The best driver I've ever played to date was the 2014 Big Bertha. I hit my longest drive with it and it was in the middle of the fairway on a par 5 (270) Chunked the 4H approach. Chunked the 8 iron approach. Skulled the pitch shot over the green. Chipped on and two putted for double bogey. *sigh*
@@dark1382 I agree with you buddy.. but their are shaft and club fitters they don't do course vlogs and only do indoor testing totally.. its toyally different out doors especially in UK where it's always cold an wet 😫🌨
I have been playing the Callaway XR driver for the past 4 years. Whenever a new driver has come out over the past 3 years, I take my XR to the store and hit it against the newest one with usually the same shaft. Invariably there is little if any difference in carry yardage. I do believe that the sweet spots have grown a bit in the newer drivers, so miss hits are not as punishing.
Really loving these collaborations lately, Mark Crossfield and James Robinson on one video?!? Dreams really do come true! Best drivers in recent time for me: 2016 M2, Cobra Fly-Z, Cobra BioCell, Callaway XR Sub Zero, Mizuno ST190G, Ping G410 Plus
For your stats, PGA tour average drive wasnt 317 in 2019, the average of the longest hitter on tour was 317. The average of the top 188 on Tour in 2019 is 295 yards. In 2006 tour average was 289, cant find 2004 numbers. Longest ever tour average was Hank Kuehne as far as I can see, with 321 yards, in the early 2000s
I love the collabs with James. I started following him this year and love his channel. I've been following you for several years and have learned so much from you...thank you. Your teaching, vlogs, and reviews are without peer.
1988 I bought my first full set of clubs. Spalding Tour Edition. Eventually swapped them out for Mizuno JPX900 hot metal in 2018. Still to date the Spalding produced my longest drives. The fact that I was a hell of a lot younger and flexible might play a part, but I loved the driver.
Love these tech type vlogs. Good to see some more stuff with James as well. The Ping is definitely showing its class. Would be interesting to see one of these with a single brand over the years.
Love this vid, I purchased a ping g5 new a few months after it came out, changed it 4 years ago after buying a titleist (number 1 driver in golf) 910 D2, love it, been to my local golf shop chain branded who offer win a new driver when you outhit you’re old tired thing with the latest gear, I hit straighter and longer every time with the D2, wouldn’t change it for the world
How could you NOT like this collaboration of these 2 and what a great subject too . Hope you 2 do more through 2020 , and get James with the rest of the Muppets on a course Vlog !! Junior James Muppet ..... LOL
I was fitted with the Ping G30 several years ago and was thinking of updating. After seeing this video I think I will hang onto it a while longer. Incidentally, a while back I went for a fitting for a new driver. Tried Ping G400 and Titleist D17. Neither gave any performance advantages so stuck with the G30. Great video by the way.
I used a Ping G30 since 2014 right when I started playing golf and only recently changed this last year because I cracked the face. I switched to a Ping g400 Max and there are still days I miss my G30. Ping is the best golf company in my opinion
Mine is a TITLIEST 983K love your channel and have fell back in love with golf thanks to all your guys new content and some other inspiration. Keep up the good work . Id also like to see some history lessons of golf as in names of great players stories of old players that dont get the recanition that they should!
The 2016 was my favorite I've had to date, but I ended up with a dent in the face of it at one point. TM replaced it with a 2017 model and it never did feel as good.
Hi guys, just started watching this video. Straight off my head, great idea. It is great to be able to put some perspective on old and new clubs. It gives the people some information to decide for themselves.
My favorite driver would probably be the 2012 Callaway Razr Fit Tour Authentic. Which I paid $499 back then. I still have it in the closet. Every year I get fit and a new driver. I like new clubs! 😆
Just replaced my TISI TEC by ping ( bought new in 98 I believe) with the Taylor Made M5 . All I can say is wow!!!!! Also replaced my ping I3's with taylormade p 790's . Life is good. Great vid.
Only just changed my driver after 10 years. The new one is a marginal gain in carry, but lower spin (hopefully for summer run out). As you say in the video, if it looks nicer on your eye, you generally feel more confident with the club your holding. Great honest video without the manufacturers hype.
