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Looking at Drivers (Golf)

Discussion in 'Sports, Hobbies & Interests' started by AFButters, Jul 17, 2011.

  1. Jul 17, 2011 at 3:51 PM
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    AFButters

    AFButters [OP] Rigger, Please!!

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    I am looking for a new ( or new to me) driver.

    I have been using a Taylor made R5 480 for about 3 years.. and im just looking for something to help me drive.

    I hit the ball about 275 with what I like to call a Power Fade. some refer to a slice but its not a true slice. I aim the left side of the fairway and it ends up in the middle or a little to the right.

    I am looking at the R7 or R9.. just dont really know the differance between each version.

    Oh and I wanna stick with Taylor Made.
     
  2. Jul 17, 2011 at 4:52 PM
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    I say go hit different drivers and buy whats comfortable and you hit well. Don't be stuck on the taylormade brand.
     
  3. Jul 17, 2011 at 4:57 PM
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    I have too.. its all I use.. its bad luck to play with a mixed bag
     
  4. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:03 PM
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    I work for Ping so I would say the G20 when it comes out next month. But if you stick with Taylormade the Superfast 2.0 just went down in price.
    Its best to go to a store and get a driver fitting. About 70% of the club will be the shaft.
    Since you have a "power fade" look at a shaft with a stiffer tip. The Aldila RIP shaft is one of my favorites right now.
    If you need more help feel free to ask:)
     
  5. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:10 PM
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    I played 18 this morning with my dad. Could not get the putter going at all. Anyways, He was all about these new golf balls he picked up. It sounds like a gimmick, but after watching them, they do work.

    http://www.amazon.com/Polara-Ultima...=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1310947326&sr=1-1

    It's not a USGA legal ball, but for the weekend guy who's tired of chasing shots all over, it's pretty darn good.

    My dad and I have played a lot of golf together, we know each other swings very well. There were several times my pops would have sliced the crap outta the ball, and with new golf balls he was using, he still ended up in the fairway or close to it.

    Buy a box, you won't be disappointed.
     
  6. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:15 PM
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    lol
    We had a red box of these. They are British. The ball is smaller than a normal golf ball. But it flew a mile.
     
  7. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:15 PM
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    I mean I do have kind of a mixed bag.. but I would like to stick with Taylormade.

    Driver (Current) TM r580
    Adams Tight Lies Fairways woods 3w/5w
    Irons Taylormade Burner 3-PW
    Wedges Warrior GW/LW
    Oddesy White Hot 330 Putter
     
  8. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:17 PM
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    I work for Cleveland but id say try others than just TM. Give PING a try, they make great drivers. Shaft is most important so id say get a good fitting. I love my Cleveland and if they weren't free id have trouble deciding on the Cleveland or PING!
     
  9. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:24 PM
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    I just put a Myazaki shaft into one of our heads. Spine aligning that thing is a B***h.
     
  10. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:27 PM
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    Which Miyazaki? I have a Kusala Black, love it. A true anti left shaft.
     
  11. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:33 PM
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    I hit my friends r7 Limited this weekend and crushed the ball about 25 yards further than with my r5 80 .. plus i didnt "Power Fade" the ball as much
     
  12. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:43 PM
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    It was the blue 70g. I never hit the black but I wanted to keep my 8º head so I was sketch about the low launch.

    Are you using the 310tl?
     
  13. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:52 PM
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    you guys are saying lots lof stuff i dont know nothing about..
     
  14. Jul 17, 2011 at 5:59 PM
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    Miyazki is a brand of shafts Cleveland offers in their woods.
    Nike also offers them for a fee.
    They are made in Japan.
     
  15. Jul 17, 2011 at 6:08 PM
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    I just want a driver to add distance and help with my fade. I feel if I try and change my swing will screw my irons.. which has little to no fade at all
     
  16. Jul 17, 2011 at 6:09 PM
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    The iron swing should be a little different than the woods anyway.
     
  17. Jul 17, 2011 at 6:10 PM
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    You could take a lesson on the driver:)
     
  18. Jul 17, 2011 at 6:11 PM
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    I still want to get a new driver.. after hitting that r7 soo much further than my r5
     
  19. Jul 17, 2011 at 6:16 PM
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    the R9 is a huge upgrade over the R5 and R7, however the R580 or R580XD are the best drivers taylor made ever made, just outdated
     
  20. Jul 17, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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    I have the 580.. i just think its time for something new.. and something to help my swing
     

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