Best driver for a bad player?

Question

Look, I'm terrible, and yeah, I'm investing in lessons too, but my clubs are straight out of 1991. I have a Big Bertha warbird for chrissake.

I need to update, and I'm starting with the big dog. I slice, badly, pulling the club in as I go.

I see a lot of square drivers, a lot of people selling moment of inertia, etc. But s***w that.

If you were to go to a weekend/driving range golfer who was hitting 150 off the tee and recommend a driver that might help, what would it be?

Answer 1

Improve your drive by practicing with your 3wood. Most 3woods have a steel shaft; its good to UNDERSTAND your swing because everyone is different. I tend to use more strength than finesse with a shorter backswing than most normal golfers and I hit the ball pretty good. I use my Wal-Mart driver!

If I were you, I'd pick up a $30.00 Driver, with a strong shaft at Wal-mart.  This way, if you get frustrated, you're not going to chuck your $300 Callaway into the lake..lol

I know guys that buy expensive clubs, thinking it'll make a difference and still stink. Remember, its all in the hips and practidce makes perfect!!

Answer 2

I know you said s***w the square drivers, but they help.  If you don't want to spend the money, buy a knock off.  It should get you more than 150 off the tee.

Answer 3

Get the Taylor Burner - made specifically for those that just want to grip it and rip it.   And remember to swing as hard as you can.

Answer 4

i do not like the square drivers but that just me if u slice try investing in a ping driver they are very forgiving but make sure u get the draw setting... you dont have to get the G10 but last years model the G% is a great club and cheaper i hit the G10 and love it but since you are a slicer i would go with a G5 draw because it is very forgiving great club and decent price

Answer 5

I bought a TaylorMade R7 last year and it helped me tremendously. My drives are straighter and have more distance. Also, when I do mess up, it's not as severe. I am not a good player at all, but that driver helps a bunch. I put my drive on the green on a 289 yd., Par 4 last year, best shot of my life and first eagle!

Answer 6

Ya it is not the club that is the problem.  It is the shaft.  Try stiffer shafts, as this will straighten out your drives exponentially.  Also, upgrade to a new driver, but pick which ever club head feels the best to you.  Go hit a bunch at your local golf store and see.  Golf is mental as well, and if you have confidence in hitting your driver where you want to, then you will more often then not hit a good shot, no matter what kind of club you are using.

Answer 7

Any driver with a high MOI.  The square ones are very forgiving.  Try the Nike Sasquatch Sumo 2.

Answer 8

Get a high MOI (moment of inertia) driver, thats most all square drivers and a lot of the regular drivers.  If its in a draw version thats a plus to.

Answer 9

The problem is with your swing (yeah, you already know that). Try a practice aid like a Medicus driver. It will help you with your swing a lot. With Medicus, the club will actully tell you if your swing is correct or not.  After that, try Taylor Made R7. Best in the market at a good price.

Answer 10

i would say some type of talor made they will improve ur handicap and they r good clubs for not to much money

Answer 11

If you suck, go with a square driver.  You'd be amazed how much it helps.

Answer 12

Whatever driver you do get....remember that the shaft flex will be critical.

Unless you are 6'4" with arms like a gorilla then a regular shaft should suffice....

Be careful, not all Regular shafts are made equal. Hence not all Stiff Shafts are made equal (sorry couldn't make that sound any less sexual).

Best test I have found is to swing easy. About 75% power. If it feels good in your hand at that speed then an increase by 25% is not going to put you off course.

Answer 13

Get a nice big headed driver, a 460cc one.  To save money, dont get the latest model.  It wont help any.  More than likely, you'll need the regular shaft, not stiff.  Certainly dont be worried about square stuff.  I cant sugget a loft as  i havent seen your swing. Then just make sure the driver has an appealing look to it as you stand over it.  You should be able to find something dandy for 1-200 dollars.

Answer 14

I would have to say that your driver isnt the problem. My friend had a driver which he slices as well but for his birhtday i got him a very nice fujikura shaft and made sure it was x-stiff and that had change his game tremendously. He used to hit low 90's and now shoots high 70's and is 13 like myself. So the stiff shaft will improve to your satisfaction.

Answer 15

If money is no object, then buy an Element 21 driver. It's made of scandium as opposed to titanium. The PGA is just really discovering this by replacing their present golf shafts with Element 21. They haven't really started using the clubs because of golf manufacturing contracts.

Vijay Singh has just lengthened his career by another five years because he has switched. Also, Jason Day (a real up-and-comer) has done the same. Within the next 24 months, a boatload of other golfers will do the same.

Answer 16

I know it sounds silly, but try driving off the tee with a 3 or 4 iron.  It should help straighten out your drive.  You may sacrifice some distance, but at least it will be a straight shot.

Answer 17

Nike sumo driver works well.

Answer 18

I'm still trying to break 100, so I qualify as a bad golfer. Before I bought a driver I tested about 10 different clubs. I wound up purchasing a Taylor Made 580XD. It's not new technology so you can buy one for under $150. I suggest you hit demo clubs, most retailers have a simulator/net set up, before purchasing any club.