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mygolfspy.com 2017 Driver Test
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:45 am
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:45 am
Any of you baws look at mygolfspy.com? They are an independent golf equipment tester that doesn't take money from any of the OEMs. They do some pretty comprehensive tests that are pretty sciency. I'm not sure their methodolgy is perfect, but at least you know that the big boys aren't buying "Gold" ratings with advertising dollars...
Here are their 2017 Driver Test Results:
mygolfspy.com 2017 Most Wanted Driver
#1 Srixon Z 565
#2 Callaway BB Epic *Fastest Ball Speeds*
#3 Taylormade M1 440 *Lowest Spinning*
#4 Taylormade M2
#5 Srixon Z 765 *Longest Overall Distance(tied)*
Here are their 2017 Driver Test Results:
mygolfspy.com 2017 Most Wanted Driver
quote:
All testing was conducted inside our fully independent test facility located in Virginia. All testers used Bridgestone B330-RX golf balls for consistency and to reduce test variables. All ball data was collected using the world's most trusted launch monitor, Foresight Sports. All head data was captured using the Foresight HMT device. This comprehensive dataset was then run through our proprietary Most Wanted Rankings methodology that we have developed called TRUERank. What we have developed is the most accurate test to determine the leaders in the driver category. *SHOTS HIT: 7,330
*DATA POINTS: 225,000
*TIME: 120 hours
*TESTERS: 30
*HANDICAP RANGE: +2 - 16
*AGE RANGE: 18 - 79
*SWING SPEED RANGE: 75mph - 120mph
#1 Srixon Z 565
#2 Callaway BB Epic *Fastest Ball Speeds*
#3 Taylormade M1 440 *Lowest Spinning*
#4 Taylormade M2
#5 Srixon Z 765 *Longest Overall Distance(tied)*
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Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:57 am to dpd901
quote:
#1 Srixon Z 565
Might be a beast, but I wouldn't be able to get this out of my head looking down at it...
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:58 am to dpd901
How much did Srixon pay them?
Posted on 6/7/17 at 9:59 am to Front9Bandit
Nothing... that's the point.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 10:01 am to dpd901
While these tests are interesting, they mean very little to individual golfers. Was the same shaft used for every club/golfer? Neutral/Standard settings?
This post was edited on 6/7/17 at 10:02 am
Posted on 6/7/17 at 10:06 am to ell_13
I would imagine "similar" shafts and identical settings as far as loft and weight distribution were used.
I've learned it's more about getting the proper shaft than the driver head. The top drivers are so close in productivity that my amateur arse can't tell much difference. However, some drivers just pass the eye test better. It has to look good at address for me. That's why I love the 913 but didn't like the 915
I've learned it's more about getting the proper shaft than the driver head. The top drivers are so close in productivity that my amateur arse can't tell much difference. However, some drivers just pass the eye test better. It has to look good at address for me. That's why I love the 913 but didn't like the 915
Posted on 6/7/17 at 10:11 am to dpd901
I like MGS and what they represent. Their article about the best driver for your swing speed is a better article though to add on top of this one
Posted on 6/7/17 at 10:11 am to CoachChappy
quote:That's the point I was getting at. The shaft will have more effect than some these heads. And if these golfers have never been properly fit, then what? Obviously, the more data used, the easier it is to hide those kinds of flaws, so I'm not saying the Srixon isn't "better" or the "winner" just that it would mean very little to you or me.
I've learned it's more about getting the proper shaft than the driver head. The top drivers are so close in productivity that my amateur arse can't tell much difference. However, some drivers just pass the eye test better. It has to look good at address for me. That's why I love the 913 but didn't like the 915
Posted on 6/7/17 at 10:13 am to dpd901
I like how they left off that the #2 Callaway BB Epic was also tied for longest and the difference in length for the top 5 was 1.5 yards. Hell there was only a 7 yard distance across the board.
Interesting that some of the "Low Spinning" drivers had more spin than the regular versions of that same driver.
Like previously said, did they all use the same shafts?
This just reinforces the fact that you should hit a bunch, see what works best for you, and get fit for the club. Everyone is making good clubs now. I would be interested in the endurance of the "nicer" brands versus the "cheaper" brands though. I wonder if that has more disparity.
Interesting that some of the "Low Spinning" drivers had more spin than the regular versions of that same driver.
Like previously said, did they all use the same shafts?
This just reinforces the fact that you should hit a bunch, see what works best for you, and get fit for the club. Everyone is making good clubs now. I would be interested in the endurance of the "nicer" brands versus the "cheaper" brands though. I wonder if that has more disparity.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 10:15 am to The Rodfather
quote:There's no way the subzero has more spin than the regular epic unless people are using the wrong shaft or the weight settings are way off for their forgiveness needs.
