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Old August 12th, 2008, 06:35 AM
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frankendriver

thats right i have frankendriver . a srixon head a stiff cobra ss shaft by aldila.golf pride grip. and a jack nicklaus Q4 head cover. what can i say it is just a monster off the tee.
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Old August 12th, 2008, 09:19 AM
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Re: frankendriver

cue the mad scientist ironic laughter...lol whah, ha, ha ha, ha, ...whah, ha, ha ha, ha...

If it works use it. Does it have a bolt through its neck ? lol
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Old August 12th, 2008, 10:37 AM
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Thats pretty flipin sweet
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Old August 12th, 2008, 03:45 PM
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Re: frankendriver

frankenstien head cover will be purchased.
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Old August 18th, 2008, 09:39 PM
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Re: frankendriver

ive had several people ask about frankendriver .my buddy went out and bought a new driver because he used to be the bomber of the group .used to be. i think i have my first permanent club in my bag.
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Old August 21st, 2008, 10:59 AM
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Re: frankendriver

i have found the secret to frankendrivers power. he is an 1 1/4 inches shorter than standard.so im thinking any driver would be just as good as frank. my poor callaway hyper x tour is gone and all it needed was to be shortened. im an idiot.oh well x-mas will be here soon. i know what i want now.
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Old August 21st, 2008, 12:52 PM
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Re: frankendriver

isnt it the longer the shaft the further the ball goes. because my X hot 3 wood is 1 1/2 inch longer than standard and plays just like my driver
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Old August 21st, 2008, 08:01 PM
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Re: frankendriver

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isnt it the longer the shaft the further the ball goes. because my X hot 3 wood is 1 1/2 inch longer than standard and plays just like my driver
Each 1/2 inch increase in length has to potential to add 2 to maybe 3 yards.

But, each increase in length also decreases the chances of making sweet-spot contact with the ball. Most people find that while their clubhead speed decreases just a little bit with a shorter shaft, the shorter shaft increases control dramatically and results in much more frequent sweet-spot contact. And, the more frequent sweet-spot contact usually results in an increase in drive distance.

The best evidence of this is the fact that the average length of the drivers of the PGA TOUR members is less than 45 inches. Usually between 44 1/2 and 44 3/4 inches. If the players with the best swings in the world -- the PGA Tour pros -- aren't very often using drivers over 45 inches long, what hope to we amateurs have? The OEMs aren't helping as most drivers off the rack are 45.5 inches today, and there are quite a number that are 46 and even a fair number that are 46.5 inches long now. The vast majority of people would be much better off with a driver shaft that is 44 inches or less. Sure, you give up the potential for those once a round super-long drives, but if you can hit twice as many fairways in a round and give up 5 or maybe 10 yards, isn't that worth it?

Like with all things golf, you should be fit for your driver length. If you can control a 46" inch shaft the same as a 44" inch shaft, then sure, you can pursue those extra yards. But, most people are a lot better off with a 44" inch shaft.
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Old August 21st, 2008, 08:06 PM
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personally i think the extra length on my 3 wood works wonders for me.... especially because i can trust my 3 wood more than my driver and sometimes hit it further and straighter
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Old August 22nd, 2008, 10:06 PM
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well frank is gone i just hated the looks of it . i traded him for an r7 quad that i had shortened an inch. same ball flight and distance so i let it go i think he will get snatched up as soon as my buddy finds out.
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Re: frankendriver

Never, trade something that works for you, it just doesn't make monitary sense. If you are going to Gas on gear, then Gas on gear. Only sell things that don't work for you.

Glad to hear you've discovered the secret of what works for you though.
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