which is the best driver to buy for a medium handicap golfer? will get it 2nd hand off ebay?

Question

want to hit it a long way, straight and the budget isnt too much

Answer 1

Hey there.

Before you buy anything off of eBay, you might want to demo some clubs at the range.

What I like, you might not. Trust me....my friend likes the Nike Ignite and I think it is garbage. Everyone is unique, so spend some time at the range. Most pro shops will let you play with a specific driver if they have a demo in house.

IMHO the easiest club to hit is the Cleveland Comp 460, 9.5
It just goes!!! Nice and high and long. The secret with most clubs is the shaft. You can get that club on eBay for $150 2nd hand.

Answer 2

Well this question really does open the preverbial can of worms! How long is a piece of string? Everybody's golf swing is as unique as their finger print and so it is tricky to give a definate answer. The shaft is the most important part of any golf club, much like the engine in a car. If the shaft is fitted to your needs, then pretty much any head will be fine. The best place to find out which one is for you is to go and see your local PGA Pro. Pro's go through years of traning and have much experience in club fitting and are far more accurate than any poxy computer that puts you into categories. Several big companies have new stock on the way in 2007, so look out for good deals on the following:
Mizuno MX500 (recommended), Cobra Speed series (recommended), and Titliest.

Pro shops will probably also have some second hand stock too, so you can pick up a great driver for peanuts.

Hope this helps. Any more info on shaft fitting email:
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Answer 3

As amedium handicap golfer you will be able to tell the difference between a low quality, cheap drive and a superior quality, more expensive drive made by a well renowned brand.

There is no single driver that is the best and you need to match the loft and shaft flex to your swing. The best way to do this is to go to a golf shop (such as American Golf) and have them look at your swing They can use a computer to find the perfect loft and flex for you in the club that you want.

Don't buy an expensive club without trying it first. Also, make sure you are buying a genuine club - some of the clubs found on e-bay are counterfeit. If the price looks too good to be true, it probably is.

Answer 4

I purchased a Taylor Made R7 off e-bay at a real bargain. Because it's an oversized driver, I also bought some tees that force me to tee the ball up very high. I practiced for about two hours on the range and took it out on the course.

I now drive the ball 250-270 yards consistently, and hit on the average 10 fairways per round (out of 14).

I so love this new club that I'm buying Taylor Made fairway woods and irons for myself for Christmas on e-Bay.

Last spring I was shooting around 100 +/- 5, now I'm shooting between 85 and 95 every round. I hope to break 80 next year.

Good luck friend.

Answer 5

I play off 12 and have used many a driver Ping, Callaway,Mizuno,most of the top brands, Am now using a driver called Strixon w-403AD and it beats the lot of them for distance and its very straight it retailed for £180 last year but i got it for £99 in a deal, also i know you might laugh and your fellow golfer's might look down at you but the new Hippo driver is amazing for distance infact i can hit it a good 20 yards more than the Strixon but i dont hit it as straight, mayby have a look at that one is very cheap, am sure you'll get both rather cheap from e bay

Good luck

Answer 6

The easiest way to learn golf like a pro is by following "The Simple Golf Swing" program. It's primarily a 31 page eBook that teaches golfers how to make solid contact with the ball, how to avoid hitting fat, how to avoid slicing, how get more power, accuracy, and consistency in your swing. Consistency being the number 1 golf skill.

You not only get the eBook though, you also receive a ton of extra material including video, lessons on putting, driving, chipping, sand play etc. Here is their official site: http://www.golfswingguru.net

Answer 7

Hello jimbob

I would suggest going to a golf course and or golf shop and checking out their demo clubs, most courses allow players to demo clubs and they dont get much use but you can get a pretty good deal on them.

I just bought a Srixon driver that was a demo club and hardly used , the original cost was $ 299.00, I got it for $ 171.00, cant beat that.

If you check around and dont rush into getting something quickly you can get some great deals.

Leon

Answer 8

I play off 18 and have always struggled with a driver prefering to take a 3 wood instead.

I recently bought a set of big ezee irons and recieved a Slazenger TI Driver with it. I think it is fab. For me it is straight and long.

you can get one for only £14.00 GB from golftvproshop.co.uk if you look in the as new section of the web site
happy hitting

Answer 9

Having played from 13 h'cap to 18, I'vbe found Taylormade woods reliable and consistent. Mebbe they just suit me. When a club takes your fancy, try it out in a proshop before buying.

Answer 10

You would be best off getting a lesson off a pro and then asking him. As there are many factors which can contribute to the perfect driver for your swing.