Does golf club shaving work?
The data suggest that the shaved face driver does exactly what it is intended to do: Shaving the face of a driver produces ball speeds on average of 4 mph faster than a stock head. Higher ball speeds equal longer distances; the shaved Jetspeed traveled a full 10 yards farther than its USGA-conforming counterpart.
Is Driver shaving legal?
Any golf driver that doesn’t conform to USGA and R&A rules is considered illegal. The company will shave off a portion of the existing golf driver face to increase the COR. Face shaving can lead to breakage and strange ball flights, so for many it is considered a risky proposition.
Which driver has the thinnest face?
COBRA F8: CNC Milled Face Not surprisingly, the face in the F8 is Cobra’s lightest and thinnest driver face ever, allowing for more weight to be distributed deep in the clubhead for a higher MOI and more forgiveness and stability at impact.
What does putting Vaseline on your driver do?
By putting sunscreen, chapstick, Vaseline, or other similar substances onto the face of the driver the player could reduce unwanted spin. McCord says that this one player in particular used to wipe sunscreen on his driver in a left-to-right wind in order to reduce cut spin on the shot.
Is the Hammer Driver illegal?
The Hammer Driver was not approved by the USGA. The USGA has very specific standards when it comes to the legality of the golf club. If you play in a golf tournament, you will have to ensure that you are using legal golf clubs. If the club is not legal, you will be disqualified from the tournament.
Can you wax your golf driver?
Any rust spots can be gently removed using fine grade steel wool. The steel wool should be at least 000, but preferably 0000, since anything more abrasive will scratch the shaft. Chrome polish or car wax can be applied after cleaning for extra care, but is not mandatory.
Can you change balls when putting?
You can always use a new ball when starting a hole. You can also substitute a different ball any time you are taking relief, including both free and penalty relief. On the putting green however, when you mark and lift your ball, you must replace that same ball to finish out the hole.
What’s the difference between a shaved face and a conforming Jetspeed?
Higher ball speeds equal longer distances; the shaved Jetspeed traveled a full 10 yards farther than its USGA-conforming counterpart. In addition to added ball speed and distance, the shaved face driver produced shots with lower launch and less spin, while maintaining similar accuracy to the conforming version.
What’s the average swing speed of a shaved Jetspeed?
The same shaft was used for both heads, swapping the heads out every three shots. The shaved Jetspeed was milled to COR of .880, WHD’s recommendation for swing speeds between 100-110 mph. Six golfers with handicaps ranging from 0-15 and driver swing speeds between 75 and 125 mph participated in this test. (2 slow, 2 medium, 2 fast).
Which is better TaylorMade Jetspeed or SLDR driver?
The feel and stability is very good but I had a little extra shot dispersion compared to 45 inch drivers, which is not unusual. In conclusion, the TaylorMade Jetspeed driver will suit more amateur golfers than the SLDR, as the higher spinning face will suit those whose driver clubhead speed is under 95mph.
What’s the weight of a Jetspeed Golf driver?
Weight is another key factor these days and at just under 300 grams, the JetSpeed driver felt very light. The 46 inch Matrix Velox T49 shaft is longer than standard for some extra ball speed and is very light at just 49 grams.