G10 driver finally arrived!!!

[Dub]

It finally came in this afternoon.

My son and I stopped at the golf shop on our way over to the First Tee course.

The course is a 6 hole affair: 4 par 3's, 1 par 4 and 1 par5, thus limiting my opportunities. Since it was 98 degrees we decided against hitting any range balls for loosening up.

We had fun on the first couple of holes...my son improving nicely every outing. His focus and desire to get it right is so encouraging. I'm just there to keep it light and keep him laughing.

Finallly got a chance to use it on the third hole. Took a practice swing and noted the nice limber feel of the shaft...certainly more lively than my old driver. My young son, ever the swing coach, picked out a target line for me to hit on. His choice fit my eye, too.

Ball teed up to the equator just as my old driver and a slow and low takeaway...nice wide arc with the wrists hinging on their own and then a smooth acceleration through the ball and into a nice finish. The ball came off the face hot and straight as an arrow. It never waivered from the target line. Nice trajectory, much higher than my older driver....very nice result.

Went out to the ball and checked the distance....268-270 yards. Not a bad result for a first swing.

Hit another good one on the par 5.

I can see that I'm going to enjoy golf so much more now that I am getting much improved positioning in the fairways. Being able to carry hazards is going to be awesome.

It's sure gonna take some pressure off my long irons and hybrid into greens.

Have to work this weekend, although I may take some comp time on Saturday afternoon and hit the range on the way home.

We have a round set up Monday on a course that I've played several times since getting back into the game in May. It's gonna feel great flying past my previous attempts.

Thing that I have to remember with this very long shaft is to accelerate smoothly...not jumping on it. The wider arc and stable stance will ensure good clubhead speed and distance.


The only downside is the stupid headcovers that PING and others have gone to lately. Bring back the long sock part that protects the shafts. The new trend is not for me. Small gripe, indeed....I'll take the smooth distance and live with the retro headcover.

[ynvmygp]

awesome, i was reading your story yesterday, glad you got it. i am waiting or my new shaft, for a tm burner, to get here. i currently use a sumo, but cant wait to hit something new. hit em straight and far
chris

[Dub]

Thanks....I'm gonna try. Things should be a bit easier with a driver that I can swing in a smooth tempo and accurately smash it out there a good distance. Santa came early this year!!!!


Good luck on you shaft. I'm just really learning the importance of proper shafts with my last set of irons and these new woods.