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I know theres a few golfers here. Im looking for a new driver. The choices are staggering and all I want is one that works and isnt $300. For what you pay for $50 are they worth it? Do you need to break the $100 mark? Is a $300 Nike any better then a Taylor Made? or a Calloway?
Thank you.
Thank you.
I hit a naturally high shot so I try to use 10 degree's or less. I was always more concerned about what grips I used and what type of shaft.
Most of the drivers out there are pretty good if fitted propperly , I never spent over $150 on a driver
The way I play, I dont need the "good" stuff. Unless you're a very serious golfer, or just want to drop the cash to look like one, go with what you can afford, not what everyone else has.
A clone of a Nike Sumo 2 that is "semi-custom" to fit you is under $85. I have a set of their irons that are clones of Taylor Made, and I really like them. Especially the price! Being able to get a longer set of clubs has really helped.
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So your saying: Out of the bin should be good? BTW the shop told me they would replace the driver, I just thought I would step up in price to get something of quality but I dont know what that is.
Some of the golf stores like Golfsmith will let you buy a used club and play it then trade for another one of similar value if you don't like it.
DO NOT make a decision on a club by hitting it indoors. You need to hit one on a course for at least 9 holes to make a good choice.
I have hit the Nike Sumo, and some of the other high end clubs, and they are all pretty nice once you get used to them. I really like my Adams Redline driver though, for hitting the course. It wasnt terribly expensive, seems to hit long, and fairly consistent. 10.5 degree heads are about the best all around for most guys.
For the long drive competitions, I use SMT or BANG heads, with XXX stiff shafts, set right at 52" in 6 degree and 8 degree. 6 for really windy days, and 8 for regular days.Or, if the grid is really hard, then I hit the 6 and try to get more roll. My best hit is 387 yards, that stayed on the grid.
buy a quality, brand name driver even if it's last years model or used. Those knock offs don't last and have cheap shafts. At least 10 degrees of loft, and have someone check your swing speed for you. Less than 95-100 mph and you need a R flex shaft.
Check Edwin Watts or Golfsmiths catalogs for last years models. You can normally get a good driver for under $200. Nike's are good, as are Taylor Made and Calloway. Titleists are generally little more expensive and geared towards the better player.
If you don't want to spend much money look for a used Great Big Bertha (not just a Big Bertha - those are tough to hit - and I'm not sure about the Great Big Bertha II, I never played on of those). Still one of the best drivers ever made and you should be able to get one for like $70.
The new Big Bertha is a good club, but it's still $200 (a lot cheaper than their FT line though)
http://shop.callawaygolf.com/Drivers/Bi ... river.html
In general though, Callaways are considered the best drivers. That's what most club pros and college players use.
If you don't want to spend much money look for a used Great Big Bertha (not just a Big Bertha - those are tough to hit - and I'm not sure about the Great Big Bertha II, I never played on of those). Still one of the best drivers ever made and you should be able to get one for like $70.
The new Big Bertha is a good club, but it's still $200 (a lot cheaper than their FT line though)
http://shop.callawaygolf.com/Drivers/Bi ... river.html
In general though, Callaways are considered the best drivers. That's what most club pros and college players use.[/quote:1lkki79e]
If you are for sure looking at a Callaway, I'd go to their pre-owned store.
http://callawaygolfpreowned.com/default.aspx
Just make sure the club is the right fit for you. A buddy of mine bought a set of irons there that were only supposed to be in "average" condition, they looked like they had hardly ever been played. It's a good source if you can find the right fit.
Once you know WHICH driver you want, keep your eyes out for it on ebay. There's definitely some good deals to be had. I just picked up one of these bad boys for $165 after shipping.
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If you consistently hack the ball 45 degrees off to the right (or left, if you're left handed), get a stiff shaft, place the ball lined up with your front foot, and make a conscious effort to swing [i:2iwhwksg]slower[/i:2iwhwksg].
I might be up for that.
Let's try to remember to talk about it a week or so before the event.
Is that the golf course with the topless women?
I still think that the Original Warbirds were one of the best driver ever made. They were crisp, and very controllable. THAT was a good club.
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