A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of longdrive, with the top talent. The driver is arguably the hardest club in your bag to fit. Apr 22, 2011 the lightest driver head in golf is the vulcan speedlite v14 driver, weighing in at 185 grams. The usga pressured the club makers to stop producing these clubs a few years ago but with our service we can make any driver perform like those non conforming golf drivers. When the taylormade r11 came out, the internet was abuzz about new white drivers. Dec 08, 2014 if you dream of hitting longer, straighter drives, golf magazines clubtest 2014 can help make that dream a reality. The development of golf drivers has changed the game. However, cobra has invented a driver and delivered it in such a fashion that it now meets my expectations of feel, finish, finesse and familiarity. Any of you great white northerners ever heard of the. Zipgolfer may receive a small commission from our partner should you choose to purchase this item. A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of longdrive, with. Longest driver in japan japanese golf clubs japanese. Sandra carlborg, ladies division wr holder 391,yards world long drive champion 2011,2012,2014,2015, 2017. This equipment is important, as is the main purpose is to drive the golf ball a greater distance.
Widely known for its commitment to creating some of the best wedges in the game, cleveland golf has also created some of the longest hitting and mostforgiving drivers in recent years. Normally, when i hear the name cobra i dont envision a driver that either feels or looks good. Discussion in golf equipment talk started by irishgolfer, feb 8. Krank drivers are simply the only drivers on the market that produce massive speed off the face without damaging the club faces structural integrity. Jul 02, 2010 each subsequent driver is then given the percentage of points corresponding to the percentile difference between it and the longest driver. Jan 07, 2011 in the first round of the 2011 hyundai tournament of champions, bubba watson uses a driver off the deck on par5 18th at kapalua to get on the green in two, then holes the putt for eagle. Dustin johnson 463 yards on the 7th hole, round 4 of the 2011. We believe we can give you maximum distance by optimizing contact smash factor, launch angle loft and attack angle, and spin rate. After teasing you with the longest driver of 20, and the most accurate driver of 20, its time to reveal mygolfspys most wanted driver of 20. I know you all hate it, but in terms of getting the best windless drive cabo wins. Simply put, lance and krank golf make the best driver heads. The top 10 longest drivers on tour bleacher report. Cobras s3 max driver is built with some offset to help close the face.
Today, there is a lot of debate and discussion on what the top longest drivers on the market are. According to golf digests hot list 2011, the octanes 46inch lightweight shaft is designed to increase swing speed, and a chemically milled cupface helps improve ball speed. The lightest driver head in golf is the vulcan speedlite v14 driver, weighing in at 185 grams. A golf club is said to have an offset if the leading edge of the clubface is set back from. Using a driver from a lesserknown brand, srixon, kokrak averages more than 305 yards per drive. You can see if you need a new driver or if the perfect driver is already in your golf bag. Steve continues to hit the long ball in competition today and he does so with the nforcer long drive golf club.
Sandra carlborg, ladies division wr holder 391, yards world long drive champion 2011,2012,2014,2015, 2017. The degree of launch angle that you want with a swing speed less than 110 mph, is a lot. Free golf stuff online all free golfing clubs and free. Long drive is a competitive sport where success is derived by hitting a golf ball the farthest by driving. With competitions for ladies, juniors and gents, as well as open events, its golf for all. Clubtest is the engine that helps drive our industrychanging see, try, buy initiative. The gang at mygolfspy has undertaken an extensive testing study of all major golf balls on the market and boy is it one hot list the same folks who elevated the kirkland ball from costco to cult status. When it comes to selecting a golf driver, the pertinent question is how to determine the driver you can hit for the longest distance. Average driving distance lpga ladies professional golf. Weve spent 3 years building and revising what we think is the best golf club testing procedures in the industry today. The gang at mygolfspy has undertaken an extensive testing study of all major golf balls on the market and boy is it one hot list the same folks who elevated the kirkland ball from costco to cult status still say thats a nice value, but the snell mtbx appears to be the new mygolfspy hero of the golf ball world while callaways chrome soft ball landed on the list as the shortest flying. Meijer lpga classic for simply give grand rapids, mi. We are located in the gta mississauga and specialize in single length golf clubs.
