drivers for a newbie

emon87 · #1 05-05-2007, 08:55 PM

I currently have a set of clubs that I was given by my uncle. The set is very nice, except for the fact that I was given a 7.5 degree loft driver (WTF I know). Of course, I can't hit the driver at all. I've been using it for the past couple of years and just dealing with it because I don't golf that much and wasn't that good at any part of golf anyway. Now I've gotten kinda decent at golf, so I want to get a new driver probably 10 or 10.5 degree loft.

I'm looking for suggestions of a good driver I could get that isn't the current year model, so that I can get a good deal on it. I'm not really sure how much I am willing to spend, because I haven't researched how much a solid driver would cost. I don't need top of the line/highest priced. What should I look at?

Thanks.

esad · #2 05-05-2007, 09:39 PM

What's your price range? I have no idea if $350 is ok or if you don't want to spend more then $200.

dvh · #3 05-06-2007, 09:32 AM

Consider the 2006 Cobra in either the F or M speed depending on your clubhead speed. Basic guideline would be if you hit your 7 iron 150+ get the F, under 150 get the M. You should be able to find some that didn't sell last year in your local pro shops. They wholesaled for about $210 and any pro I know would love to get that out of it. They are a very good golf club.

Durs522 · #4 05-05-2007, 10:08 PM

I'm in the same boat as you are right now. I never bought a driver because every time I demoed one I couldn't hit it well. After a few lessons and practice I'm ready to buy one. I think the Callaway X460cc would be a pretty good fit for you. From the reviews I've read it is pretty forgiving. It is pretty cheap too at $199 from golfsmith.com.

Golfsmith

soon2b · #5 05-06-2007, 04:35 PM

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I'm in the same boat as you are right now. I never bought a driver because every time I demoed one I couldn't hit it well. After a few lessons and practice I'm ready to buy one. I think the Callaway X460cc would be a pretty good fit for you. From the reviews I've read it is pretty forgiving. It is pretty cheap too at $199 from golfsmith.com.

Golfsmith

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swingdoc · #6 05-07-2007, 05:38 AM

OP - I'm in the same boat as you. Driver recommended by a local pro is the Tour Edge Geomax. $200, extremely forgiving. I've used it for the last 3.5 months and couldn't be happier.

Tour Edge

Oh, and it was on one of Golf Digest's hot lists, for those who care about those things.

Cornboy · #7 05-07-2007, 12:51 PM

I don't know anything about clubs, I just go out there and hit'em. I'm about a 20 handicap. Couple club 101 questions:

1) So the basic rule is more loft = easier to keep straight?
2) I'm a long hitter, 7 iron is about 170, is there somethign specific I should be looking for in a driver? Someone above mentioned M and F, but I assume that is brand specific?
3) Is a lot of distance lost with a higher loft driver?

Thanks, I'm clueless about this stuff, and if I want to get better I should really learn. My driving has been so erratic this year, I'm hitting 3 iron of a LOT of tees.

JackInDaCrak · #8 05-07-2007, 01:09 PM

2) if you're hitting your 7i 170, you probably need a stiff flex shaft on your 1W.

SlyGuy · #9 05-14-2007, 10:17 PM

If you sswing hard enough to hit your 7i 170 you will want totry a stiff shaft driver. A regular shaft will be hard to control. Your best bet is get a pro to help you out if you are going to spend $400 on new top end driver.

I went a saw a pro and he set me up with a stiff driver. It really comes down to your swing speed. Over 100 MPH will usually require a stiff shaft. There are varying degree's of stiffness so see a pro if you are gonna shell out big dolla.

You will lose distance with a higher loft driver and yes it will be easier to keep straight.

Luke · #10 05-08-2007, 12:04 AM

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I'm in the same boat as you are right now. I never bought a driver because every time I demoed one I couldn't hit it well. After a few lessons and practice I'm ready to buy one. I think the Callaway X460cc would be a pretty good fit for you. From the reviews I've read it is pretty forgiving. It is pretty cheap too at $199 from golfsmith.com.

Golfsmith

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I got this club late last season thanks to a pileup of Party points. Unfortunately I've only been out twice with it but so far it seems pretty forgiving for a driver of its size and I would definetely reccommend it.

One thing to note is that it is a rather noisy driver as it makes a loud metallic sound on contact. I don't mind this when I bomb one down the fairway but when I slice it OB, I don't like the attention as much, lol...