+TourSpecGolfer Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 I have had almost 10 rounds with the new X-Drive w/PT-6 Stiff and a solid 4 rounds with the TM R7425 9.5 Stock Rex shaft. Yesterday I spent 2 hours with my accuvector on the range and both drivers, I will post vector results in a few more rounds to make sure the settings were correct on multiple days. Side by Side the X-Drive is longer, more forgiving, and better feeling easily. It could be the shaft, but the R425 was a good 5 yards sometimes 10 on average behind the X-Drive. My honeymoon period is over with the XD but still going well with the TM. In regards to adjusting the flight and bias on the TM, I only set it once then leave it be, changing weights on this model makes a bigger difference than it did on the older model. The XD435 even in 10.5 setup perfectly square while the 9.5 R425 was a tad more than .5 closed. I got a higher launch angle from the TM than the XD also a little less spin yet those numbers didn't calculate into better performance on the range or course. I am going to shaft the TM with an Axiv 6064 up against the PT-6 in the XD. Will have screen captures of the vector numbers and session up in about a week to finish and add a more complete review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted January 12, 2006 Report Share Posted January 12, 2006 yeahhhh that's what I want to hear! ..... Bridgestone sure know how to create a straight faced driver..... it certainly has a deeep face compared to the TM. were the 425 results recorded with the afterburners on? LOL :tsg_smiley_embarrassed: thanks for the review and pics C, most informative. I'm v. interested in the Vector Numbers.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jlauber Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 I have had almost 10 rounds with the new X-Drive w/PT-6 Stiff and a solid 4 rounds with the TM R7425 9.5 Stock Rex shaft. Yesterday I spent 2 hours with my accuvector on the range and both drivers, I will post vector results in a few more rounds to make sure the settings were correct on multiple days.Side by Side the X-Drive is longer, more forgiving, and better feeling easily. It could be the shaft, but the R425 was a good 5 yards sometimes 10 on average behind the X-Drive. My honeymoon period is over with the XD but still going well with the TM. In regards to adjusting the flight and bias on the TM, I only set it once then leave it be, changing weights on this model makes a bigger difference than it did on the older model. The XD435 even in 10.5 setup perfectly square while the 9.5 R425 was a tad more than .5 closed. I got a higher launch angle from the TM than the XD also a little less spin yet those numbers didn't calculate into better performance on the range or course. I am going to shaft the TM with an Axiv 6064 up against the PT-6 in the XD. Will have screen captures of the vector numbers and session up in about a week to finish and add a more complete review. I sure like the looks of the Bridgestone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NakedDave Posted January 13, 2006 Report Share Posted January 13, 2006 Chris, How about some comparison pics of the two drivers at address? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phillip Alexander Posted January 14, 2006 Report Share Posted January 14, 2006 I sure like the looks of the Bridgestone. In my view the Tourstage simply looks better at address. Just my 2 cents worth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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