New Driver Project : White Mamba

[wmclarenf1]

OK, I’m gaming the Ryoma V-Spec 9.5* with a Crazy Longest Yard 02 Noir SR shaft. This is definitely the best combo for me to date and I am hitting further on average consistently then when I was younger. And for a guy whose driving is the weakest part of his game, this is huge for me.

So my next project which I would like to enlist some feedback. I have a Crazy La Bomba (WHITE) Ryoal Decoration shaft on the way in to me and I thought I’d a White Mamba combo to my Black Mamba combo (V-Spec and LY02 J). I saw that Crazy has a La Bomba White 435and 435II head which will work great towards this.

Need feedback on which head you think is better and what loft given the RD La Bomba shaft which is not going to be changed. I have listed some aspects of my Black Mamba combo which I think can be improved which is not much:.

1. V-Spec 9.5 head. I am told this is true to loft and with the LY-02 which I read is slightly higher launching than the RD, I find the trajectory piercing but just a bit (and I emphasize a bit) too low. I would like a head that launches a bit higher for a bit more hang time.
   
2. Roll. While my Black Mamba rolls fine compared to my old AF101 GD DI5 combo (hardly any roll at all), I still think this can be improved some.
   
3. In terms of forgiveness, yes the Ryoma is already very forgiving, which of the 2 heads will compromise forgiveness more?
   

Do you think the 435 or 435II will be better and in what loft to meet the above 3 objectives? A true 10*. Bear in mind the RD going into this head I read is slightly lower launching than the LY-02.

Thanks again in advance.

Edited April 23, 2012 by wmclarenf1

[idrive]

The RD is ;indeed lower launching than the LY-02

Haven't hit the Crazy heads but I would go with more than less loft

if you want a higher launch than you have now. 10.5?

[wmclarenf1]

The RD is ;indeed lower launching than the LY-02

Haven't hit the Crazy heads but I would go with more than less loft

if you want a higher launch than you have now. 10.5?

Thanks for chiming in. Yup, I think 10* or 10.5*. I read the Original Crazy is slightly higher launching yet lower spinning than the 435II as well. Got my White Iomic grip with red cap ready for this as well.

Am wondering if the Crazy 435 and 435II by default launch higher or lower than the V-Spec assuming same loft?

[robbie]

the crazy 435II in 10 degree should be perfect.....i found the head to be very forgiving and mid launch with low spin and excellent roll out.....the Ryoma feels better and it is more accurate in terms of straightness......the crazy will roll much better and is very workable !

[wmclarenf1]

the crazy 435II in 10 degree should be perfect.....i found the head to be very forgiving and mid launch with low spin and excellent roll out.....the Ryoma feels better and it is more accurate in terms of straightness......the crazy will roll much better and is very workable !

Dang Robbie! Your avatar! Damn! What were you saying about the 435I again? LOL. Thanks for chiming in. Good coming from you as you have hit both. What loft was your V-Spec?

[Spoon]

the crazy defintely in terms of lower trajectory and roll.

i will be getting my hands on a crazy 435II w Crazy cb46 compliemnts

of the fellow with the distracting avatar:)

[wmclarenf1]

the crazy defintely in terms of lower trajectory and roll.

i will be getting my hands on a crazy 435II w Crazy cb46 compliemnts

of the fellow with the distracting avatar:)

A lot lower like 1 full loft? Thanks for chiming in.

[Spoon]

A lot lower like 1 full loft? Thanks for chiming in.

im not sure but they defintely launch lower than their specified loft. could

be because they are so low spin. im getting a 9.5 although would have preferred

a 10.5 but spec for spec the cb46 7.7 would complement the lower loft indeed.

ive never hit this combo and am just speculating based on the numbers in my head:)

[wmclarenf1]

im not sure but they defintely launch lower than their specified loft. could

be because they are so low spin. im getting a 9.5 although would have preferred

a 10.5 but spec for spec the cb46 7.7 would complement the lower loft indeed.

ive never hit this combo and am just speculating based on the numbers in my head:)

Thanks again. Do share your experiences when you receive your Crazy combo.

[Spoon]

Thanks again. Do share your experiences when you receive your Crazy combo.

will do sir.

[JimThitipongSrivatanakul]

I have Ryoma v-spec 8.5 shafted with TJ-80 and crazy 435ii loft 9 shafted with cb 80 ls noir. I like the 435ii over the crazy. I gained more distance more and also softer feel. Launch is about the same and also roll. I just like the forgiveness of te crazy combo and feel.

Edited April 23, 2012 by JimThitipongSrivatanakul

[wmclarenf1]

I have Ryoma v-spec 8.5 shafted with TJ-80 and crazy 435ii loft 9 shafted with cb 80 ls noir. I like the 435ii over the crazy. I gained more distance more and also softer feel. Launch is about the same and also roll. I just like the forgiveness of te crazy combo and feel.

