ClubTest 2008: Drivers Game-Improvement
Bobby Jones Workshop Edition by Jesse Ortiz
$399, graphite
bobbyjonesgolf.com
We tested: 9° and 10.5° in Aldila VS Proto graphite shaft; 13° OLA in Aldila DVS 55 graphite shaft. Shaft length: 45"
Company line: "Our triangular shape increases 'gear effect,' which allows for maximum correction on off-center hits. The milled face, made from Russian beta titanium, offers a distinctive sound and feel. The club is at the USGA maximum dimension of 5" x 5"."
Our Test Panel Says:
PROS: Typical shot is high and straight, with dependable distance; impact quality exceeds expectations; not loud-sounding like many others; rock-steady stable; accurate enough to give you confidence; well-balanced club, easy to swing, clubhead doesn't lag in the downswing.
CONS: Widest side-to-side dispersion in test; high, relatively straight flight takes playability out of the picture; voted least attractive due to odd-shaped head.
"Launches shots a bit higher than normal, with absolute consistency." Gary Wilson (13)


