So what would the company behind Heavy Putters do when it designed a driver? Do you have to ask?
The Heavy Driver from Boccieri Golf bucks the lightweight trend. Because something besides gaining distance can also happen when clubs are lightened: gaining clubhead speed can mean losing control.
The Heavy Driver and Heavy Wood (fairway woods) are part of the Control Series line by Boccieri, introduced at the recent 2011 PGA Merchandise Show.
The Heavy Driver has a total weight of 375 grams, but only 208 grams of that are in the clubhead. The club's total weight goes up because of a 50-gram backweight placed in the butt end of the shaft. But because that extra weight is at the top of the shaft, the Heavy Driver's swingweight remains fairly low.
How does a total weight of 375 grams compare to the current crop of lightweight drivers? As an example, Cleveland Golf also announced new drivers in early 2011, with three models whose total weights are 270, 290 and 310 grams, respectively.
Boccieri says the "counterweighting" approach of adding weight under the grip enhances tempo and helps the golfer achieve more control of the club during the swing.
The Heavy Driver is a 460cc titanium clubhead whose face is dimpled on its interior side, an effect the company says increases COR while maintaining mass behind he ball.
The Heavy Driver comes in lofts of 9 and 10 degrees with an MSRP of $399.99.
The Heavy Woods are stainless steel and come in lofts of 15 and 19 degrees. They have an MSRP of $199.99. boccierigolf.com
