Fourteen DT111 Driver
We’ve got the scoop prior to Fourteen’s official announcement. The New Fourteen Golf DT-111 Driver! Specifics on the drivers exact technology and build have not been confirmed so I’m going to go out on the skinny branches to give my best guestimate based on what Fourteen does best along with what they have produced in the past. I would assume Fourteen is implementing it’s popular VL titanium cup face with a 15-3-3-3 Ti body material +KS100 parts to produce a 4 piece composite structure titanium head. In the past most Fourteen drivers were released in 9* and 10.5* and it’s my best guess that they will continue that tradition.
Compared to the ST-110 it appears the exaggerated scoop has been reduced in size and the back edge of the crown features a more pronounced drop than the previous design. Looks like the same theory in general except the new DT111’s approach seems a lot more straight forward if the goal is to lower the center of gravity. Expect an MOI above 4100 and and a nice low center of gravity. No specific’s yet on the club head volume so I can only estimate it should be in the 435cc range. Again another company that may be opting out of the full sized 460cc head design.
Next week we will have some initial testing impressions at the Tokyo Golf Fair and I will be updating this post to reflect any differences against my speculation.
The toe size seems a bit exaggerated. What is the theory to the design?
If you mean tall by exaggerated, this is a common design seen in some drivers today. The taller toe is to compensate for more misses off the toe by increasing the area there for less distance lost.
anyone know when it will be released?
It is scheduled to be released mid May along with the new FW’s and UT.
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Sweet! Can’t wait. It looks like a deep face, is that so? Thanks for the quick reply.
Fourteen typically uses high back design drivers and while the face is not ultra deep it is deeper compared to most shallow and elongated high MOI drivers we see on the market these days. Fourteen has kept great feel and performance with a more traditional shape.