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Which new drivers have the thinner face like the old TM Burner 580? Any clear cut choices out there?


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I've had two drivers since passing forward my old Burner 580.  Currently have a TM RBZ Stage II 10.5 adjustable driver.  It doesn't go nearly as far as the old Burner did.

Had a discussion with an acquaintance who does club repair, buy/sell, regripping, builds, etc.  He was explaining to me the thinner face and 'trampoline effect' the older Burner drivers employed.  He said that's probably why I drove the ball farther with the old Burner compared to my last 2 drivers.

Question is then, are there current, new drivers out there with really thin faces to help launch the ball higher and farther than what I'm playing with today?  If so, what should I be looking at?  Honestly, I always thought my R7 and the RBZ were kind of 'clunky' feeling when I hit them.

Thanks if you can respond with general info and or experience.

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Had a discussion with an acquaintance who does club repair, buy/sell, regripping, builds, etc.  He was explaining to me the thinner face and 'trampoline effect' the older Burner drivers employed.  He said that's probably why I drove the ball farther with the old Burner compared to my last 2 drivers.

Question is then, are there current, new drivers out there with really thin faces to help launch the ball higher and farther than what I'm playing with today?  If so, what should I be looking at?  Honestly, I always thought my R7 and the RBZ were kind of 'clunky' feeling when I hit them.

All drivers the past few years are at the limit when it comes to face thickness or "trampoline effect".

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