depereman

I've been playing the game for about 15 years now and have lost considerable distance off my drives. I've costantly battled with different cheap drivers for a fix and have a horrendous slice most the time. What is a good driver out there that would fit me and maybe help take away some slice? price is no concern. I was looking at the new Sumo, but with the way I drive I don't want to draw attention to myself. I also was looking at the taylor mades and callaways. My ball flight height is way to high even if I tee up really low, so I was thinking of no more than a 9.5 loft. Also they say stiff and regular flex. what would be recommened for me?
my iron hitting is pretty good and my short game is what saves me most the time, but getting off the tee just sucks. I'd like to get back to those days when I was breaking 40/80.

thanks for the upcoming input

65nlovenit

Not meaning to be a smart A**, but have you tried your 3 wood off the tee? Have you been "fitted", could be the driver is too long for you. What is your club head speed? If your under 90 mph a stiff shaft may cause you to go the other way (hook). A 9.5 loft angle, is usually reserved for swing speeds in access of 95 mph. The Taylor-Made R7 might help with the slice. Just my opinion.

Del

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depereman

I think my next step is to go get fitted. I know the driver isn't too long because I'm over 6' tall. I'll see once when I go to the nearest pro shop. My club head speed is pretty fast--as other people would say, but I don't know how fast. I guess I'll find that out too.

thanks again

Butz

Hey Deperman,

I saw an old veteran taught by my Golf Pro to slow down his golf swing...this act created more control and distance and didn't slice the ball.

Although, speed is always the best, but all of us have different body and sometimes, making things too fast, will only create problems.

A slice will not get you nowhere...while a straight hit or a slight draw will give you distance.

There are some Golf Pro who recommends on using a higher lofted driver to achieved distance.

just my 5cent idea.

p.s. I saw a 70year old man using his old Callaway 454 driver hit 285 yards against a younger who was using a Taylor Made SuperQuad 460cc. Sometimes, golf equipment is dependent on the user.

Its like, the arrow is dependent on the Indian shooting the arrow.

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300Yards

Go to a Golfsmith, use the launch monitor, and tell us what your launch angle, RPM, swing speed, and ball speeds are, and we can help you more on club selection. Also try different flexes, and see which gives you the best flight path. An ideal launch is from 13* to about 15*.

wholovesgolf?

Hi,

Don't be afraid with drawing attention to yourself with the new drivers. Would you rather be on the fairway or in the trees? The square headed drivers would be best. They are designed to decrease the possibility of the wayward driver.

With a slice, I would recommend more loft. Notice how you slice your shorter clubs less. This is due to the increase in backspin. Most of the PGA tour players are using 10, 11 or 12 degree drivers, so don't worry about having more loft.

A stiff shaft will only make your slice worse, as it does not "kick" as much. I would recommend going for something like an 11 degree regular. Out of the two square headed drivers, I would go for the Callaway. Although it is a bit more expensive, it is the better looking of the two, and just seems to hit it long and straight.

Check out my blog for a review of the Callaway FT-i

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CJ24

I got the Nike Sasquatch Sumo (not the squared one either). and i love the club. it's 460cc, 10.5 regular shaft, and the club is great with mis-hits. the club fit my swing well, but obviously i'd tell you to go and hit a bunch of different clubs and see what fits your swing the best.

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Foster4

I know this sounds dumb but look at the square drivers and the titleist D1 ...you want a good MOI when ball is hit off center it allows less turning of the club meaning less slice or draw etc...but really get fitted for your driver with the right shaft too...

Rebel 105

how about a draw driver? That will take away you slice and draw goes further, just aim to the right for no dog leg holes. tm r7 is nice

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golfmonke

Well, without seeing your swing I can't comment on why you slice.

But the Ping g5 is probably one of the most forgiving drivers out there, you might want to try it out.

I think going to Golfsmith is a good recommendation, you can try them all out and see which one works best for you. Also, trying a higher loft will probably help a little with the slice.

By the way, what is your ball flight path? Meaning does it start left and then slice? Does it start right and then go further right?

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