Happy to see James on the channel bruh what a great guy! How about dragging Liam from Golf vlogs UK on you coach and Liam would be a corse vlog for the ages 😂
Great to see you guys together reviewing clubs - more of the same please - not played a driver for a number of years but had such a good experience with the Titleist fitter for my T300 irons am going to book a session for a driver fitting - either TS2 or TS3 - can't wait and we'll see what I'm recommended!!
Been hitting a 2012 Ping Anser for years. Just can't beat the look or the feel. Did have an Aldila Proto 60 Stiff in it but put Hzrdus Smoke 5.5 in it last year. My feeling is the shaft is the most important aspect of newer drivers and at 66 years old I needed to back off just a tad. Seemed to work, I'm getting about 235-240 out of it. My playing partners are all in there early 50s and can't hit any of their newer model drivers past my Anser.
My 910D3 is actually slightly longer than my TS3 but it’s a bit beaten up and not as forgiving on my trusty “toe slap” miss hence the upgrade. Top video Mark and James 👍
I currently use a Callaway Big Bertha 816 Alpha DBD which works very well. It has a center of gravity nearer the face which I always hit better than the back weighted drivers. Apparently that is because is swings more like an iron with the forward cog.
Great video again, good to see you and James doing some interesting stuff together. Gotta love how James really nailed the first few drives, full power, using the ground to "jump" through the shot, whereas Mark plays his standard pat ball and only ends up 4 yards behind. Delivery is everything :)
Interesting stuff. 👏 what happens if you compare results starting from club head speed? Then look at ball speed, carry/total distance, spin, launch etc. That would mean you see which club converts the club speed best and gets better launch and distance?🤔👍
Great vid guys and great to see a informative collaboration.....Just a bit gutted you left the Covert out as I personally loved the Tour version of that club.
Great video again.... And the two of you are looking more comfortable together every video. More please 👍⛳ Interesting to see the numbers not changing. Currently game a Ping G20 that I cannot hit consistently. Might lop half an inch off the shaft and see if it helps?!!!
SoCal Golf Then TaylorMade would get pissed as you would see they stole the M1 design from the Biocell . I still game the Amp Pro from time to time, best sounding driver ever IMHO.....
Haven’t really seen a huge change in distance from all the drivers I have gamed, but improvements in Changeability have shown more consistency in distance. Don’t loose as much with the miss hits as I did years ago. My r11 quad was still the longest distance driver I ever played, but when it went wrong boy did it go wrong. I don’t see that as much with my current m3 and I was playing more golf and striking the ball much better back then. Love the videos lads.
I am really loving these collaborations and the content that it's producing between you two guys. I really hope you continue to do this into the future it's fantastic
Enjoyed the comparisons, great video Mark and James. My best driver is my current one, Callaway Rouge, not surprising because it was the only one I was fitted for.
Really excited about this video - been toying with changing my second hand 2004 Big Bertha titanium for a few months now, for a second hand TaylorMade M4 but would love to know if it's really going to be worth it. Can't wait to see what comes out of this....
Hi Mark and James, interesting vlog. I play with a Ping G20 tinkered with a few others looking for extra yardage. But my trusty G20 finds the fairway more often than not, so would rather lose the search for extra yards as a compromise. Rather drive 200yds down the fairway than 200+ from the rough.
Love it. Yes please do more videos with James. I started around 1970 macgreggor 1 wood. The ball went anywhere and usually not very far. Penfold ace ball changed to a Dunlop 65i. Or balata . Currently playing G25 PING 12 ° went down to st. Ives for a fitting at Titleist and was recommended a 12• M2 . 10 yards longer but it would have been a very expensive 10 yards.
Ok you said stop and no looking ahead. So I'm guessing they'll be within 5-10 yards of each other. Thanks for the video! I'll assume it will be really good! Been hitting a Ping G 30 for 3-4 years now. And that thing does sound like a gun going off! That's my only complaint about the club. Now pressing play........😃 Finished the video and yes it was really good! Thanks so much!
Good video guys!! Really liked this one to show how much marketing is put into products. Test test test the product and see if it works for you. Thanks guys.
