Golf IQ Recreating the swing Tiger used to complete the 'Tiger Slam'
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Dec 17, 2025 The hosts dive into a fun test of Tiger Woods' famous Titleist 975D driver ahead of his 50th birthday. They explore how 'Tiger Slam' Tiger would perform with modern gear compared to his iconic swing. Discover the fascinating shifts in golf equipment from steel shafts to titanium drivers. Learn about the significant distance gains achieved by pairing the 975D with a modern ball. Spoiler alert: modern setups could add a staggering 40 yards to Tiger's game! Topped off with reflections on the evolution of golf technology.
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Recreating Tiger's Cruising Swing Matters
- Recreating Tiger's cruising driver swing yields the most accurate gear comparison.
- Robotic testing locked Tiger's real launch conditions so equipment differences stand out.
Sourcing Tiger's Exact 975D Setup
- Jonathan Wall bought a brand-new 975D built to Tiger's exact specs including a rare 7.5° head and steel X100 shaft.
- He also paid high prices for a box of Nike Tour Accuracy TW balls to match Tiger's 2000 setup.
Nike Ball Change Shifted Tour Ball Market
- The Nike Tour Accuracy ball helped usher pros toward solid-core construction but Tiger used a bespoke TW version.
- Nike missed scaling that momentum and Titleist's Pro V1 ultimately became the dominant tour ball.