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Hahaha, don't say that too loudly, some would have you stoned.
You're too kind my friend, and I'm massively excited to get you guys some thoughts.
Callaway Big Bertha Driver Review
Hahaha, don't say that too loudly, some would have you stoned.
You're too kind my friend, and I'm massively excited to get you guys some thoughts.
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- #1,502
F4T is basically S+ flex, I'd like to get it to at least a D3, I just need to do some measuring and weighing this evening, I think its extremely close already.
It'll be there!
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- #1,503
Higher spin, more lateral forgiveness, and higher launching.
Pkielwa
New member
I've had both and just switched from the Alpha to the Bertha. My fitter recommended I change because I need lateral weighting help vs vertical. I needed help from going left, not spin changes. I went with a heavier shaft, moved the weight all the way to the toe and now I'm hitting straighter and just as far. I hit 8 of 12 fairways today where I used the Bertha- 2 of the misses were into the rough by two feet. So much better for me.
Spent a lot of time on the range with the Bertha today. Original settings were +1 (so 11.5), neutral and it set to 2 on the draw side. I was hitting it straight with a 5 yard draw...
However I felt like I was losing distance on it and felt it wasn't going high enough.
I then switched it to the neutral setting on the sliding weight and it went slightly higher. Bit more distance.
At that point I went ahead and set the hosel at +2 neutral and was hitting high straight bombs. Found my setting! Can't wait to get it on the course!
However I felt like I was losing distance on it and felt it wasn't going high enough.
I then switched it to the neutral setting on the sliding weight and it went slightly higher. Bit more distance.
At that point I went ahead and set the hosel at +2 neutral and was hitting high straight bombs. Found my setting! Can't wait to get it on the course!
I have one MAJOR problem with this driver. I pretty much hit it where I'm aiming, but at my most frequently visited course, my distance jump has been so drastic that I'm slamming it through the fairway on dogleg right holes now I have 2 less holes to hit driver on
(I consider this a good problem lol)
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(I consider this a good problem lol)
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Miller Time
Twitter - @joshmlr
Still in love with Bertha. So dang forgiving and long. She makes my game a lot better
She puts me in places on the course I never thought was possible. So much fun to tee off.
They have one at my local GG - it's stunning!
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I love me some bright blue.
Evok
Don't worry, Be happy!
I actually wanted a green alpha pretty badly when they were on sale. Some of the Udesign colors did look awesome that's for sure.
Part of me wants to rock the gold color one.
Callaway Big Bertha Driver Review
I actually didn't even know they did that and I was wondering why it was a different color. Thought it was a ladies or something til I looked Online. I love the orange. Fits with my orange and black theme (bag, golf pride ndmc grips, apparel, etc) which I get
From my love of the Philadelphia flyers!
I actually didn't even know they did that and I was wondering why it was a different color. Thought it was a ladies or something til I looked Online. I love the orange. Fits with my orange and black theme (bag, golf pride ndmc grips, apparel, etc) which I get
From my love of the Philadelphia flyers!
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You'd have to change your name to Gold Member if you added that to the bag!
If I hit it as consistent as I did in Myrtle I might
T2GRN18
Active member
I played a few holes with you, you were consistent....I should of tried that driver lolIf I hit it as consistent as I did in Myrtle I might
DawgDaddy
Old Coot
You'd have to change your name to Gold Member if you added that to the bag!
Or Golddust
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- #1,518
And the battle is won between Bertha and the Bio.
Now, I know that absolutely NOTHING remains the same in my world for long, but I have made it a point to want to find a setup that I can go back to during testing/reviewing at all times without even batting an eye and be happy. I'm convinced its Bertha now.
The Elements Chrome pairing was exactly like I expected it to be for me today, that shaft is legit with the recoil tech and what it can do for energy transfer, I just really believe that having now used it and tracked it in two different driver heads. But the Bertha head is best for what I want, forgiveness and spin are pretty much neck and neck in it and the Bio but the Bertha sounds better, is a little more shallow to my eye (which I enjoy), launches a little better for me, and is a bit longer. Not to mention, the sliding weight WORKS on it, unlike the SLDR (that's science, not just me saying things).
I heart Bertha.
Now, I know that absolutely NOTHING remains the same in my world for long, but I have made it a point to want to find a setup that I can go back to during testing/reviewing at all times without even batting an eye and be happy. I'm convinced its Bertha now.
The Elements Chrome pairing was exactly like I expected it to be for me today, that shaft is legit with the recoil tech and what it can do for energy transfer, I just really believe that having now used it and tracked it in two different driver heads. But the Bertha head is best for what I want, forgiveness and spin are pretty much neck and neck in it and the Bio but the Bertha sounds better, is a little more shallow to my eye (which I enjoy), launches a little better for me, and is a bit longer. Not to mention, the sliding weight WORKS on it, unlike the SLDR (that's science, not just me saying things).
I heart Bertha.
Evok
Don't worry, Be happy!
Awesome thoughts dude, glad you have something that is working and you're super comfortable with. As much testing as you do it's nice to have a default to go back to haha
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I've honestly never had one, and that has been a big personal issue of mine. I want something that between reviews or whatever I can put in the bag and have total comfort and confidence in, I honestly think Bertha gives me that.
Evok
Don't worry, Be happy!
Absolutely nothing like having a big stick that you can step up and feel comfortable with imo. Bertha is just fantastic no doubt about it
Oh how I love my Bertha right now. The XCG6 is giving it a run for its money, as I'm hammering both of them right now, but if I had to pick one to go out and play a tournament with, it would be Bertha without question. Just so much forgiveness, and the sound and feel are unmatched in drivers right now, except maybe by the Alpha.
No skillz
Active member
How does the Chrome shaft compare to the stock shaft?
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Two different beasts really, not really an apples to apples comparison IMO.
That said, I was a big fan of the stock pairing, used it when I was writing the review on it, I've seen it work extremely well for a LOT of golfers. I just need something a little bit different for my swing.
No skillz
Active member
My SS is 105 - 110 with a quick tempo and moderately late release. With the stock stiff shaft my launch angle had been 14 - 17 with ball spin 3200 - 3400. Looking to lower the ball flight a little and reduce spin by a good amount. Could this shaft be a possible option?