Due to inconsistency with my driver swing (slight outside-in if I try too hard), my square face driver tends to be slightly open on contact which could result in a slice (worst case) or an unintended fade. I have tried a 1.5 to 2 degrees closed driver with more consistent results.

To all the JDM experts out there, I would be grateful if you could advise me which premium drivers or models, i.e. Epon, PRGR, Beres, XXIO or ViQ etc., would have a 1.5 to 2 degrees close face. Very few of the above mentioned JDM brands list face angle in their websites.

My H/S is only 88 to 90 mph.

Thanks in advance

Due to inconsistency with my driver swing (slight outside-in if I try too hard), my square face driver tends to be slightly open on contact which could result in a slice (worst case) or an unintended fade. I have tried a 1.5 to 2 degrees closed driver with more consistent results.

To all the JDM experts out there, I would be grateful if you could advise me which premium drivers or models, i.e. Epon, PRGR, Beres, XXIO or ViQ etc., would have a 1.5 to 2 degrees close face. Very few of the above mentioned JDM brands list face angle in their websites.

My H/S is only 88 to 90 mph.

Thanks in advance

I suggest getting an XXIO or a custom ordered EPON 460, they can produce the face angles you need.

Thanks for the suggestion Chris. Would the new XXIO 460cc has a close face or the older 430 cc?

R,

A whole slew of the newer JDM drivers have closed faces... some up to 1.5* as the lofts progress. Let me flip through some of the specs tonight and I'll let you know which models...

thanks T

I know S-Yard TXT and the Katana Sward 880 are 3* closed. That might be too much. Perhaps I should work more on my swing mechanics instead. I am half way thru Tom Wishon's new book "In Search of the Perfect Driver". I would let you know whether it is worth the $18 or $20 at Chapters.

thanks T

I know S-Yard TXT and the Katana Sward 880 are 3* closed. That might be too much. Perhaps I should work more on my swing mechanics instead. I am half way thru Tom Wishon's new book "In Search of the Perfect Driver". I would let you know whether it is worth the $18 or $20 at Chapters.

Its a great book but it doesnt go over a lot of self help fitting techniques or new technologies. His best book imo is Common Sense Club Fitting.

Duffie,

I had gone to the stage too, but my question does a closed clubface will solve inconsistency problem? What I did was use a stronger grip and hope that either the ball will go straight or worst case to the left :)

I fully recommend the book 7 Fundamentals of Golf Swing from Nick Bradley. It's a pure golf swing enlightenment to me. I read so many books and this one clears up a lot of things for me.

Thanks for the suggestion but I have tried the strong grip remedy. I would tend to do a low pull with a strong grio which I think is worse than a high fade or slice. My problem is not that severe but a slightly close face would definitely resolve the problem for me as off set head for others. I would look into the book also. One more golf book then I would have enough to start a 2nd hand book store.