New Record at Thai Long Drive Contest

My friend Kunnasak just called me and the great news is a new record of 347 yards was recorded in this year's Long Drive Event.

the winner is an 18 year old who is using the BFG Graman series 8, XXS. i don't know who came in second, but the 3rd winner is also using the BFG Graman 5 series in X flex.

those who did not win was amazed with the performance of the shaft and immediately wanted to reshaft their drivers.

the above winners were not sponsored but paid for their shafts. Last year's winner has immediately pulled out his Crazy Long and will be using the 8 series next week.

DGman

i hope to update event link, photos and more news soon.

347 yards? Wow!!

Graman shafts? BUT OF COURSE Awesome gear!

that's nothing.. i using graman also and i record 400++yards distance....

but my distance is from the pin.. haha

wa seh.. i also wana change also!
Got 250y for me I happy already! hehe

250 y guarantee...3 wood enough liao.

make sure its downhill, backwind and when the typhoon is at the back of you or we can try it at the changi airport runway.

DGman

Ask s70b to get you to 10000ft and you can drive many yards too

wow.. i wishhh i can hit that far!

dio suan...
Stay tune for the photos & updates!

250y must use 3 wood one meh? i thought pitching wedge enough already?

stir some more.....

sorry, very bored on this wednesday night thats why talking nonsense.. and no, i am not drunk..

anyway, never see u for very long, i miss u MASTER.....

ntg to do? hit the range la.. or send out more CVs..

eh MT why dont u apply to BFG.. see if got part time jobs.. eg. man the trackman or guest relation manager to custs..

i've reached 307 yds (280m) on my longest legitimate drive to date, no lucky bounces or wind helping, with the sq 5900's diamana R (US) spec shaft/driver. avg is only 220-250m though but would anybody suggest trying a different shaft or is the diamana stuff gd enuff?

btw, longest illegitimate drive was like 320m, with a bounce off a buggy path running across the fairway. ^^ what a feeling...

here are the pix of the Long Drive Contest.

contestants before the final...you can see the winner Pakorn Pongwanit second from right...i got it wrong, he is 16 years old not 18. the 2nd runner up is first from the left. for a moment i thought Jason Chien became Thai.



winner in action...do you know what driver head he is using?



the prize presentation and the new record of 347.5 yards



more news, the ladies champion is Areeya Jutanukran who drove 283 yards and she is a 14 year old. she is currently using Crazy Long but her coach who is Shorthitter's good friend wants her on BFG Graman by next week.

if you can read Thai, check out this link...

Lipo Long Drive Contest 2009

DGman

Solid impact position!

I'm guessing a Titleist D2 or D3 driver?

i clicked on the link, the only thing i understand is the girl is holding up a sign lelonging herself, 10baht per minute..

i was waiting to see who will comment on the sign bearer and it really surprise me that its you MT.

you better be changing your avatar to the one on your link soon.

DGman

Maybe KT can help translate?

what do you think if we bring in both champions and compete with our local boys and girls?

we can come up with seed money to host the event.

DGman

Great idea.

I think it will need your Trackman to configure for outdoor use though. I dun know of any ranges that can take those distances.

no worries Rex...our TrackMan is set for launch and pro use.

i am sure TrackMan will gladly sponsor some outdoor hours.

i also know of a driving range that have more than 350 metres driveable length.

how about the GR Long Drive Contest....sunny?

DGman

oooooooooooooo........................


I'm trembling with excitement.

U have to reinforce the shaft of The Rage's club though.

That is a good idea. Now... Time to shop for 5* driver

...and a 48" shaft.

Can get it stock from TM.

Haha...maybe this evening i drop by and discuss this.