This is very interesting. Like others have said, I grew up in the persimmon head era and it was very common to use lead tape. However, given that I currently enjoying a 2 way miss I will need to put weight around the entire club and leave it in the trunk to avoid damaging my score with the driver.
Used to do the “simpler” version of this years ago with persimmon drivers and lead tape on the heel or toe for draw or fade bias and on the sole to raise swingweight a bit!
Absolutely. Still do on modern woods as well. If you look at my driver and 3W you might think I was doing a stop gap repair to hold them together, but no, it is lead tape.
@@andrewdrakeford5815 Ralph Maltby wrote several books on club making. Good reading material. I took his course on club making a lifetime ago. He knew what he was doing. Even before that, my Dad, a scratch golfer, taught me about lead tape, how it affects manipulation of the ball, and clubhead. As for shafts, the short answer is figure out your swing speed to help determine shaft flex. It is not a hard and fast rule, but it is mostly correct. I am 65. I cannot swing like I did when I was young. That is life. I do use a senior flex now in all but wedges which I like an R flex. Bottom line, the faster swings need firmer shafts, generally. Ego should have ZERO impact on using the right shaft, club heads, or grips. I have put an R flex shaft in many driver heads for folks that did not warrant a stiff flex. They are surprised when their dispersion and accuracy improves. Grip sizes are also very individual, sometimes regardless of hand size. I have small hands but my best results with grips is a midsize grip, not regular standard as many will say is correct. That aspect of the club is like shoes. Only you know if the shoe fits correctly, or the grip in this case. Again, it can be trial and error. A decent club fitter is NOT a waste of time. It speeds up and eliminates a lot of time and money by you not getting equipped with the wrong clubs. Because I built custom clubs and fitted people for decades, I still fiddle around with my own equipment, however, the clubs can only do so much. Lessons can help more and advance your game much more quickly. (I only recommend PGA instructors, so take that for what it is worth, in my opinion, they can help.)
Wow, this could be the Biggest game improver for all us amateur golfers who struggle with driver. Well done James for highlighting this as I had no idea that this could be done. 👏
Guys at Eleven are very cool. You should have brought up the unique adjustable hossle plus the Crank drivers connection. Fine piece of kit. My mate just bought one, very nice driver.
Have a set of the Eleven Golf Hybrids and love them. Would welcome the driver! Too bad you didn't win the long drive, but you did hit a really long drive into the path James! Enjoying your videos, keep up the good reviews.
I played the Nike sumo driver a couple of years and people hated the sound of that driver but it had such a good ball flight. Many hated that driver i loved it. Never played eleven clubs but always hear good things.
When I was a newbie golfer, the first set of new clubs I purchased were the Nike SQ Sumo irons ( the long irons were square like the driver) as well as the Nike Sasquatch Driver - then 2 weeks later, someone stole the entire set out of my truck.... Loved the clubs, hated the sound!
@@semperfi5857 that wasn’t the most forgiving set of clubs to begin with. Much respect. Sucks they were stolen. Those irons probably worth some money now. I always played cobra irons my whole career.
11. Would love to try their clubs, been struggling to find a driver that completes the bag, this could be the answer! I think Nick will win. Love the channel James keep up the good work, loads of respect for you and all you’re doing at such a hard time for you personally.
Very educational from what Eleven is offering to the hot melt process & impact. Even more importantly for me at least is the discussion on the softer flex shafts for higher swing speed players; many Long Drive competitors are doing the same thing thing. Would be an interesting test for you and Chris to try. Thanks for the great content.
