Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use?

Tuxguy · 07-15-2010, 09:36 PM

Trying to pick up the game of golf again and am in the market for a new driver.
What are you guys using? I just purchased a set of Callaway Fusion irons and have been checking out the Callaway drivers.

bigdix · 07-15-2010, 09:41 PM

Titleist 909D...love it, but that's just me

Sort of a Ping/Titleist whore.

Mugen910 · 07-15-2010, 09:48 PM

G10 Ping...but go to your local shop and demo some first...what works well for some might not work well for others.

Negncic · 07-15-2010, 09:49 PM

I just upgraded to the Ping G15. Awesome club.

md4958 · 07-16-2010, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

G10 Ping...but go to your local shop and demo some first...what works well for some might not work well for others.

Big_Ern · 07-15-2010, 09:55 PM

Ben Hogan has done me justice

bigliver · 07-15-2010, 09:56 PM

I use the Nike vRed STR8 Fit, 9.5. Horrible sound, but excellent feel and forgiveness.

07-15-2010, 10:27 PM

I had a Cobra but now have a Ping G10. So forgiving, and long. I tried ping irons but they didn't give me what I wanted. I couldn't fade or draw when I wanted to.

Mugen910 · 07-15-2010, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

I had a Cobra but now have a Ping G10. So forgiving, and long. I tried ping irons but they didn't give me what I wanted. I couldn't fade or draw when I wanted to.

I can only do Power Fades...EVERYTIME!

07-15-2010, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Mugen910

I can only do Power Fades...EVERYTIME!

I had/have a power fade, at least on my drives. If I play a lot in a season, I like a draw on my drives. I get more distance with it. But, this year because I haven't made it out hardly at all, I'm still off just a tad and I fade my drives.

cort · 07-15-2010, 11:07 PM

TaylorMade Tour Burner. I love that sumb!tch

Mugen910 · 07-15-2010, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

I had/have a power fade, at least on my drives. If I play a lot in a season, I like a draw on my drives. I get more distance with it. But, this year because I haven't made it out hardly at all, I'm still off just a tad and I fade my drives.

Once my Doc clears my knee from ACL surgery 4 months ago I'm curious to see what trickery comes out of my shots

GreekGodX · 07-16-2010, 04:41 AM

I hit a Callaway Hyper X. Definitely go hit some at your local golf store. Checkout the Taylor Made R9 and Ping g15. I've been hearing some great things about both.

Barcode · 07-16-2010, 06:34 AM

Orlimar Trimetal Driver

Kreth · 07-16-2010, 06:59 AM

TaylorMade, the #1 ad campaign in golf.

Seriously, I'd look at some clubs from 3 years ago. One reason is pricing: a lot of new models are in the $400-$500 range, but in 6 months they'll be selling for half that. Another reason is shaft length. Most of the OEMs have gone to 46" (or longer) shafts, so they can claim you will hit it longer. The average shaft length on tour is something like 44.5" (shorter = better contact).
Don't be afraid of component stuff, either. Golfsmith's Snake Eyes brand and the Maltby stuff from Golf Works (Golf Galaxy) have been getting decent reviews for the last few years.
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chippewastud79 · 07-16-2010, 08:00 AM

Nike Sasquatch

replicant_argent · 07-16-2010, 08:55 AM

R9... the only club in my bag I can hit well(occasionally)... and that isn't so hot, but if I can hit it well, in someones hands that is consistent, you could be a rockstar.

Niterider56 · 07-16-2010, 09:18 AM

Have been using the Cleveland Hibore for the past 3 years. Have tried a few others but this seems to be more forgiving than others (I need that extra forgiveness). Starting to look at the new Monster Hibore.

E.J. · 07-16-2010, 10:41 AM

I hit a Cobra S 9-1 and have no plans to change.

Friend just bought a Taylor Made R9 and is VERY pleased. He has always struggled off the tee and he hitting as well/consistent as I have ever seen him hit.

Tuxguy · 07-16-2010, 04:22 PM

just got home from trying out about 10 drivers at Dunhams. They did not have any Ping drivers but of all the one I tried the winner was the Taylor Made R9 460. I tried different Taylor Made lines, Callaway and Nikes. I wanna try the Ping ones though before pulling the trigger.

07-15-2010, 09:41 PM	#2
bigdix Cigarmurai Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Dan Location: Oki Posts: 669 Trading: (1)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? Titleist 909D...love it, but that's just me Sort of a Ping/Titleist whore. __________________ There's no secret handshake. There's an IQ prerequisite, but there's no secret handshake.

