Field tested the G15 driver yesterday. It feels good.
Compared to the Nike Sumo square 5900, the G15 swings more in balance and allows me to put more muscle on it. It feeds back a satisfying “PING” compared to the Nike’s as loud but deader “quack” sound when I hit the right spot. When hitting off center, the Nike is noticeably more forgiving due to the MOI maximizing design. But as I’m learning to control my driver swing better, I appreciate the more sensitive feedback G15 gives me. It feels more like the BMW chassis than the Lincoln – it quiets most of the harshness but still gives you just enough feedback to allow you drive better over time.
And the length. While I haven’t mastered the new driver yet (only one round and one range test session under belt), it is definitely longer than the Nike on the course. I was able to out-drive the partners with an average driving day more often than even a good day with the old Nike.
Confidence is the most important thing in Golf. Aside from all the technical features you can read elsewhere, the more traditional yet quite muscular head appearance definitely gives you more confidence. That is what marred the Nike square head. When I told the guy at the pro shop what driver I had, his first words were: “So you want a more traditional looking driver.” QED