[DukeNasty]

Approximately how much difference in driver spin is there between the typical balls at a range/superstore vs. the balls we would play with on the course - say a pro-v 1?

I've heard that the range ball could be around 500rpms higher. That plus a simulator that's off by 800-1000rpms would be a huge difference!

Can't answer that one exactly, but the PGA tour superstore has pretty advanced equipment and you can use the ball you normally play with. They even have a new monitor that is actually 3 screens. One is the typical screen in the front, and they also have two screens on the side so you get sort of a panoramic view. It is absolutely awesome!! Locally, there is no need to go to any other golf store because they have every thing I could possibly need and they have enough space to allow you to demo anything you desire.

However, let's assume the monitor is off. Even if the system isn't calibrated to exact real world circumstances (even though I believe it is pretty close), the relative differences in spin is still clearly evident when I increase loft on the drivers. An 800-1000 rpm difference in spin would be clearly evident once I got the club out on the course and I have not seen that big of an error happen. BTW, that would also mean that everyone getting fitted at the PGA tour superstore is playing with drivers with too much spin. Wouldn't someone notice this? I was also fitted at a course in Alpharetta for the same specs on a driver using real world conditions and a launch monitor so unless everyone is in cahoots, I am inclined to go with what the monitor says and balance it with what my eyes see on the course. Of course misfitting will always happen, but that is the beauty of their 30 day playability guarantee. If it doesn't work, you simply take it back and get 100% of your money back.

E.