yungkory Posted May 2, 2019 Share Posted May 2, 2019 21 minutes ago, MDGolfHacker said: Got to hit this driver during a demo day yesterday and it was pretty freakin' awesome! I'd really have to get on a launch monitor to see which of the two, the F8 or this was giving me better numbers...but it was definitely a rocket off the tee! The Cobra bag might be in trouble... MDGolfHacker I haven't been more confident that I can hit fairway since gaming the G400 Max. The only difference is that even on my mishits, I'm putting the ball out there further. The only downside is that I've completely forgotten how to do anything except drop bombs. It's not some magical club that's going to turn you into a pro after swiping your AMEX, but it has lived up to the hype for me in my small data sample so far, and it has been an improvement over TS2. I did duck hook one yesterday, but I think that was a setup issue. I should've backed off and got re-aligned but I was already over it at that point in the round LOL. THEZIPR23, edingc, MDGolfHacker and 4 others 7 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 What is your standard loft and the ball flight you guys are seeing? Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchunksalot Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 I've got mine set at 10.5 and am getting a high ball flight. I've struggled with REALLY high shots lately because I have a bad habit of hitting the top of the face. A setup adjustment that has gotten me more toward the middle of the face and the ball flight is still high, but with a more piercing trajectory. I have experimented with dropping the loft to 9.5 but really couldn't keep it under control. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app ole gray and yungkory 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 6 hours ago, ole gray said: What is your standard loft and the ball flight you guys are seeing? My fitter told me I either order the 9* and work at hitting up more, or get the 10.5* and... don't. I opted for the 10.5 because I don't have as much time as I would like to dedicate to working on changing what I've been doing for 20+ years. Also, I can always turn the loft down a degree and open the face up, and it wouldn't be as detrimental (for me) as lofting up and turning it shut. At my SS and delivery I think 10.5* is perfect, and I'm just hitting high bombs seemingly from anywhere on the face. sirchunksalot 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 6 hours ago, ole gray said: What is your standard loft and the ball flight you guys are seeing? I have 10.5* turned down to 9.5*. Launch angle on monitor was between 12.5-13.5 which is ideal for my delivery. It does appear to be launching high but the distance is just amazing with it. My miss is a low/heel on the face, one thing I have noticed on the flash is that the launch is generally the same even when I miss. There is distance loss but it is no where near what I have experienced with any other driver, and even with the distance loss the total yardage is right around where I was hitting my previous gamer. sirchunksalot, yungkory and ole gray 3 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted May 3, 2019 Share Posted May 3, 2019 10.5* for me, too. Haven't played at all with it. I'm happy at the moment with height and strike location, especially as my swing has gotten better. I'm getting good distance (for me) and keeping it straight, so I'm losing my reasoning to tinker with settings... I do want to get back on a launch monitor to look at launch angles and spin, though. I feel so much more confident now than when I was going for the fitting. I'm especially interested in getting on a monitor to look at the differences with the two shafts I now have at my disposal. sirchunksalot, THEZIPR23, Nunfa0 and 1 other 4 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchunksalot Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 If I can ever get my swing under control, the Sub Zero will be considered dangerous. I played nine holes after work and with the exception of the first hole, my driver was a weapon. I had to play the back nine at Chatata Valley and the 10th hole has always been a bane to my existence. The tee shot has to start right to avoid the trees that line a creek to the left. I hit the trees and got fortunate that my ball dropped down leaving me with a playable shot. The bad news was my drive was only 62 yards. It's no fault of the club, just my subconscious playing games with me. I did hit three drives that went 240, 251, and 253. My other three went 215, 208, 209 and they all felt like they came off the heel. None of them were punishing, just lost distance and was still left with decent shots. Overall, I had another day where I averaged 230. Granted, this is not accounting for the first drive. I do believe Flash Face might just be the real deal. My best drive of the day was a straight up block on the 18th that ended up in the 10th fairway but was good for 253 yards. Hit my 3 wood for my second shot, which left me behind trees and led to my shot of the day where I hit a low running 5 iron under the branches and hit the GIR. It's going to be rainy this weekend, that and the wife's birthday don't bode well for playing. Overall, I would call today a big win for the Epic Flash Sub Zero. