Help with Drivers/shafts?

Question

i tested the taylormade R580XD and Cleveland HiBore at dicks today. i liked the taylormade more but the "pros" said the HiBore was the better driver for me. Also, i wanted to know the difference between regular and stiff shafts. P.S. im 6 foot 5 and a strong guy.... some say that matters when choosing a shaft

Answer 1

The only thing that matters when hitting a driver is how straight and how far you are hitting it with a comfortable swing.   If the ball is curving left the shaft is too weak.  If the ball is curving right the shaft is too strong for you.  If you are hitting it left and right you shoud get a lesson from someone you are comfortable with.  Definitely experiment before you buy.

Answer 2

Don't worry about what the pro's say. If you are at a level of being "pro" then it might matter. But for now if you are a beginnere of you have been playing for less than 8 years. Then you are still learning the ways of the game and you should choose the driver and shaft that feels, and hit the best. At a beginner level most drivers will feel the same and do you the same. So I would go with the cheaper, and over time try different clubs. Golf is a one man sport, one person might score par with a particular club, while another might score +36 par with that same club, vice versa.

Answer 3

Ha ha i like the comment it doesn't matter what the pros say!!!!!!! A regular shaft has less torque resistance meaning at slower swing speeds it can flex more and will square the face up with swing speeds of around 80-95 mph any thing over that then you will be looking at the various stiff flexes. also cheapest isn't best its around the mid way mark that'll help. Choosing the right shaft option is vital and the pros are trained to give you the best advice but you don't have to go with their suggestion. Choose the driver head you like then get fitted up for what shaft you need and what length you need as you said your 6 foot 5 so i doubt your going to get one off the shelf that is perfectly suited, and if the equipment is suited to you it will help, and couple that with some lessons then you should improve no end. Oh and doctor a novice isnt some one who has been playing for 8 years, take my friend who's been playing for 6 and is off +2.

Answer 4

the pros dont know its your swing u know What club you need. also try getting your swing speed checked this will help in deciding which kind of shaft you should get

Answer 5

The HiBore is probably easier to hit which is why they reccommended it. Shaft stiffness has all to do with your swing speed. Your height can pose a problem but not if you order it through a store or pro shop.

Answer 6

I would pick the one that felt the best to me.

Answer 7

What the driver looks like is only important in that if it looks good to you, you will hit it better. Confidence.

It's all about the shaft and if it fits your swing.  Whether if stiff or regular is only one issue.  Kick point is another and is very important to distance, height and accuracy.

If you are spending the bucks for a name brand driver, spend the time testing different shafts to find the one that fits you.  Then have that shaft put in the head that you like. It may be a special order but worth the wait.  It shouldn't cost you any more either.

Last years model is usually $100-$200 cheaper than the newest model and a good place to start.

Answer 8

Which one matters less than the shaft. If you have club head speed of over 100 mph you need a stiff shaft. Pro Caddy.

Answer 9

The Taylor Made r5 is a great driver, (I love mine) but it's a matter of taste.  

Height souldn't be a factor because tall people's hands are at roughly the same level as medium height ones (your arms are longer).  Although I did read that Nick Faldo's shafts were one inch longer than normal, and he is about 6'2".  The advantage in being tall is that your swing plane is more vertical, so you will hit straighter.

low handicappers and pros actually sacrifice distance in favour of accuracy by using stiff shafts, but stiff shafts are quite difficult to play.