Cleveland reentered the driver market by bringing back their most iconic driver name with a revamp of their technologies. Jul 03, 20 i noticed a lot of comments on a couple of golf forums about the bomb tech grenade driver after asking if anyone has ever hit it. Sep, 2018 the p790 udi driving iron is a welcome addition to taylormades hugely successful p790 line of irons. The largest unbiased, datacratic driver test conducted by anyone in the golf. And thats when sullivan, a former highschool golfer who lost his job at an engineering company last november. Basically i am not that short but as the driver is normally one of the. There has never been one that blew my mind as much as this driver. The first time i actually hit the bombtech grenade driver was exactly two minutes before i teed off. Today, we bring you mygolfspys most wanted driver for 2018. Yet, somehow ping drivers have been a steady contender in everyones hot list and a staple in golf bags for what seems like forever. The limited edition grenade golf driver comes from bombtech, a company that was founded in 2011 after the founders personal frustrations with lowquality clubs that break easily, and coengineered by with the university of vermonts engineering d. Sent from my moto z3 play using mygolfspy mobile app. Jun 15, 2014 the next morning, that man made the first purchase of bombtech golfs grenade driver.
Has anyone on this golf forum hit it, and if so, what are your comments on it. May 10, 2017 the bombtech grenade 2 driver is polarizing in the world of golf. At 82, hes still killing that driver and it even has a stiff shaft. Maker of exceptional custom leather headcovers and golf accessories. A driver without any discernable weakness, in addition to its strong performance, our testers rated the f9 highly for. Grenade golf driver limited edition shaft flex senior. Threads in this subforum transcend a typical thread to become more like a chat room. Spend half the price of a new 3wood for 2 or 3 lessons to learn how to bomb your driver. The grenade is a 460cc 2piece cast driver that weighs in at 199 grams. It has a unique dcd, or dual cavity design undercarriage that was originally intended to create air pockets that aid in faster club head speeds for explosive distance but. Available in 2iron 17 only, the new udi comes standard with a project x hzrdus black. The head feel of the krank is soft where as the grenade is a firmer feel.
His niche was long drive, and he broke several drivers that another club. My brother in law has the bombtech driver and absolutely kills it. Many people are looking for a driver that will hit that long ball. We use cookies to optimize site functionality and give you the best. So halfway through the summer i ended up buying a bombtech grenade in 9 degrees with their xstiff shaft. That driver, at least, was just as good as most out there imo. I stumbled upon bombtech back before the driver was even in production. My one complaint with the grenade 2 is that i found the feedback. The srixon z u85 utility iron found its first play out of my bag as a driving iron. The bombtech grenade 2 numbers were very comparable, aside from inflated spin, to the current numbers in my driver now. I choose 9 degree, and xstiff shaft, the stock grip is pure and suits me to a.
The way that it keeps every shot in play and maximizes distance on mishits is exceptional, and its going to get serious consideration for my bagif this snow ever melts. The unit was codesigned with the university of vermonts engineering department. Aug, 20 the first time i actually hit the bombtech grenade driver was exactly two minutes before i teed off. Usually theres a guy who can bomb every tee shot and believes every. Bomb tech grenade driver clubs, grips, shafts, fitting. The bulk is well hidden and the top like looks thin at address. The topperforming driver for each tester earned a gold medal 1st place, the second bestperforming driver earned a silver medal 2nd place and the third bestperforming driver earned a bronze medal 3rd place.
Others are looking for one that will allow them to get the best hit off miss shots. The grenade driver is above and beyond what any driver should be when it is first released. Our 2019 most wanted runnerup, by the slimmest of margins, the allaround performance of cobras f9 was better than exceptional. We opened a new test facility and again enlisted 20 testers to help us put 28 drivers through their paces.
Four years later ive now gotten my hands on the 2nd iteration of the grenade, the grenade2. Just hit my buddys bombtech grenade driver and it was. Two cavities in the back of the head provide a couple of benefits. In conjunction with a top club fitter, each of the 15 testers in our 2016 gear trials. Aug 03, 20 every golfwrx member gained yardage with a new taylormade driver. I would describe the sound as being between a crack and a sharp pop with a medium pitch. How i used trackman to help keep my driver on the planet. And the grenade shaft is a softer stiff and a bit flexy. Love the idea of the company, really liked the look of the club. Interview with bombtech golf designer tyler sullivan.
You could probably find your test panel right here on golfwrx. Someone that loves cars is at a level where they really dont pay attention to what show up on car and driver s 10 best or gets the motor trend of the year award. Following the trend of new drivers and fairway woods, hybrid clubs have become much lower spinning than their predecessors in recent years. I dont like the look of the irons or wedges, very gimmicky, and i wasnt ever a fan of the lime green accents on my driver. Drivershaft combinations of the 5 longest hitters on the pga tour. It became my gamer driver until my dad confiscated it from me and refused to give it back after trying it. Shop now for premium golf drivers, woods and wedges at direct to consumer prices. Over 200,000 golf clubs sold and backed by an insane 60 day guarantee. The shafts in the bombtech grenade drivers are a custom matrix grenade design. The limited edition grenade golf driver comes from bombtech, a company that was founded in 2011 after the founders personal frustrations with lowquality clubs that break easily, and coengineered by with the university of vermonts engineering department. May 11, 2017 flip the driver over and youll see the signature dual cavities painted in green and bombtech and grenade 2 in bold lettering.
A few years ago we tested the original bombtech grenade driver and were quite impressed with the results. As youve heard us say before, there is no best driver on the market, but there certainly is a best driver for you. I would never expect a driver company to bust onto the scene with something of this quality. Its been about 3 weeks since i received my custom bombtech grenade driver, and by custom i mean i got to pick the loft 2 to choose from and the shaft flex. The next morning, that man made the first purchase of bombtech golfs grenade driver. Only thing i have to change out are the grips, but spec wise seem to fit just fine.
