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re: Looking for a new driver (golf, not Mrs. Daisy)

Posted on 7/22/15 at 12:09 pm to
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
37620 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 12:09 pm to
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I would seriously look at the used Ping G series woods. You can find them at your price point and they have a huge face and high launch angle. Very good drivers that have aged well.


I'm looking the G20, G25, and G30. Looks like the G25 gets into the adjustable category. Worth it to go in for the G25 or higher?

Also, came across this Callaway. Adjustable club, good price.



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This post was edited on 7/22/15 at 12:21 pm
Posted by MNCscripper
St. George
Member since Jan 2004
11919 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 1:10 pm to
You should ask this guy



They call him Nitro or BRgetthenet
Posted by ctowntiger
Centreville, MS
Member since Jul 2005
879 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 1:32 pm to
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Worth it to go in for the G25 or higher?


I love my G25, not quite as long as some of my buddies other drivers but far more consistent and forgiving.
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
37620 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 1:39 pm to
So on the TaylorMade SLDR, I found a review that says "Pros: The SLDR has a center of gravity that is lower and more forward than any driver TaylorMade has ever produced. That allows golfers to launch the ball higher and with less spin, which is the key to longer drivers."

Most of the comments here have said it's a lower ball flight. Weird.
Posted by Front9Bandit
Member since Dec 2013
15432 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 1:45 pm to
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They call him Nitro or BRgetthenet


He hits it far?
Posted by WDE24
Member since Oct 2010
54881 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:02 pm to
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from the OT golf pros who regularly put it out there over 300.

Glad to help. I still hit a 10 year old Cleveland launcher 460 and average nearly 300. Getting a shaft that suits your swing is a major factor. Go to a golf shop and hit a bunch on the simulator to find your specs, then scour ebay.
Posted by Front9Bandit
Member since Dec 2013
15432 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:06 pm to
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average nearly 300


Posted by WDE24
Member since Oct 2010
54881 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:07 pm to
N1tro. Don't be jealous.
Posted by Chucktown_Badger
The banks of the Ashley River
Member since May 2013
37620 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:16 pm to
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Go to a golf shop and hit a bunch on the simulator to find your specs, then scour ebay.


Thanks for the advice. There's a golfsmith in my neighborhood that I'll hit to get a feel for the specifics.
Posted by MNCscripper
St. George
Member since Jan 2004
11919 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:33 pm to
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average nearly 300.




Tour average is 288
Posted by Front9Bandit
Member since Dec 2013
15432 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:33 pm to
So jealous
Posted by WDE24
Member since Oct 2010
54881 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:41 pm to
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Tour average is 288
and
Posted by Sandy_Ash
Member since Feb 2015
1162 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:52 pm to
One word: non-conforming

Have fun!
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61451 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:56 pm to
You can probably hit it 300


You probably don't "average" 300 or anywhere close
Posted by KingRanch
The Ranch
Member since Mar 2012
61760 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:58 pm to
I average 300 and it's not a debate
Posted by WDE24
Member since Oct 2010
54881 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 2:59 pm to
Since I began tracking my shots with golf tags gps, I have hit the driver 32 times on 4 different courses. I have a long of 339, a median of 298 and an average of 296.
Posted by Front9Bandit
Member since Dec 2013
15432 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 3:01 pm to
Let me guess your scoring average is 65 as well? Everyone on the Internet is long or claims to be anyways.....
Posted by WDE24
Member since Oct 2010
54881 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 3:05 pm to
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Let me guess your scoring average is 65 as well?
closer to 85. I was at 71 through 16 yesterday, but couldn't finish playing the last 2.

When I play a lot I shoot mid 70s, when I don't I shot low to mid 80s.
Posted by Croacka
Denham Springs
Member since Dec 2008
61451 posts
Posted on 7/22/15 at 3:11 pm to
300 lbs maybe
Posted by Warfarer
Dothan, AL
Member since May 2010
12438 posts
Posted on 7/23/15 at 6:45 pm to
Sorry about not responding, I have been crazy busy.

A. All of the ping g series drivers are good clubs. I'm not sure about which offers adjustability. I'm not into the adjustable clubs a lot, you need to get close to start with and a degree can help but finding a good starting point is key.

B. I actually really liked the feel of the Razr fit driver when I tested it out. I tried the green one that was the "tour" or something but had a nice solid feel to it. This comes from a guy that never liked callaway anything, I had an old king cobra steel head then on to titleist drivers. Now I play a Miura sit that is just flat out nasty when I connect well but I am, and always have been, a poor driver overall.
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