S Yard XV vs. Maxima V

[potuna]

I'm trying to decide between these can anyone compare?

[jimmieboi]

Cannot help you with the XV but I have the t388 and Type V. Don't believe everything I say 'cuz it's my swing and my preference....the t388 should be quite similar to the XV so I guess I just chime in.

Both are very very good driver. Roll a lot but they also feel different. The t388 has a better feel. More solid and the sensation at impact is better than the type V. Not that the Ryoma is bad...it's very good but the t388 is better. The t388 is less forgiving so I guess the XV should be more forgiving but still I don't think on par with the Type V. The new Ryoma Maxima is super forgving...it still launch and roll straight with minimal distance lost even with off center hits.I think the looks on the t388 and XV (I actually have demo this XV) is better than the type V if you are into classic pear shape. Even better than the Epon Zero. The paint job on the Ryoma looks more premium, nice glossy paint whereas the t388 and XV still leaves unpainted area on the sole.

Distance wise, the Type V carry more and roll more BUT the t388 flies more consistently straighter. t388 launch lower (maybe due to low tee and has to hit like a 3 wood).

I would say both are good....I cannot say which is better than the other...Both have pros and cons in fact more of a pros...and almost no cons (only has to be compare head on if stand alone review both have no cons at all). Get both if you can...if not you have to decide if you want a classic pear shape driver with a good feel and straight ball flight off the face OR less traditional shape but produce super forgiving and very very far distance both in carry and roll.

****The t388 has a very good stock shaft BUT the Ryoma does demand good shaft match to get most out of this head. My t388 is in Bangvoo 787 Tour X at 44.75 inch and Type V in Crazy Boron flex X at 46.5 inch.

Edited June 18, 2013 by jimmieboi

[gandor]

Cannot help you with the XV but I have the t388 and Type V. Don't believe everything I say 'cuz it's my swing and my preference....the t388 should be quite similar to the XV so I guess I just chime in.

Both are very very good driver. Roll a lot but they also feel different. The t388 has a better feel. More solid and the sensation at impact is better than the type V. Not that the Ryoma is bad...it's very good but the t388 is better. The t388 is less forgiving so I guess the XV should be more forgiving but still I don't think on par with the Type V. The new Ryoma Maxima is super forgving...it still launch and roll straight with minimal distance lost even with off center hits.I think the looks on the t388 and XV (I actually have demo this XV) is better than the type V if you are into classic pear shape. Even better than the Epon Zero. The paint job on the Ryoma looks more premium, nice glossy paint whereas the t388 and XV still leaves unpainted area on the sole.

Distance wise, the Type V carry more and roll more BUT the t388 flies more consistently straighter. t388 launch lower (maybe due to low tee and has to hit like a 3 wood).

I would say both are good....I cannot say which is better than the other...Both have pros and cons in fact more of a pros...and almost no cons (only has to be compare head on if stand alone review both have no cons at all). Get both if you can...if not you have to decide if you want a classic pear shape driver with a good feel and straight ball flight off the face OR less traditional shape but produce super forgiving and very very far distance both in carry and roll.

****The t388 has a very good stock shaft BUT the Ryoma does demand good shaft match to get most out of this head. My t388 is in Bangvoo 787 Tour X at 44.75 inch and Type V in Crazy Boron flex X at 46.5 inch.

are you taking it into account the length of each driver with the difference in distance?

[jimmieboi]

I knew someone would say the length is the factor. Even if the t388 were to be in longer length, it still wouldn't produce the same distance as the Ryoma. Both produce as equal swing speed but the Ryoma has a greater ball speed. I have the Crazy 435ii in 80 LS nior in 46.75 length and still travel less distance than the Ryoma. The Maxima produce the farthest distance of all the JDM drivers I have (Epon Zero, 435ii, Vspec, Premia, Kamui Ray, Baldo VT511, t388). I built the t388 to be fairway seeker for playing in tight fairway course and Type V for long Drive that's why the t388 is in shorter length.

