chuck4golf Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I am 62, ss is in upper 80's. You guys with slower swing speed, what has worked for you in JDM driver? I am considering JBeam Glorious and 535 with Ravie or Touale shaft. Any experiences from people with similar ss would be appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 what ever u decide to go for , before u do, just my humble opinion take a look at XXIO as well. they will prob have something that cud be perfect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Just to answer your question on the Ravie or Touale, both models are softer to flex so you would be looking at SR or even S. However, the new XXIO with R or SR flex could actually be a good or even better choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vegaman Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 One more vote for XXIO, they make friendly, forgiving and easy launch drivers. With great feel too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chuck4golf Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Ok, great, I will add xxio to the mix. Thanks. Since I have been chatting with Chris and told him about my swing and game, and he is suggesting the jbeam clubs and the Ravie/Touale shafts, I am hoping with a similar swing speed can tell me about their experience, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) I am about the same age and swing speed so that my take on the ravie and touale shaft. Had a S on a touale but prefer the crazy ly01 and 02 over it. Ravie is light and I prefer mid 50s g. If it's me, I would choose the maxima over ibeam because of the face softness. Jbeam is not know for having soft face. Hard hitters prefer hard impact feel. That's why higher ss would opt for v spec maxima with square face and perhaps slightly Higer cg vs type D preferred by slower swinger. Is the glorious or 535 a departure from the tradition firmness of past ibeam? Can't help here but did hit the new xxio on course. Edited August 4, 2014 by Duffer19 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomcat Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I would go for a light shaft (crazy royal deco?) and a 12* loft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Everyone is suggesting clubs that the stereotypical 62yr old high 80's SS would normally fit, but considering your coming from a 9* head and wanting more roll out I would not suggest the XXIO or a royal deco as they promote the opposite. Glorious w/RB-5 or 6 is an option that will keep your trajectory more penetrating and increasing roll, and the RB shaft is an easy fit . Maxima for all out distance but it's harder to control and fit with it's shallow hosel depth. I don't get the Jbeam faces are hard, even the 435 I thought felt great. Another option worth considering is the RomaRo 455LX, actually I highly suggest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
driverhead Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 PRGR Nablla RED. A buddy has one, mid 80s ss, picked up 15 to 20 yards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobmontana Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I just got myself a PRGR Egg 1 after reading how easy they are to hit long and straight. While I have no problems launching normal 8.5deg drivers, I wanted to fnd a driver that was easier to hit the fairway. Egg 1 is an easy head to launch and to get big drives even though it is a 7.5deg only model. Hits more like a 9.5 or 10 deg head in my opinion. They do have an M40 shaft ( SR flex ) offering which is targeted for 89 mph SS. Great sound and feel off the face even compared to the best of the best, like Epon. They also have the Eggbird driver in their line up which is targeted for the general player group. With more traditional lofts and even softer flexes available. Another interesting one is the Egg Impact with 43.5" / 205 g head.... I can just imagine this thing being a fairway finder. My first PRGR driver has really impressed me with the forgiveness factor. I feel that PRGR Egg series are the equivalent of Ping G series: More forgiveness and playability for all ranges of players. PRGR Egg drivers deserve more praises here on this forum!! Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 10, 2014 Report Share Posted August 10, 2014 I just got myself a PRGR Egg 1 after reading how easy they are to hit long and straight. While I have no problems launching normal 8.5deg drivers, I wanted to fnd a driver that was easier to hit the fairway. Egg 1 is an easy head to launch and to get big drives even though it is a 7.5deg only model. Hits more like a 9.5 or 10 deg head in my opinion. They do have an M40 shaft ( SR flex ) offering which is targeted for 89 mph SS. Great sound and feel off the face even compared to the best of the best, like Epon. They also have the Eggbird driver in their line up which is targeted for the general player group. With more traditional lofts and even softer flexes available. Another interesting one is the Egg Impact with 43.5" / 205 g head.... I can just imagine this thing being a fairway finder. My first PRGR driver has really impressed me with the forgiveness factor. I feel that PRGR Egg series are the equivalent of Ping G series: More forgiveness and playability for all ranges of players. PRGR Egg drivers deserve more praises here on this forum!! Highly recommended. I love the Egg1! Very long and stable flight, played like a 9.5 for me with stock stiff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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