What kind of Driver should I be looking for?

Question

I am a casual golfer so I dont really know all the terminology...So I guess I am looking for what kind of loft? and staff? So If I am the type of person that likes to take big swings and go for power over accuracy then what else should I look for in a driver?

Answer 1

Is a thingamajigger a scientific term?  Haha.

You need to go hit some drivers before you decided to buy one.  Dont worry about how far it goes or whatever, just worry about how the club head feels.  As for shafts, depending on your swing speed, I would go with a stiff or even an X.  An Xtra stiff shaft will help your accuracy for when you swing harder.  If you do go with an X, you need more loft typically, so I would go with a 10.5*.  Here are some recommendations for you as far as drivers go.  Since there is no price range given, I wont limit the possibilities.

Taylormade Superquad TP w/ Fujikura X shaft

Taylormade R7 460 TP w/ Fujikura X shaft

Titleist 905R w/ UST V2 X shaft

Callaway FTI w/ Graffaloy Prototype X

Nike Sumo w/ Mitsubishi Diamana X

My Driver - Taylormade R425 TP w/ UST V2 custom 81G X shaft.  Retails for about $800

As for the shafts, I would recommend Mitsubishi Diamana, UST V2, or Any Fuji shaft.

This is just some suggestions, there are plenty more out there.

Answer 2

your accuracey would improve with a 10 to 11 degree loft driver . possiblt a strong three wood 12 to 13 degrees loft . custom fitting is available at major golf atores , it is a computer thingamjigger , that measures , ball speed , launch angle , perfered shaft for your swing , and a sore back . the cost is minimal , if the tech guy recommends 12 degrees follow his advice . your distance accuracy will improve , right now . and your scores will improve . plus save lot of money without lost golf balls , and if you pay skins driver will pay for itself in two months . you may not need a new driver , possibly just a shaft upgrade . this will cost less than a hundred dollars . there is very little advantage over 2008 heads verus 2004 heads , the improvment is in the quality of shafts and the computer type thing , personally i would go with the shaft change , if the loft of your head is wrong , buy a used driver from 2004 and up . have reshafted , will save a lot of money . and you will have a new driver equal to the 500 dollar ones , at the most 150 , with used driver , right loft . save fortune , then you can have your putter custom fit , or buy a very good brand new or used putter , save ton of money . thank you

Answer 3

It is best to get custom fit for $50 than to guess which driver to get. You an get custom fit at most golf shops.

Answer 4

It all depends on how much you are willing to spend, and how you hit the ball.

If you slice the ball, get an offset driver, the person at the store can show you one if you don't know what it is.

You can get the right driver for you no problem, if you are willing to spend enough and try them out at the store, hit into a net or a simulator if they have one!

Answer 5

You mean shaft flex.  The game is much easier from tbe fairways.  Anyway, you're in luck.  Golf Magazine's club test came out today and it rated the Ping G10 the best for distance.  Go out and pick up the magazine.  They have drivers broken down into categories just like irons are(max game improvement, game improvement, and better player drivers).  As far as shaft flex.  That depends on what kind of clubhead speed you can generate.  You need at least a stiff shaft and maybe extra stiff, again, depending on how much clubhead speed you can generate.

Answer 6

Go to your local course and ask the pro about hitting some demo clubs. Most course allow you to take different clubs to the driving range and hit them. The pro may even go with you to watch you and advice you on what club would fit your swing. Most public course pros will not charge you for this advise.