I dont change drivers much. I started out with a Srixon W-506, moved to the Cobra F speed (because I liked there DWS hybrids and that was the matching driver). Played the Cobra for a long time, then I wanted an adjustable club so I moved into a Cleveland Custom 588 (It is a very forgiving club). I just changed to a Taylormade R15 (14 degree) I got it from a friend. Trying a tip I got from Mr Crossfield about lofting up if your swing speed is 100mph. I must say that works, it's more accurate and I haven't lost any distance. I do deliver the driver slightly down so more loft is good.
I got fit for a Callaway Double Black Diamond 3 years ago or so. Last month I won a new Callaway Epic Flash with fitting. The fitter was the same pro on both occasions. He couldn’t get me hitting further or straighter with the Epic Flash..... he is a mate so we said we would wait until I needed a new one .....
I had a Callaway Optiforce 440 (2013). Good looking head but there were big drop offs. Just got the Cobra F9 this year and I am loving it! Thanks for the vid boys!
My first ever woods were Petron Impala 2 and 4 woods in 1978. My latest (and probably last) are TaylorMade M2 HL driver, Ping G 5 wood (adjusted to 4 wood) and Ping G 3 hybrid). There have been many in between! The latest are easily the best, but the only one to have been custom fit.
I went from Cleveland HiBore that just kept working to a Supertri that did not work. Going to end of year discounted G400 the shop was trying to get out to fit in the G410. Fit for me and much better driving.
Bought a Taylor Made SLDR when it came out a few years back now, based on Mark's recommendation, and still loving it. Even if I could get a few more yards with a newer driver it's not something I would consider since I have a lot of confidence with the SLDR.
I recently picked up a Honma 737 455 and was a little worried it might be shorter being a couple if years older, but it isn't and it looks like you've proved distance over the last 10 years hasn't really changed. Glad I didn't spend a fortune for the newest version!!
After a 15 year break from golf, replaced my Callaway Big Bertha driver with Ping G30 SF Tec. Couldn’t afford a £450 driver, so not custom fit, but went for SF Tec and don’t hit it right anymore. Result. 👍
Great video Mark like seeing you with James doing these vids . I use the titleist 910 I say use i mean it's in my bag . I very rarely use it as i can hit my 20 degree rescue as far and more accurately. So for me i need lessons on driving rather than waste money on a new driver . Managed to get to 8 handicap without using driver . But feel the next push to go lower i really need some more distance off the tee
Changed From a Callaway XRPro 9 to a Tour Edge Exotics 9.5 this year. 30% more fairways, no difference in distance. Felt forgiving at demo day, hasn’t disappointed since. Scooped up for $110 as a barely hit demo.
Brilliant video guys. Still using my airoburner driver. Can’t get that out my bag. Do reckon the reason the guys were still well over 300 yards in 04 was because they were playing 7.5 degree heads and had the swing speed and launch to make it work?
I'm still gaming the ping g driver stiff Alta shaft with grey golfpride med grip from 2016. I've tried newer ones but I keep coming back to it. It just works
last year spent £200 on a TM M4 and very happy with it, parting with a Callaway V Series which i sold for £50, I could not justify rinsing £400+ on a driver which realistically doesn't perform any better for me - same with irons, picked up a set of AP2 712s off ebay for £150 and they are spot on.
I changed this year to a Titleist 917D2, I would have liked to go to the TS1 or TS2 but they’re above my pay grade. I was using a Callaway XR16 prior to the change, I hit both well but I have more confidence in the Titleist. Great Video !!! Timely Content (pun intended). !!!
Gaming the 2016 M2 10.5 Deg cranked to 12 atm. Just shortened the shaft by 3/4 inch and hit 7/9 fairways with it this weekend. Wasn't fit for it so might get it on the trackman at the club to dial it in better. Keep up the great content.
I play the M2 you’ve got there for all the reasons you’ve said, even when others smirked. It’s the same as tennis rackets, the big change was quite some time ago 🎾👍🏻
I am still using a TaylorMade r7, which I have been using for the last 11 years. Finally looking to upgrade and hence why I'm watching this video. Finding it difficult to hit the new age drivers as they have changed so much over the last 10 years.
Think I may go for the Taylormade M2 in the coming year. I've been looking to upgrade and seeing that it's certainly better than my VRS from 2012 but is still pretty much cutting edge compared to the 2018/2019 models seems like a solid value. I definitely felt like 2005-2011 was a big jump in tech, followed by 2012-2016, and now the current era where it will be very hard to make changes to golf tech in regards to the legal limits allowed by the governing bodies of golf.
