Get free delivery on everything overstock your online golf equipment destination. New for 2016 the bridgestone jgr driver features an improved power milled face design for the ultimate combination of lowspin distance and. The classic appearance has a lot of functionality from. Leading the way is the extreme forgiveness and distance of the acer xv woods, including the ultimate thriver and broad range of acer xv irons to fit. If you are a high handicap golfer consider drivers. So who better to poll to get an initial indication of the best performing drivers so far in 2017. Wishon golf launches single length irons colorado avidgolfer.
So chris hit one of our favourite drivers of 2016 to gain these baseline figures. The acer xv is a versatile and technologically enhanced driver series available in a variety of lofts to suit players of all skill levels. First the lower spinning sim then a more forgiving higher spinning sim max and a sim max d head to help draw the. Obviously, the best driver on the market for top tour pros may be different than the driver a high handicap golfer needs. We have everything available from complete golf sets or iron sets, through to single drivers, irons, hybrids, wedges and putters and any other golf clubs or sets you are looking for. Cover up your golf clubs with a golf club head cover. The best driver on the market is one of the biggest questions in golf each year, with every manufacturer making bold claims about their new drivers and the latest technologies they have used to help you hit it further and straighter. Rh senior project x two weights at the best online prices at ebay.
Dec 31, 2017 ive been playing an acer thriver mini driver for about a year. Anyone using a thriver or other unconventional driver. Plus with more weight in the head it will transfer more momentum to the ball and help with developing a better swing tempo. I picked out the one i wanted, they fit me for a shaft and then brought out the new large sized 975j for. Golf association, has instituted more rules limiting distance, and driver performance specifically, in the last 20 years than they had in their previous century of existence. Jan 16, 2017 if youre looking to hit the links this year with new equipment you may be looking for the best golf drivers for seniors theres a few things to think about before making your purchase and ill show you whats most important youll see my top picks for 2017 too. There are so many excellent clubs out there, and a few that are truly exceptional. It gives you the accuracy and consistency of a 3 wood off the tee, but with head and face size of a driver for more distance and added forgiveness. Its safe to say that 2016, is, once again the year of the driver. Shop for acer xv titanium thriver mini fairway wood. But swinging way below the radar were dechambeaus golf clubs, specifically his irons, each of which has been cut. Best golf drivers driver golf club heads for sale monark golf. Golf driver buying guide choosing the right driver steps for finding the right driver to put in your bag.
The thriver, as hireko calls them, is moreless a high lofted driver 460cc head, 14 loft, with a 1 closed face angle, head weight of 210g about 710g heavier than a typical driver head, and a recommended length for men of 44. Year after year, one of our thrivers has been one, if. Apr 21, 2015 the acer xv is a versatile and technologically enhanced driver series available in a variety of lofts to suit players of all skill levels. Driver golf club heads for sale monark golf golf is getting so much popular that everyone is now started playing this game. Cobra golf, based in carlsbad, california, is an american manufacturer of golf equipment. The dtg thriver has the same weight as a three wood, but it has the loft and the size of a driver. I golf 1 2 times per week and have tried expensive drivers. Best driver test determined what new drivers were best for their game. There will be a few new additions to the drivers offered by the big oems in 2016 but we are already seeing a lot of improvement in both distance and accuracy with some of the offerings introduced in late 2015. Jun 03, 2011 hireko golf acer xf thriver driver series videoblog. Buy products related to mini driver golf club products and see what customers say about mini driver golf club products on free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Simply add speciallymarked items below to your shopping cart for an automatic discount its that easy. The topperforming driver for each tester earned a gold medal 1st place, the second bestperforming driver earned a silver medal 2nd place and the third bestperforming driver earned a bronze medal 3rd place. We opened a new test facility and again enlisted 20 testers to help us put 28 drivers through their paces.
