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**StethyEntinic** · 07-01-2010, 10:02 PM

I actually prefer the smaller size heads to the 460cc models. That being said I also have square model 460cc driver.

Now a few months ago I was shown something at a group seminar held by a local pro when he started discussing more distance. I am a "show me" kind of guy first and foremost. 10 golfers, myself being one of the chosen went through his test. All of us swung a 380cc 9.5 driver faster through impact than the 460cc model. Keep in mind we were all amateurs, with less than stellar driver swings. Both drivers except for the club heads were shafted the same (Proforce V-2) , same grip, and the same length. Difference in mph through impact ranged from 3mph to a whopping 10mph . Mine was 4mph faster with the smaller club head. My accuracy was the same with both clubs...poor. Then again, both these demonstration clubs were not fitted to my swing. The pro's reasoning was better balance for the golfer contributed to the faster swing speed of the smaller head.

So I come home, rummage through my garage, and find my old Olimar 10.5 driver, on a Proforce 65 golf shaft. I then head to the range with it, and my present 10.5 460cc driver. Same thing. The smaller club head sent the ball consistently further, with a little less, but still playable accuracy. Not by a big margin, but still further, and much further than my 3W. I am even thinking (after a few more range sessions) about throwing that old Olimar back into my bag. It does have some good memories attached to it.

Not saying anything bad about 460cc drivers, but when it is time for me to change out my current driver, I am going to give those smaller club heads a serious look.

07-01-2010, 10:02 PM	#6
StethyEntinic Join Date Nov 2005 Posts 407 Senior Member	I actually prefer the smaller size heads to the 460cc models. That being said I also have square model 460cc driver. Now a few months ago I was shown something at a group seminar held by a local pro when he started discussing more distance. I am a "show me" kind of guy first and foremost. 10 golfers, myself being one of the chosen went through his test. All of us swung a 380cc 9.5 driver faster through impact than the 460cc model. Keep in mind we were all amateurs, with less than stellar driver swings. Both drivers except for the club heads were shafted the same (Proforce V-2) , same grip, and the same length. Difference in mph through impact ranged from 3mph to a whopping 10mph . Mine was 4mph faster with the smaller club head. My accuracy was the same with both clubs...poor. Then again, both these demonstration clubs were not fitted to my swing. The pro's reasoning was better balance for the golfer contributed to the faster swing speed of the smaller head. So I come home, rummage through my garage, and find my old Olimar 10.5 driver, on a Proforce 65 golf shaft. I then head to the range with it, and my present 10.5 460cc driver. Same thing. The smaller club head sent the ball consistently further, with a little less, but still playable accuracy. Not by a big margin, but still further, and much further than my 3W. I am even thinking (after a few more range sessions) about throwing that old Olimar back into my bag. It does have some good memories attached to it. Not saying anything bad about 460cc drivers, but when it is time for me to change out my current driver, I am going to give those smaller club heads a serious look.
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