*UPDATE* - 2015 Most Wanted Driver Test

[BK in TEXAS]

I should add that being able to sort the chart on the data page rocks!

[BK in TEXAS]

Here's the direct link to today's Distance results: http://www.mygolfspy.com/2015-most-wanted-driver-distance-awards/

 

Tony....

Is there a way to add a "middle" swing speed range?  I (and I'd guess others) fall pretty close to halfway between "low" and "high" swing speeds.  I.E. right around 100.

[Kenny B]

Under 100mph doesn't quite cut it for me.  Guess I need to turn back the clock or gain some speed!!

[wbealsd]

Here's the direct link to today's Distance results: http://www.mygolfspy.com/2015-most-wanted-driver-distance-awards/

 

And yes, Royal Collection is very much the evolution of the Sonartec line. It was a late (the last) entry in our test and was very much a pleasant surprise.

 

Word of warning...it's loud as hell.

I can always take out my hearing aids, if it's THAT loud - lol

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Some observations of an incredibly thorough test...

 

1. Like most, absolutely shocked at the Vapor Pro, and nearly as shocked by the Vapor Speed.  15 yards is a lot...

 

2. To me, anything within 4 yards of the top is more or less a tie -- 12 feet, give or take.  As Tony says, it could mean the difference between an 8 iron or a 7 iron on approach.  But if the difference in stock to stock is that minimal, for my money the heads are a toss-up and it comes down to fitting and set up.  Anything from the Mizuno JPX-850 on up in the high swing speed category would be in play.

 

3. That said, not surprised at all about the Cally Double Black Diamond -- longest stock driver I've tried at various simulators.

 

4. Slow Swing Speed results are fascinating. Would have thought the D200 would have fared better here, being as light as it is. But I'm guessing the negative AoA and higher spin (maybe that last 200 or so RPM does matter?) affected performance.  But again, we're talking 6 yards difference -- or 18 feet.  Seems as thought the lighter head/shaft combo did make a difference in the High SS category though.  

 

5. Vapor Flex #3 in that category? Totally flummoxed - but lower spin must have have helped since it had the steepest AoA?

 

6. On the must hit list: Anything from Tour Edge - they need some consideration, the FlyZ+ - haven't tried that one at all, the JPX-850 and somehow, someway, a Royal Collection.

 

Can't wait for the accuracy findings.  This is getting interesting....