This driver isnt aimed at the stodgy, pretentious, traditionalist. Grenade 2 is here and ready to give you more confidence off the tee. I went with the 9 loft in a stiff flex which would be my standard in most drivers. He bombed the bombtech 2 irons and 3 iron driving irons. Jan 18, 2018 about two years ago, we took a first look at the bombtech grenade driver, and now were back testing its predecessor, the grenade 2. Grenade golf driver limited edition shaft flex senior. Our testing procedures were significantly expanded.
We take a look at one of the most, well, explosive new drivers in golf. I am fond of my pink glide wedges and have also tried to test the bomb tech wedges on my launch monitor. A few years ago we tested the original bombtech grenade driver and were. The founder of bombtech, tyler sullivan, took a leap and created a driver that really stands out on the golf course. Its in the top 3 bestselling iron sets and has dozens of popular alternatives in the same price range, such as cobra combo fmax mens combo or adams golf combo. We put this latest release to the test to find out if it lives up to the standard set by its big brother. The bombtech grenade wedge set offers all the performance you need in your wedges. If the driver does not work to your standards, bombtech golf offers a. I used to always wonder if the clubs that are being constructed by bomb tech are due to intelligent sales or any kind of marketing technique.
Bombtech s goal with this driver was to help you increase your distance, and bomb it off the tee. When the founder of bombtech, tyler sully sullivan, announced that he was working on a putter, the obvious question was could he replicate the success he had with his grenade driver. And the bombtech grenade 2 delivers on that promise. May 01, 20 the grenade has a great looking design and even better results that cannot be dismissed. Bombtech bombtech grenade 9 degree driver stiff flex matrix graphite 0808682. The grenade is a dualcavity driver, created by plasmawelding two pieces of titanium together an approach sullivan says chews into his profit. The grenade has a great looking design and even better results that cannot be dismissed.
From what ive seen now, youre just going to get soso clubs at best with am awful shaft. So halfway through the summer i ended up buying a bombtech grenade in 9 degrees with their xstiff shaft. Amazing stuff for never hitting a club before great times and make sure you subscribe. The 1188 stands for the tensile strength hardness of the titanium. The grenade 2 showed a 50% increase in aerodynamics when compared to the original version. Bombtech, with the help of the university of vermont, used aerodynamics, cg manipulation and design details to create the grenade line of woods. Upon receiving the grenade driver from bombtech golf, i was a little skeptical. I bought the bombtech grenade for my husband and he loves it. Four years later ive now gotten my hands on the 2nd iteration of the grenade. The bombtech grenade 3wood offers both qualities and then some. At 82, hes still killing that driver and it even has a stiff shaft.
To get fitted just right, you can send sully your information and you will get a semi customization driver that should work perfect for you. For the past few years, one product that has been rising in popularity is the bombtech grenade driver. The bombtech grenade 2 numbers were very comparable, aside from inflated spin, to the current numbers in my driver now. After 4 years of feedback from our original grenade driver, it is finally time to release the beast. Problem is, i started doing some digging after noticing i really wasnt performing much better than i had been with my old driver precision 10. This disparity in spin is going to affect the distance the ball travels. The new is the latest designed 2 nd generation bomb tech grenade driver. Sure, we thought he had done a bang up job with the grenade driver, but the technology in a flatstick and a big stick are worlds apart. Limited edition volcano torched bombtech 52, 56 and 60 wedge set. Here is what a few customers thought about their new clubs. I wanted to test out this driver and compare this small brand with. To that end, we are taking steps to procure callaway, titleist, and bombtech drivers through other channels. But also because i was able to test out our new 9 degree grenade driver. Bombtech says that they analyzed and tested dozens of.
Bombtech, callaway, and titleist drivers will be part of mygolfspys 2015 most wanted driver test, whether those companies want them to be or not. While i do believe the bombtech driver may give you extra distance off the tee, i want to begin by telling you why this driver is different than any driver you will. This is a feature that really shines on these wedges. First thing is it is more aerodynamic, so you are going to get a little more swing speed and. There has never been one that blew my mind as much as this driver. About two years ago, we took a first look at the bombtech grenade driver, and now were back testing its predecessor, the grenade 2. The bombtech grenade 2 is very pleasing to the ears and hands at impact. While most often the talk about woods is how long, i think just as important is how accurate. Dealscove promise youll get the best price on products you want. After buying my initial driver 3 wood set sully personally called me to see if i was satisfied with my purchase and i was very satisfied.
If this happens to be the case, the bombtech grenade 2 delivers on this promise. It is very clear that the new grenade driver is less shaky than the original version. But six years since exploding onto the scene with their original grenade driver, bombtech has defied the odds and is still ticking, still innovating, and still filling amateurs golf bags with. Taylormade psi irons is a very popular option in the middle of the iron sets price range. Guaranteed to outperform your driver test the driver for 60 days on your course certified preowned split why you will love my bombtech driver. It offers amazing forgiveness and hits the ball high. Just as the name states, there is not anything subtle about this club. The high bombs that my friend now hits are game changing for him. The entire bombtech brand is mostly built around the joy of smashing the golf ball as far as possible. I stumbled upon bombtech back before the driver was even in production. The limited edition grenade golf driver comes from bombtech, a company that was founded in 2011 after the founders personal frustrations with lowquality clubs that break easily, and coengineered by with the university of vermonts engineering d. It became my gamer driver until my dad confiscated it from me and refused to give it back after trying it. Bombtech golf is a new company, based out of vermont, that makes clubs by hand in the united states. This years most wanted driver test took months to complete.
