2009 GOLF Buyer's Guide: Drivers
$199, grpahite
nickentgolf.com
It's for: All skill levels
John B. Hoeflich, COO:
"The 3DX RC takes
'oversize' clubheads to a whole new level
and still looks great at the end of the shaft.
This high-MOI driver has a square face and it
won't break the bank. Given its untraditional
size and shape, the 3DX RC driver has a traditional feel
at address. Many large-headed drivers are unappealing
to the eye, but 3DX RC doesn't have that problem."
How it works: This weapon emphasizes forgiveness and a
higher trajectory. Its triangular shape (maximum geometry
limit allowed by the USGA) improves the club's ability to
limit twisting (MOI is 5,000 g x cm2). A 12-gram tungsten polymer
back weight helps to close the face at impact.
The large titanium crown balances weight from top to
bottom, which creates lower spin rates for more "run out"
as shots hit the ground. Standard shaft length is 45.5 inches.


