Posted January 28, 200619 yr Have anyone owned both the X-Drive 405 and the new 435? How would you compare them in terms of distance?
January 28, 200619 yr Have anyone owned both the X-Drive 405 and the new 435? How would you compare them in terms of distance? I have both, I didn't/do not find 'much' difference in distance, maybe average of about 5 yards diff. But as the shafts were different, GD ADM65 as opposed to Diamana Red 65, it is not a very valid comparison. And the lofts were different. However for me the fact that the 435 is avaialable in 10.5 deg loft where the 405 max was 9.5. This means I have a much better ball flight as I am a notorious low ball hitter. The 435 is slightly more forgiving for me as well, mis**ts going straighter..... either one is a visual beauty though!
January 28, 200619 yr Have anyone owned both the X-Drive 405 and the new 435? How would you compare them in terms of distance? I have owned both but not at the same time, the X-Drive 405 9.5 w/Tour AD M65 vs the X-Drive 435 10.5 w/Tour AD PT-6 shaft. The new X-Drive IMO feels a tad better in a softer way, its also more forgiving and longer due to the higher loft and shaft. I compare the PT-6 to the Diamana S63 with no balloon and more roll. The distance gain was substantial for me because the shaft just works better with my swing.
January 31, 200619 yr I have owned both but not at the same time, the X-Drive 405 9.5 w/Tour AD M65 vs the X-Drive 435 10.5 w/Tour AD PT-6 shaft.The new X-Drive IMO feels a tad better in a softer way, its also more forgiving and longer due to the higher loft and shaft. I compare the PT-6 to the Diamana S63 with no balloon and more roll. The distance gain was substantial for me because the shaft just works better with my swing. How forgiving is the 435, Chris? I hit the 405 and didn't care much for it. Good feel but not very forgiving at all.
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