But that leaves out virtually every senior player and average golfer whose driver. The taylormade sldr mini driver comes in a variety of lofts from 1216, sized at 260cc and playing 43. Buy golf clubs online cheap golf club sets for sale. Best drivers 2017 national club golfer driver test. So, i just ordered my first jdm driver jbeam zy7 and now i am looking for a 3wood. It was just about capable of keeping up with the 2016 club on test pro chris best shots, but its drop off in ball speed was 5mph higher than the new driver. Sure the alternative of playing the driver out of the trees or having to take a drop, or even hitting it out of bounds is a worse alternative, but giving up the distance is still hampering their game. First they announced the rs series woods, irons, and wedges those were geared toward the better player and now the release of the new red series which caters to the slower or smoother swinger. The driver is a prominent golf club on the course, and having a highquality driver is essential, as the correct club will help you increase shot distance and accuracy. Mar, 2019 weve picked out the best drivers that golf can offer to you, and compiled them for easy assessment on your part. In conjunction with a top club fitter, each of the 15 testers in our 2016 gear trials.
Leading the way is the extreme forgiveness and distance of the acer xv woods, including the ultimate thriver and broad range of acer xv irons to fit the skill level of virtually any golfer. Super long, super forgiving and super sounding, the taylormade m2 is one of the most impressive new drivers for 2016. New for 2020, taylormade has launched the new sim driver family. And another thing, dont think of the thriver as the end of your driver life. Year after year, one of our thrivers has been one, if not, our highest selling and rated tee club.
A 3 wood is more lofted and this cuts down on side spin, plus is shorter to. The 170 gram one was my main driver for two golf seasons. I hit about 85% of the fairways and rarely hit a big hook or a big slice. How adjustable drivers can fix your swing flaw golf digest. There is still nothing wrong with it but, alas, its like all my drivers before it. Ill go through shaft flex as well as loft so you can select the correct. One of the biggest misconceptions that golfers tend to have is the assumption that the lower the loft on your driver, the farther your ball will go. Acer xv ultimate thriver clubhead hireko custom golf. The largest unbiased, datacratic driver test conducted by anyone in the golf media industry is now even. The acer xds series caters to more of the casual golfer and loaded with features to help minimize. Taylormade s first unmetal wood lives up to the hype. Mar 22, 2017 no other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively as golfwrx members. This creative design combines the consistency of a 3 wood with the oversized head of a driver to give you all of the control of a 3 wood off the tee with the distance of a driver.
Jun 14, 2016 we spent the last year looking for ways to refine and improve the most wanted driver test. Find something that finds the fairway and watch your total game improve. One of the major pieces of equipment needed for playing golf is the best golf. We sell golf club heads, golf shafts, golf grips, shafting epoxy, grip tape, grip solvent and the like to build custom golf. The thriver mini also features the same power chamber and gravity port as the matching driver for improved performance and versatility. Expensive, off the rack golf drivers pretty much all hit the same and work fine for younger golfers with high swing speeds.
Hireko golf acer xf thriver driver series videoblog. Friend of mine started to golf recently and hits the ball very low. Gigagolfs manufacturer direct distribution model means our. The acer xv ultimate thriver head is a full 10 to 20 grams heavier than a normal driver head to allow from anywhere between 1 to 2 inches shorter for a more controllable playing length. Monark golf is offering quality golf components to clubmakers at discount prices. The best and newest drivers for the 2016 golf season can change your game off the tee.
If any of you have been around in other forums over. I hit the degree thriver further than the the ping g, further than my ping anser driver and further from the deck than my old sonartech 14 degree 3 wood. The 10club thrive set is designed to fit golfers ages and 14 or between 60 and 64 tall, bridging the gap between pings moxie junior sets and our. Apr 20, 2017 chances are youll discover exactly what our panellists found this year. Shop acer xs thriver titanium driver overstock 8011985.
For those of you just hearing about this for the first time, the sldr mini driver is taylormades latest driveror fairway woodor something inbetween. If any of you have been around in other forums over the years you would have heard the term, so no, its not the result of over imbibing. Best golf drivers for mid handicappers 2020 golf sidekick. While the m1 is perfect for the tinkerers out there, we feel the m2 provides. Prgr red driver new for 2016 pro gear also known as prgr has a lot to offer this year. By todays standards it is mini, but i remember playing a driver smaller than that when i first. I used to his my 3woodmini driver off the tee for years, never felt 100% confident with the driver2years ago, i had a shop cut 2 inches off my driver shaft jetspeed from 44. The acer brand of golf clubs is our most extensive line. Achieving a 20 year history of designing and building golf clubs takes passion and an understanding of people who love golf as much as we do. Hireko golf offers a high head weighted 12 driver on a shorter shaft that they call a thriver. My first experience with a big headed driver rebellion golf. The acer xv ultimate thriver provides golfers with the best of both worlds by generating driver distance with the control of a fairway wood off of the tee.
