scubawun Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Ok, here's the short story. Got mad and wanted to convert everything to JDM so i wrote to Tario (gocchin) and after quite a few emails, i settled for a brand new Crazy 460 (Ion plated) with a Royal Decoration shaft. My game.... i am sure i am not alone! - Swing speed 88-92mph (went down a little after a wrist surgery, broke the hook of hamate earlier this year) - Handicap: approx 20 - Bad shots are slices if i try to swing hard and then i lose all sense of control. i told Tario i needed: - a forgiving driver - a great feeling driver - a nice shaft that is easy on my wrist - a bomber Old driver: Titleist 910D2 with fubuki alpha 60, reg flex. i thought this was a pretty forgiving setup. Until I hit the Crazy 460 +Royal Deco. What I got: Crazy 460 driver 9.5 deg, 0* face, plus Royal Deco in SR flex built to 45.75 inches, D1, 227cpm The good: - Very forgiving. Get out of jail forgiving. - Good shots are long bombs with good roll. Never really thought the Royal Deco would be as "low spin" as the Fubuki Alpha but yes, you get decent roll out of it! I thought i will get a pretty obscene high launch with this combo but the trajectory is more like mid-high so all is good - Not so good shots are still very ok. I topped a couple of shots but didn't lose much distance! - More fairways for me for sure - The feel of the driver is far superior. Like i mentioned before, it feels like a forged iron passing off as a driver or a driver trying to pass off as a forged iron. really really addictive feel. - I look forward to using the driver more than ever! yah! (even on bad days) - Superb superb feel. sorry i just have to say it again The bad - Me, the golfer. When i try to "crank it up", bad slice. My swing dynamics more than anything. happens with all my drivers. - Maybe the price. but hey, JDM is not cheap right? - Can't stand magnetic driver headcovers. Best way to get the most out of this driver/shaft combo: swing easy. the shaft will do all the work. i try to tell myself that all the time. sometimes, i guess i just don't listen to myself enough haha. The royal deco shaft loads well and gives a very powerful yet soft feeling kick. I know the recommended shaft specs says i should be playing reg flex but my discussions with T suggested i should try SR. I think i don't regret that. Seems to play soft to flex. the SR flex feels (subjective) even softer than the Fubuki Alpha in Reg. Not sure if it is the higher torque numbers.... I would not hesitate recommending this to ANYONE. Just get the right Royal Deco shaft! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb40 Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 I have this exact head coming on Wednesday. I want to try my Miyazaki kusala White shaft in it first. Would this shaft work for a player swinging 102-106 or would it ballon? Thanks for the review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted November 29, 2011 Report Share Posted November 29, 2011 Very happy it worked for you and that I could be of help. The feedback for this combo is nothing but superb. Rob the Kusala won't balloon your shots but a lot depends on your swing style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbs Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Rob i used to game the silver ages ago. when i improved along with the ball flight. i wouldn't say balloon but a bit too high for my liking. i heard that the launch of white and silver are quite similar. so maybe they should play the same. I think swing style like T said is the main factor CRZ 460 should be high launching. but with the cb 46 i am getting a decent ball flight (lower than i thought it would be) very happy with it. Plenty of roll for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NicholasChung Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 wow great to see your review Scubawun. -eiji from GR forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robb40 Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Very happy it worked for you and that I could be of help. The feedback for this combo is nothing but superb. Rob the Kusala won't balloon your shots but a lot depends on your swing style. Sorry I was referring to the Crazy Royal dec shaft. Did not know if it would balloon on me if the Kusala white does not work out. From what I have read the tj46 N sounds like a good possibility for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
idrive Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I couldn't make the Royal Dec shaft ballon if my life depended on it. Mid launch for me with excellent roll out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eca Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Great review! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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