More yardage gains than I thought! i play a very shorter driver than what is standard, at 43.5". I'm also a very budget conscious golfer. If I were to buy something new, it would be something like the old Titleist, where I could increase swing weight for my shorter length. I probably would not see much increase in length from my Cobra LTD. Great video!
I’m still using a 2016 M1 and I’ve upgraded the shaft but I still haven’t found anything that I like more than it. For something I bought 3 years ago for $200 and have upgraded the shaft and grip this spring for $100, I’m not losing any performance and I haven’t had the need to spend loads over the last 3 years. Win win in my book.
Nice vid boys. M6 for me. First custom fit driver. My first driver was the same as James, VJ Singh Cleveland Launcher. Loved it. Havent really seen much difference in distance in my driving distance until this year. Not really the club though, although custom fit may help a little. Biggest gain has come from a couple of lessons and working on strike. 😉
My first set of irons were some beat up Petron impala’s, my dad bought me them from a boot sale! Never even knew they were a known brand until you just mentioned your first driver!
Hi guys, just looked up your question for 2004 - PG Av 286.5yrds leader - Hank Kuehne was 314.4yards. Very cool video love these type of team up videos. great work :)
Hi mark fantastic video Had all those drivers and it you go back a lot further to the fire stick driver and the killer whale with the boron shaft now that was good
What’s the best driver of all time?
Taylor Made XR05 CTI
SLDR kind of started the whole low spin high launch thing. The first of the launch monitor beaters
The best driver I've ever played to date was the 2014 Big Bertha. I hit my longest drive with it and it was in the middle of the fairway on a par 5 (270) Chunked the 4H approach. Chunked the 8 iron approach. Skulled the pitch shot over the green. Chipped on and two putted for double bogey. *sigh*
Titleist 905 R
Callaway Epic sub zero for me I`ve never tried a PING yet though
You two definitely need to collaborate more together in the future,the pair of you together are by far the best on UA-cam
8 yards🏌🏻♀️ loving crossy there as well as he gets a load of negative comments on you tube I think he’s the most knowledgeable out there.
Doesnt even come close to TXG
@@dark1382 I agree with you buddy.. but their are shaft and club fitters they don't do course vlogs and only do indoor testing totally.. its toyally different out doors especially in UK where it's always cold an wet 😫🌨
@@tonybroadhead341 mostly yeah, they are starting to do more outdoor stuff though, and even a coursevlog once in a while
@@dark1382 hope so cos the guy who fits mattys clubs is and I stress is the best club fitter out there and a good golfer I hear
@@davidgroom9667 look them up, they are a channel on UA-cam, excellent knowledge
I have been playing the Callaway XR driver for the past 4 years. Whenever a new driver has come out over the past 3 years, I take my XR to the store and hit it against the newest one with usually the same shaft. Invariably there is little if any difference in carry yardage. I do believe that the sweet spots have grown a bit in the newer drivers, so miss hits are not as punishing.
Enjoyed your series with James, would love to see him in a course vlog with coach And Dan
HECK YEA !!! My thoughts too , he would be a great addition to the Vlogs !
Love the videos! Still hitting the Taylormade RBZ Driver I purchased in 2016.
Really loving these collaborations lately, Mark Crossfield and James Robinson on one video?!? Dreams really do come true! Best drivers in recent time for me: 2016 M2, Cobra Fly-Z, Cobra BioCell, Callaway XR Sub Zero, Mizuno ST190G, Ping G410 Plus
For your stats, PGA tour average drive wasnt 317 in 2019, the average of the longest hitter on tour was 317. The average of the top 188 on Tour in 2019 is 295 yards. In 2006 tour average was 289, cant find 2004 numbers.
Longest ever tour average was Hank Kuehne as far as I can see, with 321 yards, in the early 2000s
gaming the Titleist 915 D3, want the TS3 or TS4, simple adjustability and a good shaft, confidence inspiring. Awesome collaboration you two.
I tried several drivers out this year and ended up going back to the M2, I just love that driver so much
I love the collabs with James. I started following him this year and love his channel. I've been following you for several years and have learned so much from you...thank you. Your teaching, vlogs, and reviews are without peer.
