Any adjustable drivers that allow you to open the face more than 1*?

garyt1957

Are there any adjustable drivers, any brand, that allow you to open the face 2 or even 3? I kind of doubt it, but thought I'd ask.

kchacker

garyt1957

The Callaway RAZR Fit and RAZR Fit Xtreme have the open setting at 2.5*, though it depends on the model you buy. A couple of copy pastes:

RAZR Fit:
has an “OptiFit” hosel that enables you to adjust face angle (square, 2.5° open or 1.5° closed). Two interchangeable weight screws (12 grams and 2 grams) are used to affect flight curvature (neutral or draw bias).
http://www.golf.com/equipment/callaway-razr-fit-driver

RAZR Fit Xtreme
The lower-lofted models measure 440cc and have a 1-degree open face angle at the neutral setting. Changing the Opti-Fit Hosel to the open setting on these drivers will open the face another 1.5 degrees, resulting in a face that is 2.5 degrees open at address. If they are adjusted to the closed setting, the face will rest 0.5 degrees closed.
http://www.golfwrx.com/50795/2013-callaway-razr-fit-xtreme-driver-pics-tech-specs/

I play the 9.5 degree Xtreme model with the open setting. I have a pronounced draw - I can hook a 56* wedge. I rarely hit much of a draw with this driver and can even hit a cut - something I've never said about any driver I've owned in 25 years of playing.

garyt1957

Thanks, I believe these can be had for a good price now,too

kchacker

garyt1957

I paid $100 for mine and I've had it for three years. You should be able to pick one up for a song nowadays.

Release

Turn your hands on the grip a couple of degrees weak, that works every time.
Or pick a driver head that's set up square ?
Cleveland 310TL has open face at address. A very nice driver that can be had for cheap whole driver or head only.
I s=have one with Regular flex at 47" which plays firm. Love it.

garyt1957

kchacker

Not many out there these days. I'm looking for the 13.5* , which is even rarer. A couple on Ebay for over the $100 you paid. Found one on Callaway Pre Owned, unfortunately they're all A flex. Are the adapters like all the others, in that it's easy to pull a shaft?

shokosugi

Or find a tour issue driver. Most of those are open faced. New ones on ebay usually come with the specs so shouldn't be hard to find something that's 2-3 deg open I would think

garyt1957

shokosugi

Not sure I have the SS for a Tour Issue driver. I did try a HiBore Tour back in the day and hit it low and short. Never did reshaft it though to give it a fair try out. Also hit a Exotics Tour which I hit well, but at the time could still hook at 2*open.

kchacker

garyt1957

You'll have to ask someone who tinkers - I just buy the stuff! That said, it's just an adapter. Buy the shaft, buy the adapter, plop it on. Just make sure you're not buying the Xtreme model if you're looking at a 13 model. You'd only be able to get that to 1.5 open.

As far as a tour issue model goes - I don't believe swing speed has anything to do with a tour issue head. It's the setup, shape and size that differ. I'd prefer to see an equipment guru confirm that, though.

garyt1957

kchacker

Tour issue drivers tend to have the weight placed to reduce spin which a slower swinger usually needs. At least that's my perception

kchacker

It seems that asterisks which surround text put it in italics. That's supposed to read 13 degree model and 1.5 degrees open.

garyt1957

kchacker

Yea I saw that. I was all excited about being able to open a 13 2.5. 1.5 open isn't enough change from the 1open I can get my Cobra. I may try a 10.5 just to see if the 2.5 open makes a difference. Then I might spring for a Wishon 919 which can be bent 3 open with plenty of loft.

Typhoon

Adapters are easy to do. If u buy an adapter, eBay is fine. Get the dual cog adapter so you can change face angle independent of loft.