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From GOLF Magazine ClubTest 2012 Category: Max Game-Improvement Drivers WE TESTED: 9°, 10.5° with Yonex Nanospeed 200 graphite shaft KEY TECHNOLOGIES: A carbon graphite crown positions the center of gravity lower and more rearward. The net effect is a larger sweet zone for more forgiveness and ball speed. The sweet zone, in fact, is 20 percent larger than in Yonex’s previous driver model. OUR TESTERS SAY: Handsome-looking driver. A dependable stick that has above average forgiveness capabilities. PROS DISTANCE: Pretty good output on less-than-perfect contact. ACCURACY/FORGIVENESS: One of its better features; tall, deep face provides tons of room for error; misses don’t stray too far off-line; left-to-right shots won’t get out of hand. FEEL: Very light and quick through impact but well balanced; clean, clear “click” on solid contact, while mis-hits are more muted. PLAYABILITY: Repeatable flight; slightly closed face favors a draw. LOOK: Red shaft and black head combo is appealing; large, confidence-inspiring face makes you think you can bomb it. CONS It doesn’t excel in any one category; lacks an alignment aid on crown; attempts by faster swingers to lean on it are often met with less than desirable results.