ns1189
Well-known member
Wouldn't that be great if this site was able to get their hands on equipment for their members to test and provide feedback to the other members. I think Callaway might want to give a few of these to the THP faithful.
Another new Cally driver? Discuss!
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Its exactly what we do here buddy.
Make sure that both our staff writers and forum members have the opportunity to provide info on each piece of equipment that comes out.
Well then more releases benefit them. Because I can guarantee you if there were less releases, they'd be $400 a lot longer. And might even be priced higher.
T2GRN18
Active member
No need for idle hands in the R&D at Callaway, we amateurs probably can get the full potential out of their efforts, but we do get to enjoy the fruits of their labors. I have a bunch of drivers in my basement, the other day I was looking over them. Technology has come a long long way since I was using a Ping Eye persimmon Driver..... So I'm in the camp of keep turning them out, I control when I want to buy a new one. I've never been one for having to have the latest and greatest equipment.
BlkNGld
Active member
A car is a much more expensive and complicated system and has to undergo a lot more testing.
Maybe a better example... consumer electronics, where TVs, point and shoot cameras, laptops, cell phones, etc all are turned over yearly.
The 'version 2' you refer to is kind of like the mid life kicker they often do with cars where rather than minor tweaks to a grille or backup light lens, they'll make some sheet metal or interior change.
Speedliner
Active member
Asking the wrong person. I used my last set of clubs for 25 years.
. Nevertheless, if you only have one shot for a few years you'd want the latest and greatest AND the best for you. If you can't afford to make a mistake you have some anxiety that's all I meant and for some, buying a club that becomes the old version, or isn't the latest might make them feel sorry they pulled the trigger. That's my only point. Someone asked why people get anxious and that's it...don't want to spend their budget and regret it for whatever reason they think they may.Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk HD
Why do company's release equipment so often? Because idiots like me read great reviews of their new technology and want it. Then we buy it either at first or later for a discounted price. The general golfing population isn't very smart (not only am I included, I'm the ringleader) and likes to have the latest and greatest. We've also been conditioned to think that new equipment will automatically help our game. Heck, I should know better but I still have that thought every now and again.
Off topic but to the point. T-mag made a facebook post regarding the Jetspeed driver and I think 15 of the first 50 comments I read said something along the lines of "Oh No! My SLDR is outdated already!" Well, these people obviously are unaware that the SLDR and the Jetspeed are intended for two different golfers and one does not make the other obsolete.
Off topic but to the point. T-mag made a facebook post regarding the Jetspeed driver and I think 15 of the first 50 comments I read said something along the lines of "Oh No! My SLDR is outdated already!" Well, these people obviously are unaware that the SLDR and the Jetspeed are intended for two different golfers and one does not make the other obsolete.
AZArmyGolfer
Still Walking
Funny that Phil is used by Callaway to talk up drivers given the fact Phil does not carry a driver anymore. Back when he did carry their driver he had a few crack on him. Another ringing endorsement. That said, I have a Razr X black that I really like...
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I will say that Phil does carry a driver. Takes it out from time to time and has done so in stretches, but he has played multiple this year.
The first event he used their driver in this year he won. Doesn't get any more ringing than that.
AZArmyGolfer
Still Walking
You could not be more wrong. Tiger did not switch to a Covert Driver until late this year, used the same 3-wood for more than three years, and is still playing the Tour One D ball more than two years after the 20XI came out. Many tour pros stick with clubs they are comfortable with no matter what their hat or bag may indicate.
Golf 'N Gator
Formally HoosierGolfer
I hope so! As already stated, there are many things happening right now at Callaway and all of it is good. When the time is right, JB and the staff here as well as those from Callaway will let us know. 2014 should be very interesting.
Yes I know. I am more than aware of the Covert driver and how much it helped Tiger win POY.
The " :bulgy-eyes: " is supposed to indicated a bit of sarcasm.
AZArmyGolfer
Still Walking
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Very true.
He did not have a driver in 2 other events. The other 19 or so he did have a driver. Played both the RFE and the OptiForce. Even tried Taylormade SLDR in play too.
Does anyone not understand that their new driver will become old within 3 to 6 months? It is such an odd reaction - people know companies do this. Do they change their own consumer habits? Nope, they complain because the manufacturers don't change their behavior...all the while continuing to behave (buy) the same way themselves. There is such an easy solution to this: wait a few months.
I also find the Titleist example very interesting. Let's turn that one on its head: what the hell is wrong with Titleist that their R&D and manufacturing processes are so slow that they expect us to play antiquated technology? Man Titleist sucks! That's obviously not a serious argument...just pointing out how our own biases color our perception of things.
Will I be curious about Cally's new driver? Of course! Will I expect that it will magically transform my tee gamed run out and buy one? No.
It's alright brother. You gave me a reason to talk about the Covert
AZArmyGolfer
Still Walking
I remember he had a TM metal wood painted black to make it less obvious. The bag check report tells the real story. At a tour event I noticed a player with one company on his bag and a different company's clubs in his bag. This was more than 10 years ago before HD TV and bag check reports.
tequila4kapp;2585400 I also find the Titleist example very interesting. Let's turn that one on its head: what the hell is wrong with Titleist that their R&D and manufacturing processes are so slow that they expect us to play antiquated technology? Man Titleist sucks! That's obviously not a serious argument...just pointing out how our own biases color our perception of things. .[/QUOTE said:
I was being facetious.
AZArmyGolfer
Still Walking
That must be why he opted out for the US and British Opens. The Wasted Management event is not much of a test with a wide open course and weak field.
I'm really slow on the uptake todaySo was I.
