I particulary like Callaways and Talor Made products as they feel and sound nice if that helps - also I have a competion in Feb and I need to get to grips with the new beast.
2006-10-13 03:59:24 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Sports ➔ Golf
i recommend the TAYLOR MADE R580 XD i have one in a 9.5 degree loft but it still has an amazing sound and feels really nice of the club face and u barley have to swing to get the ball 280+yards
2006-10-13 04:04:03 · answer #1 · answered by blueking_456 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are good clubs but Don't forget the Titleist 905.
Loft alone does not determine how high the ball goes. An 8 degree driver with a lower center of gravity will hit the ball higher than a 10 as will a shaft with the proper flex and flex point for your swing.
Launch angle is the most important. It should be about 15 degrees off of the face of your club head. Clubhead loft has the least amount to do with this. If your swing speed is around 95, a very weak shaft on a 12 degree head will hardly get off the ground. If you slide towards the target on your downswing, nothing will help you.
The amount of spin you put on the ball is also important. Too much spin will shorten your ball flight as will too little spin. This is where clubhead loft comes in. A higher loft tends to keep the ball on the face longer resulting in more spin.
Go to a shop that has the right equipment to measure your launch angle or at least swing speed and get fitted.
2006-10-13 14:17:37 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy a modern technology pre generation (last years model) demo. When Ping Cleveland, TaylorMade, Callaway, etc., (the major manufactures), announce a new driver they sell the demos of the old drivers. These are usually sold at major golf stores. For example the Ping G2 driver is excellent and costs around $100 for a Demo whereas this club sold at $500 two years ago. All manufactures tend to bring out new model around September and October thru December is the best time to buy. Buy a 460 CC with a 9 to 11 degree titanium head and a graphite shaft. At a 21 handicap you don't need to be too particular. When you get down to single digits you will want to be fitted and tested to get the best driver for your swing.
2006-10-13 09:21:14 · answer #3 · answered by Brian M 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are going about this the wrong way.
Do not say I want a 10 deg driver because it might not be suited to your swing. Go to a shop and get fitted for a specific club because the shaft and loft are the biggest factors of how well you will strike a golf ball.
Then when you find out the shaft type and loft go on-line to ebay and get something affordable. With a 21 handicap you don't need to spend a ton of money on equipment you should be spending that money on the range balls or lessons if you want to get better.
2006-10-13 04:04:35 · answer #4 · answered by kyrie_eleison_gr 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are a 21 HCP, 10 D Loft might not be suitable for you. Try better a 11 or 12 Deg Loft.
2006-10-16 05:24:46 · answer #5 · answered by Korokota 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are search in the dark. As a 21 hand. You better go first to a good club fitter and get your swing speed measured and launch angle measured. A club maker can fit you and have you try the product and if it does't work he can change things until it (the driver) works. Don't buy off the rack regardless of the brand. I've spent hundres and hundreds for drivers that advertise only to be readdy to buy anther driver in two weeks. When I got professionaly measued as I recommend did I find a great driver with the proper degree,weight, length ets. And to really make me happy was that I only spent $150 instead of double or triple that. You can even pick out the type of head you want. Like if you like Taylormade you can get a look alike for 1/3 the price. Do you think any professional golfer would buy off the rack? Everyone of them get fitted, refitted and refitted until they get it right and Oh by the way all their clubs are free to them. Good luck
2006-10-16 14:36:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Everyone who said go to the store and try out the products is on the ball. If you are in the US, South East, try Edwin Watts Golf. Great people to deal with and very helpful. Go to their web-site at edwinwattsgolf.com and check out their range of clubs. I bought an Adams Ovation driver from them, 10 degree, offset. Great club! Visit the site anyway because it will give you good idea of the latest. They also have great deals on demo. and used clubs.
2006-10-13 16:52:45 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first thing I ask is why you think that a ten degree loft is the answer.remember that you are a 21 HCP,dont be thinking about distance, think concistency of your shots, try something easier and when that is concistent try another. i would recommend you getting a 11.5 degree loft and go from there and remember that it is the right length for your size. good luck,pratice make perfect.
2006-10-13 07:50:11 · answer #8 · answered by gerry l 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All drivers have graphite shaft with varying degree of lofts.
The most popular ones are callaway, taylormade R7, nike SQ, Cleveland launcher.
If you don't mind asian clubs, tourstage and yamaha are really good clubs.
2006-10-13 21:00:57 · answer #9 · answered by AhTee 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Callaway Big Bertha 454 is great- you can get them almost brand new for $162. I have one and it added 15 yards to my drive
2006-10-13 12:41:59 · answer #10 · answered by tarheelsjordan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