Reviewed by: thedrive(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: big bang
Summary: I've used the Big Bang for the past 5 years. It is by far the best driver I've ever hit. I have a 47" accuflex stiff shaft on it. With a slight fade I average around 300 yds, if I get my club head around on time 340-360. Recently while unloading in a scramble I cracked the head. My game is lost without it, my friend had an r9, I was lucky to hit 280. I see posts all the time about clubs adding 10 or 15 yds to a drive. This one added 50. I am now on a desperate hunt to find another with maybe an x stiff shaft, and maybe a little better quality. Best driver made, period.
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Review Date October 20, 2007
Overall Rating 4 of 5
Value Rating 4 of 5
Reviewed by: R Blair(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: Bang Big Bang 450
Summary: I've tried other driver heads but the Bang Big Bang 450 w/ a 45 inch Stiff Penley Stealth is always longer or at the same distance (280-300 yds). So why switch? I hit it either straight or with a slight fade. I'm starting to experiment with a SMT 455 deep bore, but need to tinker with it to hit it as long as people claim...right now it feels like a marshmellow. The ball shoots off the Big Bang. I'll keep this driver in my bag until I'm convinced other wise.
Customer Service: Always helpful with suggestions.
Similar Products Used: Ping Raptor, Cobra, Calloway
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Summary: I was looking for an affordable alternative to the $300+ Pings and Mizuno's found at every retailer. I also wanted to get a custom shaft of -.5". One of the detractors from Bang clubs was the inability to hit one before buying.
After reading reviews on SMT and Bang I decided to go with the preferred driver on the Remax long drive tour and chose the original 450. I will never regret this.
I did hit a Ping G5, Bertha Titanium 454, Mizuno MX 500 and NONE of these clubs went farther than the Bang 450. When I calmed down and relaxed my backswing the ball went straight for 21 drives in a row with less than 15 yards of visable spray. With my slice that's unbeleivable but true.
With a custom length Accuflex Tour Pro shaft I paid $112 fo this club. It shames all the $300+ clubs that could not be custom fitted without additional expense.
Today a guy with a G2 was behind me at the range whacking with all his might. His 220 yards was everywhere - left, right, and up. With a controlled swing I was 230 to 240 straight very time. Nex I will get a Bang-o-Matic 3 and 5 without reservation.
Customer Service: Not used.
Similar Products Used: Callaway Big Bertha Hawkeye
Taylor Made R5
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Summary: Very solid head, does not feel hollow when hitting. Even miss hits explode off the face. The best thing is the loud bang when a long drive is launched. I have played with several home made models and this is my favorite. Have matched this head with a Graffoly Blue stiff shaft and is a sweet swing.
Customer Service: Not needed.
Similar Products Used: SMT heads, Calloway, Bang Dark Matter
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Summary: I wanted to do a follow up to my previous review. I have owned many drivers since my Bang 450, and have hit many more... I missed the Bang so I ordered another 450cc head, got it for under $50 new. This time I put it on a Accra SC shaft, total length only 44" (my last one was 47"). I am convinced they made some big changes to this head. Yes the shaft is primo, but the feel is totally different, the head is still super hot, and the stick is REALLY long, but the LOUD noise is gone!! This head now has a very sweet sound to it at impact. The reduced length adds a great deal more control, and it now has it all, huge distance AND consistent control. I stole the Accra on Ebay (lightly used, $38 shipped)a shaft that normally goes for $175 to $200.... I am a really happy camper. I have been a serious club junkie, maybe I can lay off, cause this stick is the real deal. I have hit the r7, r5, G2, Cobra SZ's and SS's, Mizuno, Integra, Tsunami, Cleveland's (incl Comp), Adams, Precept, Aurora, Nike's... anything I left out? This driver is in the bag. Do yourself a favor, get the head, put it on a top shelf shaft, size it a 1/2" to 1" under your normal length and for around $100 if you shop smart, you will have a great big smile on your face for a long time.
Customer Service: not used, but a note... the face is made of some hot stuff, it hardly marks up!
Similar Products Used: Everything except Srixon, and I will get around to that too! (Help me!)
Another tip... the Bridgestone e6 ball at $25/doz is a sweeeeeet deal.
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