DGA3
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I don't know if the 430 10K has been known as one of the longest drivers out there, but it sure has been known as one of the most forgiving.
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They’re two very different designs. With the weight placement in the head here to get to 10k moi, it’s not going to be as fast on average, and for some golfers that 10k aspect might actually be a detriment in the swing. It’s why fitting matters so much, it’s no dud, it just doesn’t fit your needs.After 4 years with a Ping G410 plus driver I decided to give the Ping 430max 10k a try. After 3 rounds and 2 shaft changes, Im back to the 410. I could not get the distance from the 430. 410 is 230-260 and better workability. G430 is more forgiving, but my distances diminished greatly, 190-220. Im not sure if its the 28 gm weight compared to the 12 gm adjustable on the 410, or the two shafts. First was the Tour 2.0 65 chrome Reg flex. Swapped the alta cb 55 Reg from the 410, with no difference. I picked it up from someone else who couldnt hit it also. Wondering if its a Dud?
Again, they’re (410 and 10K) two very different design internally.I was fitted, for the G430 Max, and it fit nicely. Either shaft but alta cb worked best gaining yardage easily and more forgiveness. 10k wasnt available, but they said it should be better than the Max. I had the opportunity to swing a friends Max and it was better than the 410. Later, I picked up the 10k reasonable from someone who couldnt hit it either, but had a 105 swing speed compared to my 90/95. Some say it could be the weight. I may give that one last shot.
As I found out. Im not concerned at all for what I own it for, I would just like it to be an option with adjustmentsAgain, they’re (410 and 10K) two very different design internally.
Just as Max and Max 10K are different as well.
You’re not going to get the same speed out of it, even with adjustments. It’s just not going to happen based on design.As I found out. Im not concerned at all for what I own it for, I would just like it to be an option with adjustments
Then who is this club for if it cant be hit with speeds from 85-105? Seems pointless that the Max for that speed hits better.
Then who is this club for if it cant be hit with speeds from 85-105? Seems pointless that the Max for that speed hits better.
Then who is this club for if it cant be hit with speeds from 85-105? Seems pointless that the Max for that speed hits better.
Who said it can’t be hit at those speeds?Then who is this club for if it cant be hit with speeds from 85-105? Seems pointless that the Max for that speed hits better.
The club can be hit well with speeds of 85-105 for the right golfer. What I've found is the 10k head is forgiving while keeping the spin down. It's that combo that makes it tough to beat for some golfers. Most of the more forgiving heads I've played spin up quite a bit more and most of the lower spinning heads aren't as forgiving. It's not the "ultimate driver for everyone" though. It may or may not work well for a specific golfer.
The 9.0 turned up was 2-3 mph faster than the 10.5 turned down for me.I had to turn the 10.5 all the way down to get there, I’d like to try the 9.0
That said, it does leave some notable ball speed on the table.
To be fair, the Plus isn’t exactly the fastest head out there this year either.The 9.0 turned up was 2-3 mph faster than the 10.5 turned down for me.
I see no loss of speed when I compare my Qi10 Plus 9.0 to the 430 10K. I do see 200 rpm less spin with the TM. But the forgiveness trade off is not worth it what so ever.
To be fair, the Plus isn’t exactly the fastest head out there this year either.
I’ll go put my flame suit on now before the TM gang comes after me.
Actually i mixed up the TM names. I have the Qi10 LS 9.0.To be fair, the Plus isn’t exactly the fastest head out there this year either.
I’ll go put my flame suit on now before the TM gang comes after me.
My point stands, it’s not the fastest head out there this yearActually i mixed up the TM names. I have the Qi10 LS 9.0.
Not the fastest becauseTo be fair, the Plus isn’t exactly the fastest head out there this year either.
I’ll go put my flame suit on now before the TM gang comes after me.