More of you 2 please I still have a brand new taylormade burner bubble shaft under the stairs it head is the size of the average 2 wood nowadays
1988 I bought my first full set of clubs. Spalding Tour Edition. Eventually swapped them out for Mizuno JPX900 hot metal in 2018. Still to date the Spalding produced my longest drives. The fact that I was a hell of a lot younger and flexible might play a part, but I loved the driver.
Love these tech type vlogs. Good to see some more stuff with James as well. The Ping is definitely showing its class. Would be interesting to see one of these with a single brand over the years.
Love this vid, I purchased a ping g5 new a few months after it came out, changed it 4 years ago after buying a titleist (number 1 driver in golf) 910 D2, love it, been to my local golf shop chain branded who offer win a new driver when you outhit you’re old tired thing with the latest gear, I hit straighter and longer every time with the D2, wouldn’t change it for the world
Yes... agree. Actually have tried numerous drivers over the years and still the 910d2 remains!
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Love this video bruh, you and James work really well together, more please! 😀
How could you NOT like this collaboration of these 2 and what a great subject too .
Hope you 2 do more through 2020 , and get James with the rest of the Muppets on a course Vlog !! Junior James Muppet ..... LOL
Awesome video! Loved this test!
Got the clevland launcher HB last year love it 10.5 stiff I know no fit but works really well for me shaft is light but really stable very loud!!
Wonderful video this, great work and shows how good the drivers of last 6 years are.
I was fitted with the Ping G30 several years ago and was thinking of updating. After seeing this video I think I will hang onto it a while longer. Incidentally, a while back I went for a fitting for a new driver. Tried Ping G400 and Titleist D17. Neither gave any performance advantages so stuck with the G30. Great video by the way.
G30 was a beast and i really regret selling mine
I used a Ping G30 since 2014 right when I started playing golf and only recently changed this last year because I cracked the face. I switched to a Ping g400 Max and there are still days I miss my G30. Ping is the best golf company in my opinion
Love the collaboration Mark. Really hope to see more like this.
Stop it. 25 minutes!!! Put the kettle on for this one. Great stuff. Love both channels and love the collaboration. #getjamesonmuppettour
Very recently swapped my M3 for the G410 SFT. Never thought I'd get rid of it as it was my most constant performer but the Ping is even better.
James looks like he’s meeting his idol. That big grin on his face when meeting mark.
Can't blame him. Mark is a phenomenal UA-camr and great all around guy.
Mine is a TITLIEST 983K love your channel and have fell back in love with golf thanks to all your guys new content and some other inspiration. Keep up the good work . Id also like to see some history lessons of golf as in names of great players stories of old players that dont get the recanition that they should!
Cue eBay's number 1 search for this week being "TaylorMade M2 Driver".
Yep...Now is the time to list your Taylormade M2 driver folks!
The 2016 was my favorite I've had to date, but I ended up with a dent in the face of it at one point. TM replaced it with a 2017 model and it never did feel as good.
@@erickorff1919 same with the 2016 hybrids
Hi guys, just started watching this video.
Straight off my head, great idea. It is great to be able to put some perspective on old and new clubs.
It gives the people some information to decide for themselves.
Lets go back in time with ball tech as well, because imo that’s where the real distance has been gained
I have just changed from callaway xr and gone back to a titleist d2 910 and i just love it😁great content 👍
My favorite driver would probably be the 2012 Callaway Razr Fit Tour Authentic. Which I paid $499 back then. I still have it in the closet. Every year I get fit and a new driver. I like new clubs! 😆
My 2010 RAZR went just as far as my new driver.
Just replaced my TISI TEC by ping ( bought new in 98 I believe) with the Taylor Made M5 . All I can say is wow!!!!! Also replaced my ping I3's with taylormade p 790's . Life is good. Great vid.
I'll have the Nike driver 🤞 great vlog again lads
Only just changed my driver after 10 years. The new one is a marginal gain in carry, but lower spin (hopefully for summer run out). As you say in the video, if it looks nicer on your eye, you generally feel more confident with the club your holding.
Great honest video without the manufacturers hype.
Best driver I haver used through the ages is a taylormade burner superfast.
