Callaway AI Smoke Driver Fitting
- By Chris Hattersley
- April 5, 2024
- Custom Fitting
Welcome to the AF Golf Store blog, where we provide expert advice and reviews on golf equipment. In this blog post, we will be discussing the latest Callaway AI Smoke Driver, and its performance during a fitting session. If you’re looking to improve your driving distance and accuracy, keep reading to find out if this driver is right for you.
During the fitting session, Chris, our golfer, met with a fitting specialist at the AF Golf Store to discuss his goals and preferences for a new driver. Chris expressed his desire to improve his distance and accuracy off the tee, with a focus on keeping the ball in play.
The specialist began by asking Chris about his current driver specifications. Chris mentioned that he was using the TSR 2 driver with a hazardous 6.5 shaft, which he was fitted for last year. Despite enjoying his current driver, Chris was open to exploring new options that could improve his dispersion and confidence off the tee.
The specialist explained that modern-day drivers offer various options and adjustability features to cater to each player’s specific needs. By analysing Chris’s swing and ball flight tendencies, the specialist suggested starting with the Callaway AI Smoke driver, which has received positive feedback from golfers.
The Callaway AI Smoke driver comes in several different models, but for Chris, the specialist recommended the AI Smoke Max 9° driver. This model offers maneuverable weight and a slightly draw-biased configuration, which could benefit Chris’s swing characteristics and desired shot shape.
The specialist made some adjustments to the driver’s settings, setting it to a slightly lower loft and a draw bias. These changes aimed to help Chris achieve a more penetrating ball flight with reduced spin, ultimately improving his accuracy and distance off the tee.
Chris began hitting shots with the Callaway AI Smoke Max driver, and the specialist observed the ball flight and analysed the launch monitor data. Overall, Chris showed promising results with the new driver.
During the fitting session, Chris displayed a desired shot shape of a slight draw. The specialist noted that while Chris’s swing technique needed improvement, technology could play a role in helping him control his ball flight. The specialist suggested that, through the use of technology, Chris could optimise his desired shot shape by reducing cuts and slices.
The launch monitor data revealed that Chris’s swing path and club face angle were slightly left, resulting in the ball starting to the left and sometimes drifting further left. The specialist recommended adjusting the club face to square it up better, potentially reducing the spin rate and achieving a straighter ball flight.
Throughout the fitting session, Chris hit shots with good ball speeds and spin rates, indicating that he was generating sufficient club head speed and achieving a relatively consistent impact position on the face. Despite some shots veering off to the right, Chris demonstrated improved control and confidence with the AI Smoke Max driver.
Based on the fitting session results, Chris decided to upgrade to the Callaway AI Smoke Max driver. The driver’s forgiveness, adjustability, and confidence-inspiring design aligned with Chris’s goals of hitting more fairways and gaining distance off the tee.
Chris acknowledged that he still needed to work on his swing technique and efficiency, but he believed that the AI Smoke Max driver would help him achieve better results on the course. He appreciated the improved ball flight and forgiveness, which were evident even on mishits.
In conclusion, the Callaway AI Smoke Max driver proved to be a suitable choice for Chris, providing him with a more controlled and consistent ball flight. If you’re in the market for a new driver and are looking to improve your accuracy and distance off the tee, the Callaway AI Smoke range is worth considering.
Visit the AF Golf Store website to browse the latest golf equipment and schedule a fitting session with our knowledgeable staff. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to enhance your game with the right equipment.
Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this blog post are solely those of the author and do not reflect the views of Callaway or any other brand mentioned.
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