arydolphin
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New driver hitting the Tour this week at Greenbrier. I do wonder what the purpose of the ridges on the crown are for.
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JRod
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Wow and I thought the g20 was ugly.
Initial reaction: don't like it, the ridges - especially on the crown - are ugly.
DevRickus
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The turbulators look like there is a wrap on the crown and it is bubbled in spots. Not a fan of the looks. The G20 was ugly also but its probably my favorite driver of all time so I would love to hit one.
Parshooter36
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It's different for sure, I will save judgement until I can see it in person.
golfdawg
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Same here for the most part, no irons, wedges, or drivers, but did have a hold 4 wood i liked years ago(i3 i think) and i have gamed a few putters, and taking a hard look at the TR Anser 5 out now.
I think we saw that already when the R1 was first released.
Given the patterns, I would say it is an attempt to square up the club face a touch using the air resistance during the swing. I'll be interested in hearing about it from Ping when the time comes.
Miller Time
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No thanks. Especially the Bubba one.
I don't even mind the ridges on the crown from as aesthetic standpoint, but if they perform some kind of technological face squaring magic...now we're talking.
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I could sign up for that!
Playdough
Hi.
I believe the the turbonators are there for aerodynamics. These will basically smooth and straighten the air as it goes over the top of the crown and down off the back of the crown. You will see these a lot on semis at the back of the cab to straighten and help airflow off the cab and down the sides of the trailer. These will also help speed up the air as the clubhead passes through the air by directing the air into a smaller space and straightening it.
I think this is going to be the next wave of innovation. Adams dabbled in the aerodynamics of golf a few years ago, but I think this is going to be the next wave of it. The OE's are figuring out that we are swinging a barn through the wind at 100+ mph and that aero and air play a role in how fast you can swing that barn. I personally like it. I can see a bigger benefit coming from reduced drag and better aerodynamics than a slot in the head.
I think this is going to be the next wave of innovation. Adams dabbled in the aerodynamics of golf a few years ago, but I think this is going to be the next wave of it. The OE's are figuring out that we are swinging a barn through the wind at 100+ mph and that aero and air play a role in how fast you can swing that barn. I personally like it. I can see a bigger benefit coming from reduced drag and better aerodynamics than a slot in the head.
Riptide
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From what I read on the ridges they are supposed to increase clubhead speed.
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hmm this thing looks mean, but I will have to see it in hand to decide if I like it
Mulligan9111
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I didn't like the look of this driver when I saw it before, and I'm still not a fan of it. Just don't like those ridges on the top of the club face.
That being said, I don't really love the look of my G20 either, but I love the performance of my G20. So if this G30 works better than my G20, I wouldn't hesitate to bag it.
That being said, I don't really love the look of my G20 either, but I love the performance of my G20. So if this G30 works better than my G20, I wouldn't hesitate to bag it.
tpluff
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Interesting. I wonder if those turbulators are distracting at address. Even so, if it performance is king. Between speed=more distance. More stability=more consistency. If those do that, sign me up.
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