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What Drivers Did The Former Champions Use
The Master Tournament is held at Augusta National Golf Club in Aprial every year. It is full of magic and mystery for the classic golf course. There is a Chinese saying, ‘A workman must sharpen his tools if he is to do his work well'. So every players must painstakingly select their clubs, especially drivers. Now let me show you what kinds of drivers 6 former winners used in 2011 US Master Tournaments.
1. Phil Mickelson
Championship Years: 2010, 2006, 2004
Driver: Callaway RAZR Hawk Tour Driver (9.5 °) , with Mitsubishi Fubuki A70 shaft
Key Technologies: Forged Composite is lighter and harder than titanium. The bottom of the head and crown are made of forged composites, making the design team able to precisely control the thickness of the rod. The result is a lighter head and high MOI. Aerodynamic head shape design (streamlined surface technology),reduces air resistance,increases the distance.
Features of Callaway Razr Hawk Driver's Shaft: It is for those who need extra stability, with a unique twist. In 2010, Fubuki Alpha used the same MD technology as Fubuki Tour shaft. It isto reduce the distortion in the swing process, which results in increased, smooth acceleration and stability.
2. Angel Cabrera
Championship Years: 2009
Driver: Ping G15 Driver (7.5 °) , with Aldila RIP 80 shaft
Key technologies: Ping G15 Driver is with ultra-light crown, 6 grams weight added to the bottom. This setup help optimize the distribution center of gravity to produce a higher trajectory and less rotation. A larger face (7% bigger) increases ball speed and good stability.
3. Trevor Immelman
Championship Years: 2008
Driver: Callaway Diablo Octane Tour Driver (10.5 °) , with Aldila RIP 70 shaft
Key technologies: Callaway Diablo Octane Tour Driver adopts a light, solid, forging composite material.Its density is only one-third of titanium. Hyberbolic Face Technology helps to enhance the ball speed. It is said that Diablo Octane Driver can produce 8 yards extra driving distance compared to original all titanium products, Callaway Diablo Edge driver .
Features of Callaway Diablo Octane Driver's Shaft: Aldila RIP uses patented technology and proprietary materials. Through the use of computer modeling and the proprietary materials, Aldila engineers are able to completely reconsider the design of the shaft and expression. The result is to create a revolutionary shaft, with optimized hardness and distorting, as well as unparalleled feel. The product was passed the PGA Tour's official test and received the PGA Tour's official recognition.
4. Zach Johnson
Championship Years: 2007
Driver: Titleist 909D2 Driver (8.5 °) , with Mitsubishi Diamana Blue Board 73 shaft
Key Technologies: 909D2 was designed to produce medium height, rotating from the low level to moderate level. The built-in arch rib provides stability to reduce shaking feel and improves the sound. Closed bolt holes reduce the total weight, allowing customers have more shaft options.
Features of Shaft: It is for those golf players who need extreme stability and smoothness.Diamana Blue Board shaft is a balanced design of the product, providing strength and stability in the optimal combination.
5. Tiger Woods
Championship Year: 2005 , 2002 , 2001 , 1997
Driver: Nike VR Tour Drover (8.5 °) , with Mitsubishi Diamana White Board 73 shaft
Key technologies: Variable Compression Channel design helps to provide speed. Center of gravity set optimized the hitting ability. At the same time, the latest version of the STR8-FIT Face technology provides a full range of regulatory function.
Features of Shaft: For those golf players who need super-stable, low distortion, hardness and medium size shafts. Diamana White Board has a softer grip, harder shaft than other Diamana series shafts. The rigid shaft produces stability in the process of hitting, while the softer grip provides a good feel.
6. Mike Weir
Championship Year: 2003
Driver: TaylorMade R11 driver (9 °) , with Fujikura Motore Speeder 7.1 shaft
Key technologies: Taylormade R11 Driver uses 'Flight Control Technology' (FCT) hosel, making the loft adjustable by any golf players, 1 degree up or down. This changes the launch angle that can offer 48 different settings in all.
Features of Shaft: The creation of a 7-Axis technology brings a consistent performance in the elimination of the shaft deformation while the output in the whole process to maximize the swing feel.
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