Tommy- before John Daly switched to all Dunlop he was playing the 975. Long John said that although the 983 offered him more distance the accuracy it offered wasn't as great. I didn't see it that way, since it added 30 yards to my tee shots. But anyways when Daly says no to distance the year he lost his PGA Tour Long Drive Crown you know somthing has to be up. I hope that helps.