07-15-2010, 09:48 PM	#3
Mugen910 I <3 Huy Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Location Location: First Name Posts: 8,387 Trading: (106)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? G10 Ping...but go to your local shop and demo some first...what works well for some might not work well for others. __________________ I'm not antisocial, I just think people are stupid.

07-15-2010, 09:49 PM	#4
Negncic Killed By Death Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jim Location: West Islip NY Posts: 499 Trading: (74)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? I just upgraded to the Ping G15. Awesome club.

07-15-2010, 09:55 PM	#6
Big_Ern Still Watching My Back Join Date: Apr 2010 First Name: Ernie Location: Winnipeg, Canada Posts: 158 Trading: (1)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? Ben Hogan has done me justice __________________ Love those Maduros

07-15-2010, 09:56 PM	#7
bigliver Cigarmurai Join Date: Dec 2008 First Name: Jason Location: Oki Posts: 404 Trading: (9)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? I use the Nike vRed STR8 Fit, 9.5. Horrible sound, but excellent feel and forgiveness. __________________ Build a man a fire, keep him warm for a night. Set a man on fire, keep him warm for the rest of his life.

07-15-2010, 09:36 PM	#1
Tuxguy Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 752 Trading: (26)	Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? Trying to pick up the game of golf again and am in the market for a new driver. What are you guys using? I just purchased a set of Callaway Fusion irons and have been checking out the Callaway drivers.

07-15-2010, 10:27 PM	#8
ChicagoWhiteSox Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? I had a Cobra but now have a Ping G10. So forgiving, and long. I tried ping irons but they didn't give me what I wanted. I couldn't fade or draw when I wanted to.

07-15-2010, 11:07 PM	#11
cort ◤◢◣◥ Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Gary Posts: 4,478 Trading: (41)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? TaylorMade Tour Burner. I love that sumb!tch

07-16-2010, 04:41 AM	#13
GreekGodX Opa!! Join Date: Mar 2009 First Name: Christos Location: 7 Line Posts: 4,893 Trading: (82)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? I hit a Callaway Hyper X. Definitely go hit some at your local golf store. Checkout the Taylor Made R9 and Ping g15. I've been hearing some great things about both. __________________ "If I give a businessman 10,000 francs, what is that to him, he is rich. But if I give him a Cohiba cigar, that is style."-Hotel Rwanda

07-16-2010, 06:34 AM	#14
Barcode Adjusting to the Life Join Date: May 2010 First Name: Tom Location: Everett, WA Posts: 477 Trading: (16)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? Orlimar Trimetal Driver

07-16-2010, 06:59 AM	#15
Kreth Ronin smoker Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jeff Location: Oneonta, NY Posts: 3,620 Trading: (14)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? TaylorMade, the #1 ad campaign in golf. Seriously, I'd look at some clubs from 3 years ago. One reason is pricing: a lot of new models are in the $400-$500 range, but in 6 months they'll be selling for half that. Another reason is shaft length. Most of the OEMs have gone to 46" (or longer) shafts, so they can claim you will hit it longer. The average shaft length on tour is something like 44.5" (shorter = better contact). Don't be afraid of component stuff, either. Golfsmith's Snake Eyes brand and the Maltby stuff from Golf Works (Golf Galaxy) have been getting decent reviews for the last few years. Posted via Mobile Device

07-16-2010, 08:00 AM	#16
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? Nike Sasquatch __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

07-16-2010, 08:55 AM	#17
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? R9... the only club in my bag I can hit well(occasionally)... and that isn't so hot, but if I can hit it well, in someones hands that is consistent, you could be a rockstar. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

07-16-2010, 09:18 AM	#18
Niterider56 In the paradise of heat Join Date: Jul 2010 First Name: Chuck Location: Costa Rica Posts: 13 Trading: (0)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? Have been using the Cleveland Hibore for the past 3 years. Have tried a few others but this seems to be more forgiving than others (I need that extra forgiveness). Starting to look at the new Monster Hibore.

07-16-2010, 10:41 AM	#19
E.J. I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 3,218 Trading: (21)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? I hit a Cobra S 9-1 and have no plans to change. Friend just bought a Taylor Made R9 and is VERY pleased. He has always struggled off the tee and he hitting as well/consistent as I have ever seen him hit.

07-16-2010, 04:22 PM	#20
Tuxguy Feeling at Home Join Date: Jan 2009 First Name: Jason Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 752 Trading: (26)	Re: Looking to purchase a driver, what do you use? just got home from trying out about 10 drivers at Dunhams. They did not have any Ping drivers but of all the one I tried the winner was the Taylor Made R9 460. I tried different Taylor Made lines, Callaway and Nikes. I wanna try the Ping ones though before pulling the trigger.