I play the burner SF 2.0, 3-wood and it'll go nearly as far as my driver. Makes me think my driver was a ripoff.
It's shaft is almost as long as a driver, so not surprised lol
Happy to see James on the channel bruh what a great guy! How about dragging Liam from Golf vlogs UK on you coach and Liam would be a corse vlog for the ages 😂
Taylor Made 2007 Burner (first series)
Got a golf fitting the other day brought my 2007 burner first series and went as far as the Callaway maverick
Great to see you guys together reviewing clubs - more of the same please - not played a driver for a number of years but had such a good experience with the Titleist fitter for my T300 irons am going to book a session for a driver fitting - either TS2 or TS3 - can't wait and we'll see what I'm recommended!!
You forgot the TM SLDR!..IS IT STILL IN THE LOFT?
Ken Phillips Thought that would surely be on here!
Also Nike Covert? Mark also gamed that one.
Yes! The SLDR - the low spin bomber!
Been hitting a 2012 Ping Anser for years. Just can't beat the look or the feel. Did have an Aldila Proto 60 Stiff in it but put Hzrdus Smoke 5.5 in it last year. My feeling is the shaft is the most important aspect of newer drivers and at 66 years old I needed to back off just a tad. Seemed to work, I'm getting about 235-240 out of it. My playing partners are all in there early 50s and can't hit any of their newer model drivers past my Anser.
Ping G400 Max👌
My 910D3 is actually slightly longer than my TS3 but it’s a bit beaten up and not as forgiving on my trusty “toe slap” miss hence the upgrade. Top video Mark and James 👍
You’re not quoting the tour averages per year, you’re quoting the longest hitters average for the years.
I currently use a Callaway Big Bertha 816 Alpha DBD which works very well. It has a center of gravity nearer the face which I always hit better than the back weighted drivers. Apparently that is because is swings more like an iron with the forward cog.
Maybe 2013 was the year DJ took a “break” from golf
Love that!
Did the ball change much in that year range? And someone's going have an eye out with a tee peg.
Difference, none ! 😳 custom fit makes the difference !
Great video again, good to see you and James doing some interesting stuff together. Gotta love how James really nailed the first few drives, full power, using the ground to "jump" through the shot, whereas Mark plays his standard pat ball and only ends up 4 yards behind. Delivery is everything :)
Why have I spend all this money on drivers through the years for 8 to 10 yards😭😭
Barry smith because shiny = better🤩
Barry, you are the marketing men's dream.
Play off 10.
Driver Callaway BB Alpha Pro
Callaway XR16 3 Wood
Callaway Apex 3 Hybrid
TaylorMade MB 2014 Irons
Bombtech Golf 52, 56, 60
TaylorMade Daytona Rossa #1 Putter
$1000.00 AUD Total
Drivers even got a broken hosel and it's held with sticky tape ⛳
What a fantastic video!!!! Honest and no funny business! Well done to you both!
Best of all time callaway ft3 the real carbon king
Interesting stuff. 👏 what happens if you compare results starting from club head speed? Then look at ball speed, carry/total distance, spin, launch etc. That would mean you see which club converts the club speed best and gets better launch and distance?🤔👍
R15 before M2
Great vid guys and great to see a informative collaboration.....Just a bit gutted you left the Covert out as I personally loved the Tour version of that club.
Great video again.... And the two of you are looking more comfortable together every video. More please 👍⛳
Interesting to see the numbers not changing. Currently game a Ping G20 that I cannot hit consistently. Might lop half an inch off the shaft and see if it helps?!!!
Where was cobra 🐍 back in the day everyone had one
Gamed the SS unlimited. Great club. VERY LOUD THOUGH
The LTD Pro should have made an appearance....
Bio Cell Pro!
SoCal Golf
Then TaylorMade would get pissed as you would see they stole the M1 design from the Biocell . I still game the Amp Pro from time to time, best sounding driver ever IMHO.....
They sounded like the microwave had just finished!🙉
Haven’t really seen a huge change in distance from all the drivers I have gamed, but improvements in Changeability have shown more consistency in distance. Don’t loose as much with the miss hits as I did years ago. My r11 quad was still the longest distance driver I ever played, but when it went wrong boy did it go wrong. I don’t see that as much with my current m3 and I was playing more golf and striking the ball much better back then. Love the videos lads.