Eleven. Been so impressed with the reviews of eleven golf keep looking for second hand ones on ebay but they rarely appear must mean people aint getting rid of them so must be good
Elevens are a wonderful clubs to use I have the hybrid from 3 to PW plus the 50,55,60 wedges I think they’re so forgiving. The video has got me thinking about the driver with the hot melt as I always send it to the right. Great video
Thanks for bringing this info to the masses. I've been toying with getting new sticks and have wanted to try a super specific weighted driver to help negate my normal "Power Fade" and hot melt seems like a cool concept. I've been aware of hot melt for a year or so but not in the $ position to drop a big chunk of money just yet. I've been using lead tape on the sole/toe of my Titleist 909 driver for a few years and it helps a bunch. It's unsightly and I took a lot of ribbing from my golf buddies. (maybe more cracking because I'm still playing a dinosaur) They no longer bust my balls after seeing that tape for so long but when I do show up with a new long stick, I'd better be proper. The ELEVEN driver you used for the demo looks sweet. Not too busy at all and I like that. I don't know much about the ELEVEN brand except for a YT video, I think James did, with a full hybrid irons set. I don't recall seeing this driver before now.
11. I’ve never seen hot melt before. Looks like a great way to help golfers. I think the guys at 11 are doing a great job. I bought the 3 and 4 hybrids, and they are the best clubs in my bag.
I am impressed with Eleven Golf. I am close to ordering their set of hybrid irons. My golfing group buddy bought a set. I got to hit them a bit while warming up and man oh man, easy to hit. I was unaware of the customization aspect to weighting in the driver heads. Forever, I have always used lead tape and dialed in my driver to help me out. (toward the housel, on the bottom for me). It looks ugly, but it does work.
Eleven is amazing! I got the nine iron hybrid, and have been playing it for a week or two. Superb. So now I ordered the 3 iron hybrid, up to and including the PW hybrid. Because I already have the nine, they were happy to replace that one with the Sandblaster. Cannot wait for them to come in! ELEVEN rocks, their service is wonderful as well!
Great video James ,am glad you explained hot,melt ,I was on the elevens Webb page ,they were saying things like adding hot,melt to the driver’s head,now I know what’s it’s all about,72yr old ,my golf balls go all over the place ,that’s why I was on the Elevens Webb page looking for a new driver ,at my age you need all the help I can get ,Thanks again James for a great video 😊
Straight right or slice city? Try putting the ball even more forward in your stance. Keep advancing it until you hit left, then back it up a bit. This is the simplest method to fix your problem without fixing the root cause. Seriously, go to the range and do this and you will be amazed! Also, make sure you feel like you’re throwing your right hip pocket toward the target on your downswing.
I've never heard of the eleven brand nor did i know about the hot melt trick so its interesting seeing pro style clubs and tricks in the hands of the average golfer
ELEVEN. I struggle massively with my slice. I didn’t even know this was a thing. I’m definitely going to check them out the next time I’m looking for a new driver 👍 James is winning.
Eleven - These guys in the tour trucks are what the pit crew are to F1. They make the magic possible and they are so humble and professional. Great video, James.
Eleven - Sweet, never heard of this james, will be looking to buy once back in stock as have been looking for new driver last 4 weeks and i do slice wild to the right, lets hope can help...
Eleven 2:04 Would love the chance to win that driver bc it’ll fix the exact miss I’m making. Keep up the great content James. Watching you every day to try and get better. Ty again🤞 to win
Eleven. I have their 6 and 8 irons currently and am seriously considering replacing my full iron set with the hybrids, they are just so easy to hit! Would love to try out their wedges also, maybe Santa might surprise me this year :)
Nick also does the Sub70 fitting in Hereford, he fitted my irons about 3 years ago, I think the team that run the UK Sub70 franchise or are the registered UK supplier or whatever also run Eleven. When I was there at Sub70 HQ I also saw a bunch of Eleven branded stuff/stock sitting around. Nick did a good job fitting my Sub70 Irons and it certainly didn't feel rushed or pressured and he knows his onions. PS - I don't want the Eleven driver thanks, so if by some miracle you draw me out, give it to someone else, an anti slice driver would not suit my game :)
I will definitely check out Eleven drivers. My current driver is just extra weight in my bag. Would be nice to get the confidence to use a driver sometimes.
Just wondering James ..if you are hitting Left or right..could it also be set ..or coming over the top a little .. wouldn’t you fix your swing before hot wax?
ELEVEN. James for the win,I know lessons would hopefully fix my slice but this would be so nice. Nice to see clubs at the lower end of the price bracket doing so well.
