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Golf Driver question?

Posted on 2/10/12 at 2:53 pm
Posted by biglil3
West Monroe
Member since Jan 2010
2049 posts
Posted on 2/10/12 at 2:53 pm
I had a couple of kids back to back a few years ago,so I kinda got out of the game for a while.
I'm looking to upgrade my equipment;I'm pretty sure which irons I like, but what is the new hot(but affordable) driver these days? I've always had TM drivers,currently have the old R540. Have any of the other brands caught up? Trying to stay under $400

any advice would be appreciated!!
This post was edited on 2/10/12 at 2:54 pm
Posted by skuter
P'ville
Member since Jan 2005
6163 posts
Posted on 2/10/12 at 3:38 pm to
Hit the demo days this spring.If you liked TM gear then try the Burner/Superfast models and see what you hit good. I have never hit the R7/9/11 models well but hit the Burner great.
Posted by bomber77
Member since Aug 2008
14783 posts
Posted on 2/10/12 at 3:42 pm to
I tried out the TM last year, ended up buying the Razr Hawk. The best driver Ive ever hit. I love the thing, distance and accuracy.

I love Callaway products. Im hitting the irons too.
Posted by TreyAnastasio
Bitch I'm From Cleveland
Member since Dec 2010
46759 posts
Posted on 2/10/12 at 3:49 pm to
I would suggest buying a 2-3 year old Titleist. I have the 905R and Ive yet to find a new driver I like more.
Posted by medtiger
Member since Sep 2003
21726 posts
Posted on 2/10/12 at 4:03 pm to
quote:

currently have the old R540.


Great driver. Be sure you find something you really like if you're getting rid of that one. I have an R580, but I snapped the shaft in half last summer during a particularly bad swing. I didn't think it was worth replacing, so I got a Titleist 910D3 to replace it.

If you're going to get a new driver, the real answer is to go hit a bunch and make sure it fits your swing. A poster above said he like the Callaway Razr Hawk, but I couldn't stand it. It didn't fit my swing at all, and I couldn't hit well. Everyone is different.
Posted by ItNeverRains
Offugeaux
Member since Oct 2007
26979 posts
Posted on 2/10/12 at 9:13 pm to
Just demo them all, seems like the shaft length standard today is 46" or longer.
Posted by LSUandAU
Key West, FL & Malibu (L.A.), CA
Member since Apr 2009
5110 posts
Posted on 2/10/12 at 9:23 pm to
Try out a bunch and be mindful of the shaft offsets, the flight bias, the shaft stiffness and the degree of loft. I have then either bought from the local store (the previous years model or slightly used for $79-$129) or from ebay. All of the brands folks have talked about here are good. I play a Callaway now and love it. One of my sons plays a Cobra for draw and Taylor Made for straight or fade, my other son plays a Titliest and my brother plays a Cleveland. All are good and we are all pretty good golfers.
Posted by wish i was tebow
The Golf Board
Member since Feb 2009
46122 posts
Posted on 2/11/12 at 12:04 am to
my suggestion, especially if your not looking to spend for brand new equipment is to get the R11 first model

like 300 brand new

best driver ive ever hit, shoots off the face and its the straightest driver ive ever hit also

i payed 400 for mine and still think its worth it



love that the golf threads are kicking up again!
Posted by mytigger
Member since Jan 2008
14930 posts
Posted on 2/11/12 at 9:34 am to
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