Hit the driving range today to do some side by side testing.
SZX 9* set at -1.5* w/ Tensei Pro Orange 60TX
Ping G400 Max 9* at 9* w/ Tensei Pro White 70TX
Taylormade M2 '17 8.5* at Upright w/ Matrix Black Tie 70X
SZX launches super easy. Even as the lowest lofted option it had the highest peak height. M2 had the lowest.
Forgiveness. Off center forgiveness I think is the Ping G400 Max but it's close. M2 is not anywhere as forgiving.
Distance. SZX had the most carry. G400 Max was very neutral. I think a shaft tweak to something lighter but just as stable will unlock a little more distance. M2 was a distance monster but I would not feel confident on hitting a consistent carry. Like the other ping I think a different shaft (well at least grip) will help optimize things.
Feel/Sound. Ping had thr loudest sound metal sound. The M2 had more of carbon crack. Kinda obvious with those. The SZX was in between. Not as dull as the M2. But definitely had a powerful feel off the face.
It's always fun to do some driver testing. It's even better when the guy next to you has some swag gear and asks do you always hit it that far and wants to talk swag. He even had an F9 driver to hear some side by side comparisons.
SZX 9* set at -1.5* w/ Tensei Pro Orange 60TX
Ping G400 Max 9* at 9* w/ Tensei Pro White 70TX
Taylormade M2 '17 8.5* at Upright w/ Matrix Black Tie 70X
SZX launches super easy. Even as the lowest lofted option it had the highest peak height. M2 had the lowest.
Forgiveness. Off center forgiveness I think is the Ping G400 Max but it's close. M2 is not anywhere as forgiving.
Distance. SZX had the most carry. G400 Max was very neutral. I think a shaft tweak to something lighter but just as stable will unlock a little more distance. M2 was a distance monster but I would not feel confident on hitting a consistent carry. Like the other ping I think a different shaft (well at least grip) will help optimize things.
Feel/Sound. Ping had thr loudest sound metal sound. The M2 had more of carbon crack. Kinda obvious with those. The SZX was in between. Not as dull as the M2. But definitely had a powerful feel off the face.
It's always fun to do some driver testing. It's even better when the guy next to you has some swag gear and asks do you always hit it that far and wants to talk swag. He even had an F9 driver to hear some side by side comparisons.