So the question was, how does it get it done? How could
I pick up yardage off the tee when I have already hit some
really good drivers that were fit for my game?
It really came down to spin. I’ve always fought higher
spin numbers because of swing flaws. I’ve worked
hard to fix some of those, but still my swing is my
swing, I’m not ready for an overhaul at this point in my
life, especially because it typically gets the job done.
My next outing was with the Flighscope X2 launch
monitor. I found the physics that explains my additional
few yards: lower spin. I had lower average spin numbers
than I had seen with any other driver.
Based purely on distance, the results don’t lie, the Big
Bertha Alpha is LONG. But before you go out and buy
one, make sure you take into consideration the other
factors of a driver. While I certainly hit some of my
longest drives with this driver, I unfortunately had a few
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control issues. I found a few less fairways than normal.
Typically I’ve been hitting 11 or 12 fairways a round, but
I was averaging 10 with the Big Bertha Alpha. While that
isn’t bad for many golfers, I realize I play so much better
from the fairway. That is why I’m trading out the Fubuki
Zeta Tour for a more stable shaft. I’ve always struggled
with the Fubuki line. They feel amazing and have great
spin and launch properties but I never seem to have
the control I want. I believe a shaft change will keep
the distance and add control. Callaway has many
custom options if you go for a fitting, which I highly
recommend. The head is awesome and the shaft is really
good, if it fits.