----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2002 11:17
AM
Subject: Re: ShopTalk: Women's
driver?
Pat,
Women have never has been my specialty, but I keep getting calls from
senior women who played a friend's club and "had to have one like it." And, I
get a few who just want me to get them some more distance. Here're some of my
experiences:
My senior ladies seem to like the Chicago 966SD (9.5° to 13°, depending
on need for trajectory) with a 58 gram Graman TP440 (A or L) and Winn grip at
45"-46" club length best of all. I use a 195 gram head if Jeff has any in
stock (he usually does). Swingweight is C9 to low Ds (depending on shaft and
grip), total weight just under 300 grams. Another good head for the slow
swinging ladies is Tour Golf's SWB99 (310cc) at about 191-193 grams.
The now discontinued, semi-shallow face Cydonia LCGs have been the
favorite women's fairway woods (and senior mens' favorite, too). I used the
15° for several beginner ladies' "drivers" at 43"-44" club length with
good success. A lady pro instructor told one of them that it was the best
hitting beginner "driver" she had ever seen.
The smoother swingers seem to have no problem with longer
clubs, unsmooth swingers do better with 43"-45" lengths. I have several
slow swingers that really like 47" drivers (with 191 gram SWB99 and 53 gram
shaft for D2.5 swingweight) and are quite consistent with them...one
lady is only 5' 2" tall. Low total weight seems to be more
important for a slow-swinging lady's club than any other spec,
probably because it's easier for them to swing the light club faster
with control, so use the lightest comfortable grip you can.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Saturday, August 17, 2002 12:00
AM
Subject: ShopTalk: Women's
driver?
I'm looking for a good combo for a women to use
off the tee with. Her swing speed is 62mph, smooth tempo, and plays twice a
week. I was thinking of using a "L" SK Fiber PE shaft and possibly a deep
face 300cc, 15* head. Is there such a monster? Not many women come
thru my shop. Bernie, is this your specialty? All suggestions are greatly
appreciated. TIA
Pat McGoldrick On Target
Golf