About two years ago, we took a first look at the bombtech grenade driver, and now were back testing its predecessor, the grenade 2. This unique relationship and pure engineering approach was created using a 2piece plasma weld construction process that led to unmatched. A week later the driver is in my hands and ill admit i was skeptical. When you are looking for a new driver, what are the first things you look for. Support for a68hm grenade motherboard the world leader in. These golfers jump on the best new driver technology that comes along every year or two. It was the second influential golf forum, and the one that spawned bombsquadgolf, and golfwrx. I hit the driver well for the most part but not as accurately as the 3w, possibly trying to muscle it too much. Gives my driver a run for its money, not a whole lot of difference in total yards. You will not find better performance and value combined. Equipment is accurate as of the john deere classic 71617. Problem is, i started doing some digging after noticing i really wasnt performing much better than i had been with my old driver precision 10. Im even more impressed with the rogue driver than i was with the epic.
Each golfer has different needs, and this driver just happens to fit mine perfectly. Every golfwrx member gained yardage with a new taylormade driver. I love the 3w, its great from the tee or a nice tight fairway, the fluffy stuff not so much. Upon receiving the grenade driver from bombtech golf, i was a little skeptical. Over the last couple years ive noticed a trend of smaller independent golf companies making a splash in the golf business, with products that are often half the price of read more. The bombtech grenade driver is a 460cc driver, the max cubic centimeters allowed by the governing bodies of golf. Hello everyone, thanks for stopping by, today were going to share with you a recent interview with tyler sullivan of bombtech golf, the man behind the new grenade driver set to launch in march. Ugly goblin taylormade, goblin, spy, golf clubs, geek, geeks, nerd. I bet the grenade by bombtech golf can out perform it, do a comparison test. That particular day i was playing a new course so i cannot say for sure if i drove the ball farther than normal, but i certainly felt very comfortable. I noticed a lot of comments on a couple of golf forums about the bomb tech grenade driver after asking if anyone has ever hit it. The p790 udi driving iron is a welcome addition to taylormades hugely successful p790 line of irons. The footwork for both of these utility shots works the same way that it does for a standard backhand throw.
Reviewing clubs, accessories, apparel, travel, and everything related to golf. What new driver do i buy cobra tries to answer that question with their latest offerings the. Jan 18, 2018 about two years ago, we took a first look at the bombtech grenade driver, and now were back testing its predecessor, the grenade 2. Sharply accented by a lime green shaft, this wild wood packs a.
Bombtech golf is a new company, based out of vermont, that makes clubs by hand in the united states. The bombtech grenade driver is made using a twopiece cast construction process and welded titanium, ti1188 face plate two cavities in the sole of. Thanks to alan for sending this to me to test as the company wouldnt. Over a total of 245 sessions, testers of all ages, swing speeds, and handicaps tested 27 different drivers to produce the largest independent and unbiased driver test that the golfing world has ever seen for 2018, we increased our testerbase and refined our analytics to bring you the most comprehensive data weve ever produced. The cleveland launcher hb driver is a simple straight forward driver that does what is says. Whoa, thats the coolest driver ive ever seen, exclaims a passing wideeyed 12yearold when i remove the cover off of bombtech golfs gunmetal black 460cc head and take a few practice swings at the driving range. This is where we have landed today in the pursuit of have your cake and eating. These four driving irons combine accuracy and distance. While its one thing to decide on buying a new driver, the real question for most buyers becomes. Now were back testing the new grenade 2 driver to test out some of the new aerodynamic.
Jun 14, 2016 we spent the last year looking for ways to refine and improve the most wanted driver test. Best driver test determined what new drivers were best for their game. For a scomahawk, the footwork is more akin to what you would do if you were throwing a backhand roller, specifically approaching the tee pad, or your lie, diagonally from right to left if you are right handed, like simon lizotte does here on hole 5 at the 2017 pdga pro world. Golf videos, tiger woods, pga tour, lpga tour, senior tour, whats in the bag. Over a total of 245 sessions, testers of all ages, swing speeds, and handicaps tested 27 different drivers to produce the largest independent and unbiased driver test that the golfing world has ever seen. The grenade golf driver is manufactured using a 2 piece cast construction and plasma welded face plate. Explore golf drivers from the biggest names in the industry at the lowest price, guaranteed.
Holly sonders photos from quail hollow golfwrx holly sonders, popular shows, golf channel. To get fitted just right, you can send sully your information and you will get a semi customization driver that should work perfect for you. Its lime green like the accenting on the clubhead, and is available in aflex, ladies, regular, stiff, and xflex. This high end process combined with a ti1188 face plate increases ball speeds at impact. What drivers do the pga tours longest golfers use to bomb their tee shots. The grenade is a solid driver which competes with or exceeds the performance, aesthetics, distance, and feel of the big name drivers on the market. It was done with one purpose, simple straight drives. With the srx, your chin need only spy the thirteenundergolf logo on your shirt before beginning your downswing. Sure its part of my swing but i tried again and again no chance. And thats when sullivan, a former highschool golfer who lost his job at. These four driving irons combine accuracy and distance like. If the driver does not work to your standards, bombtech golf offers a return policy that is out of this world.
Low spin bombtech firmer feeling head with a softer shaft. Jan 16, 2018 a few years ago we tested the original bombtech grenade driver and were quite impressed with the results. But i loved the matte black crown free of alignment aid and certainly its performance for me. Thats the key piece that i grabbed onto when i was being introduced to the new 2020 taylor made sim driver. The bombtech grenade 2 driver is polarizing in the world of golf. Sep 11, 2015 the result of the collaboration was a driver with cutting edge technological and aesthetic design.