[gandor]

I knew someone would say the length is the factor. Even if the t388 were to be in longer length, it still wouldn't produce the same distance as the Ryoma. Both produce as equal swing speed but the Ryoma has a greater ball speed. I have the Crazy 435ii in 80 LS nior in 46.75 length and still travel less distance than the Ryoma. The Maxima produce the farthest distance of all the JDM drivers I have (Epon Zero, 435ii, Vspec, Premia, Kamui Ray, Baldo VT511, t388). I built the t388 to be fairway seeker for playing in tight fairway course and Type V for long Drive that's why the t388 is in shorter length.

got it. thats what i did too..i carried 2 drivers and used the 388 for tighter fairway but sold it when i got the ryoma f3 which goes 250-260yrds. i dont know why but the f3 handles the wind pretty good like the 388 but not the vspec. i hope the maxima plays better in the wind like the f3.

[supo]

the .388 and the XV are nothing alike in anyway

looks totaly differnt.

feel completlely differnt

trajectory and workability completley differnt

they aer a perfect foil for each other,

KK has aboslutlty donged it with this pair

i think the XV might be the longer of hte pair. but icant say definitively yet, bec ive not gamed it, but the flight iwas getting alluded to it on range

the .388 u can do ANYTHING with, its amazing

the XV is more of a point shoot. roll so far.

i much prefer the shape of the XV, but saying that ive hardly hit a miss hit with the .388

so i ts a tough call

eye candy wise the XV gets it for me.

and when i shaft up the new 9.5 with a diamanaX ill have a definitive answer.

i cud easliy playthese two drivers over all others with no regrets

the maxima ive not hit yet but will wsooon enough im sure, iloved tis shape

not found one with my specs to hit yet but if its beter than the v-spec

well its gotta be an awsome head.

Edited June 19, 2013 by supo67

[+TourSpecGolfer]

For me the Maxima is longer all day. Right now my Maxima has a DI-6, it's 9.5 Type V. The flight is not as penetrating as the 388 but pretty close to the XV for me. I've had a couple of people ask me if the Maxima launches too high, not for me it doesn't especially in 9.5V and I've tried 4 different shafts in it so far. Only 1 of them launched high and it was a Royal Deco Deep Impact. Longest drive of the season though.

The XV's flight seems a bit more stable and straight which I really really like, no matter what shaft I tried with the Maxima it always had a little more movement than the SYD's. I found shafts play a bit stiffer in the SYD's compared to the Maxima, most likely due to the distance of hosel from the head. I can't choose between the 388 & XV. Size obviously 388 but shape as stew said XV.

All I need is these 3 drivers in rotation. It would be hard to shed one.

XV is a very solid driver, so are the new XV fairways

[wmclarenf1]

no matter what shaft I tried with the Maxima it always had a little more movement than the SYD's.s

Interesting Chris. Me too which is why I am still experimenting with shafts in my Type D. Next up is the WBQ55. That said, even on none sweet hits, the distance loss is minimal. I guess that is what us social golfers should be aiming for, clubs that help our less than perfect swings.

[gandor]

if xv is not better than t388 then it cant beat my type v combo. i had the 388 with attas3 and it was straight but not as long as my vspec on mis**ts so it wont beat the type v on mis**ts since the type v is longer on mis**ts compared to my vspec.

[potuna]

Damm Chris that's no help.

[gandor]

i can already tell if u want something super straight and still long then go with 388 or xv but if u want the ultimate long and forgiveness go with maxima.

[+TourSpecGolfer]

Damm Chris that's no help.

I would say go with the Ryoma for now and down the road rotate a used 388 or XV.

[gocchin]

If you want pure distance and ease of use... its of course the Ryoma. The XV and T.388 may be straighter but they are not as easy to hit so in the end it balances out. The Ryoma is in my bag over both the XV and T388 because of this. Even if you are swinging poorly and missing the sweet spot you will still stay straight and reasonably long.

The XV for me beats the Ryoma in feel and while it is forgiving the sweet spot is not nearly as big as the Ryoma.

[jimmieboi]

Totally agree with both T's reply!! t388 is a super driver. Really love the feel. The metallic crushing sound when striking on the ball is good. Not that the Type V is bad....it's good but the t388 is better. Type V is more of a generic in feel. (IMHO). Type V shines in forgiveness and distance.

[RLL33]

For me the Maxima is longer all day. Right now my Maxima has a DI-6, it's 9.5 Type V. The flight is not as penetrating as the 388 but pretty close to the XV for me. I've had a couple of people ask me if the Maxima launches too high, not for me it doesn't especially in 9.5V and I've tried 4 different shafts in it so far. Only 1 of them launched high and it was a Royal Deco Deep Impact. Longest drive of the season though.

