Experimental Adjustable Weighting System
Here is an exclusive inside look of an experimental concept drawing for a new adjustable weighting system. I thought this one was kind of interesting…there is a pivot point located in the center of the head which can be swung from the heel to toe. The rest of the design is a bit too radical…but then again so are a large % of the drivers coming out nowadays. So you never know…you might just see something like this hitting the shelves from a major OEM sometime soon.
There are going to be more and more radical designs being pushed through in the next few years that will truly shock you guys. I have seen some stuff on the drawing board from some of the major OEM’s lately that are pretty creative and wild. There are a couple right now that are close to coming out of the prototype stage that are pretty shocking. But how many of these radical designs will actually provide any benefit to the golfer is the real question.
“Shock & Awe” Driver Technology
Lately…many of the major OEM’s seem to be resorting to more of a “Shock & Awe” type marketing plan when designing their clubs. This way it is almost impossible not to be drawn to their product when you walk through your local golf shop. But unfortunately…more times then not there is little to no benefit to the advertised technology. But the guys with the big dollars will do their best to figure out a way to make you think that their is no way your game can improve without it.
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Eric
14 years ago
I like the adjustable weight mechanism. Looks like it could be easily tweeked to allow you to adjust the center of gravity forward and backward as well, which is something I’ve never seen done but could theoretically be used to allow you to adjust the launch angle. Move it forward when its windy for a lower launch. . .
Ugly club. looks like the batmobile, but interesting weight adjustment concept. Didn’t Mizuno have a driver where the weight moved in slots around the back of the head?
mygolfspy
14 years ago
Actually is a great patent for what you are talking about that is not currently being used. Yes Mizuno actually used a design I had drawn up years ago. They moved on a rail system.