Many tour pros switched to this incredible driver despite being under contract with other golf club companies. What was the longest recorded drive by a woman in golf. What about if there was another solution that is much quicker and cheaper. Once youre done with doing each brand you should do a most forgiving or best value club out of the top performers from each brand. Long drive clubs, which are always drivers, are different in many ways from. This is also one of the longest types of clubs and so it is slightly more expensive than the others. The ping g410 complete club set is the worlds hottest club set you are going to find. The best golf drivers for slow swing speed sportsrec. Golf drivers used by long drive champions golfweek. He shanked the first attempt, but it is estimated his second went more than 2 miles. Holding the unofficial world record of the longest golf drive yards. I do believe it is highly dependent on your swing speed and tempo of your golf swing. Krank golf clubs home of the worlds undisputed longest.
Titleist is one of the longest running golf companies, with ties to the game dating all the way back into the 1930s. Dec 07, 2017 10 of the longest drivers on the market in 2017. Well, guess what, there is, and its not too far out of reach, welcome to the world of forgiving drivers and today we will discover the most forgiving driver for you. The world record recognized by guinness world records as the longest drive in a. Kona golf sales supplies golf components, builds custom golf clubs and performs quality golf club repairs. As a matter of fact, each person has their own opinion regarding this based on what kind of hitting drivers. Bubba watson goes driverdriverputt for eagle at kapalua.
Dec 03, 2014 not only was it one of the coolest looking driver designs in golf history, but the taylormade r1 driver was also one of the longest. If you want any information on the longest drive in history, check out this site. I recently had a 320yard drive there same driver as the op on a slight tailwind at 10mph. Nov 03, 2012 the top 10 longest drivers on tour 0 of 10 even though you are cognizant of the old golfing credo drive for show, putt for dough, its more fun to bomb it than it is to sink ten footers all day. Oct 05, 2011 most amateur golfers understand the importance of selecting a real driver of the golf club. With all things being equal say using an iron byron machine for testing. In the first round of the 2011 hyundai tournament of champions, bubba watson uses a driver off the deck on par5 18th at kapalua to get on the. When it comes to distance and forgiveness in a driver, krank is definitely the best. I guess they finally got the go ahead to hit the shot on nov 22. The wide range of drivers available include everimproving technology and an array of materials and features. Chuck norris uses a 5 wood off the tee, because he constantly slices with his driver. He smuggled a golf club and two golf balls on board apollo 14 with the intent to golf on the moon.
We are the inventors of a process known as golf driver shaving which reduces the face thickness on golf drivers. Titleist is one of the longest running golf companies. Powering our clubtest are 40 average joes, who trekked to the wold golf village. The callaway diablo is an example of a hightech driver.
The longest drive ever recorded on a golf course full stop. You can see if you need a new driver or if the perfect. We tally the results for each club, and the clubs with the point points respectively receive our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place awards for distance. The head pro at our country club let me borrow a demo in 9. St andrews with 30mph wind pushing you forward rocks, that has to be the best conditions for longest drives. It is the only driver to have a compression channel and covert cavity back design spreading the weight evenly throughout the club and promoting forgiveness. Galz crushes a driver off the tee over 500 yards, and shatters the world record of the longest golf drive ever.
I have always wondered just what the performance characteristics are, of all the various golf clubs. A massive 50 grams of discretionary weight has been created using a carbon fiber body creating the. If you dont feel the same way, then this summary is especially for you. He won the worlds long drive championship in 2005 and has hit drive of more than 395 yards in competition. Pure silk championship presented by visit williamsburg canceled williamsburg, va. According to the association, golf drivers must conform to specific dimensions in terms of. Why has the longest golf drive record not been broken. Say a swing speed of 105 mph any speed as long as it is equal and using the same ball whatever ball somebody picks to use which driver is the longest. Club lengths will of course vary, to suit the height of the golfer some typical club lengths are given. Apr 12, 2011 galz crushes a driver off the tee over 500 yards, and shatters the world record of the longest golf drive ever. Bubba watson goes driverdriverputt for eagle at kapalua 2011. After teasing you with the longest driver of 20, and the most accurate. Launch angle is the angle that the ball flies at from initial contact with the driver club face.
