Along with the more "traditional" drivers released this year, a growing number of companies have added models that are pushing the last component of driver-head design to the limit—shape. Square, triangular, stretched are some of the terms used to describe the distinctly different geometry of these newly released high-MOI drivers.
The advantage of high-MOI technology is achieved by moving the mass of the clubhead to the sides, down and back—away from the face. This movement of weight can have the effect of greatly reducing the twisting action of the head upon contact usually caused by off-center hits. This is referred to as increasing the club’s Moment of Inertia, or MOI.
The greatest benefit of high-MOI drivers will be realized by average golfers whose swing generally produces less than perfect contact. Rather than badly pushed or pulled tee shots consistently landing in the rough with conventional drivers, these new high-MOI clubs can produce consistently straighter shots, which means more fairways hit/round. For a detailed analysis of each company’s approach to the high-MOI design solution, see Scott Kramer’s article starting on page 60.
"Golf equipment seems to be paralleling snow skiing in the area of R&D. Much like ‘shape skis’ have done to improve the skier’s ability to turn with more consistent control, so too are the new geometries of high MOI drivers helping the golfer to achieve more consistent control off the tee." observes Dave Brennan, Publisher of Golf Tips Media Group, former technical advisor to the US Ski Team and veteran ski manufacturing executive.
See a complete guide to all the new drivers in 2007 including specifications, pricing and recommendations from the Golf Tips editors starting on page 67 of the May issue. Pick up a copy today.
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Golf Tips Media Group has five print publications—Golf Tips Magazine, Golf Equipment Buyer’s Guide, The Best Of Golf Tips, The Golf Instruction Annual and The Golf Travel Annual—in addition to www.golftipsmag.com. These publications are written and edited for the most serious audience in golf—those golfers playing more than once a week, year-round (78+ rounds/year). The editorial content is targeted at the avid player and focuses on three areas: 1) instruction features and tips, 2) equipment reviews and analysis and 3) travel tips and on-course instruction. More textbook than magazine, Golf Tips Media Group’s mission is to educate the reader in the fundamentals and techniques of the game. This combination of print and electronic media content produces the most comprehensive package of information for the serious golfer in the category.
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