Well, it was a belated Christmas gift, but I didn’t turn it down when it came to the door about an hour ago!
jmwald had sent me a message before the holidays that I should expect to receive something, and boy did I ever.
I now have two SMT long drivers, one a 455 and the other a Nemesis.
He has been a big long drive enthusiast… thanks jmwald!
Keep in mind that all of the stats I’ve given you over the years, with driving distance and club speed, has all been with regular clubs, most of them if not all store-bought and not custom made in the slightest. Regular or stiff flex, lofts between 7.5 & 10, and standard length, 45″ or less.
These clubs have the XX shafts and they’re 49″ I believe jmwald told me… and they look and feel sweet.
Looks like I’ll be adding a couple of clubs to the bag.
And I can’t wait to see how they perform with the MPS technique!
Glad to see my babies have found a good new home…And can’t wait to see your feedback on them with MPS….good luck!!
The blue driver is a 7* SMT nemesis head on a xx 50″ lda accusport long drive shaft…the red driver is a 5* SMT 455 head on a xx 49″lda long drive shaft…both heads have won ReMax world championships in the past and I believe DJ will annihilate both drivers…bombs away!!!
Thanks again, Joel – and I just talked to my “guy,” looks like a golf seminar in the U.S. is in the works for June, tentatively… don’t know where yet, but I’m finally getting some admin and site assistance, long-needed…
I told you all, 2014 is going to be big, and if you aren’t a Premier Member, you’re going to miss out on lots!
June…roughly 152+ days to go…
DJ…I’m terrible navigating around this site…one of our members…might have been dkondo gave me a tip that you gave him about the swing really starting when the c7 moved as far as possible toward the rear foot…could you help me find this or repeat it for me when you have a moment…it is to help prevent lateral movement toward the target of the head and c7 before impact…thanks….Joel
Joel, if it was in the Member section comments, then I believe it was actually Daddyo, if this is what you were referring to:
The new site set-up is actually going to improve things. I didn’t export the Membership site content yet but I’ll re-post the better topics or just revisit them for fresh discussion.
that was it…perfect….thanks to daddyo and DJ
Joel, I gotta tell ya – I’ve never swung a 50″ club before today. Wow, it doesn’t feel unwieldy or over-long at all. I’m wondering if it’s the heavier grips, my new grip method or the fact that the club is nice and heavy with that XX shaft.
Whatever it is, I was leveraging it gingerly in the living room, and I can’t wait to let it go full-out 🙂
That is awesome, DJ! Kudos to jmwald …
Btw I think that 50″ as measured by the LDA is the same as 48″ by USGA standards (the legal maximum)…. someone correct me if I’m wrong.
That’s correct, David. The LDA measures them vertically and the USGA uses the vertical measurement from the end of the shaft when the club is tilted at a certain lie. 6 of one, half dozen of the other… at least that’s my understanding from what I read a good while ago.
Funny, the extra-long shafts at that lie are perfect for me. I felt as if I were holding a normal club – the longer the club, the more the upright stance fits like a glove… next is to swing these puppies 🙂
As you say, LD is 50″ standing. USGA is 48″ at 60* lie angle. The difference in head design will make a difference. A tall head, top to bottom, will be longer LDA style. A long head, heel to toe, will be longer than 50″ LDA. The difference is usually less than 0,5″ if any at all. Measuring 50″ vertically is easier and more logical but try getting golf to change 🙂
DJ, please be careful with these.. I’ve just had new windows fitted at home.. here..
in the UK!