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app yungkory, THEZIPR23 and Nunfa0 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PING Apologist #9 Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 MAN! You fellas are really doing a fine job here! So much data it makes my head spin a bit, but the way y'all are presenting it means I have to pony-up and figure out some of this stuff out for my testing. Love reading everyone's updates and the subsequent comments, you're all doing a fantastic job keeping us all engaged and excited about this new boom-stick..! It's fun to hear everything "EPIC"! Keep up the phenomenal work boys! edingc, Nunfa0, THEZIPR23 and 4 others 7 Quote In my DLX Cart Bag: Driver: G410 SFT, set to 9.5*, Mitsubishi Tensei CK Orange 60, stiff (MGS Official 2019 Tester) 3W: G-Series SF TEC, set to 16*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 5W: G400 SFT, set to 19*, Aldila Tour Blue ATX, 65g, stiff 7W: G410 SFT, set to 22*. Alta CB 65 Red, stiff Irons: GMax, Green Dot, 5-PW, Project X Graphite Blue 6.0, 80-90g , stiff Wedges: Glide 2.0 Stealth, 50* SS, 54* ES & 60*/8 Forged MGS Special from the Wedge Wizard, Green Dot, Alta CB graphite, 84g, stiff Putter: Vault 2.0 B60 Copper, 33", black dot w/GP SNSR grip (PING Sigma 2 Fetch under "see-trials") Ball: MTB BLACK (MGS Official 2018 Tester for the MTB RED) Shoes: Classics Tour w/Black Widow Softspikes Disabled Marine Veteran. Semper Fi! #No apologies, just Play Your Best #Powertotheplayers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 10 hours ago, sirchunksalot said: If I can ever get my swing under control, the Sub Zero will be considered dangerous. I played nine holes after work and with the exception of the first hole, my driver was a weapon. I had to play the back nine at Chatata Valley and the 10th hole has always been a bane to my existence. The tee shot has to start right to avoid the trees that line a creek to the left. I hit the trees and got fortunate that my ball dropped down leaving me with a playable shot. The bad news was my drive was only 62 yards. It's no fault of the club, just my subconscious playing games with me. I did hit three drives that went 240, 251, and 253. My other three went 215, 208, 209 and they all felt like they came off the heel. None of them were punishing, just lost distance and was still left with decent shots. Overall, I had another day where I averaged 230. Granted, this is not accounting for the first drive. I do believe Flash Face might just be the real deal. My best drive of the day was a straight up block on the 18th that ended up in the 10th fairway but was good for 253 yards. Hit my 3 wood for my second shot, which left me behind trees and led to my shot of the day where I hit a low running 5 iron under the branches and hit the GIR. It's going to be rainy this weekend, that and the wife's birthday don't bode well for playing. Overall, I would call today a big win for the Epic Flash Sub Zero. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app That's an awesome GIR from where you were, @sirchunksalot. I agree, the Flash Face definitely is legitimate. ole gray, THEZIPR23 and sirchunksalot 3 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ole gray Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Looks like the Flash could be taking some cash out of many a pocket! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy THEZIPR23, PING Apologist #9, edingc and 3 others 6 Quote Ping G430 Max Driver 10.5 Degree Titleist TSR1 4, 5, & 6 Hybrids Titleist T350 Irons 7 - W48 Cleveland CBX ZipCore 52 56 & 60 Degree Wedges LAB Mezz Max Broomstick Putter / TPT Shaft (Platinum @ 45/78) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted May 4, 2019 Share Posted May 4, 2019 Looks like the Flash could be taking some cash out of many a pocket! Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpyI think it's good enough to warrant a test for anyone looking for a new driver.Sent from my Pixel 3 using MyGolfSpy mobile app PMookie, Nunfa0, THEZIPR23 and 2 others 5 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted May 5, 2019 Share Posted May 5, 2019 Rain or shine, I'm out here testing!Sent from my Pixel 3 using MyGolfSpy mobile app GolfSpy_BNG, PMookie, mr.hicksta and 6 others 9 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 I am on the DL (or IL or whatever they call it now). Had a qualifier on Thursday so I stayed in a hotel room Wednesday night and woke up to a back that wouldn't function (been an issue for 20+ years). I still played in the tournament even though I couldn't swing ( I was a club and half short or more on everything). Hopefully will be back up and hitting bombs this weekend. I have tested the sliding weight and seen the differences it is able to make. One thing I haven't touched is the different settings on the adapter. Anybody have a good way to test this? My thought is to just track ball flight of a series of shots for each setting. I won't have a LM but should be able to tell what differences and adjustability of the Flash. PMookie, JohnSmalls and yungkory 1 2 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 1 hour ago, THEZIPR23 said: I am on the DL (or IL or whatever they call it now). Had a qualifier on Thursday so I stayed in a hotel room Wednesday night and woke up to a back that wouldn't function (been an issue for 20+ years). I still played in the tournament even though I couldn't swing ( I was a club and half short or more on everything). Hopefully will be back up and hitting bombs this weekend. I have tested the sliding weight and seen the differences it is able to make. One thing I haven't touched is the different settings on the adapter. Anybody have a good way to test this? My thought is to just track ball flight of a series of shots for each setting. I won't have a LM but should be able to tell what differences and adjustability of the Flash. Sorry to hear that dude. I have no idea how to test hosel settings without just giving subjective feedback on the ball flight, i.e. "looks lower to me." Thanks for reminding me about testing the sliding weight though, never really moved it out of the toe based on the recommendation of my fitter. I'll play with it during the next range session, I'm pretty certain it won't help me any, but it'll be good to see if it actually does anything for my swing. PMookie 1 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, yungkory said: Sorry to hear that dude. I have no idea how to test hosel settings without just giving subjective feedback on the ball flight, i.e. "looks lower to me." Thanks for reminding me about testing the sliding weight though, never really moved it out of the toe based on the recommendation of my fitter. I'll play with it during the next range session, I'm pretty certain it won't help me any, but it'll be good to see if it actually does anything for my swing. Yea that's about the best I could come up with. I am more curious as to what & how much adjustability there is. I know with the sliding weight it really moved the ball flight. Since my settings are basically all set up to fight a high draw it will be interesting to see how the hosel changes move that. For example is the max loft and max draw setting a high hook for me? yungkory 1 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted May 6, 2019 Share Posted May 6, 2019 FINALLY got to the range today to test out the Tensei Blue shaft. It had been almost 10 days without swinging a club due to weather, family health problems and a pulled muscle in my neck. Unsurprisingly, my driver swing was out of sorts today. I really struggled with a block, however true to its billing, the Epic Flash showed tremendous forgiveness keeping the distance up and the ball in the same ZIP code. I think even the worst blocks would have been playable on my home course from the right rough. The Tensei is definitely a little whippier than the HZRDUS Smoke. I wasn't seeing a ton of difference in club speed, but I do think there was a slightly higher flight with similar carry distance. I will give the Tensei a few more range sessions and rounds for a fair comparison. I still have the sliding weight in a slight draw position and am liking the flight I'm getting at the moment with that. Nunfa0, sirchunksalot, THEZIPR23 and 2 others 5 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchunksalot Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 Yea that's about the best I could come up with. I am more curious as to what & how much adjustability there is. I know with the sliding weight it really moved the ball flight. Since my settings are basically all set up to fight a high draw it will be interesting to see how the hosel changes move that. For example is the max loft and max draw setting a high hook for me? You got my curiosity up and so i read a post on the Callaway forum on their website and it says that the hosel adjustment would set the club more upright promoting a draw. They also noted that the effect would be more pronounced at max loft, so I would assume it would turn the club into more of a hook machine. I have practiced with the sliding weight in full draw (it's also where I play it) and the hosel in draw at the same time. I couldn't get consistent results, but I also was fighting my swing at the time as it was a hot mess. I'm planning on playing tomorrow and will set the sliding weight to neutral and the hosel to draw to see what happens. @edingc and@THEZIPR23 I hope both of you feel better before your next rounds. