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In the world of Golf, like many other sports, the equipment has came along way. Drivers once were made out of wood and balls out of leather. I still have a set of my Grandfathers old clubs (woods) that are made out of wood. I enjoy looking at them and laughing to myself thinking about how far I could hit a ball with it.
Over the years drivers turned into metal and the ball began to go further. As time went on, so did the metal driver. However, the driver began to grow. Starting out around 190cc from the “oversized” Big Bertha, drivers began to get larger and larger. 300cc wasn’t big enough so maybe 360cc. Nope, maybe 400cc… Well long story short, the most current largest drives come in at a massive 460cc. That is a long way from the wooden driver.
Nowadays drivers are even more advanced. Manufactures such as Taylor Made and Nike now have drivers that can be personalized right before you swing it. What do I mean by this? Well take the new Nike VR S Covert Driver, “the worlds first high speed cavity back driver” (Nike.com). According to Nike, here is how they descibe their new VR S Covert:
High-speed cavity back technology delivers longer and straighter shots. Utilized in drivers for the first time, this technology positions the weight of the golf club at the heel and toe to enhance forgiveness and add even more distance to off-center shots. The result is more stability at impact for greater distance and control.
The FlexLoft adjustability system allows you to independently choose your loft and face angle to fit your swing and maximize your distance. This easy-to-use system offers 15 different options in one single club to meet the demands of various swings and course conditions.
NexCOR Face Technology produces faster, longer shots across a wider area of the face. With a hot zone that’s 45 percent larger, NexCOR creates more speed at impact with a variable face thickness that moves the sweet spot higher—from the heel of the club to the center high—where golfers are most likely to make impact.
Be on the lookout at the course for this new style of drivers. They are gaining respect by the pros due to their performance. Like I was saying earlier, the world of Golf is changing and I love it.