Dustin Johnson Driver

[sevenputts]

I briefly saw a little of the Farmers event and thought I saw a Rogue in Dustin Johnsons what looked like an Aeroburner for a driver. Is he playing a rogue ?

[chickenpotpie]

TM tweeted he was playing the AB. this picture shows a Rogue too.

https://twitter.com/taylormadegolf/status/563516530789740544

[sevenputts]

There you go ! Thank you sir !

[Farst]

Yup definitely a rouge black not surprising he always played rips before

[ThunderBuzzworth]

[quote name='Farst' timestamp='1423236770' post='10898511']
Yup definitely a rouge black not surprising he always played rips before
[/quote]

Looks like a silver to me

[markheardjr]

Was anyone watching the pga.com feed yesterday on the back 9 on the south? They kept doing a long-drive contest on 13 all day. Ernst had it at like 307 forever and it was getting late. That big boy from Oregon smashed one pretty good near 315 or something but I can't remember if he got the fairway or not. Then DJ steps up. I think he flew it passed the total distance of the longest guy, like 329 or something. 3rd to the last group in wetter and colder air. Animal. They did a slow mo of his swing and his solders went to like 115° where most pro's struggle to get to 90°. His shaft is maybe 3" from his right forearm on the downsing. I only saw Phil with that much lag and wrist bend. Cray cray.

[TheKrushh]

[quote name='markheardjr' timestamp='1423238312' post='10898733']
Was anyone watching the pga.com feed yesterday on the back 9 on the south? They kept doing a long-drive contest on 13 all day. Ernst had it at like 307 forever and it was getting late. That big boy from Oregon smashed one pretty good near 315 or something but I can't remember if he got the fairway or not. Then DJ steps up. I think he flew it passed the total distance of the longest guy, like 329 or something. 3rd to the last group in wetter and colder air. Animal. They did a slow mo of his swing and his solders went to like 115° where most pro's struggle to get to 90°. His shaft is maybe 3" from his right forearm on the downsing. I only saw Phil with that much lag and wrist bend. Cray cray.
[/quote]

He has been one of my favorite golfers for quite some time. I personally think it will be good for golf if he is playing well. Some people will fight me on that one but I think people like to see athletes bombing the ball. I was a college golfer and have seen a lot of bombers. The first driver I saw him hit in person was still one of the most remarkable shots I've ever seen.

[Bunkersarebigcups]

Saw him near munich 2 years ago for the BMW somewhat open. Crazy guy... Carried it 310 on the first...

[sniper]

I was standing behind the 10th at Pinehurst and watched him tee off. Of the players I watched no one was close to him. Amazing!

[Tee2Green85]

18 AB's being bagged this week is pretty crazy, should be able to pick up my new r15 this time next week for half price lol!

[patrick421]

DJ, Bubba and Rory were in a league of their own when I watched them at Augusta. As a side note for anyone who gets to go to Augusta sitting to right of 16 green is a great spot to watch because you can quickly get up turn around and watch the difficult tee shot from 17 tee that requires a little right to left shot up the hill. On the Saturday we saw most of the field come through and with the exception of a maybe 5 guys everyone played a tight little draw up the right side. Impressive to watch.

[wcbjr]

[quote name='markheardjr' timestamp='1423238312' post='10898733']
Cray cray.
[/quote]

/cringe

[Ed Settle]

[quote name='Tee2Green85' timestamp='1423316357' post='10905035']
18 AB's being bagged this week is pretty crazy, should be able to pick up my new r15 this time next week for half price lol!
[/quote]

I think it is a great kick off for the AB brand. The fairway/hybrids are already benefiting from tremendous tour presence. I would be surprised if we don't see some of these guys switch to R15 drivers sooner rather than later.

[ignitewvu]

[quote name='2659edward' timestamp='1423324668' post='10905651']
[quote name='Tee2Green85' timestamp='1423316357' post='10905035']
18 AB's being bagged this week is pretty crazy, should be able to pick up my new r15 this time next week for half price lol!
[/quote]

I think it is a great kick off for the AB brand. The fairway/hybrids are already benefiting from tremendous tour presence. I would be surprised if we don't see some of these guys switch to R15 drivers sooner rather than later.
[/quote]


If the AB is the better driver which it looks like it might be why would anyone switch.

[Ed Settle]

[quote name='ignitewvu' timestamp='1423325632' post='10905747']
[quote name='2659edward' timestamp='1423324668' post='10905651']
[quote name='Tee2Green85' timestamp='1423316357' post='10905035']
18 AB's being bagged this week is pretty crazy, should be able to pick up my new r15 this time next week for half price lol!
[/quote]

I think it is a great kick off for the AB brand. The fairway/hybrids are already benefiting from tremendous tour presence. I would be surprised if we don't see some of these guys switch to R15 drivers sooner rather than later.
[/quote]


If the AB is the better driver which it looks like it might be why would anyone switch.
[/quote]

These guys have plenty of distance. I suspect the R15, more specifically the 430, is more workable.

EDIT. I will add, what is good for us amateurs, i.e. Forgiveness and pure distance, isn't what the pros are looking for.

[jus]

It was Rogue 60TX 125 MSI Tour Issue, tipped 1.5", played at over 45" and bent upright.

