----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 7:41
PM
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: 50" long Driver
help
Pat,
Some thoughts:
That guy doesn't have the ideal kind of swing for a long driver. He's not
getting much speed for a fast tempo and will have to learn to slow the tempo
down with a club 50 inches long, or he'll never get it square. It might
be a good swing trainer for him, though. At 50", it's nearly impossible
to get a low enough swingweight to be controllable for 14 tee shots, and
unless this guy is really strong, I'd recommend 47", or 48", if he's moving up
from 46" or less. At 47", there are components that can make a D8 club
and at 48" with the PE-A (or 50/50) and a Winn, you'd end up about E0. That's
not so bad with a light club.
With a driver that's 50 inches, pay really close attention to total
weight. A low total weight...say 300 grams or less...will be easier to
control. I think the PE-A is a better choice than the R at 80 mph...it
plays stiffer than it reads and is lighter. Incidentally, I think that
48" shaft will only get you 49-1/2". I haven't used the Bang 450, but the S450
is a similar head with a 1-1/2" tip to ground. Another good shaft would be the
Aldila Longwood 50/50 R at 57 grams...and, you can get the full 50" out of
that one. I'd use the R because, strangely, the 50/50 A is heavier (at least,
it was the last time I used one a couple of years ago). If you can find any
lighter shaft that's within your budget, use it. There are lots of light 46"
shafts that will make a 47-1/2" club...like the 54 gram Rapport Recoil 50
which is kind of mid-priced ($36) and a little more tip-stiff, if this guy
loads quickly. Go with a light grip to reduce total weight, even though it
will raise the swingweight slightly. If you can get a head at least 2° closed
and no more than 195 grams, it would help.
Prepare to give this guy some special long driver lessons. He's going to
need them. :-)
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, September 07, 2002 5:50
PM
Subject: ShopTalk: 50" long Driver
help
I had my first customer come to my shop looking
for a 50" driver. I need help looking for the right (or in the ballpark)
frequency for a club this long. I am also open for suggestions on a club
that will work for this guy. He is 62 years young, fast tempo, 3/4 swing and
a swing speed @83mph, 10hdcp. I was going to build a Bang 450cc, SKFiber PE
(R) flex, approx. 224cpm. Am I in the ballpark. Oh yeah, $150range.
TIA
Pat McGoldrick On Target
Golf
