gocchin Posted February 5, 2009 Report Share Posted February 5, 2009 Last year was probably PRGR's best year ever sales wise and popularity wise. Their two top pros, Azuma Yano and Hideto Tanihara placed second and fourth respectively in the money rankings and their gear was more popular than ever. For 2009 PRGR has launched the new GN502 line. A high tech top quality line of clubs made to give a little something to all levels of golfers and that is performance. The all new GN502 driver is a combination of forgiveness, performance and workability. It has some interesting characteristics that make it a great all around driver for any level of player. While the head is a full 460cc and does look it at address, it does feature a high back design and a mid height face. The face is square and is made for high launch. At address the ridged crown actually looks pretty good and frames the ball almost like the way the Ping half moon used to do. Like previous drivers it has the recessed topline so is almost impossible to skymark. While it does have a mid height face the GN502 is long from heel to toe providing more hitting area and forgiveness on toe and heel mis hits which is common for the average golfer. The GN502 is designed to also help those battling the right side by placing the CG at a 30* angle relative to the face from the hosel which makes it easier to draw the ball. I like the driver a lot. It shouts high tech with its shape and design. The sole looks mean with its PRGR logo and ridged sides which help minimize friction and contact on the ground. It sets up well and is easy to hit and feels quite solid.I received a 10.5* demo with PRGR M-40 shaft. I need to get out and hit this thing properly before I can give real feedback on performance. That will follow. Here are the pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted February 6, 2009 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2009 Hit the driver this morning at the range. Very good feel and easy to hit a nice draw. The ball is workable but looks like this driver could help those with problems with the right side. Trajectory is not overly high and has some good run at the end. It is as long as my Epon 460. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoe295 Posted February 7, 2009 Report Share Posted February 7, 2009 I'm not sure if I could get used to the silver edging at the face/crown juncture. Other than that it sure is pretty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted February 8, 2009 Report Share Posted February 8, 2009 I hear its a very easy to hit driver if you put a smooth swing on it. Early reviews in Japanese demo day's and shop feedback report a higher launching ball flight and that it comes off the face with "Super" distance and EXTREMELY little spin. Interesting design if you ask me and it appears to make sense as PRGR faces usually contain unreal ball speeds, feel, and forgiveness but the overall hitting area of the face usually appears more shallow with less lower heel and toe space. Smooth repeatable swings and good ball striking really maximize the benifits of owning this one. If your bad shot is high or low heel and toe then I suggest a club with a bigger striking zone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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