Steroid testing 😂
Great video, really enjoyed the walk down memory lane with the old drivers!
Love these vlogs Mark when you test them against the clubs from years gone bye really enjoyable guys 👍😁
I am really loving these collaborations and the content that it's producing between you two guys. I really hope you continue to do this into the future it's fantastic
Just changed this year to the Callaway XR and found it is still a good driver and didn't break the bank for cost, good review guys
My first "adult" driver I bought from a neighbor around 1960. It was a Wilson Sammy Snead persimmon driver. Loved it!
Enjoyed the comparisons, great video Mark and James. My best driver is my current one, Callaway Rouge, not surprising because it was the only one I was fitted for.
Really excited about this video - been toying with changing my second hand 2004 Big Bertha titanium for a few months now, for a second hand TaylorMade M4 but would love to know if it's really going to be worth it. Can't wait to see what comes out of this....
Hi Mark and James, interesting vlog. I play with a Ping G20 tinkered with a few others looking for extra yardage. But my trusty G20 finds the fairway more often than not, so would rather lose the search for extra yards as a compromise. Rather drive 200yds down the fairway than 200+ from the rough.
Love the compares and the networking of channels!!! Yes please!!!
Love it. Yes please do more videos with James.
I started around 1970 macgreggor 1 wood. The ball went anywhere and usually not very far. Penfold ace ball changed to a Dunlop 65i. Or balata .
Currently playing G25 PING 12 ° went down to st. Ives for a fitting at Titleist and was recommended a 12• M2 . 10 yards longer but it would have been a very expensive 10 yards.
Ok you said stop and no looking ahead. So I'm guessing they'll be within 5-10 yards of each other. Thanks for the video! I'll assume it will be really good! Been hitting a Ping G 30 for 3-4 years now. And that thing does sound like a gun going off! That's my only complaint about the club. Now pressing play........😃
Finished the video and yes it was really good! Thanks so much!
Good video guys!! Really liked this one to show how much marketing is put into products. Test test test the product and see if it works for you. Thanks guys.
Mark, thanks for doing this collaboration. Would love to see more.
I dont change drivers much. I started out with a Srixon W-506, moved to the Cobra F speed (because I liked there DWS hybrids and that was the matching driver). Played the Cobra for a long time, then I wanted an adjustable club so I moved into a Cleveland Custom 588 (It is a very forgiving club). I just changed to a Taylormade R15 (14 degree) I got it from a friend. Trying a tip I got from Mr Crossfield about lofting up if your swing speed is 100mph. I must say that works, it's more accurate and I haven't lost any distance. I do deliver the driver slightly down so more loft is good.
I got fit for a Callaway Double Black Diamond 3 years ago or so. Last month I won a new Callaway Epic Flash with fitting. The fitter was the same pro on both occasions. He couldn’t get me hitting further or straighter with the Epic Flash..... he is a mate so we said we would wait until I needed a new one .....
I had a Callaway Optiforce 440 (2013). Good looking head but there were big drop offs. Just got the Cobra F9 this year and I am loving it! Thanks for the vid boys!
My first ever woods were Petron Impala 2 and 4 woods in 1978. My latest (and probably last) are TaylorMade M2 HL driver, Ping G 5 wood (adjusted to 4 wood) and Ping G 3 hybrid). There have been many in between! The latest are easily the best, but the only one to have been custom fit.
I went from Cleveland HiBore that just kept working to a Supertri that did not work. Going to end of year discounted G400 the shop was trying to get out to fit in the G410. Fit for me and much better driving.
Bought a Taylor Made SLDR when it came out a few years back now, based on Mark's recommendation, and still loving it. Even if I could get a few more yards with a newer driver it's not something I would consider since I have a lot of confidence with the SLDR.
I'm in the market for a new driver, I was thinking about giving the G425 a look when it comes out... this video was really validating.
I recently picked up a Honma 737 455 and was a little worried it might be shorter being a couple if years older, but it isn't and it looks like you've proved distance over the last 10 years hasn't really changed. Glad I didn't spend a fortune for the newest version!!