I had a fade for years. All I did to straighten my shot is put the ball a few inches back towards center in my stance. Changed my game so much. A year later I'd say I find 90% of the fairways. With the fade I was at like 50%
ELEVEN .... A great family business Nicks dad Richard and his Grandad David have always been the most helpful people for years.. bought my first ever set of fitted I rons from David toooo many years ago. 👍Nick for definite wins..😮
My friend was hitting his drives to the right and he is left handed so I told him to switch the two weights and now he is hitting bombs and I am 40 yards back. I just guessed right and it worked out perfectly for him. Thanks, I would love to try out your driver. Nate wins !!
Around 50 years ago John Jacobs introduced an anti-slice driver. I seem to remember the wooden driver head had a lead weight in the toe! The idea being the extra weight would close the club face.
Eleven. I had the opportunity to visit these guys and get fitted for my PW - 6 irons earlier on in the year. If I win, I will pop down and buy the 5 iron as well. 😉
This is very interesting. Like others have said, I grew up in the persimmon head era and it was very common to use lead tape. However, given that I currently enjoying a 2 way miss I will need to put weight around the entire club and leave it in the trunk to avoid damaging my score with the driver.
Used to do the “simpler” version of this years ago with persimmon drivers and lead tape on the heel or toe for draw or fade bias and on the sole to raise swingweight a bit!
Absolutely. Still do on modern woods as well. If you look at my driver and 3W you might think I was doing a stop gap repair to hold them together, but no, it is lead tape.
Never heard of this. Really interesting concept especially the thoughts on flex.
@@andrewdrakeford5815 Ralph Maltby wrote several books on club making. Good reading material. I took his course on club making a lifetime ago. He knew what he was doing. Even before that, my Dad, a scratch golfer, taught me about lead tape, how it affects manipulation of the ball, and clubhead. As for shafts, the short answer is figure out your swing speed to help determine shaft flex. It is not a hard and fast rule, but it is mostly correct. I am 65. I cannot swing like I did when I was young. That is life. I do use a senior flex now in all but wedges which I like an R flex. Bottom line, the faster swings need firmer shafts, generally. Ego should have ZERO impact on using the right shaft, club heads, or grips. I have put an R flex shaft in many driver heads for folks that did not warrant a stiff flex. They are surprised when their dispersion and accuracy improves. Grip sizes are also very individual, sometimes regardless of hand size. I have small hands but my best results with grips is a midsize grip, not regular standard as many will say is correct. That aspect of the club is like shoes. Only you know if the shoe fits correctly, or the grip in this case. Again, it can be trial and error. A decent club fitter is NOT a waste of time. It speeds up and eliminates a lot of time and money by you not getting equipped with the wrong clubs. Because I built custom clubs and fitted people for decades, I still fiddle around with my own equipment, however, the clubs can only do so much. Lessons can help more and advance your game much more quickly. (I only recommend PGA instructors, so take that for what it is worth, in my opinion, they can help.)
Great video James, great insight to tour truck type fitting. Nick is a proper nice bloke and knows his stuff! ELEVEN
Wow, this could be the Biggest game improver for all us amateur golfers who struggle with driver. Well done James for highlighting this as I had no idea that this could be done. 👏
I have the 7-PW and just ordered the 3-6. They have given me more confidence ever. 2:30
Guys at Eleven are very cool. You should have brought up the unique adjustable hossle plus the Crank drivers connection. Fine piece of kit. My mate just bought one, very nice driver.
Have a set of the Eleven Golf Hybrids and love them. Would welcome the driver! Too bad you didn't win the long drive, but you did hit a really long drive into the path James! Enjoying your videos, keep up the good reviews.
I played the Nike sumo driver a couple of years and people hated the sound of that driver but it had such a good ball flight. Many hated that driver i loved it. Never played eleven clubs but always hear good things.
I have one too. I am going to try this. I am embarrassed to hit it the range. Maybe that will change.