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app edingc, ole gray, yungkory and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 My neck continues to feel better, and I was able to get nine holes in today before work. The Epic Flash once again performed admirably despite all of my efforts to swing terribly. Still managed a 44 (+8), so I'm not going to complain too much. Highlight of my round was my drive on hole No. 4, a 322-yard par 4 that dog legs to the right. You tee off from way back underneath some trees, and the hole doesn't really open up until you get to the dog leg. It's very intimidating to say the least. Even for me (who usually doesn't top 240 carry), driver is really almost too long for this hole. If you are left, you'll go through the dog leg and behind trees toward hole No. 13. You can't go right at any distance because you'll get caught up in a bunch of trees as well (the screenshot from GAME Golf above shows the hole with full foliage). I setup pointing at the deepest part of the dog leg and just smashed the ball right down the middle of the fairway, cutting the dogleg off and leaving only about 90 yards to the pin. Stuck my 54-degree within 15 feet and nailed the birdie putt on the left edge. While I struggled with blocks yesterday, today I ended up pulling a bunch of balls again. However, I can say for certain the Tensei Blue shaft launches much higher than the HZRDUS Smoke, as I anticipated. I also have noticed a more pronounced draw on some of my shots since switching to the Tensei. I may have to adjust the sliding weight back to center as a result. (Also, I hope we dry out some soon. The course still had standing water in several areas, and the fairways were sopping wet. I'd love to see some roll factored into my distance numbers, eventually!) yungkory, Nunfa0, PMookie and 3 others 6 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wedgie Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 It is rare when everyone seems to be having success with a product when testing occurs. That being said it seems like the Ping G410 driver testers are seeing the same. It would be fun when testing is over for everyone to flip flop drivers with the Ping testers then post their thoughts on the two.Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy THEZIPR23, Nunfa0, edingc and 3 others 6 Quote Wedgie Driver - XXIO X Driver 9.5 - Launcher Turbo 2 hybrid - F9 One Length 3-L - ER 1.2 Top Flite Gamer Play Right Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 6 minutes ago, Wedgie said: It is rare when everyone seems to be having success with a product when testing occurs. That being said it seems like the Ping G410 driver testers are seeing the same. It would be fun when testing is over for everyone to flip flop drivers with the Ping testers then post their thoughts on the two. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy The thing about this driver for me is that, even on bad swings, it produces reasonably good results. I hit several trees today pulling the ball left and my average driving distance was poor because of that. But there's nothing the driver can do in that case. The amount of forgiveness on these is impressive. That's the point that needs to be reiterated. I suspect much of the same from the G410. PMookie, Wedgie, THEZIPR23 and 2 others 5 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 9 minutes ago, Wedgie said: It is rare when everyone seems to be having success with a product when testing occurs. That being said it seems like the Ping G410 driver testers are seeing the same. It would be fun when testing is over for everyone to flip flop drivers with the Ping testers then post their thoughts on the two. