Guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Played the driver for the second time today. Very casual late afternoon round on a course where I could let it rip. My initial impressions were inconclusive (refer to prior review thread) but today, I was convinced I made the right decision in buying the club. Alternated between a Srixon AD333 and a Maxfli Revolution Tour (both decent balls but nothing great) as oppposed to the Tourstage X-01 I used to play until today (awesome ball but $$$ !) Distance: distance is not outstanding but, taking into consideration it is a COR conforming face and stated as being 44.5", I don't think you could go much longer. Indeed shorter than my XXIO Twinsole (a rocket launcher) but maybe around 1 club at most. Feel: the more I hit it the more I liked it. Nice solid feel with plenty of feedback. Definitely feels more like a Titleist than a TM but sweeter. This driver is SOLID. Forgiveness: I was pleasantly surprised how forgiving it turned out to be. If your tendency is to miss right (block and/or fade), then this club will be suited to you. The block/fade is my swing fault and this driver just holds the line and/or fades much less than you I have expected. Regardless, it's pretty forgiving both sides and distance loss is not bad on mis**ts. Workability: this club shined in this department. You can hit it any which way you like - high, low, fade, draw on command. The face is extremely consistent over a large area. No worries about ballooning a fade or duck-hooking a draw - I don't need a club to help me make those shots! - so it really inspires confidence. Aesthetics: simply PURE CLASS. Visual balance is amazing, the sole plate is the nicest I have ever seen (yes, it matters to me...), shaft graphics are beautiful and the colour is a dark, muted metallic grey/black. No alignment aid and nothing to distract you from the ball and your swing. To me, it definitely sits square and will do so every single time - a sign of the club's excellent balance. Shaft: GD Tour AD W70 is as good as Chris makes it out to be. Also, having it as standard spec is a real bonus. Even though the stiff CPMs lower than expected, it feels like a true stiff. All in all, an awesome stick. I won't go as far as saying that I won't buy another driver before 2005 but any new driver I may buy will face a tall order trying to replace the Fourteen :love: If you've considered buying this driver and have a preference for a more solid feeling driver, ala Titleist, then you can't go wrong with this one. Feel free to ask any questions (best via email). Didier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golfdr Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Great review of the driver. I appreciate the information and the pictures. It sounds like something that that I will be looking for now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
languidcrane Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 I remember seeing this driver in the pics of the Japanese golf fair and thinking it looked like a great club. I really want to try one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 So now my driver is set for a while, got my Golds Factory irons and wedges due to ship by the weekend, my Tourstage Airmuscle 2-iron staying in the bag no matter what, and my putter spot still being fought out between the GD Proseries Black M2 CS and Tour Del Mar 3.5 3XB...what I need is to find a 3 wood that plays like the JC371 :o Currently have a XXIO Twinsole 14* (long but don't love it), Tourstage F-ST 3+ (nice club but bored of it), and a Callaway original Steelhead 3+ (still one of the best performers). Chris, how does the Fourteen SP104 look? Didier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breal Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Sounds good and solid report. Every time I hear a new and good review it makes me want the club more and more . Thanks for the review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Sounds good and solid report. Every time I hear a new and good review it makes me want the club more and more . Thanks for the review. Likewise - and since we don't get many demo clubs in HK, I have often purchased on impulse from the US only to be disappointed and vow never to buy without trying first! But I can never control myself :o Didier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Chris, how does the Fourteen SP104 look? Â Didier SP104 is an old mans club. Dont do it! its set up for people 40 - 60 uears old. I suggest you try the GD w/ Tour shaft when it comes out in August. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2004 Report Share Posted July 14, 2004 Chris, how does the Fourteen SP104 look? Â Didier SP104 is an old mans club. Dont do it! its set up for people 40 - 60 uears old. I suggest you try the GD w/ Tour shaft when it comes out in August. Sounds good. However, going to Whistler in august and was hoping to snag something new before then :o We shall see. Thanks, Didier Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack0428 Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 Great review... guess now i will need to get a 14 to try it.... i am having problems with ball to the right side too. What length is the shaft? 44.5? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 Great review...guess now i will need to get a 14 to try it.... i am having problems with ball to the right side too. What length is the shaft? 44.5? It definitely seems to protect the right side although that's an observation after only 2 rounds with it. Sticker says 44.5" but I'm not sure how they measure it cuz I took it to the shop and it measured 45"... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jack0428 Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 Great review...guess now i will need to get a 14 to try it.... i am having problems with ball to the right side too. What length is the shaft? 44.5? It definitely seems to protect the right side although that's an observation after only 2 rounds with it. Sticker says 44.5" but I'm not sure how they measure it cuz I took it to the shop and it measured 45"... Will try one with the W60. You tried the r7? it is long too. As the fw, PRGR Duo Hit is really amazing, you might wanna give it a shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 15, 2004 Report Share Posted July 15, 2004 Great review...guess now i will need to get a 14 to try it.... i am having problems with ball to the right side too. What length is the shaft? 44.5? It definitely seems to protect the right side although that's an observation after only 2 rounds with it. Sticker says 44.5" but I'm not sure how they measure it cuz I took it to the shop and it measured 45"... Will try one with the W60. You tried the r7? it is long too. As the fw, PRGR Duo Hit is really amazing, you might wanna give it a shot. Stock shaft is the W70. You might want to try it before spending another $300 on a W60! Not tried the R7 yet but will. Thanks for the tip on the PRGR Duo - just might try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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