Mjr. D Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 So I hit up the ASU Karstan course in Tempe yesterday. This is only my second round since last Sept (I know it's unacceptable) and it was one of my best rounds ever. I attribute it to two things. The 7am tee time (i'm not an early riser) and the Maxima Type V. First the 7am tee time. It's amazing what happens when you take your mind out of the equation. I was literally so tired during the first nine holes I played on "auto-pilot" so to speak. My brain wasn't overanalyzing, I didn't have the energy to pay attention to swing mechanics and didn't stand over the ball too long. The result was a front nine 34. For me, this is outstanding. I'm not a drinker and I don't do drugs but I now understand why a lot of people play much better on the back nine than the front. Nine holes in they're good and drunk or slightly high and therefore they don't overthink everything. Honestly, overthinking is a huge problem in non reaction type sports. Anyway, on to the Maxima Type V. I know a lot of people on here claim they have problems with hooking the Maxima (myself included). In my previous round this year in Monterey I was snap hooking the Maxima and every time I did I noticed I made contact towards the toe. Yesterday my only focus was on trying to make ball contact mid-heel. I just starred intently at the ball and tried to strike it mid-heel. The results were a personal best driving round. I missed only 3 fairways and my distance was 305-330yrds with one at 347yrds. With the hook out of the equation this driver is as automatic and long as anything I've ever hit. I use a Diamana Ahina 73 X. Not the best shaft in terms of technology but a low spin, low launch bomber. I highly suggest all of you who still own the Maxima take it out of the closet, head to the range and focus on making mid-hell contact. It was a night and day experience for me. I literally couldn't miss and trust me, I typically miss most fairways. I shot a 75 and for me that is very very good. Hopefully you guys will experience the same drastic change in performance with this club after trying this. All the best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Oh ya and suffice to say I'm a big believer in driver being the most important club in your bag for scoring. If you can't hit the fairway or 1st/second cut it's pretty impossible to score. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 so.................... i guess this means all the looking for a new driver is already over.... ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 or he's gonna start drinking and doing drugs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EdGolf Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 Gonna dust my Maxima and give it a run this weekend... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 (edited) fk that.., im gonna get a 9* maxima back.. and some hoootch and a quart of hibiki 17 ! 59 here i come yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee haaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa! although............ thats not too fr away form my trip backto town on the chuhi express anyway(sans thehootch of course..!!!!) Edited March 17, 2015 by supo67 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 so.................... i guess this means all the looking for a new driver is already over.... ? yeah! no more Jbeam black for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 nooooooo siree.. my home course is the old suntory co, track, its a lovely course. and naturally they serve the best beer and whisky. even tho im not a whisky guy to say..... im learing. and one hting ive elarned is the hibiki 17 is damn good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted March 17, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 HAhah Chris! Great comment. No no, I still ordered the Zy-11. Need to try it. Can always do better haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 you MUST do a report on that driver the minute u give it a good whirl.! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoon Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 nooooooo siree.. my home course is the old suntory co, track, its a lovely course. and naturally they serve the best beer and whisky. even tho im not a whisky guy to say..... im learing. and one hting ive elarned is the hibiki 17 is damn good! try the nikka 21! and Mjr, good job on the 75! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duffer19 Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I honestly think that snap hooking is a swing flaw/fault and less of an equipment issue. I was driving well then all of a sudden I snap hook every drive. Snap hook is an issue for me even with a slowish swing and I could imagine Major D problem with his 150 mph swing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeffrey Tan Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I am surprised he hasn't caved in his driver...lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megameng Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I've got a spare maxima type v if anyone is in the market. I really have to break my impulsive "buy it now" habit... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mob Posted March 17, 2015 Report Share Posted March 17, 2015 I went out in the winter and hit my Maxima Type V on a cold day; 40 degrees. It was flying close to my summer distances. I think we all get alittle too caught up in the low spin driver craze. This driver is more of a medium spin head, but seems to find the fairway or close to it, even on mis**ts. Over the course of a round, I think that is more valuable than a low spin head that puts you 10-15 yards further down the fairway, or 10-15 yards further in the trees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twice Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 So I hit up the ASU Karstan course in Tempe yesterday. This is only my second round since last Sept (I know it's unacceptable) and it was one of my best rounds ever. I attribute it to two things. The 7am tee time (i'm not an early riser) and the Maxima Type V. First the 7am tee time. It's amazing what happens when you take your mind out of the equation. I was literally so tired during the first nine holes I played on "auto-pilot" so to speak. My brain wasn't overanalyzing, I didn't have the energy to pay attention to swing mechanics and didn't stand over the ball too long. The result was a front nine 34. For me, this is outstanding. I'm not a drinker and I don't do drugs but I now understand why a lot of people play much better on the back nine than the front. Nine holes in they're good and drunk or slightly high and therefore they don't overthink everything. Honestly, overthinking is a huge problem in non reaction type sports. Anyway, on to the Maxima Type V. I know a lot of people on here claim they have problems with hooking the Maxima (myself included). In my previous round this year in Monterey I was snap hooking the Maxima and every time I did I noticed I made contact towards the toe. Yesterday my only focus was on trying to make ball contact mid-heel. I just starred intently at the ball and tried to strike it mid-heel. The results were a personal best driving round. I missed only 3 fairways and my distance was 305-330yrds with one at 347yrds. With the hook out of the equation this driver is as automatic and long as anything I've ever hit. I use a Diamana Ahina 73 X. Not the best shaft in terms of technology but a low spin, low launch bomber. I highly suggest all of you who still own the Maxima take it out of the closet, head to the range and focus on making mid-hell contact. It was a night and day experience for me. I literally couldn't miss and trust me, I typically miss most fairways. I shot a 75 and for me that is very very good. Hopefully you guys will experience the same drastic change in performance with this club after trying this. All the best. What course(s) did you play in Monterey? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mjr. D Posted March 18, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 Pacific Grove. Great course, especially for the money! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shankopotamus Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 or he's gonna start drinking and doing drugs... Hah! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiromikey Posted March 18, 2015 Report Share Posted March 18, 2015 I'm nursing another rib injury but I would have scrapped the ball around with you. Besides, I need to get out to Karsten again before they close it down! Anyways, I'm glad you got the Ryoma working for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supo Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 great to read a perosnal review for a change , at least we got some dialogue on a club for a change! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
needmoregolf Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 great to read a perosnal review for a change , at least we got some dialogue on a club for a change! what have you done with the real supo!!?? there is only 1 spelling mistake so we are onto you, MISTER, whoever you are! return our friend please, and stop hacking his account! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twice Posted March 19, 2015 Report Share Posted March 19, 2015 Pacific Grove. Great course, especially for the money! It is. First 18 hole course I ever played. in the late 90s it was only $20 for an 8am tee time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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