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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
But this isn't how golf clubs work. The fact that something is called a "driver" or "mini driver" or "3 wood" or anything else is meaningless. You don't inherently lose control hitting a driver over a mini driver - rather, the larger club face should result in greater control, all else being equal.
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Good lord, I can't believe im being baited into such a silly argument.
A driver has a longer shaft and more distance. With that, dispersion increases so misses are wider.
As clubs get shorter and more lofted, dispensersion decreases.
So yes, you lose control hitting a driver over a mini driver, or a different wood, or a pitching wedge.
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This makes no sense. If you can hit a mini driver that's 12 degrees (or 11.5, or 12.5, or whatever), you can hit a driver with that same loft with the same swing speed. You just need the correct shaft.
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Wrong.
Attack angles and swing speeds will change how high the ball goes.
If I play a 12 degree driver, it balloons into the air and I lose significant distance.
People who play higher degree lofts need it to get more launch.
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Based on the fact that you think your swing speed is relevant you seem to be under the mistaken impression that a higher lofted driver is just for seniors or people who lack the club head speed to get the ball in the air without help. That CAN be a reason for someone to have a higher lofted driver, but it's certainly not the ONLY reason, and it doesn't make it a useless club for someone who swings it faster.
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I said I'm fitted and 12 is stupid for me Based on my swing speed and angle of attack.
I don't care if you play a 12 degree driver, it's not an insult.
You made the generalization that most golfers would be better going to 12 and that's stupid.
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What you're contemplating is taking up a spot in your bag with a second club that you hit exclusively off the tee - if that's your goal, cool, I'm just saying I do not see any reason to prefer a mini driver in that spot over just... a second driver that goes higher, straighter and shorter.
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Sure, a 2nd driver thats easier to control and lose distance could be an option.
But clearly there's a reason why mini drivers and taking off in popularity and guys like Knapp & Fleetwood are using them on tour.
Thus my initial question.
Why don't you message Jack Knapp and tell him he should just use 2 drivers
https://www.golfwrx.com/734595/jake-...d-of-a-3-wood/