[Rupert Pupkin]

Originally Posted by GPK

Not really. I mean, every club company is taking advantage of all the max limits that the USGA has set, .830 COR being the main factor. 460CC clubheads maybe play a small part. 5900 MOI isn't playing much part in ball speed (that is more for less twisting of the clubhead at impact). People were raving when the 07 Taylor Made Burner came out about how far they were hitting it...well no ****, its anywhere from 3/4"-1" longer in the shaft than most drivers that people were hitting and that equates to greater clubhead speed, hence more distance.

The golf ball plays the biggest part in the distance explosion. Lighter, more consistent shafts help as well, but mainly the ball.

I know the technology has improved but do you personally hit the ball 20 yards longer now than you did in 1997?