OH MY GOODNESS - Diamana X

[mygreenaliem]

Finally received my Yamaha V Tour driver with Diamana X 70 S shaft. Went to the course to see (with some degree of worry) if it was worth the hard earned cash.

Had a good warm up and stretch and then, rather than hit my usual driver I decided to hit the new baby. Bang, ummmmm, did that really go that far and straight? Did it again. A few then slightly faded but generally if I kept my swing path and tempo in check, they were fine.

Then went out onto course, as for me, this is THE TEST. Played 9 holes and on the driving holes used the driver. Two shots were pulls but still in first cut of rough. Others were on the tight green stuff and a few were monsters. On both the par 5's I was on the green in two. On the stroke index 1 hole, I had 160 yards to green where I normally have 185.

So what are my thoughts?

I am impressed greatly. The club feels quite heavy, but was built to D1.5. I understand what others are saying by it not having much feel. It seems as though what ever swing I gave it, it seemed to cope with anything and on some it almost said "is that all you got....!!" When I kept my swing path and tempo in check, I really got hold of the thing and it just flew - superb flight and LONG. More importantly, it was the misses that counted. First driver I have had where the misses were still leaving me in play. The feel is hard to describe - you certainly know when it's a good un - it just feels the shaft is an extension of your arm and as you turn back to impact the energy gets transferred from your body all to the club head and its a great moment. Even the off shots.

Obviously a honeymoon period and I have club champs this weekend but I am VERY HAPPY.

Will be interesting when I get the Zero with Crazy CB 50.

Edited April 17, 2012 by mygreenaliem

[charge]

Congrats! I have the same set-up... Which flex did you order on the CB 50?

Edited April 17, 2012 by charge

[mygreenaliem]

Congrats! I have the same set-up... Which flex did you order on the CB 50?

Asked for it 7.2 - still waiting

Edited April 17, 2012 by mygreenaliem

[gocchin]

Glad you like it Carl! The Zero should be on the way soon!

[vertigo88]

Can we get this guy to do the write up for the Epon Zero review. Many of us are still eagerly awaiting that article. =D

[mygreenaliem]

Well, its been a few days since my Yamaha arrived and I have been gaming it solidly. I AM LOVIN IT. I had a spell where I kept pulling it left but it was all to do with my swing. After correcting the swing I have been bombing it. the third hole on one of my home course (Fire) is a 423 par 4. Normally when I hit driver I end up between the bunker around 280 yards having had roll. I played 9 with my mate and he was keen to see the new driver in action..... I hit my drive and the ball carried over the bunker (280 yards) and ended up with me having 40 yards to the green. My mate was impressed. On all the other driving holes I was 20 to 80 yards further than him. Even the off hits are going a long way because of the low spin and are straight.

I am now able to get to Par 5's in 2.

My Yam VFW 14 arrived today. I have had it re-shafted with the Crazy FW - can't wait to try that either. The story continues....

Cheers