[Qegurezi]

[quote name='2659edward' timestamp='1423326604' post='10905815']
[quote name='ignitewvu' timestamp='1423325632' post='10905747']
[quote name='2659edward' timestamp='1423324668' post='10905651']
[quote name='Tee2Green85' timestamp='1423316357' post='10905035']
18 AB's being bagged this week is pretty crazy, should be able to pick up my new r15 this time next week for half price lol!
[/quote]

I think it is a great kick off for the AB brand. The fairway/hybrids are already benefiting from tremendous tour presence. I would be surprised if we don't see some of these guys switch to R15 drivers sooner rather than later.
[/quote]


If the AB is the better driver which it looks like it might be why would anyone switch.
[/quote]

EDIT. I will add, what is good for us amateurs, i.e. Forgiveness and pure distance, isn't what the pros are looking for.
[/quote]

Au Contraire as witnessed by the amount of D2 numbers vs D3 and also G30 vs I25 and Anser. The Ping G series has long been more popular than their player drivers. The modern pro is quite happy with long and straight. Working the ball isn't what it used to be for them off the tee.

[Ed Settle]

[quote name='Qegurezi' timestamp='1423331201' post='10906211']
[quote name='2659edward' timestamp='1423326604' post='10905815']
[quote name='ignitewvu' timestamp='1423325632' post='10905747']
[quote name='2659edward' timestamp='1423324668' post='10905651']
[quote name='Tee2Green85' timestamp='1423316357' post='10905035']
18 AB's being bagged this week is pretty crazy, should be able to pick up my new r15 this time next week for half price lol!
[/quote]

I think it is a great kick off for the AB brand. The fairway/hybrids are already benefiting from tremendous tour presence. I would be surprised if we don't see some of these guys switch to R15 drivers sooner rather than later.
[/quote]


If the AB is the better driver which it looks like it might be why would anyone switch.
[/quote]

EDIT. I will add, what is good for us amateurs, i.e. Forgiveness and pure distance, isn't what the pros are looking for.
[/quote]

Au Contraire as witnessed by the amount of D2 numbers vs D3 and also G30 vs I25 and Anser. The Ping G series has long been more popular than their player drivers. The modern pro is quite happy with long and straight. Working the ball isn't what it used to be for them off the tee.
[/quote]

I understand what you're saying, but notice who is missing from the list of AB users this week. Jason Day, Justin Rose and it sounds like they had to force Dustin Johnson to play it. Sergio's not gonna play it.

No doubt the AB is a great driver.

[TheGinMan]

If I remember correctly in 2013 DJ had the rocketbladez tour in the bag when they came out, and won with them. I'm not sure how long they lasted but he had his 2011 MBs back in at the PGA that year.

Could just be doing his brand ambassador duties with the aeroburner

[Peoples Golf]

There is a also a tour only 9.0 Aeroburner, not sure if he is using that one but several of those 18 pros are using it.

Also that might just be a RIP in Rogue graphics. All of the 2015 TM clubs will have shafts that look like something in their Catalog. Therefore get used to a bunch of older shafts in prototype graphics.

[Ed Settle]

[quote name='willpeoples' timestamp='1423401575' post='10910475']
There is a also a tour only 9.0 Aeroburner, not sure if he is using that one but several of those 18 pros are using it.

Also that might just be a RIP in Rogue graphics. All of the 2015 TM clubs will have shafts that look like something in their Catalog. Therefore get used to a bunch of older shafts in prototype graphics.
[/quote]

Interesting stuff, Will. Thank you!

[JasonFL]

Is JB using one this week as well?

[TheKrushh]

I understand what you're saying, but notice who is missing from the list of AB users this week. Jason Day, Justin Rose and it sounds like they had to force Dustin Johnson to play it. Sergio's not gonna play it.

No doubt the AB is a great driver.

Ed, I never thought I'd see the day you had to defend liking something TaylorMade!

[Ed Settle]

[quote name='TheKrushh' timestamp='1423445295' post='10914275']
I understand what you're saying, but notice who is missing from the list of AB users this week. Jason Day, Justin Rose and it sounds like they had to force Dustin Johnson to play it. Sergio's not gonna play it.

No doubt the AB is a great driver.

Ed, I never thought I'd see the day you had to defend liking something TaylorMade!
[/quote]

I have come full circle!! And by the way...what does JDay have in the bag....R15!! I am just saying.

[bruinsPATSirish]

[quote name='TheKrushh' timestamp='1423445295' post='10914275']
I understand what you're saying, but notice who is missing from the list of AB users this week. Jason Day, Justin Rose and it sounds like they had to force Dustin Johnson to play it. Sergio's not gonna play it.

No doubt the AB is a great driver.

Ed, I never thought I'd see the day you had to defend liking something TaylorMade!
[/quote]

Dustin is super picky about his clubs. They tried a ton of different combos out between R15 and Aeroburner heads and he ended up going with the Aeroburner TP with a Rogue shaft this week. Not sure if he will stick with that setup but I would keep your eyes out for him to change again.

[Cameron Circle T]

JB and Jason Day both used the R15 this week.

[dcrocketman]

The R15 still out numbered the Aero in numbers for the Farmers.

[JasonFL]

[quote name='dcrocketman' timestamp='1423573666' post='10923353']
The R15 still out numbered the Aero in numbers for the Farmers.
[/quote]
Yet the aero was THE longest driver of the week. Being in DJs hands how could it not.

[KrazyTrain18]

Makes sense, DJ doesn't need the added workability of the R15 430, the AB suits him nicely.

[Ajlepisto]

Honestly even the Jetspeed was a great driver. I think the R/SLDR series drivers get most of the attention, but the other line is great too...probably for more people as well.