Bobby Jones Workshop Edition Driver by Jesse Ortiz
THE TECHNOLOGY

In 2004, Ortiz significantly improved performance in drivers and metal woods by pioneering the industry’s transition to unusual geometric shapes. With his new driver, Ortiz has squelched the form-versus-function debate. The Workshop Edition driver provides the preeminent combination of power and forgiveness while boasting an elegant, exotic look and feel.

At 460cc, with a five-inch-by-five-inch USGA maximum dimension, the sleek, bold triangular shape of the club instills confidence and power at address. The club’s triangular shape increases the “gear effect,” which allows for maximum correction of off-center hits and improves upon competing square-head designs. While a square-head driver helps correct extreme heel and toe hits, it does not adequately correct those hit slightly off center. By eliminating the compromised mass in the rear quadrant areas of square designs, Ortiz repositioned this weight deep and directly behind the center of the impact zone, thus creating an effect similar to that of a hammer’s head.

The efficiency of the dramatic sweep in the club’s triangular shape is characterized by Ortiz’ trademarked “Triangle of Stability™” (TOS). The club’s TOS limits the use of inefficient mass often found in square-head designs, increasing shot-performance within the critical two-and-a-half-inch diameter zone located horizontally along the clubface.

Ortiz explains why the triangular design exceeds square-head options in playability and performance. “I prefer to design a club for maximum forgiveness on 95% of shots, not for the 5% of extremely poor ones,” he said.

Milled with elite Russian Beta Titanium (BT-23), the face of Ortiz’ new driver provides a distinctive sound and feel. The elimination of scorelines and the inclusion of Ortiz’ signature nine-inch-by-nine-inch “roll and bulge” create a more rigid face, further reducing shot deflection. The club features weight-reducing graphite composite crowns and toe pieces. Removing weight from these areas allowed Ortiz to relocate the weight into the rear apex, which further maximizes the club’s “gear effect,” improves trajectory and reduces spin rate.