How do I pick the best driver suited for me?

Question

I currently own a set of Taylor made Irons and really am happy with them. Would like to stick with a TM Driver but there are so many to choose from. I am not an avid golfer but do go 5-10 times a year and look to increase that in the coming years.

Answer 1

There's only one way to pick the best clubs for you, and that's to work with a fitter to find the best club for you. And don't limit yourself to Taylormade just because you like the irons. There are a lot of great manufacturers, and if you hit something better than Taylormade, that's what you should get. But if you don't bother getting fit and decide to buy off the internet or something, you might as well be flushing the cash down the toilet.

Answer 2

HOORAY FOR DEMO DAYS!  Demo days will start in the next month or two and manufacturers will be at your local pro shops with new equipment to test.  Head to one of those events and test the new TaylorMade driver.  A representative will tell you which one is good for you.  You can also get fitted while at the pro shop.  Kill 2 birds with 1 stone.

Answer 3

well first of all you need to start by do you slice and if you do you will need a draw driver

R7 draw is a good club or the R5 draw.

you can ask your local pro to try some drivers out on the range and see what ones you like

or you could borrow some of your friends see if you like them

Answer 4

I would say all drivers are almost have the same forgiveness and technology these days.   It really depends on your taste and budget.   Currently, I don't have the most expensive driver and but it has the best value (Snake Eyes Python XL).

Answer 5

i had the same problem trying to choose the rite driver but it was between the callaway x460 or the big bertha i went wit the x460 bc i went to a golf simulater in sheels and a expert on golf came wit me to decide wat is best club trust me it makes a big diff. wat driver you have

Answer 6

If your only playing 10 times a year, it doesnt really matter,

Just buy whatever color you like best.

Answer 7

I have your answer you need to get your swing speed

and launch angle tested. Swing speed determines the stiffness of shaft you need and launch angle allows you to pick the loft of driver you need. All drivers today are far from

equal in terms of loft. Some drivers have a whole lot of weight redistributed low this makes the driver loft increase even though they done actually adjust the loft. A swing speed of 95 mph with a launch angle of 16 deg is kinda standard for a 10 deg driver and a regular shaft. If you have a 110 mph swing and a launch angle of 14 deg then its up to you i recommend a 7 deg driver stiff shaft with that swing speed to create a launch angle of 10 deg and good roll as well. Swing speed determines shaft stiffness and launch angle determines loft although loft is up to you because some player don't hit the ball on the upswing they hit it on the level swing which is also fine. Well I hope you get my drift good luck!

Answer 8

I would just go to your local golf shop and try out the 06 and 07 models since the price has already dropped.  I had a Taylormade R580 XD and hated it, I recently got a Cleveland Hi-bore and every shots been dead on.

Answer 9

Demo days like "Jason G" said and getting fitted like "Vegas Matt" suggested are 2 good ways.  There is also nothing like being on a launch monitor.  I've been playing alot more often than you but I went from my old driver <cleveland launcher w/ an extra stiff shaft> to a new one <Ping G10> and I picked up 14 yards of carry and a much better higher launch angle w/ lower spin.  

Get the fitting w/ a launch monitor if you are going to spend the money.  Not all drivers are the same for technology and forgiveness.  Some drivers are for better players with high swing speeds and others are designed for high handicaps to go straight.  

Lastly is the sound.  The Cleveland Hi-Bore sounded dead to me - mushy and the Mizuno sounded like a gunshot - too loud.  Hitting it at a covered range would require ear plugs.  

Go try a bunch at a course or range that lets you hit their demo's.  Get on a launch monitor and get fitted.