CATEGORY: Game Improvement Fairway Woods
PRICE: $320
WE TESTED: 15° (adjusts 14.25° to 16.5°), 16.5° (adjusts 15.75° to 18°), 18° (adjusts 17.25° to 19.5°), 21° (adjusts 20.25° to 22.5°) with Aldila Rogue Max 75 and Mitsubishi Diamana Ltd. (Red 60, Blue 70, White 80) graphite shafts.
KEY TECHNOLOGY: The SureFit CG rod allows players to tune their ball flight and spin.
Playability
Strong from the tee, fairway, rough and hardpan; allows you to shape shots; adjustable head can correct for swing tendencies and also tweak ball flight.
“There’s no better feel than these woods slugging a defenseless ball.”
Distance
Possibly the longest hitter in the test—guys are wowed on both pure and off-center shots; extra length off the tee makes it driver-like.
Cons
Rewards precise swings but may not offer enough help for some high-handicappers; low-profile head can dig in rough; too much feedback on mis-hits for one or two guys.
[gallery:13846657]Bottom Line
One of the best models tested. The 917F2 should appeal to any mid-handicapper looking to combine maximum distance and workability with exceptional balance and feel at impact.
