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Looking for a mid priced driver - Updated

Posted on 5/17/19 at 5:53 pm
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
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Posted on 5/17/19 at 5:53 pm
Want to replace my Cobra. It's old and not very forgiving at all. I'd like to keep it under $250.

It seems most drivers over the past few years are very forgiving and have good distance. Big benefit off the tee.

I tried out a buddy's M2 last weekend on just one tee shot. That was enough to tell me I need to update. Seemed easy to hit.

Any recomendations? Want something with good forgiveness and distance of course.

Thanks.

Update:

Just got back from Golf Galaxy

Ended up with the Ping G400 w/ the Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Silver Dual-Core x-stiff. Have it set to about 8*.

Was wondering if this is a good shaft. Guy said it would help with lowering my launch angles and spin a bit. Seems mine was a bit high.

I HATE hitting in those rooms. I can't hit worth a damn in them. Will be playing a round tomorrow so I'll report back with real course play opinion on the driver.

Thanks for the replies and help. Hope I just didn't spend $320 for nothing...
This post was edited on 5/24/19 at 2:59 pm
Posted by Random LSU Hero
2014 NFL Survivor Champion (17-0)
Member since Aug 2011
9577 posts
Posted on 5/17/19 at 5:57 pm to
Go on eBay and find a decent 2016 M1 or M2 or a Callaway GBB Epic.
Posted by CoachChappy
Member since May 2013
34418 posts
Posted on 5/17/19 at 5:58 pm to
Golf balls.com has a great trade in rack. You can find some great deals there.
Posted by CBandits82
Lurker since May 2008
Member since May 2012
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Posted on 5/17/19 at 6:54 pm to
Touredge EXS is your answer
Posted by CBandits82
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Member since May 2012
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Posted on 5/17/19 at 6:55 pm to
its $300 but worth every penny
Posted by nobigdeal69
baton rouge
Member since Nov 2009
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Posted on 5/17/19 at 8:11 pm to
Posted by jamboybarry
Member since Feb 2011
33269 posts
Posted on 5/17/19 at 8:12 pm to
You need to look at one of the new(er) Cobra drivers. They’re hot and forgiving
Posted by NikolaiJakov
Moscow
Member since Mar 2014
2803 posts
Posted on 5/17/19 at 8:31 pm to
quote:

You need to look at one of the new(er) Cobra drivers. They’re hot and forgiving


I've got the F8 and it's a legit hammer. Best driver I've hit.
Posted by dpd901
South Louisiana
Member since Apr 2011
7920 posts
Posted on 5/17/19 at 9:32 pm to
Couple of suggestions from My Golf Spy:


Ben Hogan Golf Company


Tour Edge Exotics


They released their Most Wanted Driver Review for 2019, so you can reader how there as well (Broken out by swing speed)
Posted by jwal39232
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2011
957 posts
Posted on 5/17/19 at 9:57 pm to
I was just fitted for a whole new bag and when it came to driver, I hit every driver they had (told them price wasn’t an issue) and I ended up with the Tour Exotics driver. Bought the 3 wood too and it’s the hottest 3 wood I have ever hit. Damn near as long as my driver.
Posted by lsuhunt555
Teakwood Village Breh
Member since Nov 2008
39100 posts
Posted on 5/17/19 at 10:13 pm to
Dollar Driver Club
Posted by CBandits82
Lurker since May 2008
Member since May 2012
59851 posts
Posted on 5/17/19 at 10:24 pm to
quote:

I was just fitted for a whole new bag and when it came to driver, I hit every driver they had (told them price wasn’t an issue) and I ended up with the Tour Exotics driver. Bought the 3 wood too and it’s the hottest 3 wood I have ever hit. Damn near as long as my driver.



CBX 3 Wood? Best fairway metal you can buy currently.
Posted by jwal39232
Youngsville, LA
Member since Dec 2011
957 posts
Posted on 5/17/19 at 10:39 pm to
I have the EXS 3 wood and Driver, so not the CBX but I have been impressed with the performance of both clubs. I’m all about sound with my driver, it’s strange i know, but if it doesn’t sound good when I hit it, I won’t hit it. I used to swing the Nike Sasquatch and I couldn’t take it out of my bag until I found the EXS driver. I went through a TM and Cobra and sold them both and kept the Squatch until I bought the EXS.
Posted by weaveballs1
Baton Rouge
Member since Jun 2010
3482 posts
Posted on 5/18/19 at 2:36 am to
quote:

if it doesn’t sound good when I hit it, I won’t hit it


quote:

Nike Sasquatch




My buddy had one for years and I always thought it sounded like a softball bat
Posted by ATLsuTiger
Johns Creek
Member since Aug 2009
5767 posts
Posted on 5/18/19 at 8:21 am to
Which Cobra driver do you have?
Posted by i am dan
NC
Member since Aug 2011
33171 posts
Posted on 5/24/19 at 2:59 pm to
Update:

Just got back from Golf Galaxy

Ended up with the Ping G400 w/ the Mitsubishi Kuro Kage Silver Dual-Core x-stiff. Have it set to about 8*.

Was wondering if this is a good shaft. Guy said it would help with lowering my launch angles and spin a bit. Seems mine was a bit high.

I HATE hitting in those rooms. I can't hit worth a damn in them. Will be playing a round tomorrow so I'll report back with real course play opinion on the driver.

Thanks for the replies and help. Hope I just didn't spend $320 for nothing...
Posted by CBandits82
Lurker since May 2008
Member since May 2012
59851 posts
Posted on 5/24/19 at 3:07 pm to
did you try the tour edge EXS?
Posted by Coater
Madison, MS
Member since Jun 2005
33721 posts
Posted on 5/27/19 at 12:29 pm to
You’ll love that ping
Posted by Placebeaux
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Member since Jun 2008
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Posted on 5/27/19 at 12:41 pm to
Wilson FGtour
Posted by Winston Cup
Dallas Cowboys Fan
Member since May 2016
67040 posts
Posted on 5/27/19 at 3:52 pm to
Do yourself a favor. Spend the extra money to get a hot melt in it
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