As golfers, we are all or most of us anyway searching for that extra length in our shots, but none more so. Maurice allen krank golf clubs home of the worlds undisputed. Long drive clubs, which are always drivers, are different in many ways from consumer clubs. Each subsequent driver is then given the percentage of points corresponding to the percentile difference between it and the longest driver. Dear fellas could anybody tell me asap what the longest driver same shaft tour ad gp 6 is in japan now. We enhance the driver, both fairway woods, the hybrid and all of the irons the putter is up to you. Oct 06, 2016 nike vapor fly is the longest golf driver for distance and forgiveness used by long ball hitter rory mcilroy and patrick rodgers. The main reason is because it is the longest club and everyone wants to swing hard to get the most distance they can from their driver. The top 10 longest drivers on tour 0 of 10 even though you are cognizant of the old golfing credo drive for show, putt for dough, its more fun to bomb it than it is to sink ten footers all day. The united states golf association establishes the rules for golf, including the standards governing equipment.
Heres the 10 cant miss golf clubs of the past decade, in no particular order. If i test which brand golf ball travels the furthest, then i think the titleist pro v1 golf ball will travel the furthest because it is the number one selling ball in golf. Illegalnon conforming golf drivers worlds hottest drivers. The longest holeinone ever recorded is the 10th 447 yards at miracle hills golf club at omaha, nebraska, by robert mitera on october 7, 1965.
How do you find the longest hitting driver for your golf game. The staff of mygolfspy approached 20 with the singular goal of. Callaway hex black balls 6, titleist pro v1 balls 6, nike 20xi balls 6, trackman launch monitor, ping g20 driver. This program is designed to guide your buying experience from initial research to final purchase.
Powering our clubtest are 40 average joes, who trekked to the wold golf. Taylormade was the first to bring the metal driver to the golf world, but callaway changed the game as well when the big bertha made its appearance. In golf stroke mechanics, a drive, also known as a tee shot, is a longdistance shot played from. Long drive is a competitive sport where success is derived by hitting a golf ball the. Drivers 2014, golf magazine clubtest 2014 drivers, best golf. Driver technology can help increase your swing speed without any other changes in your game.
The driver is designed to give you the most distance of any club in your bag, as it has the longest shaft and the smallest angle of loft on the clubface. Callander golf club welcome visitors throughout the year. The new ft5 driver is the latest evolution in clubhead design, utilizing callaways revolutionary fusion technology. After countless hours of practice around the atlanta area, maurice set a.
Even if a new nike or r11 go 1 yard farther, id pick the cobra for forgiveness alone. According to the association, golf drivers must conform to specific dimensions in terms of length, weight and head volume. As of 2011, watson had the longest average drive in professional golf, with an average drive of 315. The top 10 longest drivers on tour bleacher report latest. Long drive is a competitive sport where success is derived by hitting a golf ball the farthest by. While a 48inch driver is legal, the wisdom of using the longest possible club is questionable. Another long drive champion, ryan hixson, won the 2008 military world championships using the nforcer 460 driver. The development of golf drivers has changed the game forever. Mar 23, 2011 from golf magazine march, 2011 category. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a less experienced. I have had the opportunity to try other manufactures heads and im telling you not even close. Mike dobbyn krank golf clubs home of the worlds undisputed.
Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a less experienced players hands the same driver probably will not produce those results. Not only was white the new black, but taylormade made the drivers innovative technology seamlessly blend in with the look of the club. Club materials are also restricted to avoid any undue advantage, such as an excessive spring effect. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers. Geek dct on sale kona golf sales golf club components. The nature of the game means that players should be patient, subdued and generally classy. If you dream of hitting longer, straighter drives, golf magazines clubtest 2014 can help make that dream a reality.
Drivers 2014, golf magazine clubtest 2014 drivers, best. Watson, one of the pga tours longest hitters, told golf digest in 2010 that he uses a 44. Before we get into specific driver recommendations, i wanted to cover the component component that is most important. Most amateur golfers understand the importance of selecting a real driver of the golf club. The record for the longest golf drive has stood unbeaten for 35 years and was achieved with a wooden club, so have three decades of improving golfing technology failed to make an impression. Probably one of the few times that players can let out their emotions is wh. The cor hasnt changed on clubs, just the shape and looks so dont expect huge gains unless you have a 5 year old model. A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of longdrive, with the top talent competing professionally in various events and exhibitions. After graduating from famu, maurice moved to atlanta to become a chiropractor where he became a student of the game of golf. Get a free callaway ft5 driver and callaway x20 iron set. He shanked the first attempt, but it is estimated his second went more than 2. In addition to being a golf club loft chart, the table is a golf club distance chart, as well.
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