


Spin Rates and Driver Loft
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sofla
, Feb 17 2008 07:34 PM
5 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 17 February 2008 - 07:34 PM

Callaway Rogue
Callaway Rogue 3w
Exotics CB5 18
Titleist 816 H2 21
Titleist 818 AP1 5-6, AP3 7-GW
Titleist SM6 54 & 60
Scotty Cameron X5r
Callaway Rogue 3w
Exotics CB5 18
Titleist 816 H2 21
Titleist 818 AP1 5-6, AP3 7-GW
Titleist SM6 54 & 60
Scotty Cameron X5r
#2
Posted 17 February 2008 - 10:45 PM
A 9* will spin less then a 10.5* given the same design and struck in the spot on the face.
Your backspin/sidespin question is not nearly as clear cut. A ball can only spin (rotate) in any one direction at a given time. So any type of sidespin reading is usually a less accurate reading of a combination of face angle and swing path and its potential directional effect on backspin rotation (ie.. fade, draw,etc) Difficult to explain in a short paragraph.
Your backspin/sidespin question is not nearly as clear cut. A ball can only spin (rotate) in any one direction at a given time. So any type of sidespin reading is usually a less accurate reading of a combination of face angle and swing path and its potential directional effect on backspin rotation (ie.. fade, draw,etc) Difficult to explain in a short paragraph.
#3
Posted 17 February 2008 - 10:52 PM
BTW, how'd you like the XLD? I have a new 9* coming in stiff, but haven't hit it. I hear the Exotics play pretty true to loft.
Edited by Gehly, 17 February 2008 - 10:55 PM.
#4
Posted 17 February 2008 - 10:54 PM
depending on how I hit the 9, I may be willing to trade for a 10.5

#5
Posted 17 February 2008 - 11:11 PM

Edited by bignose, 17 February 2008 - 11:12 PM.
#6
Posted 18 February 2008 - 09:56 AM
Thanks for the responses it really helps because I am between lofts and needed this guidance.
As for the XLD. It was the hit of the demo day, IMO. Everyone was hitting them. There was a long drive competition where you could hit any of the manufacturers drivers and many, if not most, were grabbing the XLD. I just got the Hibore XLS (after successfully using the XL for a year) but this might kick it out of the bag.
In the interest of full disclosure, the only other companies there with drivers were, TaylorMade, MacGregor, Adams, Nike, Srixon, Mizuno.
As for the XLD. It was the hit of the demo day, IMO. Everyone was hitting them. There was a long drive competition where you could hit any of the manufacturers drivers and many, if not most, were grabbing the XLD. I just got the Hibore XLS (after successfully using the XL for a year) but this might kick it out of the bag.
In the interest of full disclosure, the only other companies there with drivers were, TaylorMade, MacGregor, Adams, Nike, Srixon, Mizuno.
Callaway Rogue
Callaway Rogue 3w
Exotics CB5 18
Titleist 816 H2 21
Titleist 818 AP1 5-6, AP3 7-GW
Titleist SM6 54 & 60
Scotty Cameron X5r
Callaway Rogue 3w
Exotics CB5 18
Titleist 816 H2 21
Titleist 818 AP1 5-6, AP3 7-GW
Titleist SM6 54 & 60
Scotty Cameron X5r
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