9* 435II plays same loft as 8.5* V-spec. Good info to know. Thanks. Do both shafts play about the same in terms of kick point and launch. And more forgiving than the V-Spec. Interesting. First time I am reading about the forgiveness of the 435II being better than the V-Spec. Thanks for chiming in.

[JimThitipongSrivatanakul]

Maybe Ryoma is not for me. Or it could be the shaft that makes it not so forgiving. IMO, Crazy 435ii has a powerful penetrating trajectory and butterry soft feel especially at impact. At address, 435ii seems that the head is more compact over Ryoma. Ryoma is more a shallow head shape and 435ii is very deep face head shape. Both are good, I just like 435ii more.

[robbie]

I have Ryoma v-spec 8.5 shafted with TJ-80 and crazy 435ii loft 9 shafted with cb 80 ls noir. I like the 435ii over the crazy. I gained more distance more and also softer feel. Launch is about the same and also roll. I just like the forgiveness of te crazy combo and feel.

U prefer the 435 II over the Crazy ????? Dude, the 435 II is the Crazy !

and i totally disagree....i would say both play to about equal loft.....I too had a Ryoma 8.5 with a crazy cb46 and the Ryoma definitely launched lower than the Crazy 435II 9.5 The Crazy 435 II is really not a super low launcher and it rolls out tons !

Edited April 23, 2012 by robbie

[JimThitipongSrivatanakul]

Maybe the Nior CB80 ls makes it a low launcher. Now the even lower launch is the Diamana X with Kamui Ray 8 degree.

[robbie]

yes, the Crazy does have a deeper face and it is super hot, but i did find forgiveness to be about the same, but i only swing a senior flex.......Jim swings like a 8.7 flex at 130mph + , so im sure the clubs will react differently at different speeds in addition to the type of ball played.

[wmclarenf1]

U prefer the 435 II over the Crazy ????? Dude, the 435 II is the Crazy !

and i totally disagree....i would say both play to about equal loft.....I too had a Ryoma 8.5 with a crazy cb46 and the Ryoma definitely launched lower than the Crazy 435II 9.5 The Crazy 435 II is really not a super low launcher and it rolls out tons !

Thanks for this. It's starting to look like a 10 or 10.5 for me with the RD shaft. I just noticed your quote as well... I think we need to hook up for some.... :-)

[Spoon]

U prefer the 435 II over the Crazy ????? Dude, the 435 II is the Crazy !

and i totally disagree....i would say both play to about equal loft.....I too had a Ryoma 8.5 with a crazy cb46 and the Ryoma definitely launched lower than the Crazy 435II 9.5 The Crazy 435 II is really not a super low launcher and it rolls out tons !

Rob, the crazy 435I in 9.5 was a notorious worm burner, people actually suggested getting it in 10.5.

how do you think i will fair with the 435II 9.5? i like my height as well. ??

[wmclarenf1]

At this time based on responses and PMs, I think I'm leaning towards the older 435 in 10.5* with the RD to achieve slightly more hang time and more roll than my Ryoma LY02 setup.

Any further thoughts anyone?

Thanks so far to those who gave feedback.

Tario, will send you another PM soon.

[robbie]

Rob, the crazy 435I in 9.5 was a notorious worm burner, people actually suggested getting it in 10.5.

how do you think i will fair with the 435II 9.5? i like my height as well. ??

i found it low/mid launching......i had no problems with height.....haha we can always swap back if it doesnt work for u

*it does not hit soaring bombs but it does hit some really nice drives into the wind....i would say about a mid height but not high......my 10.5 ryoma hits high bombs....it certainly would be nice to find a 10.5 Crazy 435 II in 10 or 10.5 deg !

@wmclarenf : Yeah it probably would be safe to go 10.5 degrees unless u are looking to keep the ball down in a windy course......

Edited April 24, 2012 by robbie

[robbie]

Maybe the Nior CB80 ls makes it a low launcher. Now the even lower launch is the Diamana X with Kamui Ray 8 degree.

naww..i dont think so....its low launch because it is a real true 8 degree......i had a 9 deg Kamui Ray and it launched mid-mid high.....

[wmclarenf1]

The 435 custom order just came in from Japan today.

[sandee11]

Is the head original 435 or 435ll? And it says jbeam? Not crazy?

[nudgeegolf]

The 435 custom order just came in from Japan today.

That is one awesome looking head - would looove to see pics of the final product.

And btw dibs on the set up!

[wmclarenf1]

Is the head original 435 or 435ll? And it says jbeam? Not crazy?

Its the original 435 and this one is by JBeam. JBeam made the Crazy 435 to the same specs as well from what read. I wanted the Crazy head but had to wait a month and I win;t the most patient of people :-)