Who's still using it and who's not?
How you are getting on with it and what are the results now you have had it for a while?
How you are getting on with it and what are the results now you have had it for a while?
One for the GM Mizuno JPX850 Driver tester
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FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
I'm not using mine, results were never as good as with the X2 Hot driver.
My testing, though, was complicated by swing changes which affected my driving and confidence. Changing between two drivers wasn't helping so I've stuck with what I know. It's still my plan to give the JPX another go later in the year once I'm more confident with my swing.
My testing, though, was complicated by swing changes which affected my driving and confidence. Changing between two drivers wasn't helping so I've stuck with what I know. It's still my plan to give the JPX another go later in the year once I'm more confident with my swing.
mcbroon
Journeyman Pro
I'm not using mine. It didn't give me any more distance than I get from my current driver and it felt, sounded and looked worse, in my opinion.
Like FD, I wasn't swinging very well any time I tested it and didn't play at all over winter, so my game may not have been in the right shape to get the most out of it. I'm sticking to my current driver until the season is underway and will spend a bit of time with the Mizuno once I have more time to play.
I'll give it a whirl later in the year
Like FD, I wasn't swinging very well any time I tested it and didn't play at all over winter, so my game may not have been in the right shape to get the most out of it. I'm sticking to my current driver until the season is underway and will spend a bit of time with the Mizuno once I have more time to play.
I'll give it a whirl later in the year
saw this echo'd on the mizuno forum...........after they were all wetting themselves on release.
Can Mizuno not make a good driver?
DCB
Well-known member
I think there were some who didn't take to the stock shaft. Some of the Mizuno Forum guys eventually got themselves fitted and found a better shaft option for the driver which made a big difference.
Strange time of year to do a test, cold, wet and no-one plays their best in the winter.
matt71
Tour Rookie
reading this thread and of course the review section and looks like nobody actually liked this club. It goes to show that despite being very expensive and a quality brand name it has not improved peoples game!
however good to see the honest feedback and I am sure mizuno will take that on board when making their new driver etc.
however good to see the honest feedback and I am sure mizuno will take that on board when making their new driver etc.
FairwayDodger
Money List Winner
I think the time of year was just a factor in getting it tested and reviewed prior to the launch. Unfortunately for me, this was the winter I chose to bite the bullet and take a programme of lessons..... At the crucial stage of testing and writing the review I was struggling to put a consistent swing on the thing.
I still think once things settle down it has potential but a proper fitting (while swinging consistently
) is essential...didnt Titleist release the 915 woods in winter- seems to have been ok for them
Alex1975
Tour Winner
Release of the JPX850 was quite some time after the free testing. It was pretty bad timing as Ping and Titliest as well as others had there products on the shelves.
Edit, not really the point your making though.
LIG
Q-School Graduate
Still using mine and it's here to stay!
I am certainly more confident with it in my hands than the Cobra it replaced! :thup:
I am certainly more confident with it in my hands than the Cobra it replaced! :thup:
So only 1 out of 3 issued are using it.
what about the others were there not 10+ given this driver?
what about the others were there not 10+ given this driver?
Martin70
Head Pro
Was this the one that was posted out with no fitting?
yes
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
Sorry, only just noticed this one.
Yes, I'm still playing with mine and reasonably happy. Since I did my own fitting, I'm also trying to hit up on the ball more, so slight swing changes also in there. The next month and hopefully better (and warmer) weather, will see me able to test if I'm longer off the tee, or not, with it.
Playing Worksop, Notts, Sherwood forest and Birkdale in the next 5 days, so dispersion will be noticed even more, I would have thought.
Yes, I'm still playing with mine and reasonably happy. Since I did my own fitting, I'm also trying to hit up on the ball more, so slight swing changes also in there. The next month and hopefully better (and warmer) weather, will see me able to test if I'm longer off the tee, or not, with it.
Playing Worksop, Notts, Sherwood forest and Birkdale in the next 5 days, so dispersion will be noticed even more, I would have thought.
pbrown7582
Money List Winner
Nice little itinerary there enjoy!
mchacker
Head Pro
It's not in the bag right now but it will be, my new shaft has cleared customs so won't be far away and the adaptor is already here ready to be fitted. I actually put the Burner back in the bag on Sunday and for the first dozen or so holes it almost behaved, after that it was business as usual. All being well I'll have 2 shafts and the wrench with me at the Nairn meet if anyone wants a hit on the range.
mchacker
Head Pro
Just found someone who does have it in the bag https://youtu.be/mK4owQ071iE
Liverbirdie
Ryder Cup Winner
pbrown7582
Money List Winner
Thanks, shame 2 of them are with Lincoln Quaker....nar, I love him really.
earplugs? :rofl:
and odvans ipad to keep you amused in that Mansfield Travelodge......
