Kvinge said the Tour model is actually improved upon over last year’s AFO DFX model, making minor adjustments using player feedback.
POWERBILT AIR FORCE ONE DFX DRIVER CRACK
By utilizing a deep face and rolling the crown to the maximum allowed by the USGA, we were able to reduce the sound enhance by the nitrogen to make a nice crack off the face.” Kvinge continues, “PowerBilt has always been known for the shape and look of the product that appeals to players, so that was a top priority. How much pressure provides the best performance? How thin can we go on the face to maximize trampoline effect and stay within the USGA protocol? And what about that sound?” Due to the Nitrogen Charged Technology, it brings in quite a few benefits along with a few issues. “Air Force One has taken quite a few paths to get where we are today. The company’s president, Ross Kvinge, expands on the journey.
POWERBILT AIR FORCE ONE DFX DRIVER DRIVERS
You’ll probably remember the PowerBilt name from the 1960’s, 70’s and 80’s, when the company’s Citation Persimmon Woods were the standard by which all drivers and fairway woods were judged.īut in the 21st century, nitrogen is the word at PowerBilt. PowerBilt itself was founded in 1916 by John Hillerich (who also started Louisville Slugger) and the parent company is now under the direction of John Hillerich IV. Revolutionary, isn’t it? Such tools may sound like a stretch for a business that rose to fame in the 20th century by manufacturing the highest quality persimmon woods. On impact, the nitrogen rebounds the face faster, generating greater ball speed while keeping in compliance with USGA protocol. In addition, the nitrogen pressure works as a weightless face support. PowerBilt says Nitrogen Charged Technology produces higher ball speeds for more distance and lower spin for increased accuracy. Think about that the next time you take a breath. Nitrogen’s the “fuel” behind the Air Force One DFX Tour Driver. This in turn created consistent thickness throughout the complete face, effectively fashioning the largest sweet spot in golf. The Palm Desert, California based company discovered pressuring the golf head with nitrogen allowed them to thin the face of a club and produce a piece without mechanical bracing.
PALM DESERT, CA – Nitrogen makes up 78% of the earth’s atmosphere, yet no one ever thought to use it in a golf club head.
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