mygreenaliem Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 I know It was a while ago I said I was going to try a 43.5 inch driver but with working in Iraq it has not been until this week I have been able to give it a go. The last three days I have gamed it playing a few holes each time (it's 100 humid and very hot here!!). Re-cap on the driver - Kamui head built to my spec with Crazy Proto 519 Stiff, swing weight D2. I have to say initial results are very promising. The ball just seems to explode off the club face and flight is very similar to that of the Epon Zero - just pierces the air, drops and rolls forever. Last night I hit two drives on the course 300 plus downwind and a couple between around 250/260 into wind. Tonight I hit a stormer off the first tee and nearly ended up in the bunker - something I have never done with other drivers and hit a couple around 290 mark - all of tonights were with NO wind. At address I feel nice and compact and feel I can just let it rip - it feels there is less to go wrong if that makes sense and so the confidence goes up. After the course play, I went and spent some range time and a pattern is emerging which I like and was considerably more consistent than I have been before - which is what I am after. The next step is to get on trakman and get some real data and compare against my other favoured driver and see what gives. I might also get the 519 in X too (hope your reading this Tario.. ) Until then, I can say with certainty that going 43.5 inches has been a positive thing and hope this helps you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted August 16, 2012 Report Share Posted August 16, 2012 wow......43.5" and D2 ???? Did they add 15-20g of hotmelt into the head ???? If so, do u know where they placed it ??? sole /crown/ toe ????? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 quite interesting the distances u can get right? there doesnt seem to be that much of a differnce for the most part, and u get more control. it may not be for everyone, but faster swingers can def consider this an option if they struggle with consistancy . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdGolf Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I'm thinking of going shorter as well to get more of em fairways lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daytona16520 Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 I fitted a Project X 6.0 shaft to my Tourstage 701G driver and cut down to 43.5", but only could achieve C9 swing weight without any weight being added to the head. Felt wierd at first, but on good swings, the results were pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mygreenaliem Posted August 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2012 Well, I thought i'd add a further update for you - I played last night and it was rather breezy! The driver performed brilliantly and am getting to love it each time I use it. Absolutely creamed a beauty off the tee into a head wind and it went 280 yards. Been monitoring the face of the driver and I am pretty much hitting it out of the middle every time. I'm guessing the shorter shaft is allowing me to be more accurate. Amazing performance. Well happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted August 21, 2012 Report Share Posted August 21, 2012 44.5 for me. i usually play at 45 inch and thats to save the shaft. playing a sub 420 driver at 44.5 and love it. definetly more accurate than a longer one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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