@@matthewfaulhaber own it and nowadays people on range would love to see it. Pound that driver let everyone know you’re there lol
When I was a newbie golfer, the first set of new clubs I purchased were the Nike SQ Sumo irons ( the long irons were square like the driver) as well as the Nike Sasquatch Driver - then 2 weeks later, someone stole the entire set out of my truck.... Loved the clubs, hated the sound!
@@semperfi5857 that wasn’t the most forgiving set of clubs to begin with. Much respect. Sucks they were stolen. Those irons probably worth some money now. I always played cobra irons my whole career.
I love the concept and wish there was a way to tell exactly how much you need and where within the driver to hit longer and straighter drives
Love watching golf club builds and it’s unbelievable how how good the fitter’s are when using hot melt
11 has always been a mystery to me. Thanks for sharing this.
Thank you for this video James. I use lead tapes on my driver to enhance draws.
100% same here. 4 gram on the shaft side for me. I am a fan of hot melt, but it is one hit wonder.
11. Would love to try their clubs, been struggling to find a driver that completes the bag, this could be the answer! I think Nick will win. Love the channel James keep up the good work, loads of respect for you and all you’re doing at such a hard time for you personally.
Eleven!! I need this Driver!! I just ordered an eleven 3 iron and this would help my overall swings having both. Great video James as always!
Very educational from what Eleven is offering to the hot melt process & impact. Even more importantly for me at least is the discussion on the softer flex shafts for higher swing speed players; many Long Drive competitors are doing the same thing thing. Would be an interesting test for you and Chris to try. Thanks for the great content.
Eleven. Been so impressed with the reviews of eleven golf keep looking for second hand ones on ebay but they rarely appear must mean people aint getting rid of them so must be good
Very informative from the guys at eleven, keep them coming mate.
Elevens are a wonderful clubs to use I have the hybrid from 3 to PW plus the 50,55,60 wedges I think they’re so forgiving. The video has got me thinking about the driver with the hot melt as I always send it to the right. Great video
Thanks for bringing this info to the masses.
I've been toying with getting new sticks and have wanted to try a super specific weighted driver to help negate my normal "Power Fade" and hot melt seems like a cool concept.
I've been aware of hot melt for a year or so but not in the $ position to drop a big chunk of money just yet.
I've been using lead tape on the sole/toe of my Titleist 909 driver for a few years and it helps a bunch.
It's unsightly and I took a lot of ribbing from my golf buddies. (maybe more cracking because I'm still playing a dinosaur)
They no longer bust my balls after seeing that tape for so long but when I do show up with a new long stick, I'd better be proper.
The ELEVEN driver you used for the demo looks sweet. Not too busy at all and I like that.
I don't know much about the ELEVEN brand except for a YT video, I think James did, with a full hybrid irons set.
I don't recall seeing this driver before now.
11. I’ve never seen hot melt before. Looks like a great way to help golfers. I think the guys at 11 are doing a great job. I bought the 3 and 4 hybrids, and they are the best clubs in my bag.
I am impressed with Eleven Golf. I am close to ordering their set of hybrid irons. My golfing group buddy bought a set. I got to hit them a bit while warming up and man oh man, easy to hit. I was unaware of the customization aspect to weighting in the driver heads. Forever, I have always used lead tape and dialed in my driver to help me out. (toward the housel, on the bottom for me). It looks ugly, but it does work.
Eleven is amazing! I got the nine iron hybrid, and have been playing it for a week or two. Superb. So now I ordered the 3 iron hybrid, up to and including the PW hybrid. Because I already have the nine, they were happy to replace that one with the Sandblaster. Cannot wait for them to come in! ELEVEN rocks, their service is wonderful as well!
First time I got to hear Nick.. loved him. Tour truck fitting in America anytime soon.. turning 51... Thinking 11
Great video James ,am glad you explained hot,melt ,I was on the elevens Webb page ,they were saying things like adding hot,melt to the driver’s head,now I know what’s it’s all about,72yr old ,my golf balls go all over the place ,that’s why I was on the Elevens Webb page looking for a new driver ,at my age you need all the help I can get ,Thanks again James for a great video 😊
Really enjoyed that video. The guys at Eleven are smashing it with their gear. Very impressed!
