It's a beast! I was super shocked by the results from my first round with it. I don't say that to discredit it, but I was just shocked at how much I liked it.I'm seriously considering the XB right now.
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It's a beast! I was super shocked by the results from my first round with it. I don't say that to discredit it, but I was just shocked at how much I liked it.I'm seriously considering the XB right now.
It's a beast! I was super shocked by the results from my first round with it. I don't say that to discredit it, but I was just shocked at how much I liked it.
I have been gaming the EPIC Max LS and it is so good, but first round out with the XB, my avg drive was 9 yards further and beat my longest drive by 24 yards. This is all per ShotScope. I started out a little rough on the day, but that was due to not warming up and it took me about 6-7 holes to finally get in a rhythm, but hit 5/6 fairways on the back 9 and the course I had played I saw spots in the fairways (distance wise) that have not seen before. Now, I have not taken the Max LS to the course I played in these temps yet, so I can't say that it would not have put me there, but I want some more time with the XB to make sure I can control it like I thought I was before it officially takes that spot in my bag.I'm just thinking, coming from G400 it seems like a pretty logical option.
I came from the G400 and have been very impressedI'm just thinking, coming from G400 it seems like a pretty logical option.
It can definitely do the work. I just need to stay out of the way LOL!I was supposed to be playing today, but with lightning forecast this evening I decided just to hit a lunchtime bucket instead. I think I'm finally getting to grips with the XB in terms of how hard it needs swinging, set up etc. I had clearly been trying to hit the driver too hard, which has been causing me a number of issues, but went back to my old way of long slow backswing, big turn and through it and WOW. This is a beast indeed, super high ball flight, but not ballooning, just goes and goes. I had made myself a virtual fairway in the range and was very impressed at how many landed in the fairway or just outside when they didn't have any right to. I can't wait to get this out on the course again - rainy few days coming up so might be at the weekend. More range time for me!
My XB is lower launching than my B21 so I imagine the regular head is quite low spin, especially with the weight forward. Based on all that I have seen probably the lowest spinning driver on the market.The regular RADspeed head is impressing me. Only second time on course so I'm still trying to dial this baby in. Playing at 9.5* with heavy weight forward to start...Interesting findings today as when I was playing a proV1x earlier in the day I had a nice penetrating ball flight my best being 290 and some change that flew and got some roll. On the back 9 I switched to a different ball the Chrome Soft X. Immediately the ball flight was lower, almost too low in fact. Since I'm experimenting it was either loft up or switch the weights. I decided on swapping the weights putting heavy weight back since I was happy with the way the face and setup looks at 9.5. What a difference! For the last few holes I hit that setup the ball flight was significantly higher and carry was farther all the while not being too spinny.
I'll continue to experiment with balls and settings as well as shafts probably before settling on a setup for the Morgan Cup but it was pretty eye opening that a ball change would have that much impact on driver.
The high ball flight is something I have noticed as well, but like you said, not ballooning. It just looks like it takes off like a rocket, lol. Since my swing change, putting smooth swing vs a beast mode swing, I have gained distance and accuracy. Looking forward to getting the XB out again this Friday to see if it's going to be my gamer or if my EPIC Max LS stays in the bag.I was supposed to be playing today, but with lightning forecast this evening I decided just to hit a lunchtime bucket instead. I think I'm finally getting to grips with the XB in terms of how hard it needs swinging, set up etc. I had clearly been trying to hit the driver too hard, which has been causing me a number of issues, but went back to my old way of long slow backswing, big turn and through it and WOW. This is a beast indeed, super high ball flight, but not ballooning, just goes and goes. I had made myself a virtual fairway in the range and was very impressed at how many landed in the fairway or just outside when they didn't have any right to. I can't wait to get this out on the course again - rainy few days coming up so might be at the weekend. More range time for me!
Yes it is which is why I wanted it. Last Sunday I was seeing a great flight but when the ball reached its peak it seemed to drop out of the sky. If I had to guess I'd say I was getting around 1800rpm of spin but distance wasn't much longer than usual due to extremely wet fairways. If I can get to 23-2400 with a setting or shaft change I think it will be glorious and much more playableMy XB is lower launching than my B21 so I imagine the regular head is quite low spin, especially with the weight forward.
The regular RADspeed head is impressing me. Only second time on course so I'm still trying to dial this baby in. Playing at 9.5* with heavy weight forward to start...Interesting findings today as when I was playing a proV1x earlier in the day I had a nice penetrating ball flight my best being 290 and some change that flew and got some roll. On the back 9 I switched to a different ball the Chrome Soft X. Immediately the ball flight was lower, almost too low in fact. Since I'm experimenting it was either loft up or switch the weights. I decided on swapping the weights putting heavy weight back since I was happy with the way the face and setup looks at 9.5. What a difference! For the last few holes I hit that setup the ball flight was significantly higher and carry was farther all the while not being too spinny.
I'll continue to experiment with balls and settings as well as shafts probably before settling on a setup for the Morgan Cup but it was pretty eye opening that a ball change would have that much impact on driver.
That's awesome to hear! Interesting about the ball change as well. I played a Titleist AVX for the first time last week, and was noticeably longer off the driver and woods so I'm with you on that. I went back and forth deciding on the XB or regular because I played the Epic Flash Sub Zero previously and my Speedzone Xtreme was just too high and spinny for me to control - although that is 100% my swing and not the club! My flight is super high with the XB, but just seems to go and go. Very happy boy over here...
Cheers John, just glad to have a driver in the bag that I trust 100% now. If I get a bad result then I know for a fact it's the swing not the club, is a huge confidence boost!Great to hear that you are happy with the XB. Looking forward to hearing more about your success with it in the bag.
So glad to see that switching the weights helped so much. I wish I would have tried that mid-round the first time out, but I try not to do that. Going to have to get to the course early Saturday and try again with the weights swapped.The regular RADspeed head is impressing me. Only second time on course so I'm still trying to dial this baby in. Playing at 9.5* with heavy weight forward to start...Interesting findings today as when I was playing a proV1x earlier in the day I had a nice penetrating ball flight my best being 290 and some change that flew and got some roll. On the back 9 I switched to a different ball the Chrome Soft X. Immediately the ball flight was lower, almost too low in fact. Since I'm experimenting it was either loft up or switch the weights. I decided on swapping the weights putting heavy weight back since I was happy with the way the face and setup looks at 9.5. What a difference! For the last few holes I hit that setup the ball flight was significantly higher and carry was farther all the while not being too spinny.
I'll continue to experiment with balls and settings as well as shafts probably before settling on a setup for the Morgan Cup but it was pretty eye opening that a ball change would have that much impact on driver.
I don't either but if its a casual round...which it usually is haha...I don't mind trying something. I waited till like hole 14 or something so just wanted to see the difference. I will often do this when testing equipment as with early morning rounds and no warmup the first few holes aren't great swings.So glad to see that switching the weights helped so much. I wish I would have tried that mid-round the first time out, but I try not to do that. Going to have to get to the course early Saturday and try again with the weights swapped.
I'll give mine another go at the range before my round tomorrow and then decide if it or the Speed gets the call during my round. I'm actually cautiously optimistic that the change will be very beneficial.I don't either but if its a casual round...which it usually is haha...I don't mind trying something. I waited till like hole 14 or something so just wanted to see the difference. I will often do this when testing equipment as with early morning rounds and no warmup the first few holes aren't great swings.