc tends to be a smaller club head and less forgiving. Callaway epic star 12 driver club head only 804719. Compatible with 2019 callaway epic flash and sub zero driver head 2. Trick flow specialties tfs5161t004c11 trick flow powerport cleveland 225 cylinder heads for ford 351c, 351m400 and clevor compare cylinder head, powerport cleveland 225, comp port, assy, 72cc chamber, 1.
For those who couldnt care less what the usga says, however, we do have the ultraforgiving juggernaut driver heads available as well. The head has normal wear from about a seasons worth of use. Has the largest size and deepest face of the drivers in taylormades r500 series. The face has normal nicks, scuffs, and scratches from said use. Each player hit seven drives with each of four different driver heads. Courtesy of callaway for players who want all the impressive technologies of the epic flash but with lower spin rates, the sub zero is the way to go. I like it well enough to but cant help but wonder if there is a big difference with a 460cc head. This should emulate your driver swing and you will be forced to work on rhythm and rotation.
Considered low spin with mid launch by tsg this driver also has the unique feature of being factory foamed which provides a dead, muted feel reminiscent of smaller sub 400cc heads and some even say old school wood club impact sound and feel. Taking a cue from putters, there are crown lines atop the head that help with alignment. Buy the taylormade 360 driver at 2nd swing today and get a great deal when you trade in your current clubs. I got a really great deal on a mizuno mp001 400cc so i jumped on it.
It features a 400cc classic pear shape head design with a retroclassic groove pattern from the persimmon days. Golf drivers used golf clubs callaway golf preowned. The oem companies dont make anything like this anymore. This is the 460cc version and it is in very good used condition. I really struggle visually with the large heads of most modern drivers. The taylormade 360 driver has an internal weight pad which helps produce a solid sound and feel. This head is ready to go, just waiting to be paired with your shaft with callaway dual cogoptifit adapter. New credit card processing available click on paypal at checkout to be directed to cc processing.
The pgx 500cc driver features a illegal 500cc club head that exceeds the maximum size allowed by the usga. I found that 400 cc is the perfect size for distance and workability. As club head gets bigger and bigger, it just does not feel natural. Likewise, the larger the size of the head, the larger the face area could be as well.
Mar 15, 20 the driver that taylormade touts as being able to tune to any loft, any look and any flight is currently on the usgas list of conforming driver heads in three different versions r1 version 1, r1 version 2 and r1 version 3 all of which are noticeably different shapes and sizes. Before you put the heads back on, check the heads and block for warpage. Drivers 470 black japan 470 black w470k the japan 470 black is in stock. Ok so this summer i finally broke down and upgraded my driver. The latest golf drivers have new tech that makes them easier to use and helps minimize slices and draws. Whats the best sub 400cc driver out there japanese. The 400cc head allows you to increase your swing speed due to the smaller head size of the club head, which allows you to get the head through during your swing. Sometimes a company will release a smaller driver size than that. With compact and heavier heads, you will get perfect momentum to take your shot. Introducing epic flash sub zero triple diamond drivers artificial intelligence real ball speed. I have an old alpha 400cc that is still my go to driver.
I wanted a driver with a slightly shut face to compensate for my normal fade. The usga allows for driver heads no larger than 460cc, which is a good size for amateurs, as it is more forgiving. Sep, 2008 the last yr for the 400 cc heads was 2005. Mizuno mp 001 400 cc 10 degree the 10 degree mizuno mp001 might be the club that replaces my 9 degree cobra ss 380. If you are using aftermarket or 350 heads, the small holes need to be drilled. Lamkin grips with uv resistant fingerprint technology. These were both eventually followed by titleists first 460cc driver, the 905r. Best golf drivers for distance and accuracy in 2020. Weve seen a recent comeback of smaller volume driver heads with the emergence of sub 400cc heads from both yonex and tourstage selling very well in japan this year.
The design of the command q ti driver is for players seeking a traditional 400cc titanium head. As a timeline, the year 2000 saw the first 350cc driver, followed by 2001 with a 400cc driver. Sep 29, 2018 the r580 driver from taylormade golf debuted as part of the companys r500 series of drivers in late 2002. I consider myself a good driver and like to work a fade. For rounds where score is king, i dont see myself debagging a 460 c. The doublewall clubs feature a classic lowprofile head design, borrowing its look from the very styles that made the game what it is today. I dont hit the ball of the tee particularly well, so the last thing i need is a club working against me. However, like most other early titanium drivers, the heads of these japanese drivers were actually cast in the u. By this metric, the bigger heads won 8 out of 10 trials. Features a 400cc head that rivals a small volkswagenbut is extremely light. It can also be one of the most difficult to hit with. A smaller driver head wont necessarily get you more distance, but it will absolutely make you more aware of mists and potentially help improve your game off the tee. The volume remained relatively unchanged until 1991, when midsize metal woods came into existence. The driver is a refined, technologically advanced, high performance titanium driver.
The center of gravity is positioned low and to the back, which helps promote a high launch angle. It took just 4 more years for callaway and the rest of golf industry to make drivers that were 300cc. A milestone of sorts came in japan in 1990 as mizuno created the first titanium driver called the ti110. With modern driver technology, 460cc is the club head volume that reigns supreme. Powerful and expensive, they were marketed almost exclusively in japan.