At 460cc, with a five-inch-by-five-inch USGA maximum dimension, the
sleek, bold triangular shape of the club instills confidence and power
at address. The club’s triangular shape increases the “gear effect,”
which allows for maximum correction of off-center hits and improves
upon competing square-head designs. While a square-head driver helps
correct extreme heel and toe hits, it does not adequately correct those
hit slightly off center. By eliminating the compromised mass in the
rear quadrant areas of square designs, Ortiz repositioned this weight
deep and directly behind the center of the impact zone, thus creating
an effect similar to that of a hammer’s head.
The
efficiency of the dramatic sweep in the club’s triangular shape is
characterized by Ortiz’ trademarked “Triangle of Stability™” (TOS). The
club’s TOS limits the use of inefficient mass often found in
square-head designs, increasing shot-performance within the critical
two-and-a-half-inch diameter zone located horizontally along the
clubface.
Ortiz explains why the triangular design
exceeds square-head options in playability and performance. “I prefer
to design a club for maximum forgiveness on 95% of shots, not for the
5% of extremely poor ones,” he said.
Milled with
elite Russian Beta Titanium (BT-23), the face of Ortiz’ new driver
provides a distinctive sound and feel. The elimination of scorelines
and the inclusion of Ortiz’ signature nine-inch-by-nine-inch “roll and
bulge” create a more rigid face, further reducing shot deflection. The
club features weight-reducing graphite composite crowns and toe pieces.
Removing weight from these areas allowed Ortiz to relocate the weight
into the rear apex, which further maximizes the club’s “gear effect,”
improves trajectory and reduces spin rate.
