Turner Ablaze driver

jhilkert · Joined: 10 Oct 2007 Posts: 21 Location: Northern Virginia

Here are the specs of my club I received from DTG...

SPECS:
Loft = 10.5
Club Length = + 1 1/2
Shaft = FGS Tour Launch 50 Graphite
Flex = Regular
Grip = Lamkin Dual Density Torsion Control
Grip Size = Regular

REVIEW:
I have to say at first I wasn't sure about this club. I'm so used to my Orlimar driver - am able to hit it straight 90% of the time - that I almost wanted to bail on the Turner Ablaze the first time out at the range. I ended up playing 18 holes on Monday, and was very happy with the driver, and felt quite confident with it.

The sound is quite different - very hollow and "clinky", but that is not a bad thing. I was expecting it to sound like the TM Burner that I've been hitting at stores, but it doesn't.

The shaft is great, but took some adjusting in my down swing for me to get my shots on target. I am hitting it quite longer than my Orlimar, which was my main goal. Since its so lite, I have to resist the tendency to try and crush it. By keeping a smooth tempo it goes far and straight and can produce a nice draw too.

The grip is awesome. Have never used the dual density before. Its a bit much color-wise because its blue and doesn't exactly match the blue on the shaft, but its kinda cool at the same time.

In summary, I really am glad I got this club. Its a quality club, and the components I chose are quality pieces. I'm very happy with the Turner Ablaze, and would recommend it if anyone asked me what I thought about it.

John