aberdeenlad Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Easy one to answer Need a new driver ........ which one should i buy ???? Im gaming a ( dont hang me out ) sldr 460 with a matrix 6m3 blacktie Was looking at the callaway legacy black but no one willing to sell me one Thinking about the sldr 430 ? My options are open so willing to listen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted June 19, 2014 Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 Everyone will just post what their own favorite drivers are so I suggest posting info about your swing. Age Handicap Driver swing speed Transition aggressive or smooth Swing tempo What your current drivers pros and cons are What you want from a new one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdeenlad Posted June 19, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2014 48 6 going on 10 ! Swing 85/90 Smooth Smooth Bad shot high right Hit the ball high even with the matrix shaft Need some help as dont play 2 weeks out of 4 due to work ! Play on scottish park land course so little roll unless we have a hot dry summer Away to move somewhere very hot and very dry so roll might come back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 oooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooh this ones right up my strassa ok . firstly i immediatly suggest a ryoma. d1 vspec, why ? bec i play these exclsuively on links in australia, and of all the driver s ive played this is the most consistant and gets ooodles of run on the harder grass. its PERfect. that big power tail adds thump and keeps the ball arrow straight. no bending it like bechkam, its just thuddddddd. roll, smile. ur shaft choice is vital. but IMO, the ryoma wins, hands down Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian-500 Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 Kamui Works because you can custom build it to your specs..........or buy a used 1 closest to what you want. Very forgiving and at your swing speed maybe you might want the non-conforming for extra distance. I found the conforming head to be very long too :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted June 20, 2014 Report Share Posted June 20, 2014 I have both of these drivers and I couldn't agree more with these recommendations. The Ryoma is one of the most revered and the Kamui Works is easily the most underrated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I am sure different driver would have different attributes but Ryoma Maxima, IMO, does everything equally well. I tried the Kamui Works, and had trpx d and s but found the maxima to be more of a all around driver in terms of distance, sound and feel. If you just looking for distance, it could be something else but sound and feel is just as important to me in a driver. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdeenlad Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Thanks for the info Gives me something to read up on while on nightshift !! Still like the look of that 430 though, anyone got some feedback on them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerobound Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I actually have TM sending me a few things including a 430. I'll let you know what I think. TRPX and jBeam are also good choices to look at if you like something more compact. Major brands such as TM are good, but once you get some of these boutique brand goods, you will notice the quality difference! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I think all of the members have some good recommendations here, a huge selection of JDM drivers are available, all with different attributes. Kamui works and Ryoma would be my pick of the bunch for for 1st time JDM big sticks Another couple that might suit are the crazy 435 for all out distance and heaps of run out. Geotech are also very underrated and are exceptional value. One thing I would suggest is buying the head component alone, then you can try some of your favourite shafts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bensonliu Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I think the Epon AF153 is often under appreciated and or unmentioned in the driver selection process, yes Epon is known for their Forged Irons but I game with Epon AF153, Ryoma ST and recently added Ramaro 455LX Type R and I must say, while Ryoma is the most forgiving off the bat the Epon AF153 is right there neck and neck in terms of distance and straightness compared to the Ryoma. Ramaro 455LX, XXIO 8 J-Spec drivers that I have gamed with takes a back seat to the Epon then the Ryoma IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mob Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I have: the Ryoma D1 Type V, Crazy 435, and the SLDR 430. The Crazy 435 and the SLDR 430 actually play similarly. SLDR 430 is: low spin, low launching, decent feel, decent sound, not very forgiving, but very long. The Crazy 435: low spin, medium launch, so so feel, so so sound, not very forgiving, and very long. The Ryoma (new so haven't played it a lot yet) is: average spin, higher launch, great feel, nice sound, very forgiving, and average length. I love playing them all. On windy days, the Crazy or 430 will be in the bag. If the fairways are firm, then the Crazy or 430 will be in the bag. Otherwise, the Ryoma has a chance of stealing the starting spot. Need a few more sessions with it. I put a Quadra Fire Express Max WBQ in it and I really like this shaft as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Interesting you found the Ryoma to be higher launching. I've found it to be one of the lowest launching heads I have. Other than that I pretty much agree. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mob Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Interesting you found the Ryoma to be higher launching. I've found it to be one of the lowest launching heads I have. Other than that I pretty much agree. It may have something to do with my swing, or shaft selection. I am launching the 9.5 degree fairly high. In fact, yesterday I was thinking that I needed to thank Chris for steering me away from the 10.5 degree head. 9.5 is perfect launch angle for me. I used to like mid launch piercing drives, but I am into the higher launching bombs right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbachman Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 One shaft I haven't tried is the Fire Express. I wonder what would be comparable to but slightly more active than the Longest Yard 01 but definitely not as active as say the TRPX Air. If you are getting high bombs with a 9.5* head, you definitely might want to try a stiff tip/lower launching shaft and see if that helps on dispersion and launch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbie Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Wow. its been a couple of weeks and the only thing i recognize in your bag is the Golds factory putter and 3 of your irons !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpbachman Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Lol, I don't even recognize my bag anymore :). Once I get the wedges will post a couple new WITB pics :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutch Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I can tell you one thing Mark....Its not my bag lol..........love the rotation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
300Yards Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 JPeam 435 being one of the best driver head, anyone has tried its successor 535? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gian11 Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 S-YARD for me..pretty much under rated. I started with XV and now T.388. I love everything in them, longest compared to all drivers i have tried, nice sound and feel i think the best for me in that category. I'd like to thanks Chris for fitting me with TRPX Air, it really works in T.388. We have similar swing speed which is around 90MPH .. Might wofk for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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