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I honestly thought that I was tapped for distance as I have hit the ball pretty close to the same length for 10+ years, obviously not the case. It really is abnormal to see both clubs test as well as they have. I have talked to a few people upgraded to the Flash and their results are similar. If the results hold for me I know there will be more floating around my club just based of conversations and my results. Nunfa0, sirchunksalot, Wedgie and 1 other 4 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 2 minutes ago, edingc said: The thing about this driver for me is that, even on bad swings, it produces reasonably good results. I hit several trees today pulling the ball left and my average driving distance was poor because of that. But there's nothing the driver can do in that case. The amount of forgiveness on these is impressive. That's the point that needs to be reiterated. I suspect much of the same from the G410. Couldn't agree more. sirchunksalot, Wedgie and edingc 3 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted May 7, 2019 Share Posted May 7, 2019 38 minutes ago, Wedgie said: It is rare when everyone seems to be having success with a product when testing occurs. That being said it seems like the Ping G410 driver testers are seeing the same. It would be fun when testing is over for everyone to flip flop drivers with the Ping testers then post their thoughts on the two. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy I'm down to try the 410, but not at the cost of parting with I don't really know how to do a better test than to play and continue posting my Arccos stats with the Flash, but if anyone has an idea, or something they'd like to see, please let us know . Also, TS2 is gone, there's just no ounce of uncertainty anymore that this is a better head/fit for me than TS2 + HZRDUS Smoke was. PMookie, Nunfa0, GB13 and 5 others 6 2 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirchunksalot Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I was able to get out and play 18 after work today, and let me tell you, the Epic Flash Sub Zero still brings the wow factor. My average driving distance was down compared to my last two rounds where I averaged 230. You can see, I missed a lot of shots left because I kept pulling the ball. Not to mention, there was this:I just straight up sent a worm burner down the fairway. A couple of guys let me play through and I caved to the pressure and just choked. My thought today was to test the driver in neutral on the sliding weight and the hosel in draw position. I was still hitting a baby fade when I wasn't pulling it, but it kept the slices to a minimum. I think one of the other testers who has a better swing than mine needs to test it out to give real results, but I'm honestly giddy with how it performed. I did come closer to an ace than I ever have in the 10th. I hit a 7 iron to within three feet of the flag. I gotta say I was both ecstatic and heartbroken at the same time. I guess since I was playing solo it was for the greater good, I don't want to have a heart attack without someone there to call an ambulance. I finally figured out how to fight my pull on the 18th, by moving the ball back in my stance a little bit. Then I did this:This is my longest drive ever! I'm not going to take all the credit for the shot because I was able to take advantage of the slope and the dry conditions. This driver is definitely staying in the bag. Sent from my SM-G955U using MyGolfSpy mobile app THEZIPR23, yungkory, edingc and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yungkory Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 Congrats on the new longest! Looks like all of us hit new personal bests in terms of distance? I know I did, I think I read in another thread that @THEZIPR23 hit it further after years of thinking he was maxed out, and now you just put one deep at 270. @edingc you hit a new PB too? Maybe there's something to this Flash Face after all, or maybe it's Maybelline? GolfSpy BOS, edingc and sirchunksalot 3 Quote Driver: Rogue ST Max LS Tensei AV Blue S 3w/5w: TSi2 Tensei AV Raw Blue S 4h: CLK 22* Hybrid Tensei CK Pro Blue 80HY S Irons 5-PW: 223 Steelfiber PR 95 S Wedges: RTX Zipcore Tour Rack 50, 54, 58 Steelfiber PR 105 Putter: LAB Link.1 Ball: Z-Star Diamond Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 41 minutes ago, yungkory said: Congrats on the new longest! Looks like all of us hit new personal bests in terms of distance? I know I did, I think I read in another thread that @THEZIPR23 hit it further after years of thinking he was maxed out, and now you just put one deep at 270. @edingc you hit a new PB too? Maybe there's something to this Flash Face after all, or maybe it's Maybelline? No PB from me but I don’t expect one as I am 18 years older than I was then. BUT so far I am more consistent and on average longer than I have been in a decade or more. I was trying to fight losing distance and now I have more. It’s crazy to think about. To the fellow readers it probably is tiring to listen too but there hasn’t been a round where I haven’t been impressed with the Flash. Going to try to get out and see if my back will hold up tomorrow. We will see how that goes. And if it’s Maybelline then I am going to join the Gram and be an influencer... yungkory, sirchunksalot and edingc 3 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireinthehole Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I really liked the