Distance and Shaft

[rlattajr]

Hello. I have tried to be brief. This post combines two topics, distance and equipment.

Swing speed measured at Golfsmith is 93-95 mph

Bought driver at church rummage sale, 11° old Big Bertha with a Pro Lite regular flex.

Last year’s drives were 240-248
This year’s driver 240-265. Topped out at about 270 with roll.

I am doing this with an old dated club whose shaft is about 1” less than normal.

I was using a Harrison Mugen Stiff that I bought online from Rock Bottom Golf and a 9.5 ° head.
(The shaft snapped at the hosel and according to Harrision was a knock off)

I was still stuck around 240+ - yards.

I am thinking about buying a new head and shaft. What degree head. And what flex and bend point for a shaft.

I believe that I can begin driving 275 regularly with decent control. My goal is 300 yards.
I work out focusing on strength and flexibility.

I am 57 years old, 6ft 1 190 lbs.

[setoje]

Re: Distance and Shaft

If you got 240-248 with the old Big Bertha, then you should get at least 20 more yards with a Taylormade Burner (07 or later). Try the 10.5 degree head with a stiff shaft. The Pro Lite is still a good shaft. The ProForce V2 is a better shaft. Good luck !

[radar1]

Re: Distance and Shaft

I am seeing more and more people giving there old drivers a full face lift. Back to bare metal re-powder coating and upgraded shaft. There's just something about this club that I really like, it fits me like a good shoe they say. It may even cost them more than a new driver but in the long run they say it saves them going through the gamut of wasting money on clubs that "just don't feel right".