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**agengo02** · August 25, 2008

of the lower end drivers. im upgrading, but cant break the bank just yet. im looking for something in the sub $150 range. right now im looking at the nike sasquatch sumo 460 (non tour) - $149, the taylor made r510 - $69, and the ben hogan cs3 - $69.

which would yall recommend? which is the most forgiving in yalls opinion? etc. thanks for any and all comments as they are greatly taken into consideration!

**CG031** · August 25, 2008

Can I actually recommend the Ping G5? But if I had to choose between those three I'd say the Taylor Made.

**agengo02** · August 25, 2008

see i was leaning towards the taylor made, but after reading several reviews of the nike sq im leaning towards that one now. what do you like/dislike about the ping g5? happen to know what kind of price range it falls into? thanks

dlo132 · August 25, 2008

Not to add another option, but the MAcgregor NVG2 Driver has gotten amazing reviews overall (That I have seen) and are dirt cheap on ebay... just another opion (The review on here says its pretty decent too)

**CG031** · August 25, 2008

see i was leaning towards the taylor made, but after reading several reviews of the nike sq im leaning towards that one now. what do you like/dislike about the ping g5? happen to know what kind of price range it falls into? thanks

The G5 I'm sure you could find for 150 somewhere. ebay? something. I know preowned for sure you could find it under 150. I think it's 200 new though.

The G5 has awesome forgiveness, (so does the g10 but) overall, for some reason, I liked it better than my G10. I can't really put my finger on it. Just try it out man, you'll love it I'm sure. I like my G10, but I liked my G5 a lot more.

**Jay-Bird** · August 25, 2008

Can I actually recommend the Ping G5? But if I had to choose between those three I'd say the Taylor Made.

I would like to second that on the

Ping G5 . The G5 is very forgiving. It sounds awesome and feels beautiful when you hit it on the sweet spot. It promotes a fluid/smooth swing. I looks cool. I have two G5s. My gamer is the 9º with Grafalloy ProLaunch Blue 65 Stiff. I also have (and use occasionally) a 7.5º with Aldila NV 65 Stiff, which I use primarily on super windy days into the wind. I bought one new and one on ebay for $125 shipped. I bought it in the winter, though.

**Caddyshack** · August 25, 2008

Hibore XL currently $119 at rockbottom golf, thats just insane! im going to upgrade from my original Hibore

**agengo02** · August 25, 2008

Hibore XL currently $119 at rockbottom golf, thats just insane! im going to upgrade from my original Hibore

its out of stock.

so which of these have you all used and what are the pros or any cons? what type of shaft comes with it? etc. thanks for all the responses so far

**ks8829** · August 25, 2008

Have you considered a Taylor Made 540 driver?

http://cgi.ebay.com/TaylorMade-r540-...QQcmdZViewItem

for under $50

**PLAYHOUSE** · August 25, 2008

Bump that $149 up 30 more bucks and you got yourself a brand new TM Burner(2007), Cobra Speed LD or the Nike Sumo 5000. shop around its out there. :D

**Dub** · August 25, 2008

There are so many really....really great new drivers out there that are simply one or two model years back for under $200.

I was at a local golf shop the other day and noted the Titleist drivers for a way low price.

**tjy355** · August 25, 2008

Others you can get for $150:
TaylorMade R5 and occasionally the R7
Cleveland Hibore XL
Callaway X460

You can also find the TM 580XD for about $100

adz · August 25, 2008

Prob be safer to go with the Taylor Made. but then again everyone's swing is different. try them out before you buy if you can.

Otherwise try and get a Callaway X460 9* - Stiff Shaft. Dopest driver ever.

Yep.

**jdarmo** · September 6, 2008

I just bought a TaylorMade R540xd on Ebay for $24.50!. It really made a difference. I guess that I like a slightly smaller head size. This one is a 425cc. With my swing speed, I seem to be able to control it better. I also have a Adams RPM 460cc. Even though it is a "draw" weight, I still seem to fade it to the right. The smaller driver goes much straighter. Just my .02

Joe

**bm303** · September 6, 2008

Not on that list but I'd go with a new or used r580xd from eBay. Tested it against all the other new drivers and it was as far if not further than most of the others. Great driver, great price.

**Blades4me** · October 4, 2008

of the lower end drivers. im upgrading, but cant break the bank just yet. im looking for something in the sub $150 range. right now im looking at the nike sasquatch sumo 460 (non tour) - $149, the taylor made r510 - $69, and the ben hogan cs3 - $69.

I'd recommend going to SMT web site and reading about their heads. IMO they are much better than any OEM.

In the end its the shaft the really matters.

**Righty to Lefty** · October 4, 2008

Bump that $149 up 30 more bucks and you got yourself a brand new TM Burner(2007), Cobra Speed LD or the Nike Sumo 5000. shop around its out there. :D

You read my mind man! The Burner Draw is down to $150 and that means the regular Burner is soon to follow. The Burner doesn't sound good to me at all but there is no doubting its forgiveness. I hurt my wrist and developed a pretty bad slice and that was one of the few drivers that could straighten it out til i got right. You have to also consider your natural ball flight. If you need some help with a slice or a fade then a driver like the Burner or Cobra with it's closed face would help but if you struggle with a hooks then you need a more neutral or open faced driver such as a tour model. There are plenty of solid sticks out there in the 149 to 200 range so you've got to get out and try them to truly know what you like best.

**thumper07** · October 4, 2008

I would watch buying from rock bottom golf because they do not guarentee authenticity

-matt

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