Us golf pro and girlfriend killed by gunmen during quarantine. February 4, 2016 golfjay news desk equipment 0 on the surface, the idea that drivers are still getting better today seems absurd, in a word, laughable. May 04, 2017 in december 2016 we went to las vegas for the callaway gbb epic launch and joined taylormade in florida for a first hit of the new m1 and m2 drivers. Extra distance is what most amateurs crave while maintaining their accuracy and with the ever advancing technology in golf, manufacturers may entice you with promises of 20 extra yards. The williams racing golf mr driver makes the most of the companys knowledge of aerodynamics, offering us impressive club head speeds and decent distance. But it is true that without perfect golf equipment you cant be able to show your real gameplay style on the field. We then crunched the numbers to see how each club performed. As one veteran said after a long day hitting hundreds of balls. Theyve introduced several new shafts for 2016 including several shafts with the new xlr8 technology. Oct 08, 2011 the thriver, as hireko calls them, is moreless a high lofted driver 460cc head, 14 loft, with a 1 closed face angle, head weight of 210g about 710g heavier than a typical driver head, and a recommended length for men of 44. The clubmaker report june, 2016 the clubmaker report brought to you by the new aldila 2kxv whats new from aldila the legend reinvented i wrote about the new rogue max proto. Hireko golf acer xf thriver driver series videoblog youtube.
Looking for the lowest prices on golf equipment guaranteed. Acer xv thriver mini clubhead hireko custom golf clubs and. The acer xv ultimate thriver provides golfers with the best of both worlds by generating driver distance with the control of a fairway wood off of. The acer xs thriver is one of the most accurate drivers you will ever hit. Find the best golf clubs for you taylormade club fitting. If you are wondering what will be the best driver for 2016, check out the following. By making the head heavier now you can build this club a little shorter, closer to the length of a three wood, and still have the proper swing weight and feel of a driver but with more accuracy.
A huge thank you to all of you who have watched and subscribed to my youtube channel as be better golf just passed 5,000 subscribers on youtube. Acer xv ultimate thriver clubhead hireko custom golf clubs. Feb 10, 2016 with the 2016 season just around the corner, manufacturers begin to release their new drivers for the coming season. I used to have a big slice problem, but with this club, i hit it dead straight, 290 320 yards.
Monark golf golf clubs components, buy online discount. Youre going to be hitting it longer and straighter with the right club suited for your swing speed. Cobra golf, based in carlsbad, california, is an american. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers. Dec 31, 2017 actually, thriver is a legitimate golf term. Acer xs thriver most accurate driver on the market. Golf digest s mike johnson and ashley mayo discuss the new line of drivers on the 2017 hot list. Mar 14, 2016 its safe to say that 2016, is, once again the year of the driver. Jul 27, 2016 tg test pro chris ryan hit each on a skytrak launch monitor at the national golf academy at the belfry.
A first narrow your choices by knowing your handicap or level. Shop the largest selection of 50% off golf equipment. Jan 14, 2017 if you want to improve your golf game you may be interested in the best golf drivers of 2017 theres a few things to think about before making your purchase and ill show you whats most important youll see my top picks for the year too. Cobra golf s newest driver offerings come in the form of the king ltd and. Shop head covers from some of the biggest names in the industry, all for the best price guaranteed. Bryson dechambeau uses singlelength irons at the 2016 masters. Taylormade produces both golfing equipment and golf clubs, including the sldr and r15 models. As youve heard us say before, there is no best driver on the market, but there certainly is a best driver for you. I hit the degree thriver further than the the ping g, further than my ping anser driver and further from the deck than. Here is a link to the new fujikura golf 2016 catalog.