Modern Day drivers 460cc's of power

[Shamed04]

Hi all, I currently own a taylormade r540xd with an x-stiff graffaloy blue prolaunch shaft. I want to upgrade to a newer larger driver head. What is everyone opinions. Yesterday I tried out a few, the ping rapture, new big bertha, and the mizuno mx500...all with more consistent results than my own 540. What are some of the drivers yall have come to love and what suggestions does everyone have for me.
thanks

[jbrunk]

Re: Modern Day drivers 460cc's of power

Hi all, I currently own a taylormade r540xd with an x-stiff graffaloy blue prolaunch shaft. I want to upgrade to a newer larger driver head. What is everyone opinions. Yesterday I tried out a few, the ping rapture, new big bertha, and the mizuno mx500...all with more consistent results than my own 540. What are some of the drivers yall have come to love and what suggestions does everyone have for me.
thanks

I have just changed to the Cobra X Pro D. It has an .25 open face angle, and an x stiff Aldila NV Proto By You shaft. I think it is for higher swing speeds so check that out first. I was very hesitant about the big headed drivers and had played only the small headed titleist drivers in the past, but this driver has really shown me that the new technology IS all its cracked up to be. Solid swings are just as long as my Titleist, but bad swings are sooooo much straighter than my Titleist.

[LowPost42]

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A 12° SMT Spectrum with an AccuFLEX Evolution R works well for me. I also swing ~ 105mph, have a medium transition and a negative angle of attack.

[GreeBoman]

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9.5 degree King Cobra 440 SZ with a stiff shaft.

[dannyra]

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10.5 degree Sasquatch...last years model with regular shaft. I was simply amazed at how far I hit this club. I'm sure my swing speed is higher than the norm for this club, but it just absolutely works for me.

[gatorguy146]

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I got a Nike Sasquatch with a stiff shaft (original version). Just get the Diamana shaft that is the default for the original sasquatches. I simply pound this club and I'm a really small guy. This clubs allows me to drive it out there with the bigger guys even though I'm only about 125 lbs and 5'8". The head is so light, but forgiving that you hardly even feel the ball hit the club face when you come through it. It also gives you a lot of clubhead speed, it's simply one of the best out there right now.

[AussieGolfBoy]

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i've got a snake eyes Ti4 with the adjustable weights. it's 430cc and i absolutely crack the ball with this driver. my average swing speed is around 91mph and i hit the ball about 260m on a good hit. (my swing speed prob increases on these good contacts).

i paid AU$399 for this driver and i have never looked back. guess you've gotta find something good when you've been through 4 drivers in 2 1/2 yrs.

[lafrenz75]

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I just got a 905R with the ys-6 graphite design shaft in a stiff. I think that configuration will become a cult favorite for plenty of smooth swinging golfers. Its not the longest driver but when you put on the classic basic golf swing with no exerted effort, it gives you a very straight ball. For those who dream of implementing the understanding of the basic swing with all your clubs, this driver should start it all. I also have the matching 3&5 woods. You dont have to create a custom swing for your driver that helps you crack it a mile and then use the regular swing on the irons and the fairway metals. I prefer not to rely on two different ways to hit a ball. I want to have one style, and this driver is the one that I finally discovered that will give me that oppurtunity.
So basically, effortless distance and down the middle performance is what I got from the 460cc 905R driver with the ys-6 graphite design shaft.

[golfndawg]

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I am still swinging my cobra sz 400 10.5 -best club I have ever hit.....The thing is HOT

[Scragger63]

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Have recently upsized from my old reliable $20 Taylor Made Bubble Burner 9.5° Driver to a stiff shafted 380cc Shark Tiburon and I have found an extra 20 metres and obviously, I am very happy...

Now, if I can only learn to chip and putt consistently.......

Cheers

[Mox]

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My suggestion: Clear your mind of brand names and go to a shop that will fit you properly. Go through the motions with them, and go home with a driver that will help you in every single aspect - distance - accuracy - ability to work the ball.

Don't get hung up on brands or sizes (or even shapes).

[RandomHero1090]

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I love my Cleveland HiBore XL. I tried the Cobra X Pro D that jbrunk has, I couldn't hit it. I don't swing fast enough (right at 100 mph). Not a huge Nike fan (but I have a Nike putter), but people have solid things to say about the Sasquatch. I just got fitted, and here are some of the clubs I hit....

1) TaylorMade SuperQuad - Only reason I didn't get it was the price tag, looks freaking awesome, sounds better, fun to tinker with
2) Cleveland HiBore XL - Came in VERY close in results compared to the SuperQuad, but was $100 cheaper, loud sound at impact, head looks "funky" but not too odd, the bottom color of the club head looks like "oil in water" with that rainbow effect, LOVE the headcover
3) Cobra F Speed - 9* gave me a 12* launch angle considering the loft, nice results and feel, strange looking head but nothing I would shake a stick at
4) Titleist 907D1 (triangle head) - Felt nice, looks cool, but high price tag, but hey, its a Titleist
5) Callaway FT-i (square head) - Not impressed, however, pleasing on the eye for a square headed driver, REALLY high price tag

[Keith Tobberman]

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I used to have a Cobra SZ 440 9* Stiff. When I was on, the ball would go far for someone of my skill (250+yards.) I am now using a Cobra F/Speed 9* Stiff (460cc) and I really can't say to much for it because since I have had it, I have been off and can't even hit a 100 yard pitching wedge shot. That being said, I do feel that a lot of the technology in these clubs really is beneficiary and not just for better marketing.

[AvidGolfer]

Re: Modern Day drivers 460cc's of power

Hi all, I currently own a taylormade r540xd with an x-stiff graffaloy blue prolaunch shaft. I want to upgrade to a newer larger driver head. What is everyone opinions. Yesterday I tried out a few, the ping rapture, new big bertha, and the mizuno mx500...all with more consistent results than my own 540. What are some of the drivers yall have come to love and what suggestions does everyone have for me.
thanks

Like Mox said forget about the brand names. Base your decision on a combination of look, sound, feel (weight), and shot pattern.

Examine every driver you can find and see which ones you like the looks of, and which you hate. If you're not comfortable with the look of the driver you will have less confidence in it and you may never hit it as well as one that fits your eye better. Some drivers have deep faces (top to bottom) and some shallow faces (side to side). If you like to tee the ball up high then the deep face may be better for you.

Like looks if you're not happy with the sound it makes at impact then it may never preform well for you. A unpleasent sound at impact may start to effect the quailty of swings you make with it. The club will produce a different sound depending on if you hit the sweet spot, or mis-hit on the face. Do you want conformation when you mishit, or do you want your mishits to feel solid?

Next consider feel. If it feels too heavy or light at setup or the top of the swing you may have trouble getting comfortable with it. Some driver heads weigh more than others. You may also notice a difference in feel at impact. One driver may produce a soft feel at impact (like the ball is squishing against the face of the club like butter , and then springing off), and another may have a firm feel like the ball jumps off it instantly. Which type of feel do you like better? Once again (like sound) mishits may feel different from solidly struck shots. Do you want negative feeling feedback on mishits?

Then look at shot pattern. Are you able to hit a shot you weren't able to hit with your old driver? Unless the new club gives you the capability to do something you were unable to do with your old driver it probably isn't worth the large amount of money the new drivers cost.

After you break down the different drivers by look, sound, feel, and ball flight you should have a pretty good idea of which driver may be worth the investment.

[BrianW]

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I am not an expert in club design but I have a feeling that new larger headed titanium drivers do not really add distance, they do add forgiveness though due to their size being able to absorb off centre hits better. An old steel head or persimmon would still hit good distances when contacted off the screws.