{"id":3803,"date":"2011-05-28T12:33:12","date_gmt":"2011-05-28T19:33:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/robertfagan.com\/?p=3803"},"modified":"2011-05-28T12:41:23","modified_gmt":"2011-05-28T19:41:23","slug":"equipmentreviewthepowerpodiidriver","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/golf\/equipment\/3803\/equipmentreviewthepowerpodiidriver","title":{"rendered":"Equipment Review:  The Powerpod II Driver"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2011\/05\/powerpodII.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-3805\" src=\"http:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2011\/05\/powerpodII.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2011\/05\/powerpodII.jpg 225w, https:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2011\/05\/powerpodII-125x125.jpg 125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/a>Jim Flood has a history of innovation in the golf business so when he introduces something new, I take notice.\u00a0 He invented the graphite shaft and founded Aldila, as well as the White Hot putter insert, the Odyssey putter, and that company.\u00a0 Now he has introduced the Powerpod II Driver.<\/p>\n<p>Ever looking for something that will increase my distance and accuracy off the tee, I had to take a second look at this Driver.\u00a0 Now I own one.<\/p>\n<p>The Powerpod II is one of the most unusual drivers I\u2019ve seen and definitely the most bizarre in my collection, but it\u2019s the performance that counts with me.\u00a0 The only problem is that after someone watches me hit it and then take a closer look at mine, they all want to hit it themselves.\u00a0\u00a0 Why?\u00a0 One reason is that with the very different weight distribution, it promises a lower spin rate that translates into a longer carry distance and more potentially roll when your drives land.<\/p>\n<p>From any angle the Powerpod II features a most unusual look.\u00a0 Flood has taken the weight out of the heel and toe areas so as to concentrate it behind the generous hitting area.\u00a0 Likewise he has draw-bias so as to make it far more difficult to hit a banana-slice.\u00a0 The Company is quick to promote that in independent testing, it significantly outperformed the TaylorMade R9 and the Callaway Diablo for distance and accuracy dispersion.<\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2011\/05\/powerpoda.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3806\" src=\"http:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2011\/05\/powerpoda.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"375\" height=\"405\" \/><\/a>\n<p>Here\u2019s where the Powerpod II also wins.\u00a0 At a $249 price tag, it is less expensive than any of its competitors.\u00a0 The downside beyond its aesthetics is that this is a one-trick pony primarily for slicers.\u00a0 As a natural drawer of the ball, I have to set up for \u00a0a fade just to keep it from getting away from me to the left.\u00a0 Obviously, it is a challenge to fade the ball, but at least it takes the right side of the golf course out of play for me.<\/p>\n<p>For many, the unusual look of the Powerpod II is too severe, but if you can handle it, the Powerpod II is actually a very affordable game improvement club that most average golfers would be wise to consider.\u00a0\u00a0 As for me, I\u2019m still having fun with mine!<\/p>\n<p>Refer to:\u00a0 <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tigersharkgolf.com\/\">www.tigersharkgolf.com<\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2011\/05\/powerpod2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-3807\" src=\"http:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2011\/05\/powerpod2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2011\/05\/powerpod2.jpg 900w, https:\/\/theaposition.com\/robertfagan\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/33\/2011\/05\/powerpod2-90x60.jpg 90w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; 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