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I went to TaylorMade Demo tonight and hit the R11 and the Superfast 2.0. I went with the intention of just hitting the R11 but the rep handed me a Superfast after about 12-15 balls and one adjustment to the R11. I hit the Supefast extremely well, better than the R11 (sweet.. saves a $100).

During the demo they had a launch monitor and this where the help is needed.. He said my spin rate was great, floating between 2480-2510. My ball speed was averaging around 145 mph. Launch angle was between 13-16 degrees with a 9.5 driver...... He had me switch from a 10.5, said I didn't need it.

Now the help.... what do those numbers mean? What do they tell me? Sorry for being a newb..... and thanks for the input.

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Hi there,

Optimized launch conditions for a 150 mph ball speed is a 14 degree launch angle and between 2400 - 2500 rpm's of backspin. That will give you maximum distance.

The 1280 - 1310 rpms that you referenced isn't achievable with a driver. So, go back and get your accurate backspin numbers and repost your results. I'm sure you'll get some good advice here once you do.

Hope that helps.

-Schlebrock-

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Sorry... I went off memory! Obvioously that's not to good... lmao.

I corrected the numbers above with the right ones. That's why I tell my wife things so she can remember for me.

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