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I need a new driver
Posted on 6/5/16 at 9:39 pm
Posted on 6/5/16 at 9:39 pm
Mine is getting long in the tooth and I need to upgrade.
I don't want a used one
15 handicap
Usually buy/play Cobras
Would like to keep the cash below $250 but it's not make or break
Let me hear some recommendations from my compadres on the OTB
I don't want a used one
15 handicap
Usually buy/play Cobras
Would like to keep the cash below $250 but it's not make or break
Let me hear some recommendations from my compadres on the OTB
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Posted on 6/5/16 at 9:56 pm to Patton
Was going to ask make and model... but this isn't about cars
Posted on 6/5/16 at 10:02 pm to Patton
Just go to Dicks and hit them all in the simulator 
This post was edited on 6/6/16 at 12:19 am
Posted on 6/5/16 at 10:11 pm to Patton
I knew a couple of guys who played on the amateur circuit and they both loved the SLDR. This was about a year and a half ago so not up to date on anything new.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 10:20 pm to Patton
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I need a new driver
Sure you do Mis Daisy.
Posted on 6/5/16 at 11:48 pm to Patton
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15 handicap
Subtle, but I see it
Posted on 6/5/16 at 11:50 pm to Patton
Taylormade and Titleist are great drivers, I hit them a long way. The adjustability in the new drivers is f ing great.
I have the M1 9.5° with the Aldila X-stiff shaft, and a Titleist 910d3 X-stiff shaft.
I have the M1 9.5° with the Aldila X-stiff shaft, and a Titleist 910d3 X-stiff shaft.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 12:51 am to Patton
Morgan Freeman is probably one of the best
edit; Cock beat me to it
edit; Cock beat me to it
This post was edited on 6/6/16 at 12:52 am
Posted on 6/6/16 at 7:04 am to Patton
Get fitted for the Taylormade M2. It's long and forgiving.
Posted on 6/6/16 at 10:27 am to Patton
I recently chose between the SLDR and the Big Bertha Alpha. The SLDR sounded better, the Bertha hit better. Great club except for the thud it makes when I make contact
Posted on 6/7/16 at 3:21 am to bee Rye
I wouldn't care if it said frick you every time I hit it if it was long and where I was trying to put it.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 8:04 am to Patton
Just bought this one (Callaway XR 9 degree stiff) the other day and it is amazing.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 8:35 am to Patton
At first I thought you were talking about someone who drives you around.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 7:27 pm to Patton
With a 15 handicap you probably don't hit your driver much farther than a 3 wood off the tee. All your getting with the driver is loss of control. Try playing a few rounds without the driver and see how it goes.
That said, err on the side of higher loft in the driver - get a 10.5 degree model that can be adjusted up to 12 or down to 9 degrees. Always buy models that are a year or two old to save money. Don't get too stiff of a shaft. Try it before you buy it.
That said, err on the side of higher loft in the driver - get a 10.5 degree model that can be adjusted up to 12 or down to 9 degrees. Always buy models that are a year or two old to save money. Don't get too stiff of a shaft. Try it before you buy it.
Posted on 6/7/16 at 8:33 pm to Patton
I got the Cobra Fly Z driver, not the Plus model. Custom Shaft, Standard Flex, 1/16 Over on the grip. I had the shaft cut 1 inch for my build of 5'10"
It is adjustable from 9 to 12 degrees, with two adjustments for Draws at 9.5 and 10.5 degrees. I currently have it set at no draw and 10 degrees.
Sometimes hitting 250 to 260, down the fairway, usually 230 to 240. I actually can drive it further set at 9 degrees but I have more trouble with keeping it in the fairway at 9 degrees. I am 67, very pleased with it. Picked up an easy 30 to 40 yards on my drives at 10 degrees.
$177 with military discount online from Cobra, including shipping
It is adjustable from 9 to 12 degrees, with two adjustments for Draws at 9.5 and 10.5 degrees. I currently have it set at no draw and 10 degrees.
Sometimes hitting 250 to 260, down the fairway, usually 230 to 240. I actually can drive it further set at 9 degrees but I have more trouble with keeping it in the fairway at 9 degrees. I am 67, very pleased with it. Picked up an easy 30 to 40 yards on my drives at 10 degrees.
$177 with military discount online from Cobra, including shipping
This post was edited on 6/7/16 at 9:12 pm
Posted on 6/7/16 at 10:27 pm to Patton
quote:
Mine is getting long in the tooth and I need to upgrade.
I don't want a used one
15 handicap
Usually buy/play Cobras
Would like to keep the cash below $250 but it's not make or break
Let me hear some recommendations from my compadres on the OTB
Honestly, I wouldn't think twice about buying a good used driver or at the least, last year's model driver for a big discount.
As far as recommendations, there are a ton of really good drivers out there. If you want a big head driver that is a solid all around performer, the Ping G series is a good one that you can use with a mediocre swing and still use it when you get better.
Titleist drivers are awesome but I have always considered them for better players, the head is a very traditional looking shape and look.
I had issues with my old Taylormade R11s and most Taylormade drivers in general due to their narrow lower section of the face. My misses tend to be low inside with my swing and low inside is a horrific place to hit a Taylormade driver.
My tip for you when looking at clubs in general, look at how they will handle your misses. All clubs will perform when you are striping the ball, will they help cover your misses a bit?
Posted on 6/8/16 at 10:33 am to ChEgrad
quote:pretty blanket statement there. how do you know his 15 handicap isn't because he can't chip or putt?
With a 15 handicap you probably don't hit your driver much farther than a 3 wood off the tee. All your getting with the driver is loss of control. Try playing a few rounds without the driver and see how it goes
Posted on 6/8/16 at 1:41 pm to Patton
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I need a new driver
So do I. Mines getting old and he can't see the road very well anymore
Posted on 6/8/16 at 6:08 pm to Patton
It's hard to beat what Taylormade has going on right now in drivers. With a 15hcp the guy that posted about getting one you can adjust to a higher loft with the right shaft and setup your game off the tee should improve. I don't like the SLDR series but the R series or even older Burner series are great drivers. Titleist makes great drivers also but they are alot less forgiving on off center hits. If you're on Facebook there is a group on there that sells chances for all kinds of golf equipment they draw every weekend.
Posted on 6/8/16 at 9:06 pm to Patton
So you're better than a bogey golfer?
I see you Patton
I see you Patton
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