wmclarenf1 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 (edited) This is my 3rd Romaro 460 HX head. Yes, I still think it is one of the better kept secrets for driver heads. The first was a 460 HX Gold 9.5. Non-conforming head with a super hot face! Super hot! Launched higher than my 435 10* and Ryoma Okamoto 10.5*. As I am looking to play comps this year, and encouraged by the hot face and feel, I decided to get the conforming Black version. In then came a new 460HX Black in 10*. I swear, I think the sole design of the RomaRo 460HX Black is probably the nicest out there for me. If I had to describe it in one word, I would say "sophisticated"! Even before shafting it, I thought what am I gonna do with 3 drivers with Ryoma Okamoto still being the reliable safety driver for when I am swinging less than normal and containing my sprays.... on tight par 4s, and my Black Widow 435 is still the longest driver for me....I thus decided to pass it to a friend who was also finding his Kamui TP07 to be less than intended. I texted him a couple of days after he had a range session and a round and "long and forgiving" was how he described it. Seller's remorse set in and immediately I ordered another 10* 460HX Black. I first shafted it with my test shaft, the FEX 55. All my drivers have had this shaft at one point or other so it really gives me a good reference to compare heads keeping the shaft variable constant. I would say against the D1 and 435 are the following: 1. Launch angle is slightly higher than the 435 10* and similar to the D1 10.5* 2. Roll is less than 435 and maybe even the D1 but I can;t say yet as I've only been in the range with this. 3. Carry is where this head excels for me. Noticeably more. 4. Feel and sound. I would say this is closet to the AF101 for all my post AF101 drivers but even then not close. Face still feels hot, softer feel than the 435 and a lower track as opposed to the higher pitch ting of the 435. Something was still not quite right though... I then thought lets try the Roddio M6 in the 460HX. Shaft is on the way in but in the meantime I thought... I have a LY-01 Hot Black which for me flies lower than the TJ-46, gives more roll and feels more one piece. This could be a good combo for the 460HX so consummate they have... and you know what? What a friggin hot combo!!!! I had the Hot Black installed at 45.25, half inch shorter than what RomaRo recommends but have maintained the D1 swing weight. I think the silver grey tribal motif of the Crazy shaft contrasts yet complements the silver hexagonal tag and sleek sole design of the 460HX Black. The carry has increased without increasing launch angle or at least doesn;t look have done so. The flight seems strong and penetrating. THe firmer one piece feel of the Hot Black seems to have been absorbed by the softer hotter feeling face of the 460HX. Still can't determine roll yet as I have not taken her out to the course yet and the past week or so its been raining like mad and the cow grass range is really soggy...BUT the promise and potential to be a bomber by my less than 300 yard standards is there and I am excited. If she carries on like this, I know not what head to put the Roddio M6 in (well, maybe the other 435 I have :-) ) but that is a good problem. So I christian all my drivers something... My Ryoma D1 being my safety driver after the Japanese condom company Okamoto, my Black Widow 435 for when I feel more aggressive and so, for this RomaRo 460 HX Black with the Crazy LY-01 Hot Black shaft that seems to give me the best carry of all, I thought Fujin or the Japanese God of Wind, is apt. If you guys have not yet tried the RomaRo 460HX, give it a run. I now understand what Chris or T meant in the GTI blog when they said there is a new challenger. By the looks of things, Fujin could challenge my Black Widow for distance king and if Fujin does, that will be a very nice problem to have. I can;t wait to take Fujin out to the course! Edited February 19, 2013 by wmclarenf1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 HI there F1. Great story. Just to give us some idea of what these great drivers are doing for you, can we have some numbers the next time you hit all 3 drivers, i.e. swing speed, launch angle, spin rate, carry and overall distance. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 HI there F1. Great story. Just to give us some idea of what these great drivers are doing for you, can we have some numbers the next time you hit all 3 drivers, i.e. swing speed, launch angle, spin rate, carry and overall distance. Thanks. Thanks Ian. I'm not into LMs as I have not found an LM on my shores yet that I can trust is not juiced up so I really can;t help with any number. On Lousifer's PRGR red eye, my swing speed range was 92 to 95mph. My avg driving distance is about 225 meters or about 240 to 245 yards. Longest drive on several occasions have been in the 255 to 260 meter range or 275 to 285 yard range but those will be exceptional drives. Fairways in my part of the world are definitely not as fast as say OZ or the links of Scotland. Sorry I can;t help much with numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Great write up Especially interesting as the Ryoma is my trusty and the Crazy 435 is my bomber. Trying hard not to buy anything more but you are making it tough for me. Think I might have to give this a go particularly as my numbers are almost identical to yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Great write up Especially interesting as the Ryoma is my trusty and the Crazy 435 is my bomber. Trying hard not to buy anything more but you are making it tough for me. Think I might have to give this a go particularly as my numbers are almost identical to yours. Hi Craig, Good to know you have been keeping well and playing a lot at home and overseas! I am very critical of new equipment and wont talk it up just because its new. And this past Christmas I have dabbled a lot with drivers etc... several did not work out for me and was out the door quicker than it came in... Fujin or the 460HX Black... caveat is I have not been on the course with it but by all range indicators so far, I think it will turn out well. Also, teh drivers that have worked well for me, I always needed to get them back and they are very rarely the "latest and greatest" and must really have performance benefits and not just feel. Just me of course. Had a V-Spec, sold it, got back a D1 and like you, Okamoto really provides cover :-). 435... sold off my White Mamba and then got back 2 435s but both in 10* this time, Fujin... Had a HX Gold and Black, the feel of the face from the HX Gold and the direct compare review with the Kamui TP07 of the guy I sold my first 460HX Black to told me I really had to get it back to at least hit it! If you want to try something, and if your numbers are like my very mortal numbers, do try it! I know its not talked about very much here at all but I think it is capable of giving many a very pleasant surprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swisstrader Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Great write up...thanks for sharing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Great write up...thanks for sharing Thanks. I get a bit from some of the reviews here so hopefully my reviews contribute back some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Those numbers are good enough for me. Thanks. I've heard a lot of good things about the 435 regarding distance. I'm hoping to give one a go next month. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted February 19, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Those numbers are good enough for me. Thanks. I've heard a lot of good things about the 435 regarding distance. I'm hoping to give one a go next month. Not the latest but still one of the greatest for me. As with any head, the shaft needs to suit you and when it does.... Schwinggggggg :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lousifers Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Hi A, Good write up. Hmm, last time I just tried only your condom driver. Next time in Singapore, I'll try the god of wind. My score keeps coming lower now. See you on course then dude. Mark Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
corky3 Posted February 19, 2013 Report Share Posted February 19, 2013 Beano is good for that..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wmclarenf1 Posted February 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Hi A, Good write up. Hmm, last time I just tried only your condom driver. Next time in Singapore, I'll try the god of wind. My score keeps coming lower now. See you on course then dude. Mark Good to hear Mark. As you get used to your new stuff and start playing more again, I'm sure your game will get better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gocchin Posted February 20, 2013 Report Share Posted February 20, 2013 Is that my old LY01 Hot? That is a hot shaft! (^_^) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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