Corndog

I am a 6.3 index with 110-112mph driver clubhead speed playing a TM R7 460 9.5, ProForce V2 XS shaft driver. If I really juiced one I might get about 285yds so I figured I was leaving some distance on the table. I tested the newest Adams Insight and Cobra L5V with middling results. A good friend who used to compete in long-drive competitions suggested I check out Nakashima drivers. I decided to do a custom fitting session and after benchmarking my original driver and testing about 6 different head/shaft combinations (including Diamana and Fujikura), based on the computer numbers my distance jumped to the 290-300 range with spin rate around 2200-2300rpm. Launch monitors are not gospel, obviously, but encouraging nonetheless and I walked out with an Htec 460 9.5, Matrix Ozik XCON-6 shaft XS. After three lengthy range sessions and one round in the books, I am happy to report the Nakashima/Matrix is thoroughly out-performing the TM not only in distance but accuracy as well. It could just be a honeymoon period but squarely hit drives are about 15-20 yds. longer. For those of you looking to replace your driver, I highly suggest giving Nakashima a try. (No, I am not getting paid to post this...just a satisfied customer)

I love my Eye2's with original Microtaper shafts but wanted to go to a new shaft that better suits my swing speed. I was told by a good friend (NOT a salesman) that I probably wouldn't want to re-shaft the Eye2's because the newer clubheads are specifically designed to maximize the performance of newer shafts. His point was that I would be mixing a high performance shaft with 20+ year old technology and wouldn't get maximum benefit from the new shafts. Does he have a valid point? Thanks for your feedback.

If you're willing to spend $200 to play Monarch, you're better off driving 30 minutes up Pacific Coast Hghway to play Pelican Hill. The North Course is probably the best layout in OC with the best views by far. $225 on the weekends.

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I got my beloved Ping Eye 2 BeCu's there and just picked up a Sonartec 17* hybrid and 13* 3-wood for next to nothing. I also got ripped-off once buying a baby stroller...so be careful.

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