2023-08-08 11:02:55
10 years since its birth, a commemorative wedge. ?
The Casco “Dolphin Wedge” series has been developed for average golfers with models that can hit approach and bunker shots with ease. The “DW-123”, which appeared in the 10th anniversary of its birth in 2013, is not just a “help club”, but a versatile wedge that can be received from any lie within 100 yards. Three experts scored the company’s ambitious work.First, women’s pros under HS40m/sMisato Nishikawaconducted a trial evaluation.
“Anyway, it’s good to eat ◎ Help elements are reduced and universality is increased”
– What is your honest impression?
“I knew that the spin performance was high before I hit it, but the feeling of bite on the face was really good. The spin is just as I imagined, or even more than that, so I feel confident that it will stop where I want it to stop. You can feel it.You can swing as much as you want without fear of overshooting, so you can reduce mistakes and make it easier to match the distance.Before the test shot, I was worried that the unique sole shape would hit the ground and bounce, but I was worried that it would bounce off the ground. I didn’t hold it, and the sole came out cleanly from the grass.”
The catchphrase is “Bunker is easy.” Bunker escape rate is 91% (company survey)
―A design that makes it difficult to make mistakes?
“Yes. The protrusion on the heel side of the sole is more emphasized than the previous model (DW-120G). Even when it comes in, it will send the head out without any problems until the impact.While you can feel the coverage once morest duffling and roughing, the amount of spin on the ball is higher than other models due to its smoothness.When the ball lands, it squeaks. I might feel the difference when it stopped.”
A back face that expresses the image of a dolphin
―Does the image of the “help club” continue?
“I think that the presence of the sole has been reduced, so the support factor has definitely decreased. “Dolphin” has a strong image of being for people who are not good at it, but when you address it and look at it from above (with the sole hidden), it has an orthodox face, and it doesn’t feel out of place compared to other tour models. You can hit it with a stance.”
Adopted “Quad Sole X” that thoroughly focuses on the goodness of omission.
―Was there a difference between chrome plating and copper plating (copper)?
“I was surprised by the big difference. I can feel the advantage of the copper plating that does not reflect sunlight, but I found the chrome plating finish, which I am used to, easier to use. In comparison, the chrome plating has a more subdued hitting sound, and you can directly feel the softness of the hitting feeling.As the feeling is as I imagined, I felt that the chrome plating has a higher bite on the face surface. I think copper plating is better because of its cool appearance… (laughs)”
The price is slightly higher than chrome plated copper (26,400 yen per bottle * 23,100 yen for chrome plated)
―What is your evaluation in the bunker?
“I didn’t feel any special kindness from the bunker, partly because it reduced the amount of help. In other words, it’s not just a model that specializes in escaping, but it can be said that it’s proof that it has the ability to get it out and pull it closer to the pin. should be considered to have added
“It’s easy to hit from the grass or from the sand, just as you imagined,” said Nishikawa.
―For what kind of people?
“Rather than people wondering how to make the best use of the unique characteristics of the Dolphin sole, I think people who have had trouble with other models from the beginning should choose the Dolphin sole. Rather than that, we should focus on the brand concept, which is for people who are not good at bunkers, and for people who tend to burrow into the sand with ordinary wedges. In addition to that, it can be said that it has both an orthodox shape and performance that allows you to enjoy universal comfort.”
Higher score than the previous work with spin performance and feeling of omission 4.5 ◎[Comprehensive evaluation 4.2 points]
*Average values are calculated only for trajectories hit at 20 yd.
[Spin performance]4.5
【Feel】4.0
[Feeling missing]4.5
[Bunker capability]4.0
[Ease of setting]4.0
・Loft angle: 42 degrees
・Shaft used: NS Pro 950GH neo (hardness S)
・ Ball used: Titleist Pro V1
Coverage cooperation / Trackman Japan Co., Ltd., Little Green Valley Funabashi
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