'Seriously powerful':Callaway's Hyper X driver
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"Clearly the Spine is different from other drivers, says Wilson Staff, "featuring the best attributes of what the square drivers offer without the ungainly look and sound at impact."
Launched at the Golf Europe Show in 9-, 10.5- and 13- degree options, the recommended price is likely to be under £300 and available in February/March.
Among the other most striking drivers launched in Germany this week were the
Callaway Hyper X and Hyper X Tour drivers, described as 'seriously powerful' and able to generate high ball speed across the clubface thanks to Hyperbolic Face technology.
This has been updated from Callaway's original VFT (Variable face technology) but using different thicknesses of titanium and a similar sole plate to the popular X-hybrids.
Srixon's big story was the launch of its Z-RW driver with its curving projection sole that changes depending on the loft required (9.5, 10.5 and 11.5 degrees). The 460cc driver's weighting system positions the centre of gravity depending on the lower spin and higher launch.
Nike also had a huge presence at Munich to promote the addition of the SasQuatch SUMO 5000 (above left) and SQ SUMO² 5900 (above right) drivers, joining the traditional and square-headed Sumo drivers already in the stable. Both drivers incorporate increased MOI to produce 'higher, longer, straighter and softer landing shots.'
The distinctive SQ SUMO² 5900 claims to deliver more distance than its predecessor (with lofts from 8.5 to a 16-degree high launch) while the SQ Sumo 5000 is more forgiving with a titanium face to generate higher ball speed over a wider area of the face. Similar lofts are available with respective recommended prices of £320 and £250.
