Most golfers tweak shafts, swap heads, or tinker with lofts. But we took it a step further, and created a Frankenclub.
We call it The Drood — a Takomo Ignis D1 Driver shaft fused with a Takomo Ignis D1 Fairway Wood shaft. Why? Honestly, just to see what would happen.
Could this monster mash-up give us the best of both worlds? More distance, better control, or just total chaos? Let's find out!
Key Takeaways
If you’re not sticking around for the full write-up, here’s the quick summary of our “Drood” (Driver + Wood) combo test:
- Feels super cool in hand – like you’re about to launch missiles.
- Heavy, long, and thick… and no, not in a bad way.
- More consistent than expected, especially off the deck.
- Distance? Not great. Doesn’t beat a driver or even our regular wood.
- Fun to build, fun to swing, but not a game-changer.
Want to see all the testing and chaos for yourself? Here is the full video on our YouTube channel!
Combining a Takomo Driver with a Wood!?
What Even Is a “Drood”?
Welcome back to Bogey Book! So… what happens when you take a Takomo driver head and slap it on a Takomo fairway wood shaft?
You get the Drud. Or the Drood. We’re still debating the name.
But one thing’s for sure – it looks ridiculous, feels massive, and we were too curious not to test it.
First Swings – Heavy, Thick, and Surprisingly Playable
Right out of the gate, the Drood felt different.
The shaft is long. The club is heavy. And when you stand over the ball, it feels like you’re about to do something either genius or really dumb. But you know what?
First impressions weren’t bad at all. Carl said that it is as long as him (pause). We thought it would be real easy to chunk, but turns out, it’s pretty crispy.
Trackman Testing: Let’s Talk Numbers
Arvo’s Shots
- Best carry: ~230 yards
- Consistent carry: ~201–215 yards
- Feel: Crisp, but expected a bit more power
- Miss tendency: Slight hooks
Carl’s Shots
- Best carry: ~240 yards (with a delofted swing)
- Club speed: 110 mph with the Drood (!!)
- Consistency: Pretty much identical on all three shots
- Feel: “It’s heavy, but it moves well.”
We expected the extra shaft length to boost our distance like a driver. Spoiler: it didn’t.
Our theory was more shaft = more speed = more spin = higher ball flight = shorter total distance. (If you’re a golf physics nerd, tell us in the comments if that’s legit).
Comparison Challenge: Drood vs. Driver vs. Fairway Wood
To make it fair, we teed up the driver on a mini tee to match the height of the Drood setup. Here’s how it played out:
Surprisingly, the Drood offered more consistency than the fairway wood – especially on tee shots and off the deck. But distance-wise, it couldn’t touch the driver.
Long Drive Challenge
You know we had to send it.
Three shots each. One goal: longest carry with the Drood off the deck.
- Arvo peaked at 240 yards
- Carl stayed consistent at 220–225 yards
- “This is like me hitting a driver.” – Arvo
Despite the Drood's weight, we found it easier to control than expected. That alone made it fun to play, even if it didn’t top our usual distance marks.
Final Thoughts
Let’s be real – the Drood isn’t replacing your gamer. It’s not longer than a driver or even a top-tier 3-wood.
But it is fun. It’s different. And it actually plays pretty consistently for something that started as a joke.
If you’ve got a driver and a wood lying around, try it! You’ll probably like the feel, hate the distance, and feel like a legend holding it.
★★★☆☆ (6/10)
“It’s heavy, thick, and fun – but it just doesn’t go far enough to replace anything in my bag.”
★★★★☆ (7/10)
“I’d use it for fun rounds or when I’m feeling spicy, not bad at all for a Frankenstein club.”