ELEVEN. This would make the ultimate forgiving bag when paired with my hybrid irons! Great video as always James 👍
Another awesome video James. I had never heard of this or 11. Eleven!! My driver miss is always right. Just cant seem to fix it.
Could just put some lead tape on the heel. That will do the same thing as the hot melt.
Straight right or slice city?
Try putting the ball even more forward in your stance. Keep advancing it until you hit left, then back it up a bit. This is the simplest method to fix your problem without fixing the root cause.
Seriously, go to the range and do this and you will be amazed! Also, make sure you feel like you’re throwing your right hip pocket toward the target on your downswing.
I've never heard of the eleven brand nor did i know about the hot melt trick so its interesting seeing pro style clubs and tricks in the hands of the average golfer
very informative really enjoyed the video have been thinking about purchasing a eleven driver just need to try one out
Love the concept of (Eleven) hybrid are so easy to hit. Keep up the great content !
ELEVEN. I struggle massively with my slice. I didn’t even know this was a thing. I’m definitely going to check them out the next time I’m looking for a new driver 👍 James is winning.
I heard a lot about the glue stuff like in podcasts and such, but never saw it. Great to see this in action! ELEVEN :)
Interesting video, having tried just about everything in the way of drivers maybe this could save my sanity by improving my erratic driving!!!!
Good content once again from the hardest working RUclips golfer!
Eleven. I have their 8 through PW and they are great for my game.
"Eleven"... great video James... really enjoying the content on the Eleven clubs especially the hybrids.
Hello from Arizona, USA. Don't see many (if any) Eleven drivers and hybrids in these parts. Great vid.
Never heard of Eleven before but this video has intrigued me. Definitely following them now!
Eleven - These guys in the tour trucks are what the pit crew are to F1. They make the magic possible and they are so humble and professional. Great video, James.
Eleven. Really like these videos when you visit with the club maker and see just what goes into making them.
Very informative video. Enjoy this type of content...we'll enjoy all your content actually. Keep them coming.
That is very cool. I've heard of adding hot melt but never understood how it worked. The guys at ELEVEN are next level
Eleven - Sweet, never heard of this james, will be looking to buy once back in stock as have been looking for new driver last 4 weeks and i do slice wild to the right, lets hope can help...
“11” for the win!! I’ve been fighting the slice for years… I call it a ‘power cut’ so I don’t hate myself so much 😅
Love the process behind building these drivers James, great video! Nick to win 👀 Eleven Eleven Eleven Eleven 😂
Enjoyed the video. I think the Eleven driver is what I really need!
Great video and I like the face James doesnt always talk about the bigger brands. ELEVEN!!
Eleven 2:04 Would love the chance to win that driver bc it’ll fix the exact miss I’m making. Keep up the great content James. Watching you every day to try and get better. Ty again🤞 to win
Eleven. I have their 6 and 8 irons currently and am seriously considering replacing my full iron set with the hybrids, they are just so easy to hit! Would love to try out their wedges also, maybe Santa might surprise me this year :)
Great Video. Want to learn more about ELEVEN golf
Nick also does the Sub70 fitting in Hereford, he fitted my irons about 3 years ago, I think the team that run the UK Sub70 franchise or are the registered UK supplier or whatever also run Eleven. When I was there at Sub70 HQ I also saw a bunch of Eleven branded stuff/stock sitting around. Nick did a good job fitting my Sub70 Irons and it certainly didn't feel rushed or pressured and he knows his onions.
PS - I don't want the Eleven driver thanks, so if by some miracle you draw me out, give it to someone else, an anti slice driver would not suit my game :)
Great video... Looks like an awesome driver from Eleven 😊
This is so cool. Eleven Golf has me considering some things even a senior shaft.
I will definitely check out Eleven drivers. My current driver is just extra weight in my bag. Would be nice to get the confidence to use a driver sometimes.
Eleven
Can’t wait to try this driver out. I am totally in the market to get a new one and have just not found the guts to pull the tricker . 🎉
ELEVEN. Thanks for the videos James they are really helping my game. Hopefully, the Eleven driver will calm my slice down a bit.
