We need a Ryder Cup thread!

Whoever creates it, I trust will do it justice--but sooner the better would be best! It's gonna be epic.

Epic in what sense? Biggest margin of victory for Europe in the history of the event?

The Ryder Cup is one of the only times Golf becomes a TEAM sport on an international level like this... So regardless of the outcome, it's gonna be epic. (as it always is).

Bring the noise!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tdwDDJeA18k

Random fact from the PGA Tour twitter feed - Gary Woodland hasn't missed a putt from 3 feet or less in 2 years -- 1,641 makes in a row.

I doubt I've made 10 in a row this season.

Zimmer had a chance

Yeah, that's an amazing stat. I am always surprised he hasn't won more on Tour tbh.

typical story: all talent + no WIM = forgettable

I like the Taylor Made drivers. Currently have R11S, which is 2 years and 8 models older than the SLDR. lol..

Is the SLDR really longest on the market though? I tough all drivers had to meet maximum specs like trampoline effect, etc..

I have the SLDR and find a huge difference between that and my previous driver (TM R1)...but it could just be player-dependent.

Yes all drivers must adhere to certain limitations set forth by the USGA. The SLDR tho has moved the club's center of gravity forward and down which enables players to launch it closer to optimally a larger % of the time.

The center of gravity in the G30 for example is low in the club but back(away from the face). This gives the club some more stability through impact but will in impart more spin than the SLDR.

Spin is mostly the devil when driving the golf ball. You will hear a lot of people tell slow swing players that they need spin to get the ball in the air and keep it there but that is wrong. Its more important for them to launch it higher.

To optimize your distance you have to hit it much higher than most people think, launching at like 15*-17* and its hard to get your spin # down to the ideal ~2,000 RPM if the center of gravity isnt as low and far forward as possible.

Here's a tip that has helped some others in your situation.

When you take the putter back, pretend or "feel" like you're taking the club slightly to the inside. A lot of poor putters tend to take it back to the outside without realizing it, which makes it tough to start the ball on your intended line consistently.

There are actually training products that try to ingrain this exact feeling, but you should be able to get the feeling without those.

This might not help at all but it's worth trying if you haven't already.

Thx

How much would I benefit from a driver like the SLDR given I am currently playing a 9* Ping G10 and hit the ball super high with a lot of spin and get no roll ever?

a lot

The shaft will be as least a big of factor as the driver head.

The SLDR does sound pretty impressive from what I've read, but 9/10 players would probably benefit more from going to get fitted for a proper shaft. They say it's the engine of the club for good reason.

Shafts are incredibly overrated. As long as you get weight and flex correct that 95% of the equation.

The amount of recent posts ITT that you could do a "that's what she said" reply to is pretty high.

Ping G series is pretty forgiving.

then why does mine go offline so often?

Ok, so I am reading about the SLDR and it says they recommend lofting up to get high launch and low spin. Given I hit everything really really high as is do I still want to do this? Seems like I'd have to though since the lowest model is a 10*.

I know I am wrong, at least according to everything I read, but I still don't buy the higher launch angle is always best line.

I have medium-low launch angle and my average driver probably carries 220 and rolls out to 240-245 under normal conditions. I can carry the ball about 225-230 with a higher launch but I end up only getting 230 to 235 in total.

I am older, don't have lots of clubhead speed, and a line-drive type drive seems to give me the most overall distance. I never run into a situation where the extra 5 or 10 yards of carry is a difference maker to go with a higher loft.

Anyone else here comfortable with a lower launch?

PS. If I could carry the ball 280, then yes, I would for sure launch it high. But, I cant hit is that far.

Rory using 915 I'm a Certified titleist nit.

I'm a relative noob to most of you, so take what I say with a grain (or two) of salt:
I switched to the SLDR AND lofted up (up to 11 degrees now) and saw an immediate difference in my drives. I mean, I did tweak my swing a little (made it less aggressive) and noticed it was going much further, more consistently.
I played 54 holes this past Wednesday and was consistently hitting between 260 - 280 with a few 300 yarders.
I personally like 2 things about this driver:
1. The weight - I feel for a noob like me, it's forcing a more fluid club path swing as the weight just helps dictates the path more naturally.
2. Less spin is a huge thing for ME and I can notice it. You lose a LOT of distance due to spin issues when hitting the ball from an incorrect angle/path (at least more than I thought).

It may be more forgiving for high cappers, than most think - due to the low-spin factor imo

I'm hitting 10-12 fairways a round right now with my G20, can't see myself switching to a different driver any time soon. Game is much easier from the middle.