Well, I've been at this game for nearly 60 years and given the equipment I used then compared to what I use now? I'm still hitting the 7 iron nearly the same distance I hit it from way back when. Why? For sure it isn't because I'm stronger. It's because of shaft technology, head design, grip design, head lofts and lies. My old Spalding irons were as unforgiving as any club could be. Today, my Callaway clones make the ball go straight and far even with mis-hits. As most of you old-timers here may recall, I'm devoted to empirical knowledge. Build the "perfect" club in theory, then go hit it. If it works, the theory is correct. The short answer to the question then, is; the "evidence" is clear. Just look at the vast number of golfers who are playing at levels near to what they played at years ago. Its so obvious that I'm astounded the question is even asked. USGA and R&A are in a constant battle with manufacturers to limit the design parameters of balls and clubs. Today's equipment clearly makes for better golf. And by the way; my 1946 5 iron loft was 32 degrees. My current 5 iron's loft is 27 degrees. I hit both of them the same distance. TFlan
Date: Mon, 27 Jun 2011 07:43:59 -0400 To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Subject: ShopTalk: Equipment question Equipment question A friend of mine sent me this question and I thought I'd pass it along to the group, any ideas? John Is there any evidence that a player achieving a certain swing speed (say 116 miles an hour or more) can gain an advantage with today's golf equipment? -- skype: jhmuir AIM: [email protected] 810.923.7396 http://clubmaker-online.com http://gripscience.com http://clubmaker.mobi http://thedriverstudio.com Golf equipment updates at http://twitter.com/golfcast Facebook-- http://www.facebook.com/pages/Clubmaker-Online/181867993392?v=wall&mid=20b6914G6046d421G0G66 sponsored by the new Aldila RIP BETA http://www.clubmaker-online.com/products/aldila.rip.html
