Description • V-FOIL technology directs more mass deep behind the hitting area for more power and balance, less twisting, more accuracy, and measurably longer shots–even on mis-hits.
• Uniform face thickness f...
Reviewed by: bob_f52(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: MacGregor V-Foil Fairway Wood
Summary: I received the V-Foil 5W with the Aldila V60 Tourney Distance Series Stiff Flex. The shaft sounds like it might be good, but turns out it really is one of the worst shafts ever made. I think part of the problem is the .335 tip diameter (required for the V-Foil and most fairway woods) is too narrow for a crummy shaft. A .350 would be better, but I think Wilson Fat Shaft is the best idea for stiffening the tip and reducing torque on an inexpensive shaft. Anyway, this softy, when swung with a little or more force, starts the ball right and then lets it go further right (push fade/slice.) I could get the ball going straight right or way right with a little draw, but only with a lot of conscious effort. And, it is short. As another reviewer wrote, "about 4 iron distance," which I think is a bit complementary, as my experience is 5 or 6 iron distance. If I can find a decent shaft with a .335 stiff tip at a good price, I think the head is worth saving.
Similar Products Used: Taylor Made 200 Steel, Taylor Made Burner, Cobra SS Stainless, Nickent Hyperforged.
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Review Date November 21, 2009
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Reviewed by: bob-d2(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: MacGregor V-Foil Fairway Wood
Summary: 5W. Shaft: Stiff flex, Aldila V60 Tourney Distance Series. Doesn't that sound like a good shaft? I've never tried a club with an Aldila shaft that I liked and this is no exception. The ball goes right from impact and keeps going further right and it doesn't go far. Another post says like "4 iron distance," which to be fair is more like 5 iron in my experience. I hit 20 balls with it and I did not hit one that started along the target line. I could hit it straight right or draw it from well right, but only with a conscious effort and even with a flush straight shot, it was short. I should have tossed it in the trash, but I'm tempted to put in another shaft (it'd be my first attempt) as it is a beautiful looking head and it sets up nicely. Smile, Aldila for making crap, fool me thrice, double shame on me.
Similar Products Used: Taylor Made Burner, Taylor Made 200 Steel, Cobra SS Fairway, Nickent Hyperforged.
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Summary: I bought these fairway woods 2 years ago and liked them OK but not a whole lot. They seemed to either want to hook or fade but rarely go straight. when they did, however, they were great. Finally, in desperation I bought a pair of Cobra SZs and they were straighter but shorter. After a year with the Cobras I had the thought that maybe the problem with the V-Foils was the shafts. I had them reshafted with Aldila NV65 high launch R flex shafts. Now all is well with the world. They hit true and long and I am reaching par 5 greens in 2 where I was not able to before. In short, great clubheads, lousy factory shafts. If these are available cheap enough, buy the clubs and have them reshafted, you won't be sorry.
Similar Products Used: Orlimar Trimetal Plus 3, 5
Cobra SZ Steel 3, 5
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Summary: After breaking a shaft on my old three wood, I purchased this club from Rock Bottom Golf. I got the Aldila regular flex shaft, which feels more like a senior flex. I have trouble getting the face around on this club, even with an easy swing. All my other clubs (Taylormade, Adams, and Mizuno) play a slight draw for me, but this wood goes right from the moment of impact. The club is very nice looking, and makes a wonderful sound when striking the ball, but it is short. I hit my adams 3 wood 230+ from the fairway, but I am lucky to get 200 out of this club (I hit it about to my 4 iron length). I really don't like it.
Summary: Loved the look of both the MacGregor 1025 irons and the V-Foil woods when they were introduced but was absolutely no way I would pay what they were asking for them. However, I recently picked up a 15 degree V-Foil 3-wood at Dick's for $59.95. Only had it in a regular-flex shaft which ended up being a blessing in disguise since it is very firm for a regular. Also would have preferred a strong 3 instead of the 15 degree but I have not sacrificed any distance. Would have preferred a lower ball flight but this baby is long and straight and pretty easy to hit consistently. I'm probably 18 for 20 with it so far and it has been a definite improvement over my Snakes Eyes with Graffaloy shaft.
Customer Service: Not very customer oriented the best I can tell based on their total disregard of email inquiries.
Similar Products Used: Snake Eyes, Titleist Laminated Woods
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