Beginner's Driver?

Question

Im a beginner in golf using my grandpa's old clubs which have no driver. I hhave $500 dollars to spend. I don't know too much about quality/brands so i need some help finding the right driver for me. What is a good driver in performance and quality for 500 or less?

Answer 1

if your a beginner go to walmart and get a driver there

Answer 2

Do not spend your money yet... T off with a three wood or buy a used 11 or twelve degree regular shafted driver at a golf shop or on line.Spend most of the $500 on a good PGA Pro that can help you build a repeatable solid swing.Then get fitted for a good set.Often a shop will help you get a close fit used driver if you let them know that you intend to give them the chance to sell a full set later. A solid repeatable swing and the confidence in it are worth more than anything else you could spend that $500 on.

Answer 3

For a beginner:

Keep it under 45". A 44" driver is going to be so much more easier to control than some of these 45+" drivers on the market today.

Also, ensure it has 10.5 degree loft; nothing less. Anything less, is not very forgiving. Side spin will play havoc on drivers less than 10.5 degrees. Even a little bit will be very noticable on drivers with a loft of less than 10.5 degrees.

The norm seems to be 460cc driver heads. This is the USGA limit and supposedly its easier to hit the sweet spot. I haven't quite bought into this hype as of yet. A larger head to some people gives them the fits as it seems to engulf the golf ball and is very intimidating to hit. I would recommend something along the lines of 400-440 cc.
Its still a large head, with a large sweet spot, without the bulk of a 460cc driver head.

Answer 4

The right driver is the one that feels the most comfortable to you. Forget about brands. Just go to a local range that has demos and try a bunch of them. I just purchased a new driver the other day. I didn't make my decision until I had tried about 6 or 7 different drivers until I found the one that felt right. My recomendation is if you are a beginer to get a regular flex shaft and get a higher lofted driver.

Answer 5

As a beginner, I think you should indeed look into 'Walmart' or 'Kmart' clubs.

A $500 driver will do NOTHING for your game IMHO.

Don't worry about club head size...shaft flex....grip...etc...etc...

Until you can hit the ball exactly in the middle of the club head time and time again, I would stay away from any 'pricey' clubs.

Just my humble opinion after playing for 13 years.

Answer 6

Try getting fitted at Golfgalaxy and or Dick's sporting goods they have a indoor golf range/simulator that helps you pick out the right club. You have to get an appointment though so call ahead and sign up for one.

Answer 7

the most expensive driver is probably 500. the average for a newer good driver is around 300 dollars. i have the hibore xl and it is a very good driver. but there is callaway bertha driver nike sasquatch driver and the burner i liked all of these drivers.......

Answer 8

try one of the older big berthas believe me they are cheap and easy to learn with once u get used to them go for some higher quality clubs like maybe a ping G-5 or something, whatever u feel comfotable using

Answer 9

Callaway Big Bertha right here: http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2764175&cp=2367822

Oversized for your mshits, in other words,its a very forgiving driver

Answer 10

callaway big bertha its what i learned on i im almost pro now