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ONOFF introduces their all new Type D driver for 2011! In the past, ONOFF divided their models into a RED line and a PLUS line. The RED models were meant for the more average golfer and focused on an easy high launch and distance and forgiveness. The Plus line on the other hand had more of a focus on control and direction. Last year they began rebranding the models by also calling the Red the .XD model and the Plus the XP model. This year in their marketing they seem to have dropped the Red and Plus monikers at least in Japan. They now call the models the Type D which is the average golfer model and the Type S which is for the better player.
Like previous models, both the D and S use ONOFF's Wide Hyper Effect face though its been redesigned and given a "II" as the second generation. In order to expand high initial velocity area, the club face is divided into 6 different areas. The thickness of the center of the face is thickest and it is getting thinner to perimeter of the face. The face is thicker on the Type S matching well with faster swingers who want a softer feel at impact and the strength to repel stronger impact for higher ball speeds. The Type D has a thinner center area than the S which helps increase smash factor for slower more average swing speeds. Also carried over to both models is ONOFF's Power Sole Bridge, which adopts a power ribbed construction for the sole. This increases the rigidity of the body which lowers spin and optimizes energy transfer for distance.
The Type D features a shallow face, shallow back and with its lower CG is aimed at a higher trajectory and draw ball. The Type D is made for max forgiveness and distance performance. For the player who is not a fast swinger, battles a slice and needs a higher launch, the Type D is a great option and will certainly perform with a lot of ease of use and forgiveness. The Type D is still the driver for the majority of average golfers especially the higher handicapper ones who struggle with the driver.
ONOFF stock shafts are considered above average quality when it comes to stock shafts from manufacturers. They are afterall owned by Daiwa who also run premium shaft brand Roddio and are masters of carbon manufacturing thanks to their huge share of the fishing rod business in Japan. Some club makers in Japan even go as far as saying ONOFF makes the best stock/oem shafts as they can rival aftermarket shafts. The stock shaft for the ONOFF Type D varies in weight from 45g (R2), 48g (R), 53g (S/R), 58g (S). It is a mid kicking shaft with more torque for lots of feel and to help the head square to the ball.
Lofts available are 9* 10* and 11* (Please note the 9* for the Type D is a special order).
The standard face angle for the Type D is 0.5* closed for the 9*, 1.0* closed for the 10* and 1.5* closed for the 11* loft.
As always, ONOFF drivers are pretty customizable by Labospec, ONOFF Tour division. They can not only adjust face angle but also lie angle to a certain degree because ONOFF drivers typically use a proprietary hosel/socket which allows for these adjustments internally during the shaft install. Shaft options also include all Roddio shafts. If you need a custom spec order, please contact us for more details.
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