After a 15 year break from golf, replaced my Callaway Big Bertha driver with Ping G30 SF Tec. Couldn’t afford a £450 driver, so not custom fit, but went for SF Tec and don’t hit it right anymore. Result. 👍
Great video. I enjoyed you guys. I’m about to buy Ping G30 driver. Thanks Guys.
Great video Mark like seeing you with James doing these vids . I use the titleist 910 I say use i mean it's in my bag . I very rarely use it as i can hit my 20 degree rescue as far and more accurately. So for me i need lessons on driving rather than waste money on a new driver . Managed to get to 8 handicap without using driver . But feel the next push to go lower i really need some more distance off the tee
I ended up going for a fitting back in March with no particular brand bias and left with a PING G410 plus.
Changed From a Callaway XRPro 9 to a Tour Edge Exotics 9.5 this year. 30% more fairways, no difference in distance. Felt forgiving at demo day, hasn’t disappointed since. Scooped up for $110 as a barely hit demo.
Brilliant video guys. Still using my airoburner driver. Can’t get that out my bag. Do reckon the reason the guys were still well over 300 yards in 04 was because they were playing 7.5 degree heads and had the swing speed and launch to make it work?
I'm still gaming the ping g driver stiff Alta shaft with grey golfpride med grip from 2016. I've tried newer ones but I keep coming back to it. It just works
last year spent £200 on a TM M4 and very happy with it, parting with a Callaway V Series which i sold for £50, I could not justify rinsing £400+ on a driver which realistically doesn't perform any better for me - same with irons, picked up a set of AP2 712s off ebay for £150 and they are spot on.
I changed this year to a Titleist 917D2, I would have liked to go to the TS1 or TS2 but they’re above my pay grade. I was using a Callaway XR16 prior to the change, I hit both well but I have more confidence in the Titleist. Great Video !!! Timely Content (pun intended). !!!
Gaming the 2016 M2 10.5 Deg cranked to 12 atm. Just shortened the shaft by 3/4 inch and hit 7/9 fairways with it this weekend. Wasn't fit for it so might get it on the trackman at the club to dial it in better. Keep up the great content.
I play the M2 you’ve got there for all the reasons you’ve said, even when others smirked. It’s the same as tennis rackets, the big change was quite some time ago 🎾👍🏻
I am still using a TaylorMade r7, which I have been using for the last 11 years. Finally looking to upgrade and hence why I'm watching this video. Finding it difficult to hit the new age drivers as they have changed so much over the last 10 years.
Think I may go for the Taylormade M2 in the coming year. I've been looking to upgrade and seeing that it's certainly better than my VRS from 2012 but is still pretty much cutting edge compared to the 2018/2019 models seems like a solid value. I definitely felt like 2005-2011 was a big jump in tech, followed by 2012-2016, and now the current era where it will be very hard to make changes to golf tech in regards to the legal limits allowed by the governing bodies of golf.
More yardage gains than I thought!
i play a very shorter driver than what is standard, at 43.5". I'm also a very budget conscious golfer. If I were to buy something new, it would be something like the old Titleist, where I could increase swing weight for my shorter length.
I probably would not see much increase in length from my Cobra LTD.
Great video!
I’m still using a 2016 M1 and I’ve upgraded the shaft but I still haven’t found anything that I like more than it. For something I bought 3 years ago for $200 and have upgraded the shaft and grip this spring for $100, I’m not losing any performance and I haven’t had the need to spend loads over the last 3 years. Win win in my book.
Still rocking the ol Ping g20 and can still hit it 300 consistently. It still feels amazing.
Nice vid boys. M6 for me. First custom fit driver. My first driver was the same as James, VJ Singh Cleveland Launcher. Loved it.
Havent really seen much difference in distance in my driving distance until this year. Not really the club though, although custom fit may help a little. Biggest gain has come from a couple of lessons and working on strike. 😉
My first set of irons were some beat up Petron impala’s, my dad bought me them from a boot sale! Never even knew they were a known brand until you just mentioned your first driver!
Hi guys, just looked up your question for 2004 - PG Av 286.5yrds leader - Hank Kuehne was 314.4yards. Very cool video love these type of team up videos. great work :)
Hi mark fantastic video
Had all those drivers and it you go back a lot further to the fire stick driver and the killer whale with the boron shaft now that was good