I need a new driver.....
Discussion
Being as here seems to attract a wide audience i thought i would pick any golfer's brains on this one.
I was out on the course this afternoon when my 15 month old nike sumo driver managed to loosen one of the weights inside the clubhead, typically 3 months out of warranty. I therefore need a new driver to replace the nike (never was keen on the head anyway) but am really struggling with what to get.
The nike was a 8.5 head with a x-flex proforce red shaft so i reckon i will need somthing in a similar spec to replace it, either that or i could get a head and re-use the shaft/brand new grip that was on it.
I am thinking at the moment of either the titliest 909 D3, cobra s9 pro or taylormade R9tp however i realise that everything is vastly dependant on the shaft thats put into it. I have always got on well with the aldila proto shaft but they seem rare these days, i have heard good things about the fubuki????
My main problem seems to be finding somewhere to test out a large range of drivers from differant manufacturers that are in around the spec i need, everything seems to be 10.5 regulars for demo's or even taped stock.
What would people reccomend club wise and also does anybody know of anywhere that would have a range of these clubs in low lofts and very stiff shafts, could i even get a standard stiff shaft tipped?.
My spec;
low single figure handicap and falling
club head speed with old driver - 118-121mph
ball speed with old driver - 155ish mph
very high launch angle
summer driver distance 280+ yards average (direction not always right though)
I was out on the course this afternoon when my 15 month old nike sumo driver managed to loosen one of the weights inside the clubhead, typically 3 months out of warranty. I therefore need a new driver to replace the nike (never was keen on the head anyway) but am really struggling with what to get.
The nike was a 8.5 head with a x-flex proforce red shaft so i reckon i will need somthing in a similar spec to replace it, either that or i could get a head and re-use the shaft/brand new grip that was on it.
I am thinking at the moment of either the titliest 909 D3, cobra s9 pro or taylormade R9tp however i realise that everything is vastly dependant on the shaft thats put into it. I have always got on well with the aldila proto shaft but they seem rare these days, i have heard good things about the fubuki????
My main problem seems to be finding somewhere to test out a large range of drivers from differant manufacturers that are in around the spec i need, everything seems to be 10.5 regulars for demo's or even taped stock.
What would people reccomend club wise and also does anybody know of anywhere that would have a range of these clubs in low lofts and very stiff shafts, could i even get a standard stiff shaft tipped?.
My spec;
low single figure handicap and falling
club head speed with old driver - 118-121mph
ball speed with old driver - 155ish mph
very high launch angle
summer driver distance 280+ yards average (direction not always right though)
Yep, custom fitting is the way forward - you need to find a combination of about 15 degree launch angle with as low spin as possible - it's not just the flex of the shaft, but the kick point and swing weight that make the difference. Find a pro with a launch monitor and get ot done properly!
thats one hell of a club head speed and im sorry it does not equate to your driving distances!!!
I would say unless you are tour standard that shaft is way too stiff for you. You need to look at the kick point of your new shaft as that will help you with the high launch angle, may i also suggest your angle of attack is too steep as a result of trying to hit the ball too hard. Just my thoughts.....
My clubhead speed is around 105-108 mph which equates to 280 yard drives.
I would say unless you are tour standard that shaft is way too stiff for you. You need to look at the kick point of your new shaft as that will help you with the high launch angle, may i also suggest your angle of attack is too steep as a result of trying to hit the ball too hard. Just my thoughts.....
My clubhead speed is around 105-108 mph which equates to 280 yard drives.
Bing o said:
Yep, custom fitting is the way forward - you need to find a combination of about 15 degree launch angle with as low spin as possible - it's not just the flex of the shaft, but the kick point and swing weight that make the difference. Find a pro with a launch monitor and get ot done properly!
15 degrees is too high for optimum distance and control, robot tests concluded many years ago 10-11 degrees gave the best results for driver distances. 15 degrees would be perfect for a 3 wood.If you like the driver then why not give Nike a shout to see what they can do?
My dad broke his old Callaway 7 wood on a driving range mat and the range pro spoke to Callaway and they replaced the shaft and re-gripped it FOC even though it was my dads fault and it was out of warranty.
My dad broke his old Callaway 7 wood on a driving range mat and the range pro spoke to Callaway and they replaced the shaft and re-gripped it FOC even though it was my dads fault and it was out of warranty.
I know that my club head speed - ball speed is not all that good, its something i am looking to improve on.
With regard to handicap my official handicap is 3 with my last 5 rounds being between -4 and +1 over this winter (with decent greens i only hope this does improve).
Those stats were with a vector machine which are know for not being too accurate however the place i go have recently upgraded to a trackman which are meant to be better.
I spoke to the nike through the shop i baught the club from and they will not fix/replace it. I would look at nike clubs again but their current line up is targeted towards the game improver, and as a result as a head they launch too high and don't look the best.
Thanks for the replies though
With regard to handicap my official handicap is 3 with my last 5 rounds being between -4 and +1 over this winter (with decent greens i only hope this does improve).
Those stats were with a vector machine which are know for not being too accurate however the place i go have recently upgraded to a trackman which are meant to be better.
I spoke to the nike through the shop i baught the club from and they will not fix/replace it. I would look at nike clubs again but their current line up is targeted towards the game improver, and as a result as a head they launch too high and don't look the best.
Thanks for the replies though
Gulf LS3 said:
Bing o said:
Yep, custom fitting is the way forward - you need to find a combination of about 15 degree launch angle with as low spin as possible - it's not just the flex of the shaft, but the kick point and swing weight that make the difference. Find a pro with a launch monitor and get ot done properly!
15 degrees is too high for optimum distance and control, robot tests concluded many years ago 10-11 degrees gave the best results for driver distances. 15 degrees would be perfect for a 3 wood.Gassing Station | Sports | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff