smigin Posted January 8, 2010 Report Share Posted January 8, 2010 (edited) Hi all, forgive me if this is the wrong forum but I thought I'd start here. I have recently obtained a new (used) driver - A Royal Collection fd 1 with 3 adjustable weights in the soul plate. I know it is the Japanese parent company of what was Sonartec and this range was brought out for the higher handicappers, being more forgiving however I’d appreciate it if anyone can give me any more details on these clubs, I can find some info on the equivalent fairway models which like my Sonartec 3 and 5 wood have a low penetrating flight (the driver is 11.5* and will work for me as I usually have ‘ no problem with getting it off the ground’ I’d really appreciate if anyone could let me know if it’s still possible to get a tool to adjust the weights and if they are still made Any and all information would be welcome Thanks The picture is far from the best but I'm happy to send better to anyone if wanted Edited January 8, 2010 by smigin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted January 13, 2010 Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 The weights are actually NOT adjustable. Very good driver. RC is know for making solid all around drivers though they get far more recognition for their FW's. The Star FD FW is one of the easiest Fairway Woods you can get but they are discontinued... (we may be able to get some at discount). I used to game one and it was unbelievably easy to hit and a rocket launcher. This driver is 440cc if I am not mistaken. The 11.5* has a close face of around 1*. Should provide solid feel and good distance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smigin Posted January 13, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2010 (edited) Thanks for that, it's very useful and even more appreciated. I'll let you know how it performs but your right in the spec. other than I'm told its 390cc (though putting it side by side with a TM Burner 460cc it does look closer to the 440cc) can you pllease tell me what will the 1* close affect? - thanks ta S Edited January 13, 2010 by smigin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted January 14, 2010 Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 According to RC's specs it is indeed 440cc. I highly doubt they would make a sub 400cc driver for the mid to higher handicapper. The closed face will help square the club for those who battle thew right side and whose club head lags behind at impact. It is weighted along with the closed face to produce a draw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smigin Posted January 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted January 14, 2010 (edited) Thank you sire the 1* closed is very good news... if only we could get hold of headcovers for them (and the Sonartec hybrids/FWs too) my bag looks like a christmas tree when I take the hood down Edited January 14, 2010 by smigin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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