My 909D3 arrived yesterday - my review after hitting it

[Hokie2k5]

Previously I had a 907D2 8.5* with the UST Proforce V2 75 gram shaft in it, the new 909D3 is also 8.5* with the same shaft but in 85 grams.....both are X flex. My idea behind getting the D3 was to lower my ball flight a bit but not lose any distance.

Man, the feel and sound of the 909's are incredible they certainly don't have the clank that all the new drivers these days seem to have. I hit the ball very high normally and the D3 completely knocks my ball flight down. I was carrying the ball just about as far as with the 907 and it was hitting the ground and running out. I'll get a better idea of distance between the two when I get out on the course this weekend and test the two side by side.

For those that criticized the 907's, I would give the 909 a shot because it's a completely different feel, trajectory and sound than the 907.

I also much prefer the smaller 909D3 clubhead to the 909D2 as well, I hit both before ordering mine. I have an easier time turning the ball over with the D3 as well.

Needless to say I am very happy with my purchase.

Now just to figure out which 3 wood to buy...

[jyxart]

the X shaft is available? or you need to look after it....

[DavidFehertysBike]

So you got the 440cc with the proforce shaft? Did titliest upcharge you for it? How does it work for you in that head vs the voodoo, for instance?

Kinda OT, but ive been using the 65 gram V2 in my 905R - i knew they made heavier shafts but never fully understood why one would prefer the heavier one or what it does for your ballflight.

and yes..the 907's where the biggest peices of crap ever invented...

[iacas]

Kinda OT, but ive been using the 65 gram V2 in my 905R - i knew they made heavier shafts but never fully understood why one would prefer the heavier one or what it does for your ballflight.

I like a slightly heavier shaft. If I go too light I start making poorer contact.

[Hokie2k5]

So you got the 440cc with the proforce shaft? Did titliest upcharge you for it? How does it work for you in that head vs the voodoo, for instance?

Yes, I think the upcharge was like $70. (A ripoff I know, I already started a thread a few weeks back about it). The proforce (I've only hit the 75 gram and 85 gram) lauches lower than the voodoo. I only hit the voodoo briefly, it felt fine just launched too high for my swing.

The reason I use a heavier shaft is two fold 1) It lowers my ball flight and produces less spin 2) I have a pretty quick transition at the top of my swing and anything I can do to slow that down helps. An 85 gram shaft helps me slow my transition just a bit to help me get better contact consistently. I actually really liked my 907, I just wanted to lower my ball flight and get less spin. Mission accomplished.

[DavidFehertysBike]

Yes, I think the upcharge was like $70. (A ripoff I know, I already started a thread a few weeks back about it). The proforce (I've only hit the 75 gram and 85 gram) lauches lower than the voodoo. I only hit the voodoo briefly, it felt fine just launched too high for my swing.

mmm..neat. I never thought about it that way in regards to the transition. I hit the ball medium/high already. Ill definatly try a heavier shaft and see what it does. I want a 909, but im so comfortable with the V2 shaft im having second thoughts switching. Just trying to get all the info i can.

[jyxart]

for 909d3 is available Vodoo in X shaft?

[Neil]

I like a slightly heavier shaft. If I go too light I start making poorer contact.

Slight tangent (slight). Eric - when is your 909 fairway and hybrid review going to be ready? I see you have one of each in the bag...

[Hokie2k5]

the X shaft is available? or you need to look after it....

......yes........

[iacas]

Slight tangent (slight). Eric - when is your 909 fairway and hybrid review going to be ready? I see you have one of each in the bag...

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