sandiegonative
Active member
Alright guys, my first topic (sorry for the length). I want your honest opinion and by all means do not go easy on me. With that said, please check your emotions at the door as this is NOT a knock on Taylormade Golf or any other OEM...
Taylormade Loft Up+ Education Video (0:22-0:30 mark) states 17*/1700 RPM is "the holy grail of launch conditions"
Callaway Talks - Big Bertha Alpha Driver Video (1:10-1:30 mark) states a "600 RPM or more adjustment in RPM on backspin with the Gravity Core"
The Main Question: If you are properly fit, how much distance can you actually gain with a SLDR or Big Bertha Alpha Driver if you were previously properly fit in your current gamer?
Foundations for my thoughts:
Directions using the Flightscope Trajectory Optimzer (medium surface type):
How much did you actually gain in distance?
Sample, using Trackman's average numbers (ball speed of 167 MPH, launch angle of 10.9 degrees, and spin of 2686 RPM) for a PGA Tour Player with the Flightscope Trajectory Optimzer yields the following:
How much would you pay for a 5-6% gain in overall distance? Any additional Thoughts? Comments?
Taylormade Loft Up+ Education Video (0:22-0:30 mark) states 17*/1700 RPM is "the holy grail of launch conditions"
Callaway Talks - Big Bertha Alpha Driver Video (1:10-1:30 mark) states a "600 RPM or more adjustment in RPM on backspin with the Gravity Core"
The Main Question: If you are properly fit, how much distance can you actually gain with a SLDR or Big Bertha Alpha Driver if you were previously properly fit in your current gamer?
Foundations for my thoughts:
- Your Swing Speed and Smash Factor are maxed out. That means you do NOT gain ball speed between different drivers.
- You've been properly fit into your existing driver. Again, that means you do NOT gain ball speed between different drivers.
- Launch Angle is the angle the ball takes off relative to the ground.
Directions using the Flightscope Trajectory Optimzer (medium surface type):
- Shot #1 - Enter your current Launch speed, Launch Angle (V), Spin and leave other fields blank. Click display shot.
- Shot #2 - Enter your current Launch speed, Launch Angle (V) of 17, Spin of 1700 and leave other fields blank. Click display shot.
How much did you actually gain in distance?
Sample, using Trackman's average numbers (ball speed of 167 MPH, launch angle of 10.9 degrees, and spin of 2686 RPM) for a PGA Tour Player with the Flightscope Trajectory Optimzer yields the following:
- Shot #1 - 283.0 yards of carry and a total distance of 294.3 yards
- Shot #2 (TM SLDR assuming 17/1700) - 296.9 yards of carry and a total distance 310.1 yard (5.4% gain over Shot #1)
How much would you pay for a 5-6% gain in overall distance? Any additional Thoughts? Comments?