Interesting that some of the "Low Spinning" drivers had more spin than the regular versions of that same driver.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 10:32 am to The Rodfather
quote:
Hell there was only a 7 yard distance across the board.
Equipment is maxed, pick something you like looking at when addressed and work on hitting that particular club in the center as often as possible.
This post was edited on 6/7/17 at 10:33 am
Posted on 6/7/17 at 10:37 am to dpd901
They address the custom fitting thing.... highly reccomend it. All the questions about the methodology and math are in the article.
What they're saying here is that the overwhelming majority of purchases are still "off the rack" and that's what this test speaks to.
I just think what they do is pretty neat and worst case, it's still better than reviews/tests by companies like GD and Golf Magazine that won't give a negative review to one of the big boys that make up a large chunk of their ad revenue.
I think you could use these results to create a "short list" and go get fit from there.
What they're saying here is that the overwhelming majority of purchases are still "off the rack" and that's what this test speaks to.
I just think what they do is pretty neat and worst case, it's still better than reviews/tests by companies like GD and Golf Magazine that won't give a negative review to one of the big boys that make up a large chunk of their ad revenue.
I think you could use these results to create a "short list" and go get fit from there.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 11:42 am to dpd901
quote:
THE CLUBS
MyGolfSpy tested drivers with lofts of 9°/9.5° and 10°/10.5° in both regular and stiff flex.
As adjustability is a key part of many modern driver designs, MyGolfSpy does make use of the adjustment capabilities of each club, including loft/face angle, and any movable weight features. We make every reasonable effort to optimize each club for each tester.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 1:18 pm to ell_13
Step 1: Buy an Epic or 2017 M2
Step 2: Find a shaft that works with your swing and the head you purchased (see Step 1).
Step 3: There is no Step 3. If you're confused, return to Step 1 and read again.
Note, this does not apply to a "Titleist guy"...everybody knows one so no explanation should be necessary.
Step 2: Find a shaft that works with your swing and the head you purchased (see Step 1).
Step 3: There is no Step 3. If you're confused, return to Step 1 and read again.
Note, this does not apply to a "Titleist guy"...everybody knows one so no explanation should be necessary.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 1:52 pm to ThisWayChad
So,
Step 1: disregard independent research by an expert testing organization using a large sample size and state of the art technology and Anylitics
Step 2: take advice of anonymous internet guy to make major golf purchase
Got it. Lol.
Step 1: disregard independent research by an expert testing organization using a large sample size and state of the art technology and Anylitics
Step 2: take advice of anonymous internet guy to make major golf purchase
Got it. Lol.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 2:34 pm to dpd901
quote:Why should anyone use this info when picking a driver? Especially when the data is so normalized that every club behaves almost the exact same?
Step 1: disregard independent research by an expert testing organization using a large sample size and state of the art technology and Anylitics
quote:Is your advice to take the advice of a test that does nothing to help people decide on a club that fits them best?
Step 2: take advice of anonymous internet guy to make major golf purchase
This post was edited on 6/7/17 at 2:34 pm
Posted on 6/7/17 at 2:56 pm to dpd901
quote:
So, Step 1: disregard independent research by an expert testing organization using a large sample size and state of the art technology and Anylitics Step 2: take advice of anonymous internet guy to make major golf purchase
When Srixon is the winner for the best driver - yes, I would say 'disregard' is one of the nicer things you can say about the research/organization.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 3:01 pm to ell_13
My advice is to go to a fitter, armed with as much data as you can get prior to your appointment. There's a lot more to this article than what I posted, so therefore, it could be valuable in choosing the right club for you....
If you hit it straight, but need distance, you might want to start with the clibheads that MGS says generate the most ball speed.
If you are long, but crooked, maybe you should ask the fitter to hit the clubs with the tightest dispersion
If your driver balloons on you, maybe you should consider the models that spin the least.
It's just data, and your fitting session would ultimately be the deciding factor. But I thought Srixon's performance in the test was espevially of note, because I'd bet most people wouldn't even hit that in a fitting, and maybe they should.
If you hit it straight, but need distance, you might want to start with the clibheads that MGS says generate the most ball speed.
If you are long, but crooked, maybe you should ask the fitter to hit the clubs with the tightest dispersion
If your driver balloons on you, maybe you should consider the models that spin the least.
It's just data, and your fitting session would ultimately be the deciding factor. But I thought Srixon's performance in the test was espevially of note, because I'd bet most people wouldn't even hit that in a fitting, and maybe they should.
Posted on 6/7/17 at 6:17 pm to Front9Bandit
MyGolfSpy is good stuff. That Srixon driver is stout. Only problem is the stock shaft offerings are limited. So a proper set up for me would be close to 8 bills. All in all though, Srixon has quality stuff even down to the balls
Posted on 6/8/17 at 8:49 am to dpd901
I have the Z545 bought it 2 yrs this July, was hitting a 913, I got 10 yds more carry with the Z
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