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I have a Srixon Z785 with Accra and a standard Mavrik (not @doddsy flash blackout model) with Graphite Design (which was Doddsys).
The Mavrik is the best feeling and sounding driver I have used. TSi3 a close second, but could never find the middle of the bastard.
Srixon drivers the best value for sure, spend the extra on an upcharge shaft!
I got fitted for the new TSR last week and ended up in the TSR2 with stock hazards 4th gen. I picked up 40 meters of total distance over the TSI3 I was gaming. Turns out a proper fitting is worth it lol. The TSII3 was to low spin for me. TSR2 got my launch up to increase my overall distance. Also ended up in a TSR2 18* fairway which I was hitting further off the deck then the TSI3 off a tee. Can’t wait to get them in the bag and see how they go on the course.
Where did you get fit?
Gamers
Ping G430 LST 9* Driver with CB55 stiff flex shaft
TM Stealth 2+ 3 wood with Crazy Boron 75g Stiff shaft
TM Stealth 2 Hybrid with Nemeses 90 M4 stiff shaft
Srixon ZX 5 (mk2) irons with Proj X LZ 5.5 shafts 4 to PW
Callaway MD5 Raw wedges 50/10 56/14 60/12
Lajosi Custum Flow Neck putter *Titty Pro V1X ball.
Previous setup was a shorter shaft 44.75 in X flex and they fitted me to standard 45.5 length in stiff flex. I haven’t been playing much so my swing speed has gone to mush. So going from a TSI3 to TSR2 at a higher loft helped me launch better hence the 40 meter increase.
Where did the 40m come from, as in which metrics were improved?. Neither 3/4 an inch nor a softer shaft could result in such gains.
For full transparency I hit maybe a total of 6 drives with my old set up. Then started hitting the new driver with more loft and longer softer shaft. I would say that if I hit my old driver at the end of the fitting again when I was swinging better and warmed up then the gains would not have been 40 meters. So from my longest drive of the 6 shots with my old set up to my best drive with the new set up I gained 40 meters. I gained 8 mph balls speed from old driver to new and my spin went from 3000 to 2500.
I went and got fitted the other day at cool clubs. Massive thing for me was I got fitted for the cut I'm trying to hit off the tee now. Once we got that dialled in, I hit some draws which went way longer but like people have said, no point hitting it 300 into the rubbish
So between my cut fairway finder and the bomb, there was 600+ revs spin and 20 metres easily
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I have been running a G425 Max 10.5* and a Stealth + 10.5* in my bag for the last few rounds. From my Game golf stats I can see that there is virtually nothing between them on ultimate distance. The Ping wins on consistency and feel. Both are noticeably different to their respective previous models in sound/feel. I find the Stealth gives almost zero feedback off the Carbon face and dispersion is relatively poor. Lots of straight left shots for me, which I am putting down the the twist face effect.
The Typical Ping sound is no more. Can't say I am a great fan of the new sound, but I don't dislike it either. Unlike the TM, the G425 still gives good feedback and is quite workable, though nothing like a G30 imo. The Gear Effect Toe Hit shot is very effective though, I have found.
Prior to the comparison with the Stealth, I ran the G425 against a G410 Plus and a Cobra Radspeed XB. There was very little between the two Pings. In fact my GG data for them is almost identical on all metrics. The pick here would be based on the price and the sound/feel differences.
The Radspeed went OK, but could not quite keep up with the Ping. Again there wasn't a lot between them on the metrics. Like the Stealth, the Radspeed kept up with the Ping on ultimate distance, but could not match it for consistency and accuracy.
I need to head to head the Stealth with the Radspeed at opportunity. I think it will be very close.
Other observations.
I am not a fan of the Stealth Plus weight channel (easily clogs with debris etc) and overall finish/quality is only average.
I have tried two shafts in the Stealth, an RDX Red 60g Reg, and a Diamana Black Ltd 60 Reg (a SIM 2 stock shaft that came with it as an extra). Not much difference for me.
The Ping Alta Black CB 55 in the G425 feels exactly the same as the Alta CB Red 55 in the G410 (both stiff).
The Cobra came with a PX Cypher 40 6.0, which I am not a big fan of. After a few rounds, I switched in a Black Smoke 60 6.0 which improved it a little.
I also have an Epic Max (prior model Callaway), to run against these Drivers at opportunity.
I just purchased an Epic speed. Was the shop demo, only hit with tape on. Very good price. And very easy to hit. Has the smoke IM10 mid shaft.
I recently upgraded from a Taylormade Sim 2 to a stealth 2.
Went from 10.5 degrees (adjusted to 9) to 9 degrees (adjusted to 7.5)
Ball flight far stronger, no ballooning
On course I am 15-20 meters further.
This is likely a product of the lower loft, but possibly head helps a little.
In the bag
Taylormade Stealth 2 9.0 - AD DI 7X, Taylormade Sim 5 wood - AD DI 8X, P790 2/5-GW S300 AMT, Taylormade Hi Toe 53/14, 57/14, 60/10, Taylormade Spider, Taylormade 2018 staff bag
Henno be right. the COR limit means that the ball cannot go further. Now its all about optimising spin and launch, which can lead to significant gain, as well as minimising the damage from off centre hits (3puttpetes special area of expertise)
When TM introduced their carbon faced marvel, everyone was claiming more distance, but i think in time all seem to agree there was none. From memory i think TM added 1/2" of shaft length to their standard or at least one of the guys that had demoed admitted that the distance gain was probably due to the length.
I think replacing a driver once ever 6 years or so is probably the wise choice.
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