mid launch driver not to hurt the pocket - advise welcome

[Hendy]

After a new driver something around 9.5 deg stiff flex but not looking to spend 200 plus quid for it so maybe a older model or something i few years old etc

Really dont want a high launch driver or a driver that gets the ball air born.. I say a mid launch as i do want something i cant hit off the tee every time... maybe if i was playing off 5/6 then maybe something like D3 910 etc but i dont think i am at that level just yet..

I have been looking around and everything i see seems to get used to get the ball air born ...

i had a few rounds with the mizuno mx700 9.5deg stiff and its not far off what i'd be looking for but again its flying to high for what i would really want.. price wise the mx700 is really great value as well.

 

[Ethan]

After a new driver something around 9.5 deg stiff flex but not looking to spend 200 plus quid for it so maybe a older model or something i few years old etc

Really dont want a high launch driver or a driver that gets the ball air born.. I say a mid launch as i do want something i cant hit off the tee every time... maybe if i was playing off 5/6 then maybe something like D3 910 etc but i dont think i am at that level just yet..

I have been looking around and everything i see seems to get used to get the ball air born ...

i had a few rounds with the mizuno mx700 9.5deg stiff and its not far off what i'd be looking for but again its flying to high for what i would really want.. price wise the mx700 is really great value as well.

Look for one of the previous model Mizuno MP630s. Good driver and good shaft and should give a nice mid-launch.

 

[Val]

The Diamana 'Ilima shaft on the 910 is mid/high launch.

 

[Ethan]

The Diamana 'Ilima shaft on the 910 is mid/high launch.

Ka'ali is mid launch.

The previous generation 909D3 with Voodoo might fit the bill too.

 

[Val]

Ka'ali is mid launch.

The previous generation 909D3 with Voodoo might fit the bill too.

Ka'ali is mid, 'ilima is mid/high.

 

[Hendy]

thanks on the replies lads

from what the pro told me he says i be looking around 65g and torque 3.5..

 

[Ethan]

Ka'ali is mid, 'ilima is mid/high.

Isn't that (the first part) what I said?

Do we need to complete the set by commenting on A'hina?

 

[Val]

Isn't that (the first part) what I said?

Do we need to complete the set by commenting on A'hina?

By quoting my post I took it as if you thought I was wrong, if that wasn't the case then why quote me?

 

[Ethan]

By quoting my post I took it as if you thought I was wrong, if that wasn't the case then why quote me?

To add some information to yours.

Although since you mention it, I would say that 'ilima is high launch.

So would Mitsubishi Rayon: http://www.mitsubishirayongolf.com/product.php?cmd=ndia_ilima

 

[Deleted Member 1156]

Do we need to complete the set by commenting on A'hina?

No.....because it is an awful shaft!!

 

[Val]

To add some information to yours.

Although since you mention it, I would say that 'ilima is high launch.

So would Mitsubishi Rayon: http://www.mitsubishirayongolf.com/product.php?cmd=ndia_ilima

I see that, Titleist market it as a mid/high launch. It's a good shaft for people who struggle getting the ball in the air

 

[Hendy]

went with the fast track mp630 got a ex demo one from a local golf store 9.5 stiff flex.

going to test out today in the mid week open

 

[Foxholer]

I used a Launch Monitor (Ping at PGA) for the first time in a couple of years, with interesting results.

I've lost 10mph swing speed, probably due to the lack of swinging after breaking ankle in September. Had noticed that I wasn't getting the right feel from either main-bag Driver (Serrano S) or Away one (Code 6 SX).

Loads of Spin and not a lot of Ball-Speed with a Stiff equivalent to the Serrano (164D Tour). Launch angle 22* on good strikes. Tried Regular Tour (low torque) and bingo. Smash-Factor 1.49, Launch 17* and Spin 2750 - all optimum! Diagnosis was - not generating enough lag.

So don't simply consider loft as the solution to high launch.

Of course, I've rather ignored those results an 'ho-ed' a mate's Cleveland SL 290 w Miyazaki 43 (R) (high torque). When I don't lash at it (torque is measure of how easily face opens) it gets Med-Low launch (v unusual for me) and is about 30yds past the Ping w S.

 

[One Planer]

Look for one of the previous model Mizuno MP630s. Good driver and good shaft and should give a nice mid-launch.

Sorry for the hijack



But....

Is the MP630 (stock set up) low spin?

I'm pretty sure it is, just looking for conformation.

 

[Hendy]

must say out today used it 11 times first 4/5 were flying a little right if i am honest but once on the back nine and really going for it lol... the ball went a mile, easily 30 yards from my burner so looks to be a much better setup for me..

I would say tho its not as easy to hit and deff less forgiving but cant have it all lol i got a nice low flight now so happy enough