The XV's flight seems a bit more stable and straight which I really really like, no matter what shaft I tried with the Maxima it always had a little more movement than the SYD's. I found shafts play a bit stiffer in the SYD's compared to the Maxima, most likely due to the distance of hosel from the head. I can't choose between the 388 & XV. Size obviously 388 but shape as stew said XV.

All I need is these 3 drivers in rotation. It would be hard to shed one.

XV is a very solid driver, so are the new XV fairways

So you guys have the new S-Yard fairways in hand?

[+TourSpecGolfer]

It's a head from back in February so im not sure how or if its changed from then till now in its final release but yes it's easy to get up yet not too shallow, good distance yet not as much as the egg or Ryoma but its for sure straighter, sexier, more compact. I'd take it over the Yamaha 3 and I love that thing. I'm waiting for mine now, it's being reahafted at Crazy with the FW80.

Now the XV iron, not the prettiest in fact it's down right ugly but plays like a champ! Sits in between the 503 & 702.

[Chanaa]

Interesting Chris. Me too which is why I am still experimenting with shafts in my Type D. Next up is the WBQ55. That said, even on none sweet hits, the distance loss is minimal. I guess that is what us social golfers should be aiming for, clubs that help our less than perfect swings.

F1, you seem to have the maxima D for some time now. This is the head i am looking for. Can you share the shafts & its results - that you have tried on that head. Also, why a 10.5 head ? Thought it launches high.

Thanks much

[wmclarenf1]

F1, you seem to have the maxima D for some time now. This is the head i am looking for. Can you share the shafts & its results - that you have tried on that head. Also, why a 10.5 head ? Thought it launches high. Thanks much

Hi Chanaa, yes I have had the Type D for a while but I feel I have not found the right shaft combo yet. On why the 10.5? That was just going on my experience with the original D1 where I found the 9.5 was a tad too low launching and spinning (not to be interpreted as absolutely low launching and spinning) for my swing. My D1 10.5 works well for me so I thought I'd go with that. On what everyone is reading about the Maxima launching too high. I think people MAY be reading extremes into the word high. The Type D for me does NOT launch super ballooning high. Does it launch highER than original D1 in the same loft? Yes I do think so but to say that the Maxima launches super sky high I feel is not right at least not from my experience. As I posted in another thread, if I had to put a loft on it, I'd say Maxima maybe launches about 0.5 degrees higher but the roll is still better than the D1.

I have not posted much on my Type D because my results are still tentative and pending shaft experiments. I have played the Roddio M:6 in this. Have hit 2 or 3 of my longest drives but the dispersion of the shaft is not the best for me. Tried the CB46 and found it was maybe too low spinning and hence could not get consistent enough launches. THe best so far is the LY02 but I was playing a half flex too stiff. I reckon the LY02 yielded even more roll. I have a WBQ55 coming in for this and if that does not work, then I'll scout for a LY02 in Regular flex. From my experimentations, for me, I feel for the Maxima which launches highER but not balloon high, a mid kick tip stiffer shaft works best. That is what the WBQ and LY02 are supposed to be so we'll see how it goes.

I have spent the most for shaft experimentation on the Maxima but unlike some other heads like the TP07S or the 388 (for ME.. I know the 388 is a fav for a lot of people), I do see the potential for big distance (my standards not the 300 yard standard) that the Maxima has which is what I want from a driver. It is also forgiving enough in that off center hits still yield good results. Without the right shaft, I have already matched the 435 (my longest driver) on longest drives so I think once I find the right shaft, the Maxima has the potential to replace the 435 for most consistent average longest drives for me. What I am trying to achieve with the Maxima? Length of the 435 with the dispersion and confidence of the D1. I'm 1 or 2 shafts away form knowing if this is possible I think.

[wmclarenf1]

Channa,

FYI, I see that you are playing a 9.5 V-Spec, if you are comfortable with that loft, I'd say stay with a 9.5 in Maxima. If you feel that goes way too high than maybe step down to a 8.5.

