.....plays with a set of irons 60 through 4 iron, that are all 37.5" long. They are custom made by David Edel in Texas. They were really thought to blow up with their custom made putters, but sales have been soft because if you are an authorized dealer, you have to purchase a fitting cart that has hundreds of pieces and tools for bending. It's a great theory, and the product is top notch, but if people are going to spend $300 for a putter, they are likely going to buy a Scotty Cameron. Cameron's are great, and I own several, but there are a handful of other putters out there, Edel included, that are better IMO.
In around 1990, Tommy Armour produced a set called the E.Q.L.'s, which were all the length of a 6 iron, and at the time, the technology and fitting craze hadn't blown up, and the E.Q.L's went over like a fart in a diving helmet. I've never understood why TA took that risk, especially since the 845's were the hottest irons on the market.
He also is a disciple of Moe Norman as well as
The Golfing Machine. To be clear, they are not related in any way, but the kid is a real technology and bio-mechanical nerd, and is into the "one plane swing" thing made popular by Jim Hardy. One Plane is fairly big with some of the Texas players, and DeChambeau is a one planer, but a VERY upright one planer. To be exact, all of his irons have a lie angle of 72 degrees! Which is as close to vertical as I've ever heard of. I didn't make it to OF last week, but several of my buddies did, and I'm told his ball striking is sick.
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http://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-most-interesting-thing-about-bryson-dechambeau-his-golf-clubs
Anyway, be ready for that craze to get a hold on the golfing publics curiosity, especially if the kid has some success on tour. He'll likely turn professional after the Walker Cup.
In around 1990, Tommy Armour produced a set called the E.Q.L.'s, which were all the length of a 6 iron, and at the time, the technology and fitting craze hadn't blown up, and the E.Q.L's went over like a fart in a diving helmet. I've never understood why TA took that risk, especially since the 845's were the hottest irons on the market.
He also is a disciple of Moe Norman as well as
The Golfing Machine. To be clear, they are not related in any way, but the kid is a real technology and bio-mechanical nerd, and is into the "one plane swing" thing made popular by Jim Hardy. One Plane is fairly big with some of the Texas players, and DeChambeau is a one planer, but a VERY upright one planer. To be exact, all of his irons have a lie angle of 72 degrees! Which is as close to vertical as I've ever heard of. I didn't make it to OF last week, but several of my buddies did, and I'm told his ball striking is sick.
http://www.golfdigest.com/story/the-most-interesting-thing-about-bryson-dechambeau-his-golf-clubs
Anyway, be ready for that craze to get a hold on the golfing publics curiosity, especially if the kid has some success on tour. He'll likely turn professional after the Walker Cup.
