I am over 60 and play 2-3 rounds a week--year around. My current driver is 5 years old. I am willing to give up a little distance for better accuracy. I am willing to spend $200-$250 for the right driver. Please tell me what you think--make and model, and why. Thank you.
2007-03-11 15:56:55 · 9 answers · asked by T 1 in Sports ➔ Golf
If you want a driver that goes straight AND far there is only one choice for you: Nike Sumo Squared. It is an easy club to get square and hit straight. The knock on this club is that it is hard to work for lower handicaps. This is not your issue.
Also: the higher the driver loft the easier to find the fairway.
So consider a higher loft of 12, 13 or 14 instead of 9 or 10
Also...make sure the it is the SQUARED Sumo...it looks like a piece of pound cake on a stick. It has the largest MOI and COR out there.
MOI= "Moment of intertia" is the term applied to a clubhead's resistance to twisting when the ball is struck. For example, your swing is a little off and you hit the ball on the toe of the clubhead. A clubhead with a higher MOI will twist less as a result of the mis-hit, creating a better chance that the ball will still go where you intended and with less loss of distance.
COR= "COR" is an acronym for "coefficient of restitution." Coefficient of restitution is a measurement of the energy loss or retention when two objects collide. The COR measurement is always expressed as a number between 0.000 (meaning all energy is lost in the collision) and 1.000 (which means a perfect, elastic collision in which all energy is transferred from one object to the other).
2007-03-12 09:02:17 · answer #1 · answered by Daren M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi there! I would highly recommend going to one of the big golf retailers in your area that has a hitting area and sample several different models. There are so many different options out there and alot of it comes down to what you like in appearance. However, the major thing for you is to make sure you get the right flex for your shaft. Alot of people just buy what looks good and end up with a shaft that was meant for a tour pro. When you are at the place see if they can give you your clubhead speed, it usually is no problem. If so use these figures as a guide...80-90mph clubhead speed get a r flex 90 and up stiff below 80 light flex. Good luck. For that price range you will be able to get a decent driver. If you are somewhat irradic off the tee try to get one that is in the 43 inch area. Ok way too much infor. good luck.
2007-03-11 17:06:08 · answer #2 · answered by dashadow452 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm male, 51, 5'7", 165 lbs, and a 12 handicap.
I really like my Golfsmith Viper 460 TI (2006 model).
It's got a Grafaloy ProLite red shaft, regular flex shaft.
My swing speed is between 80 and 90 mph.
The head has 4 moveable weights, and Golfsmith sells four different weights that you can use.
It took a few balls and messing around with the weights before I got it right, but I know it added 10-15 yds. to my tee shots.
Golfsmith built it for me; parts and labor were under $200.
2007-03-12 12:37:55 · answer #3 · answered by weatherization guy 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
do no longer purchase a draw-biased driving force!!! A draw-biased driving force has the club head some tiers closed at handle, this might in straight forward terms initiate the ball further left and not best the definitely subject. besides the certainty that the golfing businesses won't permit you realize, just about all of the "new" drivers have an identical technologies. For a factor of 2006, Tiger Woods used an identical driving force as in 2000. I propose making an investment some earnings preparation, no longer golf equipment.
2016-10-18 03:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See if you can get ahold of a Callaway C-4, they are about 3years old so you can pick them up cheap. The advantage is they are designed for ageing golfers who still want to get it down the fairway. They're light and easy to swing. You may also try out the Cleveland 460 it's the one that came out before the Hi-bores. It's a good club and you will be able to hit it long with that.
2007-03-11 17:48:56 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with the other guy about the nike sumo square.
One of my group got one of those last month and has only missed 4 fairways since. They are AMAZINGLY straight. I really cant say enough about how well he drives the ball with that club, compared to the long but wild drives previously.
Now the knocks:
they are about $400.
they are ugly.
they make an unnatural sound that is actually shocking.
2007-03-12 13:58:54 · answer #6 · answered by chimpotle 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
send me all your specs. Ht, Wt, wrist to floor measurement, swing speed, grip size and styles you like and I will build you a driver that you will be very happy with for the $200 plus shipping. Money back guarantee
2007-03-11 18:40:31 · answer #7 · answered by Golf Pro Tony 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check out rock bottom for some good drivers at affordable prices.
2007-03-11 16:17:58 · answer #8 · answered by Rip 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
jap brands are ok. try bridgestone
2007-03-11 22:03:53 · answer #9 · answered by John 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