2022 Long Drive Hype Thread: What Equipment are you excited about?

[Myherobobhope]

I want to try to breathe some life into this particular sub... So let's talk!

 

What are you excited about? What are you going to try? Are you willing to share any sneaky good older heads to poach on eBay?

 

For me:

Stealth (By TaylorMade): Not only will it improve your scent (STEALTH), but I'm interested in the new technology... The SLDR was one of the longest drivers I had ever hit at the time (killed me on the dispersion side, though) so I'll always give TM a try.

Cobra I'm most excited about this one. I finally sold my LTD head, and kindof wish I hadn't. I won a Mavrik elsewhere last year, so it's been in my bag, but it wasn't fit to me... I'm definitely curious to try the Cobra

Srixon: I was hoping to pick up a Mizuno G190ST on the cheap, but that didn't happen... I'm not eyeing a Srixon if I can find one cheap. I've heard nothing but good things!

KBS Shaft: My assistant pro recommended this one... I've never seen it out in the wild, and have no idea how to try it... It's on my unicorn list. https://kbsgolfshafts.com/shop/kbs-td-driver-wood-shaft/ 80 grams of goodness? I might have to hunt one down.

[Trippels]

I've tested the KBS TD 70 category 5 quite a lot against the Ventus black 6x. The KBS doesn't feel as nice. Weirder to swing and less stable and solid. Works great to force a smooth swing though, up until around 115-120 mph.

On fast swings (125-130ish) I found the KBS to be basically useless compared to the ventus however. Little control, high spin, and stupid high flight. 

Sample size of one shouldn't persuade anyone of course, but I certainly wouldn't recommend the KBS, especially in a long drive forum, and especially at the current price point. 

 

I did get my current record ball speed (193) with the KBS though, but again the flight was mostly useless.

 

BTW, Mickelson switched from the KBS TD to the Ventus and then won the PGA, coincidence?

 

[Myherobobhope]

4 hours ago, Trippels said:

I've tested the KBS TD 70 category 5 quite a lot against the Ventus black 6x. The KBS doesn't feel as nice. Weirder to swing and less stable and solid. Works great to force a smooth swing though, up until around 115-120 mph.

On fast swings (125-130ish) I found the KBS to be basically useless compared to the ventus however. Little control, high spin, and stupid high flight. 

Sample size of one shouldn't persuade anyone of course, but I certainly wouldn't recommend the KBS, especially in a long drive forum, and especially at the current price point. 

 

I did get my current record ball speed (193) with the KBS though, but again the flight was mostly useless.

 

BTW, Mickelson switched from the KBS TD to the Ventus and then won the PGA, coincidence?

 

Interesting. I have the ventus black and like it. It’s an X and I’m trying to get above 120 CHS.

[okiekev]

After hitting my friends’ clubs, I am sure an Autoflex will find its way into my bag at some point this year.

[wolfami]

Cobra with auto flex