Sned's New Bridgestone Driver

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Sned's finally upgraded from his old Taylormade driver last weekend in Hawaii -- played pretty good, too.  Here's the lowdown on the new Bridgestone JGR he put into play...

  SNEDEKER PUTS NEW DRIVER INTO PLAY

Covington, Ga. — Bridgestone Golf, the #1 ball-fitter in golf and a recognized industry innovator, announced today the launch of its new JGR Driver.  The new Bridgestone JGR Driver utilizes revolutionary technologies to deliver longer distance and more forgiveness.

 

“We set out to make the JGR Driver our fastest and most forgiving ever,” said Josh Kinchen, Golf Clubs and Accessories Marketing Manager, Bridgestone Golf, Inc. “The engineers really outdid themselves, as the JGR is not only incredibly forgiving, but also extremely fast and high launching.  Combine that with the ability to optimize spin for players of all skill levels, and we expect that this driver will turn a lot of heads this year.”

 

 

The increased distance and forgiveness that the JGR Driver provides is achieved through 3 proprietary technologies:

 

1.     F.A.S.T Crown

·      The Flex Action Speed Technology (F.A.S.T.) crown is extremely thin near the clubface and progressively thickens towards the club head rear to enable the crown to slightly flex at impact creating higher launch and increased repulsion where players impact the face of the club most often, above center.

 

2.     speeDARC 

·      A pair of internal arc-shaped ridges provides increased sole rigidity and better stability for the F.A.ST. Crown to flex against, leading to higher launches and extreme ball velocities.

 

3.     Power Milled Face

·      Bridgestone's patented face milling pattern works to reduce the golf ball slippage and increased spin problem that all competitor drivers today face.  The newly improved design has been enhanced for the JGR Driver.  Milling is spaced further apart at the top of the driver face to maintain spin, while the milling is tighter and rougher at the bottom of the driver face to decrease spin on mishits.  In addition, a new vertical milling pattern is utilized on the heel and toe of the face to further stabilize the ball on mishits.  The milling combines to reduce spin (300 RPMs based on robot testing) for straighter and longer drives.

 

 

Further enhancing the spin control of the JGR driver is a dual zone adjustable weighting system.  The Heel weight can be modified to create a more piercing trajectory with lower spin, increased roll and more draw for longer distance.  While the Center weight can be altered to increase trajectory for maximum carry distance.  

 

The JGR Driver made its PGA TOUR debut in the hands of Brandt Snedeker at the 2016 Hyundai Tournament of Champions in Maui, where he immediately showcased improved accuracy and distance, on his way to a T3 finish. 

 

The JGR is available in 9.5, 10.5, and 12-degrees of loft. JGR comes standard with the new Aldilaâ„¢ NV 2KXV Orange driver shaft and custom yellow grip. Custom shaft and grip options are available.

 

The JGR Driver will be available March 4, 2016, and has a street price of $299. 

 

Visit www.bridgestonegolf.com to learn more about Bridgestone Golf's 2016 plans and to view the comprehensive lineup of new products.

[hckymeyer]

Looks nice and happy someone is sticking at the $300 price point

[evershady]

I really like that milled face on the driver. Why haven't more companies added that?

[RoverRick]

Barbajo,

 

Thanks for going back and adding the S to Ned's because i didn't give a damn about Ned's New Driver, but Sned's New Driver is different.

 

It's hard to get too excited about Bridgestone Clubs because I have yet to see one out in the wild (on the course) or even in captivity (in the golf shop). They are as rear as bare breasted natives and only seen in pictures.

[Kenny B]

1.     F.A.S.T Crown

·      The Flex Action Speed Technology (F.A.S.T.) crown is extremely thin near the clubface and progressively thickens towards the club head rear to enable the crown to slightly flex at impact creating higher launch and increased repulsion where players impact the face of the club most often, above center.

 

Dang, they had me until they said "above center".  I impact the face most often below center... no matter how high I tee it.

 

Nice looking though, but why don't OEMs post pics at address?

[Kor.A.Door]

1. F.A.S.T Crown

· The Flex Action Speed Technology (F.A.S.T.) crown is extremely thin near the clubface and progressively thickens towards the club head rear to enable the crown to slightly flex at impact creating higher launch and increased repulsion where players impact the face of the club most often, above center.

Dang, they had me until they said "above center". I impact the face most often below center... no matter how high I tee it.

Nice looking though, but why don't OEMs post pics at address?

I was hitting the M1 the other day and I noticed that the sweet spot was nowhere near the center of the face, and it seems as though none of the newer drivers have the sweet spot near yet center, they are ALL above the center, and a bit toward the toe, that's how they are made. So for Bridgestone to actually say it, kudos to them, as I hit the M1 I would hit the sweet spot and it would launch, about 17*, and have about 2200 spin, with 102 ss, it would carry to about 275, and roll to about 305. If I hit the center, it was about 14.5*, and have about 2400, which isn't bad but it would carry about 250 and roll to 265. Huge difference, tee it high and let it fly. The truth is that you have to hit high on the face to launch it properly, at least that is what I have noticed.

[ole gray]

Good looking driver and I love the price point .   Good on Bridgestone for keeping it real...