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ClubTest 2006: Drivers

Our 40 ClubTesters put the latest drivers through their paces, looking for distance and accuracy. See which of these eight new models they liked most.


Published: May 01, 2006

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MacGregor MacTec NVG2
$349 to $499, graphite; macgregorgolf.com

WE TESTED NVG2 Tour in 9°, NVG2 in 10.5° with Fujikura Quadra Action graphite shaft

THE COMPANY LINE "Our Cup Face 360° technology makes the entire face a sweet spot because the plasma welding is completely off the face."

OUR TESTERS SAID
Pros
  • "The sound is improved; it's toned down in the regular NVG2 versus last year's model."—Stacey Fitts (handicap 17)
  • "A big difference between the NVG2 Tour's dense 'crack' and the hollow, metallic standard NVG2."—Kirk Fischer (7)
  • "The Tour model is free of draw bias and much easier to fade than the regular head."—Doug Lair (10)
  • "No difference in forgiveness. Both give ample absolution."—Hoai Hoang (8)
  • "The NVG2 Tour's strength was forgiveness. Most shots made the effort to find the fairway."—Chad Johnson (8)
  • "Pleasantly surprised by how far misses went."—Dave Lucarelli (15)
  • Cons
  • "The sound detracts from, but doesn't ruin, the overall experience."—Michael Jo (14)
  • "Given its spaceship look, I expected it to fly farther."—C.J. Bush (19)
  • "Large plain head could use an alignment aid on the crown."—Don Skeahan (20)