Sharply accented by a lime green shaft, this wild wood packs a. If you want better quality, but cheaper, clubs then look into gigagolf, pinemeadow, etc. The grenade is a solid driver which competes with or exceeds the performance, aesthetics, distance, and feel of the big name drivers on the market. The bombtech grenade driver is made using a twopiece cast construction process and welded titanium, ti1188 face plate two cavities in the sole of. Bombtech golf grenade driver golf club golfdealers. It has a nice mat black crown with a polished silver face and sole accented by lime green paint fill.
Mygolfspys 2015 golfs most wanted driver test all the. My current driver is consistently 25002800 and averaged 2684 rpms during this days testing. A few years ago we tested the original bombtech grenade driver and were quite impressed with the results. Jan 26, 2015 that quest culminated with the grenade driver which has received great praise from many independent thinkers in the golf media. Bombtechs goal with this driver was to help you increase your distance, and bomb it off the tee. Well it was indoor golf, but i was still swinging clubs and thats all that really matters.
Bombtech says that they analyzed and tested dozens of designs for the cavity using solidworks, a cad software, and used computational fluid dynamics cfd to arrive at the final, optimized design. Sep 11, 2015 bombtechs grenade driver has certainly been generating quite a bit of online buzz lately, so when they approached us with the chance to test one out naturally we jumped at the opportunity. Bombtech offers the grenade 2 in two lofts, 9 and 10. The grenade golf driver is manufactured using a 2 piece cast construction and plasma welded face plate. Were still waiting for some product to arrive, and of course, we need to survive the holidays. If the driver does not work to your standards, bombtech golf offers a return policy that is out of this world.
The major upgrade you will notice with this driver is the dual cavity design created to be more aerodynamic giving you a faster clubhead speed. Whoa, thats the coolest driver ive ever seen, exclaims a passing wideeyed 12yearold when i remove the cover off of bombtech golfs gunmetal black 460cc head and take a few practice swings at the driving range. Even better than that, bombtech is throwing in a grenade 3wood at no cost when you buy a grenade driver. Interview with bombtech golf designer tyler sullivan. Get the best deals on bombtech golf clubs when you shop the largest online selection at.
One of the key areas that all golfers want is consistent spin. For many of these unique brands you can almost feel the blood, sweat. The bombtech grenade 2 driver is polarizing in the world of golf. First, he goes over the new, updated look of the newer driver and explains some of the main design and technology changes. Love the idea of the company, really liked the look of the club. Dec 23, 2014 bombtech, callaway, and titleist drivers will be part of mygolfspys 2015 most wanted driver test, whether those companies want them to be or not. I tend to slice, but have done very little of that. The bombtech grenade 2 numbers were very comparable, aside from inflated spin. Copy this discount code and paste it in during checkout at bombtechgolf. Mike dojc whoa, thats the coolest driver ive ever seen, exclaims a passing wideeyed 12yearold when i remove the cover off of bombtech golfs gunmetal black 460cc head and take a few practice swings at the driving range. Bcgolfnews may receive some form of compensation from the links on this page, at no extra charge to you. A week later the driver is in my hands and ill admit i was skeptical.
Subsequently, bombtech released the grenade putter and now the grenade fairway wood. We recently tested several clubs from bombtech golf. In my opinion, the bombtech grenade is as good, if not better than any driver i have ever hit. As mentioned in the video, were giving away the very grenade 2 driver we tested. If youre a regular listener of the golf podcast you probably know were big fans of small, niche golf equipment manufacturers. Over the last couple years ive noticed a trend of smaller independent golf companies making a splash in the golf business, with products that are often half the price of read more. Called bombtech and no questions asked they sent me a 3. The grenade driver features two triangular channels cut into the rear part of the sole.
The brand claims with utmost confidence that the unique and new design is the one with aerodynamics that are improvised. He was really hoping to get that to try also since he like the driver. The original dual cavity design was engineered with the university of vermont capstone project in 201220. Our test included more golfers, more drivers, and more data than ever before. Does the bombtech grenade 2 driver live up to the hype. A 60day guarantee all bombtech clubs come with a 60day guarantee and a 1year warranty on defects. Nov 12, 2015 the bombtech grenade driver is made using a twopiece cast construction process and welded titanium, ti1188 face plate two cavities in the sole of the club are dissected by a central bar, which. The bombtech grenade has earned a bunkers paradise eagle rating. I was debating if anyone has tried their driving irons and could provide some input. Flip the driver over and youll see the signature dual cavities painted in green and bombtech and grenade 2 in bold lettering. This high end process combined with a ti1188 face plate increases ball speeds at impact.
I felt like i had the same spin, shot after shot, and spin that i could control when necessary. The newest club to be released is the bombtech grenade 2 driver. Its aimed at a younger generation of golfer that wants something that looks cool, is affordable, and helps you hit the ball far. It wasnt quite the right club for me, but they do offer a guarantee if you dont like it. Their current driver is the second generation design. He feels it has helped his driving and gave him extra yardage. Hello everyone, thanks for stopping by, today were going to share with you a recent interview with tyler sullivan of bombtech golf, the man behind the new grenade driver set to launch in march. The bombtech grenade 2 driver has real potential for the right golfer.