Effect of clear tape on face of driver?

[Hook DeLoft]

I like to buy most of my equipment from a small independent in town.  He doesn't have any demo drivers, so he lets you hit drivers from stock on the launch monitor with the plastic still on the head or with clear tape that he applies.  Is there any effect on spin and ball speed from the tape?

[DPattGolf]

Spin will be reduced and I would imagine ball speed as well would dip a slight bit. 

[Hook DeLoft]

Thanks.  I thought spin might be affected.

[Kansas King]

I would recommend trying to hit the driver without the film at another shop then buy from your independent shop.

[Hook DeLoft]

1 hour ago, Kansas King said:

I would recommend trying to hit the driver without the film at another shop then buy from your independent shop.

That’s the plan. The owner is a good guy and I understand the financial restraints he is under. 

[sl1111]

Fitter used impact tape on a driver head for a few swings at a fitting I did last week. He told me to ignore my launch monitor numbers for a few swings because he sees a 300 to 500 rpm decrease with the tape.