Rick Shiels Reviews the LA Golf Driver with Bryson DeChambeau's Face Technology

Introducing the LA Golf Driver

• 💡 Rick Shiels reviews the new LA Golf Driver, developed in collaboration with Bryson DeChambeau, known for his long hitting.
• 📌 LA Golf, initially known for quality shafts, has expanded into golf balls, putters, and now drivers.
• ✨ The driver features a matte crown and a simple design, with numerous LA Golf logos on the bottom.

Innovative Face Technology

• 🧠 The core innovation is the driver face, which features varying bulge and roll configurations.
• 🎯 There are five different faces, each designed for specific swing speed ranges, from under 90 mph to over 135 mph.
• 🔍 This technology aims to optimize performance for off-center hits, helping the ball curve back towards the target.

Understanding Bulge and Roll

• ⚙️ The driver's numbers (e.g., 10-10) indicate the radius of curvature in inches, correlating to swing speed.
• 📈 Faster swing speeds require a smaller radius (more curved face) for optimal performance.
• 📉 Slower swing speeds benefit from a larger radius (flatter face) to suit their ball flight characteristics.

Performance and Observations

• ✅ Rick found the driver to be unbelievably straight on initial hits, though not always the longest.
• ⛳️ On-course testing showed solid ball flight and consistent fairway finding, despite some lower launch.
• ⚠️ Rick noted that the driver's performance was highly dependent on maintaining his optimum swing speed (around 110 mph).

Rick's Verdict

• 💬 Rick appreciates the simple look and the theoretical concept behind the variable face technology.
• 🤔 He has mixed opinions on the execution, feeling it requires very consistent swing speed for his game.
• 💡 The £522+ price point makes it a significant investment, and Bryson DeChambeau himself is not yet using it in play.