- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
re: Calloway Smoke Max driver review
Posted on 3/14/24 at 1:29 pm to NewOrleansBlend
Posted on 3/14/24 at 1:29 pm to NewOrleansBlend
My current driver is set at 9*. I should go lower?
1
Posted on 3/14/24 at 1:39 pm to lsupride87
quote:
Calloway
Posted on 3/14/24 at 1:56 pm to lsupride87
Yeah I would adjust the sleeve to -1.5 degrees and see what happens. Should see much more optimal launch and spin. Will make it more fade biased though
Posted on 3/14/24 at 2:25 pm to lsupride87
quote:
It’s my shaft. I need a very very stiff shaft with my speed, but I simply can’t stand the feel of those stiff shafts. Hate it. Feels like swinging an Ugly Stick fishing pole
As someone else said, clubhead setup affects launch much more than shaft.
You spin the ball way too much for your launch angle. 17 and 18 degree launch angles are far too high, then if you add in 3,000 RPM of spin, you are not optimizing carry with that swing speed/ball speed.
You can turn your driver down from 9° to 7.5° which should help lower both launch and spin. I'd be tempted to find an 8° head with low spin characteristics (Callaway Triple Diamond, TaylorMade Qi10 LS, Cobra Darkspeed LS) which are built to 1) lower launch and 2) lower spin.
I haven't hit the Ai Smoke Max, but the testing and reviews I've seen all say this is one of the highest launching drivers of the year. I don't think that's what you need.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 2:49 pm to lsupride87
This is the most Pride post I've ever seen
Claims his average carry is 275
Posts data showing average carry is 260
Argues with someone on why the data is not accurate
Thanks man, I needed a laugh today
Claims his average carry is 275
Posts data showing average carry is 260
Argues with someone on why the data is not accurate
Thanks man, I needed a laugh today
Posted on 3/14/24 at 2:58 pm to lsupride87
How does it perform on the LIV tour vs When you play it on the PGA?
Posted on 3/14/24 at 3:05 pm to slinger1317
quote:Correct. I average 260 yard carry with Beau Chene range balls. I would say 5% added distance is very conservative there. Others that hit at BC can feel free to comment
Posts data showing average carry is 260
It averages about 282 on indoor monitors with my own ball. But my ball flight never gets that much distance actually outside
This is my average right below entered into flight scope calculator.
This post was edited on 3/14/24 at 3:41 pm
Posted on 3/14/24 at 3:05 pm to jpainter6174
quote:When I use it for LIV I can legally also use it to beat my wife as well, so the extra club head speed is a plus
How does it perform on the LIV tour vs When you play it on the PGA?
Posted on 3/14/24 at 3:12 pm to BMoney
quote:Didnt notice that really. Only thing I noticed was when I felt myself cut across it, it just kinda died in the middle before flying way right.
I haven't hit the Ai Smoke Max, but the testing and reviews I've seen all say this is one of the highest launching drivers of the year. I don't think that's what you need.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 4:21 pm to lsupride87
quote:
Oh I’m not buying it
But it’s the first time in my life I’ve truly thought a club made a material difference instantly
I'm curious as to why you didn't buy it since it performed so well for you ?
Most golfers would have a little voice in their head shouting you should have bought it when you hit a bad drive with your current club.
I've never got along well with recent Callaway drivers over the long haul,
But that's just me .
If you looking for a really stiff shaft profile, the Green Hulk might do the trick. They are decently priced on ebay.
This post was edited on 3/14/24 at 5:15 pm
Posted on 3/14/24 at 4:23 pm to bopper50
quote:Money.
I'm curious as to why you didn't buy it since it performed so well for you ?
I’ll get a used one in a year or so likely
This post was edited on 3/14/24 at 4:24 pm
Posted on 3/14/24 at 6:04 pm to lsupride87
quote:
Money.
I’ll get a used one in a year or so likely
I understand that.
Posted on 3/14/24 at 7:48 pm to lsupride87
Did you hit that driver at 1.50 golf in Covington?
Posted on 3/14/24 at 8:13 pm to KingRanch
Nah. They did a demo day at Beau Chene
Posted on 3/15/24 at 10:09 am to lsupride87
quote:Watch Rick Shiels hit the same head with 4 flexes.
I need a very very stiff shaft with my speed,
And it's not just him. There's probably 10 or more guys with the same results on youtube. Happened to me in my one and only driver fitting as well. The only real difference in mine was when they put me in to stiff a shaft, it changed how I transitioned and the results weren't as good. Play what feels best.
Posted on 3/15/24 at 10:07 pm to lsupride87
quote:
For anyone who struggles with driver accuracy I 100% recommend going hit this
I believe some of the players on LIV helped Calloway develop the Smoke Max you may want to reconsider your purchase.
Posted on 3/16/24 at 8:11 pm to lsupride87
I gotta say man, I have no beef with you and I enjoy a lot of your posts on this board, but you are coming off with some real strong douche vibes in this thread…
- average carry 275 despite the proof
- argues against the actual data you post on a trackman saying the range balls hurt your distance, not once mentioning you’re hitting off a trackman into a net at a store which are famously wrong.
- talk about hitting the ball “so high”, the famous complaint of guys who want to subtle brag
- “I need an extra extra stiff shaft but I don’t like the way they feel”
Cmon bro there’s no need to be like this
- average carry 275 despite the proof
- argues against the actual data you post on a trackman saying the range balls hurt your distance, not once mentioning you’re hitting off a trackman into a net at a store which are famously wrong.
- talk about hitting the ball “so high”, the famous complaint of guys who want to subtle brag
- “I need an extra extra stiff shaft but I don’t like the way they feel”
Cmon bro there’s no need to be like this
Posted on 3/17/24 at 8:50 am to Tiger1242
It’s not bragging. I hit driver very far and very high
I would confidently say most on here hit their irons further than me. My 7 iron goes about 150. I’m also a 12 handicap so I’m not a great golfer. I swing fast but hands are flippy. Driver goes far, irons go high and short.
People on this site and board are jsut weirdly insecure about random shite. People talking about golf shot distance pisses them off. In another thread I actually posted pictures of my trackman data, and ell was right there to say the machine must be broke
This thread simply was a Callaway review thread and ell couldn’t help himself
I would confidently say most on here hit their irons further than me. My 7 iron goes about 150. I’m also a 12 handicap so I’m not a great golfer. I swing fast but hands are flippy. Driver goes far, irons go high and short.
People on this site and board are jsut weirdly insecure about random shite. People talking about golf shot distance pisses them off. In another thread I actually posted pictures of my trackman data, and ell was right there to say the machine must be broke
This thread simply was a Callaway review thread and ell couldn’t help himselfThis post was edited on 3/17/24 at 8:54 am
Posted on 3/17/24 at 9:48 am to lsupride87
There’s nothing insecure about the discussion other than you still believing you average 275 carry off the tee with that much spin and launch. It’s adorable.
Page 2 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News