Yardage gain from new driver?

[ckmo]

Right now I have a Taylormade R7 HT 400cc 10.5 deg driver from several years back that I can regularly carry soggy range balls around 225 yds in the air. I can hit a 17deg 5 wood 200yds normally. I feel like I should be able to get more out of my driver.

Anybody have any ideas how much of a difference a new driver would make?

[black knight]

MAYBE 5-10yds...maybe.

There's more than just clubhead to consider...shaft is important, as is the loft.

Too many people, IMHO, think a new driver is the magic wand to help their game...going to the gym and working on your swing will often do a whole lot more than just forking out 500+ for a new club.

[WaterOlay]

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Right now I have a Taylormade R7 HT 400cc 10.5 deg driver from several years back that I can regularly carry soggy range balls around 225 yds in the air. I can hit a 17deg 5 wood 200yds normally. I feel like I should be able to get more out of my driver.

Anybody have any ideas how much of a difference a new driver would make?

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if you hit both solid? not enough to matter
if you hit them both bad? enough to matter, get the new one.

[ckmo]

good deal, as long as I keep my softball swing from screwing things up I can hit it pretty solid. 5-10 yards def isnt worth it.