Eleven
Great video nice to see the other options of customizing clubs
Thanks for sharing Eleven It was very interesting
ELEVEN. Great video, really lovely swings. Smashed it!!!
Eleven. The guy drives the ball straight!
Just wondering James ..if you are hitting Left or right..could it also be set ..or coming over the top a little .. wouldn’t you fix your swing before hot wax?
Great vid. The Eleven clubs all look pretty good and competitive.
Very interesting, not heard about hot melt before so interested.
ELEVEN. James for the win,I know lessons would hopefully fix my slice but this would be so nice. Nice to see clubs at the lower end of the price bracket doing so well.
Eleven. Great content James as usual. Keep up the great work.
I had a fade for years. All I did to straighten my shot is put the ball a few inches back towards center in my stance. Changed my game so much. A year later I'd say I find 90% of the fairways. With the fade I was at like 50%
ELEVEN .... A great family business Nicks dad Richard and his Grandad David have always been the most helpful people for years.. bought my first ever set of fitted I rons from David toooo many years ago. 👍Nick for definite wins..😮
Absolutely loving the Eleven videos! I'm seeing a full set of these in my future bag! 🐊🏌️♂️⛳️🦅🇺🇲💯
Eleven. This was a very interesting video. I have considered hot melt before but didn’t know a lot about it.
ELEVEN another fun and interesting video James thank you, ps a senior flex shaft 300 yards in a straight line 😳
Cool video and definitely would consider trying an Eleven driver now. Already was checking out their website.
Very, very interesting, never heard of hot metal. Must try Eleven clubs with senior shafts
My friend was hitting his drives to the right and he is left handed so I told him to switch the two weights and now he is hitting bombs and I am 40 yards back. I just guessed right and it worked out perfectly for him. Thanks, I would love to try out your driver. Nate wins !!
I could use an anti slice driver. Love what ELEVEN is doing. Thanks
Eye opener, perfect set up for me
Around 50 years ago John Jacobs introduced an anti-slice driver. I seem to remember the wooden driver head had a lead weight in the toe! The idea being the extra weight would close the club face.
Brilliant video 🙌
Eleven golf, seen them on a few channels and always come across well. V interesting video
Well done James 👏 😊
Eleven. Very interesting concept; was aware of lead tape before, but this new to me.
Eleven, just got their 9 hybrid, senior, and it’s brilliant!
The tech is mind blowing! Makes me rethink everything about my driver 😝
Me looking at hot glue guns on Amazon after watching this haha
@@a.m.doesit9347 😂
I love the content. Entertaining and educational.
My Canadian loonie is on Club Master Nick to win!!! Great video, had no idea what hot-melting did. Thanks, gents!
11! Awesome to see how its done and made.
Eleven. Great to see a company working for the every day golfer.
Eleven! I've never seen or tried one in person. They look great though!
Thanks fo rthe great video, James! This is something that I haven't ever considered.ELEVEN
Great insight 👍 might be a custom fit option very soon. Need the anti draw / hook setup 😂 eleven 👈
Never knew about this at 60 still learning😀Eleven .
ELEVEN' Facinating, looks so much better than lead tape
Hot melt, lead or tungsten shot, same old but the sound deadening is neat.
ELEVEN, you learn something new every day, very interesting.
ELEVEN is on my hit list to try . So far I haven't seen them in our area . I'm looking at the whole set for my next set . 69 yr old "Senior" player .
Always like brands like Eleven. I have them on my list to check out as I might be changing my 3 wood soon (but they don't seem to do that one)
If you get the hot melt in the heel for a slice don’t you pretty much have to hit it dead center every time for it to be effective ?
Nick as he’s a beast of a ball striker !
Great information James. Eleven, is a very interesting brand.
Eleven. I had the opportunity to visit these guys and get fitted for my PW - 6 irons earlier on in the year. If I win, I will pop down and buy the 5 iron as well. 😉
Awesome from Eleven. Love the driver.