[fozcycle]

ninetails, on 18 March 2011 - 02:38 PM, said:

I'll be getting the 2011 MOI version next week with the Motore F3 shaft next week. I can't wait to try it out and see if it lives up the hype.

The white one?

[ninetails]

fozcycle, on 18 March 2011 - 03:46 PM, said:

<br />The white one?<br />

I think so. I believe, the one pictured in OP is the tour version. 2011 MOI version is lighter colored. If I remember correctly the color was off-white face and black sole.

Actually I'll just attach their 2011 catalog they sent me.

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[MyGolfSpy]

We have not tested that version yet so no hype about that one from our end. Remember every model is much different just look at the two we tested in 2010.

ninetails, on 18 March 2011 - 03:38 PM, said:

I'll be getting the 2011 MOI version next week with the Motore F3 shaft next week. I can't wait to try it out and see if it lives up the hype.

[ninetails]

MyGolfSpy, on 18 March 2011 - 04:28 PM, said:

We have not tested that version yet so no hype about that one from our end. Remember every model is much different just look at the two we tested in 2010.

Do you mean the performance difference between the 2010 MOI version versus the 2010 Tour version in your review from last year? I would guess that difference would be due to difference in shaft more than the head. If both models had the same shaft in your review and one head performed better, THEN I would agree with you. I wouldn't be surprised if the shafts were swapped the results could have favored the 2010 MOI.

Now I can go back to MGS "Commodity" blog post a week or so back. I doubt that PowerBilt's newer head would have gotten worse than before. I also doubt that the head greatly improved either. I did like the fact that MOI version is no longer 2* closed and it is offered in higher lofts. Also the Motore F3 shaft seems to be an upgrade from before. Now the question is will this head and shaft be the right fit for my swing. Probably not but at least I can get better fitted with a driver rather than if I had the head only. If the combination doesn't work for me, I'm thinking I can put that shaft in my current 3 wood.

[fozcycle]

I ordered the 2011 white WMD with Fujikura E350 shaft......will be coming in mid April

[harrison101]

These definitely sound like they have quiet the hype of new packed technology. So I'm really seeing mixed reviews. I haven't heard too much of this brand I have seen a few more retailers carrying them though. Good for the smaller brands to make it onto the Hot List though.

[ninetails]

fozcycle, on 19 March 2011 - 09:45 PM, said:

I ordered the 2011 white WMD with Fujikura E350 shaft......will be coming in mid April

I was wondering why your order will be coming in mid April. Now I know why.

The 2011 MOI head isn't available till then! My order just got here this morning and it came with the 2010 head even though 2011 head is written in the invoice.

I called PowerBilt and they seem to be willing to resolve this somehow but they first want verification. I need to send them a picture over email. I do find this a bit annoying/funny considering they don't even have these heads...haha.

Lets see how this plays out.

Edit:

They are replacing the driver. There was miscommunication regarding the 2011 head being unavailable. They are getting a new shipment of heads with white crowns ala R11 and the new rep I talked to yesterday thought I was referring to those. They were willing to ship the corrected order through expedited shipping but I wanted to hit the one I got. They said it was ok to hit it but wanted me to use face tape before it got returned (no shipping cost to me obviously).

I was hitting at night so I couldn't see the full ball flight but my Initial reaction is that the face felt hotter than my current one. I was getting good penetrating ball flight but will have to verify if I was getting the proper launch and spin numbers. Ping guys are coming to my local range this Saturday so gonna go see them and do a comparison.

[fozcycle]

Just received the word.......SHIPPING!

The club heads were held up in Customs....but have now been released.

Should get my new WMD next week.

[JohnBarry]

Need to see some pictures!!

[fozcycle]

Just arrived.....

The White Driver!...will use it tomorrow for sure. I'm hoping it out drives my Air Force One...


plus I got last year's 3 wood....to go with my 5 wood (that I simply adore!)

[fozcycle]

played 7 rounds in 4 days last week in Sebring with 22 guys from my Saturday Game......with the newest Powerbilt Driver.

it's absolutely terrific.

[Sirslicealot]

I have hit both the normal version and the WMD version, both are sweet!! I like the regular 2011 version a bit better. Tested them head to head against a Ping G15 Draw, and a Integra SoooLooong 175 gram head, with Miyazaki C Kua 44 gram shaft, and Winn Lite Grip (total weight = 246 grams). The Powerbilt was 3-8 yards longer than the others, but was doing so every time! It's winter here in Germany and I haven't been to the driving range in 3 months, so my not so elegent swing is even worse, I hit some monster pull hooks and slices with the Ping and Integra, but the 2011 AFO and the WMD version.....straight up the pipe!! Most over my shots were mishits, but the ball still straightend out and flew long up the middle, and when I mishit it badly a couple times the resulting slice was less severe than the Ping G15 Draw and the Integra. This may or may not be the longest driver I ever hit....too close to tell....but where these clubs shine is how straight the ball goes...I have honestly never experienced anything like it....ever!! I'm going to snap up a bunch of these...Powerbilt's website is down and I'm thinking the economy has done them in.

[fozcycle]

Hey Sirslicealot, thanks for your comments......I also went to the website to see what's new and got the same thing.....HOWEVER...if you click on the "find out more...." you get the following....

Our website is currently *UNDER CONSTRUCTION*. We appreciate your patience while we continue to work to improve our site. If you have any questions regarding our products please call us at 888-488-4653 or e-mail us at sales@powerbilt.com

Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PowerBiltGolf

Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/...!/PowerbiltGolf

and can email them at....

PowerBilt contact

I sent an email from their site and was called back the same afternoon.

They are still in business, check out their activity in California this year on their Facebook page.