[chiromikey]

...I have spent the most for shaft experimentation on the Maxima but unlike some other heads like the TP07S or the 388 (for ME.. I know the 388 is a fav for a lot of people), I do see the potential for big distance (my standards not the 300 yard standard) that the Maxima has which is what I want from a driver. It is also forgiving enough in that off center hits still yield good results. Without the right shaft, I have already matched the 435 (my longest driver) on longest drives so I think once I find the right shaft, the Maxima has the potential to replace the 435 for most consistent average longest drives for me. What I am trying to achieve with the Maxima? Length of the 435 with the dispersion and confidence of the D1. I'm 1 or 2 shafts away form knowing if this is possible I think.

since my results with the v-spec and 435 are similar, the outcome of this is what i'm waiting for!

[wmclarenf1]

Chiro,

My wbq should arrive by mid next week. I hope the lighter version will work for me as your wbq is working for you.

Edited June 20, 2013 by wmclarenf1

[Chanaa]

Hi Chanaa, yes I have had the Type D for a while but I feel I have not found the right shaft combo yet. On why the 10.5? That was just going on my experience with the original D1 where I found the 9.5 was a tad too low launching and spinning (not to be interpreted as absolutely low launching and spinning) for my swing. My D1 10.5 works well for me so I thought I'd go with that. On what everyone is reading about the Maxima launching too high. I think people MAY be reading extremes into the word high. The Type D for me does NOT launch super ballooning high. Does it launch highER than original D1 in the same loft? Yes I do think so but to say that the Maxima launches super sky high I feel is not right at least not from my experience. As I posted in another thread, if I had to put a loft on it, I'd say Maxima maybe launches about 0.5 degrees higher but the roll is still better than the D1.

I have not posted much on my Type D because my results are still tentative and pending shaft experiments. I have played the Roddio M:6 in this. Have hit 2 or 3 of my longest drives but the dispersion of the shaft is not the best for me. Tried the CB46 and found it was maybe too low spinning and hence could not get consistent enough launches. THe best so far is the LY02 but I was playing a half flex too stiff. I reckon the LY02 yielded even more roll. I have a WBQ55 coming in for this and if that does not work, then I'll scout for a LY02 in Regular flex. From my experimentations, for me, I feel for the Maxima which launches highER but not balloon high, a mid kick tip stiffer shaft works best. That is what the WBQ and LY02 are supposed to be so we'll see how it goes.

I have spent the most for shaft experimentation on the Maxima but unlike some other heads like the TP07S or the 388 (for ME.. I know the 388 is a fav for a lot of people), I do see the potential for big distance (my standards not the 300 yard standard) that the Maxima has which is what I want from a driver. It is also forgiving enough in that off center hits still yield good results. Without the right shaft, I have already matched the 435 (my longest driver) on longest drives so I think once I find the right shaft, the Maxima has the potential to replace the 435 for most consistent average longest drives for me. What I am trying to achieve with the Maxima? Length of the 435 with the dispersion and confidence of the D1. I'm 1 or 2 shafts away form knowing if this is possible I think.

Thanks. Let us know how the rest pans out. I hv cb46 on my current vspec9.5, which i think is a perfect fit, as you mention, its hard work to launch it. I hv tried ly46 & diamana x on the head. Ly goes longer but harder to control, the X was way too lively for me.

[wmclarenf1]

Also chiro, as a guide for you as you are very familiar with the 435 as well. Original d1 and maxima both 10.5 would be like a 435 10* and 435 10.5* with the latter being the maxima.

[wmclarenf1]

Thanks. Let us know how the rest pans out. I hv cb46 on my current vspec9.5, which i think is a perfect fit, as you mention, its hard work to launch it. I hv tried ly46 & diamana x on the head. Ly goes longer but harder to control, the X was way too lively for me.

If you are ok with the cb46 in v spec, you should be ok with cb46 in maxima. Mine was tipped half inch and I could not consistently drive after drive put on enough spin but when I did, it was long. Control was better for me than roddio.

[chiromikey]

Also chiro, as a guide for you as you are very familiar with the 435 as well. Original d1 and maxima both 10.5 would be like a 435 10* and 435 10.5* with the latter being the maxima.

my ryoma v-spec is 9.5* and at lowest end of my target trajectory range so all else being equal, the maxima type v in 9.5* should be perfect.