I'd always been fascinated by a grooveless driver. And after reading the reviews here, went on the hunt for an SMT 455. Finally found a great deal for one on eBay.

If the deal was great, this driver is amazing. It hits a more penetrating flight than my previous Cobra Amp and hits the ground running hot. I bet I get 30 yards of roll. It's like the ball has topspin.

Solid performer that keeps delivering over the test of time. I'm not in the woods anymore, either.

If you can find one of these, get it.

Customer Service

N/A

Similar Products Used:

I've tried too many drivers to list here.

I'm 66 yo now. When balata, persimmon, and steelhead drivers went away, I had the good fortune to aquire a DB455 twelve with a 48" Accuflex VS339 shaft (not sure what the flex is. There is a "2" on the shaft, and it seems pretty stiff)). The loft was perfect for my inside out low draw driver swing and despite the shaft length, this club was reliable and very, very long. Since then, after several knee and spine surgeries my handicap is up well into the teens, my draw is gone, and so is a lot of my old distance. But the SMT still goes good. This summer I was fit for (and purchased) a TaylorMade M2 driver at my club. A few weeks later, while taking a lesson from my club pro, she looked in my bag and saw the SMT driver. "Don't you like your M2?" she asked. "Sure, I said, "but try this;" and I handed her the SMT. She drove three balls to the end of the range, looked kind of puzzled, and handed it back. "What did you think?," I asked. "It's a brick on a stick," she said (remember she sells TaylorMade and was probably in junior high school when my SMT was made). Well, after all these years, my brick on a stick still goes real good. When my back is allowing me not to come over the top, that driver is 30 yards longer than the M2. Oldie, but goodie!

Customer Service

did not use

Similar Products Used:

TaylorMade R11S (unforgiving), TaylorMade M2 (forgiving and long)

I do not even know how long I have been using this driver, but I will stay with it till I can play no more. I drill this thing! I put a 48" regular flex on this baby and drives fly off it. I had my dad try it. He hit it well so I bought him one. At 85 he runs it 30 yards past his peers right down the center

Terrific!!! All reviews seem to be from the long ball hitters. I am a senior and told not to use this driver. Not only did I use it but broke all the rules and used a metal shaft. (too stiff for the seniors) I have added 10/15 yards to my drive. I played nine holes the other day and hit 8 fairways.

Have a Titleist 905r, 7.5*, still hit it higher than I want. Just got a 455db, 6* built with Aldila VS proto 70g built. Will be in California tomorrow with it, will try it then, stay tuned.

Got this driver and haven't been disappointed. I'm hitting the ball better, futher and am pleased. *I* still need to work on my slice, but this club is much more forgiving than my last driver. I plan on making my next driver an SMT as well. If you're looking for a driver that can hit the ball DEEP... and be relatively forgiving... this may be your ticket. It's a great driver... 'nough said.

My how things have changed. I tried a SMT 455DB about a year and a half ago and hated it with a passion. I now have a little bit of a differing opinion after getting the right set-up.

Don't get me wrong, I love my Titleist 905R w/ UST V2 shaft, but I'm always wandering around on the internet to find good deals on golf equipment so I can try them and if I don't like, I simply resale it and usually come out in the positive.

I ran across a SMT 455 Deep Bore Driver 11* with Diamana 63g Stiff Graphite Shaft that was brand new for $70. I thought I could at least get my money back plus considering the shaft was worth more than that alone. So I purchased the club and have taken it to the range 4 times and played twice with it. All I have to say is WOW. This puppy is long, long, long and suprisingly forgiving. When I tried a 455DB before, I had a low degree driver (5 or 6 degree) with a long shaft (47-48) and I couldn't hit it at all. This one has 11* of loft and a standard 45" Diamana 63g Stiff Shaft. The red head is still weird, but it looks good with the all silver Diamana shaft.

OK, on to preformance. You don't have to overswing to get preformance out of this club. I just tempo my drives (just like the 905R) and the results are fantastic. A slight draw 90% of the time and anywhere from 275 to 320 on drives. Yeah, I said 320 which is absolutely killing the ball. I've played golf with hundreds upon hundreds of guys before and very few hit the ball over 300 on a consistent basis. Anyone that claims to do so belongs on TV, its just not normal. OK, back to the review. My average distance in the 2 rounds out of 18 drives (9 per 18 holes at my home course) was about 285 to 290 and right down broadway. I hit 17 of 18 fairways and the other was my fault for overswinging on a long par 5.

Ball flight isn't as high as you would think with an 11* driver. It has nice, boring trajectory and doesn't ballon at all and usually gives me 15-25 yards of roll and more when I spank it. Swing weight is between a D2 and D3 but I usually put a piece of lead tape on the very back and push it up to a D3.

I just can't say enough about this club. Its just the perfect shaft and head combo for my swing and it will be in my bag a long time before I depart with it (or my 905R for that matter).

The Golf Gods have finally smiled upon me. I've looked for a consistent driver for years and now I've found 2 within 1 1/2 months. If I were pressed to choose just one, it would have to be the SMT 455 Deep Bore just because its a tad bit longer than the 905R and a touch more consistent.

Reviews don't lie and both of these clubs are highly rated. See my review for the 905R.

Customer Service

Haven't used them.

Similar Products Used:

You name it, I've hit it. From Alpha Golf to everything TaylorMade. I've spaned the Golf Globe.

I am got the Deep Bore last year. I got a 10.5 degree with a stiff Grafloy shaft. All I can say is that this is the greatest Driver ever made. I average about 300-320 drives. I have hit it 360 and 370 a few times when i went after it. Not only is it long it is also in the middle of the farway. No grooves on the face must work becuase this driver has fixed my slice. I still slice it everyonce and awhile but not as often and it doesnt slice as much. Must have driver.

Customer Service

None

Similar Products Used:

Cleveland, Bang,TaylorMade, Callaway

Unlike a previous poster the RED was to much for me, but I found that Mike at 2puttgolf had them in Black. So I orderd a black 9 degree with a refular V2 shaft. Only played 9 holes but WOW. I have to get used to the V2 but the head is HOT!. It is really long and hits straight so be sure you no where you are aiming. I have been considering this head for years but it wasn't an OEM!!!!! What a joke! Got it for $185.00 delivered with the black head and the V2 shaft. How could I say no. Give one a try you won't regret it.

Customer Service

Haven't had the need.

Similar Products Used:

All there is!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Being an equipment nut, I have frequently changed irons, wedges, putters & drivers all my 30+ golfing years. The exception to the rule is the 455 deep bore from SMT. (3 seasons now and a record for me)

9 degs, 46", D5 with Prolite X has proven to be the most consistent driver I have ever had. A high, forward flight, even generating a bit of run makes this club a 10/10.

Minor faults...its RED !!!! and the paint seen to scratch on the surface easily.

Customer Service

While experimenting with different lofts and shafts one head had a flaw. Changed with no problems. I ever got to speak to the Chief Exec, who genuinely valued my custom and opinion.

Similar Products Used:

Bang'o'matic.....great for distance....but forget the fairway.