Facts on driver/shaft selection - help

[newcastleus]

Here's my story, I play a 3 wood and need a driver. (I haven't owned one in a few years.) I shoot around 80-82 and am now looking to take the next step in my game.

I don't understand how swing speed impact kick points and the like. Is there a thread or a link that would inform me? Better yet, I would like to discuss it and not just read what somebody wrote - a good give and take is desired.

I stand 6'0" and weigh 220; my swing speed is 110-112 (if the machines are to be believed) and ball speed around 160+. I play a slight draw.

I don't trust salesmen and have a hard time listening to them about what I should be hitting and what my needs are. So, it seems that a place like this would be a great place to get this kind of information.

Any help would be appreciated.

[Elvisliveson]

Here's one:http://www.taylormadegolf.com/#700

[newcastleus]

Um, that didn't help at all.

[Lean, Mean, Hitting Machine]

Try the new scotty cameron drivers out...They are fantastic!

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[Elvisliveson]

Um, that didn't help at all.

Why?

Didn't you try the custom fitting tool for driver selection?

They ask you like ten questions about your driving ability and select a specific driver and shaft for you.

This is just an example of what most manufacturers offer.

[newcastleus]

I'm not asking which club to purchase, I'm asking what the process should be in selecting one that is right for my game.

Scotty Cameron, isn't that made of persimmon?

[Elvisliveson]

I'm not asking which club to purchase, I'm asking what the process should be in selecting one that is right for my game.


I know that. That's what the custom fitting tool does. By using it, you will familarize you with what the selection process is.

Like I said, most manufacturers offer the same free service, so choose whomever you want.

[newcastleus]

Why?

Didn't you try the custom fitting tool for driver selection?

They ask you like ten questions about your driving ability and select a specific driver and shaft for you.

This is just an example of what most manufacturers offer.

Actually, I missed that - thanks!

What about 'kick points' and such? The site didn't really get into that, instead it tried to point me to one of their clubs. It suggested an x shaft, which is pretty much what I expected (considering that I hit rifle shafts at 6.5 for my irons). Should I expect that a stock shaft would get the job done?

[Elvisliveson]

Actually, I missed that - thanks!

What about 'kick points' and such? The site didn't really get into that, instead it tried to point me to one of their clubs. It suggested an x shaft, which is pretty much what I expected (considering that I hit rifle shafts at 6.5 for my irons). Should I expect that a stock shaft would get the job done?

Usually they do, but if you have any doubts, you should look at the shaft they provide with the TP version of the driver they selected for you. It is an upgrade.

[out_in_30]

higher kickpoint will create lower flatter ball flight. lower kickpoints create higher ball flight. so depending on what you wanna do id say you need a shaft that plays stiff and then from there depending on what you want the ball to do off the tee get a shaft with the appropriate kickpoint.