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Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffer’s drivers failed tests. Are YOU playing an illegal driver?

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Rory McIlroy and Scottie Scheffler's drivers failed conformance tests at the PGA Championship .

CT creep is the phenomenon of a golf driver's face becoming more flexible over time.

This is caused by repeated impacts, particularly from high-speed swings, and can increase the "springiness" of the clubface.

Testing for CT Creep requires specialized equipment not readily available to the public.

The devices used by the USGA and tours cost thousands of dollars and aren't publicly available.

Clubfitters and shops don't have CT testers either.

Manufacturers push performance while staying within the Rules of Golf.

For most golfers, this is more a “tour story” than a personal concern.

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