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- #151
To be fair though, a Gmax 7i and JGR 7i isn't really a fair comparison.
Both are considered low weight, high launch designs therefore both have stronger more modern lofts. So I think we need to look at the specs and try and compare them equally.
To get closer you would need to compare it to your Gmax 6i. And the JGR is still 1* stronger than a Gmax 6i.
With that being said, it stands to reason in the 7 irons the JGR would be at least 10-15 yds longer. I know my Tude 6i 27* is about 10-12 yds longer than my Tude 7i which is 31*.
I added +1/2" since markm778's is half inch longer:
GMAX 7i
30.5*
37” + .5 = 37.5”
GMAX 6i
27*
37.63 + .5 = 38.13”
JGR 7I
26*
38”
I am not trying to poo-poo your gains or single you out. I am simply trying to just make a fair comparison and to do so I think you need to be hitting your Gmax 6i against the JGR 7i. If you are still seeing good enough gains there then I think you made the right choice.
I am still intrigued by these and want to hit them badly. I just need to find them.
Launch. You are negating launch differences in your equation there. These are lower lofted, yes, but they HAVE TO BE because of the launch that they produce.
I'm always amazed at how that is brushed aside in the arguments about loft even though every club designed out there will tell you that they look at the launch generated first.