Is it really that much shorter? I have heard that some people drop as much as 20 yards off their drives. Is it just them, or is it universally true?
2007-03-14 09:41:30 · 7 answers · asked by tarheelsjordan 4 in Sports ➔ Golf
I demoed the Square with the V2 shaft.
I was out driving my current driver (Cleve Comp 460) by about 20 yards. I think that it is the longest driver I have ever hit. It is hard to NOT to hit it straight, which for me is an issue as I like to draw and fade the ball.
The impact sound is a bit goofy and the price tag a bit steep ($400+) but it CERTAINLY will find the fairway simply because its high COR keeps the head from twisting with miss hits. I dont think you lose distance.
Try it against your current club. Thats the only way to know for sure.
Good luck
2007-03-14 15:18:16 · answer #1 · answered by Daren M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This unfortunately is generally is true of the Nike Sumo, as the design of the square clubhead in this or any other brand is intended to make the ball go straight. This would seem to be a good thing, except that there is the unfortunate side effect: too much backspin on the ball. The additional backspin is the key to the ball flight being straighter, increased backspin also creates additional lift, and ultimately a shorter ball flight, and shorter roll-out when the ball hits the ground.
This is why there has been only one player on the PGA tour to ever put the Sumo in tournament play... KJ Choi.
hope this helped and happy golfing!
2007-03-14 10:13:49 · answer #2 · answered by scratch7 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not true. I have both the SasSquatch and the Sumo both with N 65 stiff Graphite design J spec prototype shaft. The difference is the Sumo I've got has Swing weight of D2 and the SQ is D0.
I hit Sumo 25-30 yards longer. May be because of heavier swing weight. I mean the shaft is pretty stiff I need the weight the bend the shaft. They just get wiser.
Wanna buy my SQ?
2007-03-15 03:30:29 · answer #3 · answered by Titan 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since there are no universal truths in golf, it's not universally true. If you have a bad slice, and the Sumo helps to straighten it, then you will experience a net gain. If you have a moderate slice that can be easily corrected, you are likely to loose a bit of yardage. The amount will vary, dependent on many factors such as swing speed, type of ball, playing conditions, etc.
2007-03-15 02:02:54 · answer #4 · answered by x-15a2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I think that the people that will be getting this driver are looking for more accuracy. Supposedly it is much easier to hit straight over the SQ, so losing 20 yards is a good trade off for having second shots from the fairway.
Here are some reviews..
http://www.golfreview.com/cat/drivers/Nike/PRD_379665_2948crx.aspx#reviews
2007-03-14 10:03:00 · answer #5 · answered by Ballzy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in the adventure that your an "universal" golfer the TM excursion Burner wouldnt help your sport. i might rather reccomend the R9 460cc. It has an more desirable head than the R9 420cc (of course). Im no longer hating on the excursion Burner, its only that "excursion" potential for "excursion" gamers. Its alot extra stable to hit yet has extra upside. Dont get a nike driving force! lol
2016-11-25 20:17:25 · answer #6 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
as with any club.......Try it.......your swing is going to dictate a lot in a clubs performance for you
2007-03-15 00:03:38 · answer #7 · answered by wbaker777 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