addition of the line to the crown, really helped make the face look square. I remember the rogue looked almost toe down and open faced to me. One of the only drivers that had below 2500RPMS of backspin, couldn't beat my G400 dispersion or distance, but a real bomber! Only knock is the sound-blah! THEZIPR23 and sirchunksalot 2 Quote My Mixed-Bag: Driver: Mavrik Sub zero, ventus black 7x Fairway: Still looking! Irons: MP-18 MB 4-PW Wedges: Miura K Grinds Putter: Evnroll 1.2 blade Ball: Z star XV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 43 minutes ago, Fireinthehole said: I really liked the addition of the line to the crown, really helped make the face look square. I remember the rogue looked almost toe down and open faced to me. One of the only drivers that had below 2500RPMS of backspin, couldn't beat my G400 dispersion or distance, but a real bomber! Only knock is the sound-blah! Yeah, the more the sound has been brought up, the more I've noticed it. Oh well. I don't think it's awful, but I'd call it, "less than ideal sounding." sirchunksalot and THEZIPR23 2 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edingc Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 22 hours ago, yungkory said: Congrats on the new longest! Looks like all of us hit new personal bests in terms of distance? I know I did, I think I read in another thread that @THEZIPR23 hit it further after years of thinking he was maxed out, and now you just put one deep at 270. @edingc you hit a new PB too? Maybe there's something to this Flash Face after all, or maybe it's Maybelline? Close, not quite. I carried 240-something a week ago, but this last one was very close. I think those two drives are two of the better I've hit in my life. I can think of one drive last summer that caught a downslope on a dry day at a different course and went about 260-270 with roll. But, last year I'd hit one reasonably straight but short and then three or four that were completely off the planet right (I was gaming an Adams Super LS at the time). So many of the holes at my home course have fairways that slope up toward the green. Combined with all of the rain we've had there has just been no rollout whatsoever. Just wishing for a dry spell and a nice downhill landing area. yungkory, THEZIPR23 and sirchunksalot 3 Quote Unofficial WHS Handicap: 7.5 / Anti-Cap: 13.0 (Last Updated Feb. 19, 2024) Driver: Callaway Paradym TD (10.5°, -1/N), 45.75", Fujikura Motore X F1 6X | Fitting Post 3 Wood: Cobra RadSpeed Big Tour (14.5°), 43", Fujikura Motore X F1 7X 20° Hybrid: PXG 0211 (2020 Model), 40.25", Mitsubishi Tensei AV RAW White 90X 4 Utility: Cobra KING Utility (2020 Model), 38.5", Aerotech SteelFiber i110cw Stiff 5-PW: Ben Hogan PTx Pro, 37" 7 Iron, Aerotech SteelFiber i125cw Stiff | Club Champion Fitting 50°, 54°, 58°: Edel SMS, V Grind, Nippon Modus 125 Wedge| Official Review Thread Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1, 36", 68°, Black with Custom Sightlines, BGT Stability Tour, L.A.B. Press II 3° | Unofficial Review Grips: Star Sidewinder, Undersized with Custom Tape Build-Up Ball: Snell MTB-X Optic Yellow Tracked By: Shot Scope H4 Bag: Personalized 2020 Sun Mountain Sync Riding On: Bag Boy Nitron | Official Review Thread WITB? | 2022 Reviewer Edel SMS Wedges | 2021 Reviewer Maxfli Tour and Tour X Balls | 2020 Participant #CobraConnect Challenge | 2019 Reviewer Callaway Epic Flash Driver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THEZIPR23 Posted May 9, 2019 Share Posted May 9, 2019 16 hours ago, Fireinthehole said: I really liked the addition of the line to the crown, really helped make the face look square. I remember the rogue looked almost toe down and open faced to me. One of the only drivers that had below 2500RPMS of backspin, couldn't beat my G400 dispersion or distance, but a real bomber! Only knock is the sound-blah! The additional line is nice. When I first saw it I was not sold, but you are correct it helps square everything up. As far as the sound, yea it's not great BUT when you hit it 15 yards farther with less dispersion who really cares. It is starting to grow on me though watching my playing partners cringe when they hear it and the hang their head in disgust as I fly by them. sirchunksalot and edingc 1 1 Quote Stealth 2+ 9 (Diamana PD 60 S 45") Stealth 2+ 15 (Diamana PD 70 S 43") G425 19 (Raijin 2.0 85x) G425 22 (Raijin 2.0 85x) ZX7 5-9 (KBS C Taper S) Vokey SM9 45 10 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 49 08 F (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 55 08 M (KBS 610) Vokey SM9 59 04 T (KBS 610) Spider GT Splitback 34" ProV1 #23 Twitter @THEZIPR23 "One thing Golf has taught me, is that my muscles have no memory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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