Favorite Drivers of GolfTEC Owners and Certified
Personal Coaches
Joe Assell
GolfTEC CEO & Cofounder
Mike Clinton
GolfTEC COO & Cofounder
Andy Hilts
GolfTEC National Director of
Instruction
Tim Sam
GolfTEC Las Vegas, City
Manager
Don Costanzo
GolfTEC Tampa, City Manager
1. What driver are you carrying in your
bag?
Assell:
Cleveland HiBore XLS
Clinton: I bounce
between two drivers. One is a Mizuno MP with moveable weight technology. It has Graffaloy Blue 65 gram stiff shaft. The second is a TaylorMade R7 with moveable weight technology.
Hilts: TaylorMade R7 10.5 degree with a Graphite Design YS 6 shaft
Sam: TaylorMade R9 Driver – Fujikura Motore X Flex 8.5-degree
Costanzo: TaylorMade Burner 09 TP – 10.5 Regular
– Winn Grip
2. Why did you choose it?
Assell: I have
had a long loyalty to Cleveland products and this is their best driver.
Clinton: I have
both drivers set-up for a slight fade as I typically fight a hook. I chose them
both as they provided the best combination of distance AND direction when
tested on our launch monitors. There are a few drivers that go further, but
these two have the best combination of distance and direction. All that said, I am
planning to test a number of the new 2009 drivers using our PERSONAL CLUB
FITTING software as it has been a few years since I added these drivers to my
bag.
Hilts: The 10.5-degree
helps me to launch the ball higher and carry it farther. I chose the shaft
because it also helps improve my launch conditions by reducing the spin on the
golf ball. Higher launch with less spin equals more distance with the same club
head speed.
Sam: The
versatility of the R9 driver was very appealing to me. Also, the shape and size of the club
head looks great with terrific sound. Terrific weight and balance as well.
Costanzo: The shaft flex matched my swing speed and I wanted a higher flight which the regular shaft provides. Also, getting the
TP head took off some offset and my big draw is now just a slight, controlled
draw.
3. How has it improved your
performance?
Assell: I have
gained distance and accuracy. I’m finding more fairways and have seen an
improvement in my length off the tee. This club is very easy to hit.
Clinton: I’ve seen improvements in both my
consistency and distance.
Hilts: Having the spine in the shaft
positioned correctly into the club head has given the club an incredibly solid
feel which gives me greater confidence over the golf ball.
Sam: My fairways in regulation are up 20%
with this driver. I’m much more aggressive and confident with the R9 Driver
compared to my last one.
Costanzo: I’ve added
20 to 30 yards off the tee. My average length is now 270 to 310 yards.
