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robin623

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erikaalto

I came to chime in here....


I typically game 1 of these 3 drivers....

9.5 905R Whiteboard 73X 45"

9.5 983K Aldila NV 65S 45"

9.5 983K DG X100 43.5"

I have the most control with the X100, and I don't suffer a ton of distance loss.  I suffered initially because I didn't give myself enough time to get used to the club, and was jumping between the 3 drivers almost every round, leading to a lot of frustration.  After gaming it consistently, I found myself keeping more balls in play.

I seem to get the most distance out of the club by trying to play a power draw.

For me, it was a cheap experiment.  $16 for the 983K, and $20 for a DG X100 + installation (had a coupon).  You can probably build a better club with a heavy graphite shaft, but no way you're paying $36 for it.

I love it!

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k-troop Great Member

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I had a 983E with the speeder; when the head snapped off in airline baggage, I replaced it with a steel shaft.  It was super heavy compared to the speeder, but I hit it pretty straight.  Not far, but straight.  Played it that way for 2 or 3 years.

Then I upgraded to a 910D3 with the ahina X-stiff, butt trimmed 1 inch (44").  Still straight, but long has entered the equation.  Very long when I hit it good; adequately long when I miss it a bit.  I can still hit a 90-yard block from time to time, but no shaft is going to cure that.

My advice, based on my experience:  extra stiff and trimmed a bit, but still light and with today's larger, forgiving heads is the best of both worlds.

Kevin

Titleist 910 D3 9.5* with ahina 72 X flex
Titleist 910F 13.5* with ahina 72 X flex
Adams Idea A12 Pro hybrid 18*; 23* with RIP S flex
Titleist 712 AP2 4-9 iron with KBS C-Taper, S+ flex
Titleist Vokey SM wedges 48*, 52*, 58*
Odyssey White Hot 2-ball mallet, center shaft, 34"

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