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Most Forgiving Driver in your opinion!!

mazza78

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mazza78 Dedicated Member

mazza78

Im thinking of looking for a bargain now the winter months are coming and gonna look for a new driver!! Just wanted too ask peoples thoughts on what they think is the most forgiving driver out there at the minute!!!??

ping v2 rapture?
Taylormade R9?
Ping G15?
etc??????????????????????????????

What's In My :: 9" Lightweight Stand Bag

R9 9.5 Degree Stiff Motore 65g
G10 3-Wood v2 Proforce High Launch Stiff
R7 Draw Rescue 3 + 4 Irons i15 green dot, + 1/2 inch- 5-PW 54+60 SM Tour Chrome Studio Style Newport 2 35 inch NXT Tour BallHome Course: http://www.ruffordpark.co.uk

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aca247 Dedicated Member

aca247

Rapture v2 no, good for average to better player
R9 Definetely good because of adjustability
G 15 Have not heard much ,but what i have heard is it is great.
Also have you considered nickent 4dx evolver has the most settting of adjustability in the industry. Als nike dymo
DriverMonster Hi-Bore XLS/w Mintsubishi Diamana Fit-On M Gold Stiff 55g
Woods906F4 3 Wood/w Aldila VS Proto Fairway Stiff 80g
Hybrid3dx red 20 and 23 degree
Irons3dx red 5-pw
Wedgesharmonized sand wedge 56 degree loft and harmonize lob wedge 60 degree loftPutterWhite Hot XG SabertoothBallNoddle or ...
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sean_miller Incredible Member

sean_miller

Mizuno MP600 driver, Cleveland '09 Launcher 3-wood, Callaway FTiz 18 degree hybrid, Cleveland TA1 3-9, Scratch SS8620 47, 53, 58, Cleveland Classic 2 mid-mallet, Bridgestone B330S, Sun Mountain four5.

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Dub Great Member

Dub

That is awesome!!!!!!!

909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
Studio Select Newport 2 Mid SlantGrips: PING cords & Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Coumpound Bag: C-130...
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kleraudio Great Member

kleraudio

That is awesome!!!!!!!

HAHAHAHAHAHAH ROFL!!

Wow that is awesome! Thanks for the laugh! Sorry OP, lemme chime in as well..... I think the r9 460 would be the best option because its very forgiving, and if its not forgiving enough as it is, you can change the Lie angle as well as the degree open or closed that it is!!!! That is on nice club! Jim

In my Ogio Blade Stand Bag:
 

TaylorMade Burner 10.5*

Adams Insight BUL 15*
Taylormade RBZ 3H

TaylorMade RBZ 4-AW

Vokey SM4 54-11

Cleveland CG14 58 2 dot wedge

Ping Karsten Series Craz-E putter

Top Flite Gamer

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Dub Great Member

Dub

I've been through 3 drivers in the past 14 months.....I'm stupid that way.

PING G10, Nike Sumo 5900, Taylor Made R9 460.


Ranking them on forgiveness:
  1. PING G10....excellent results all over the face
  2. Taylor Made R9 460...forgiving all over the face
  3. Nike Sumo 5900....dead below equator...hot in center and upwards...forgiving on upper heal and toe

Ranking them on distance:
  1. PING G10...this head is hot....tatered some drives ridiculous distances
  2. Nike Sumo 5900....good distance, no complaints
  3. R9 460....wasn't impressed at all with distance with this stick.

Looking back, I should have kept the G10 and simply reshafted it.

I won my current driver on an ebay auction...new...for a steal. I had the tiny stock grip replaced with a midsized grip on Saturday.....rained out of my round today...gonna be 9 days or more until I can play or practice due to work schedule. I've gamed a driver very close to this one before but not the TP version. I'm hoping it will work out well.

I'm very interested in trying out a PING G15....10.5* with the Serrano shaft. Been waiting for my local dealer to get demos.
909D Comp 9.5* (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-6)
Burner Superfast 3 & 5 woods (house MATRIX OZIK XCON-4.8)
G15 Hybrid 23* (AWT shaft)
G5 5 iron-PW-46*, UW-50*, SW-54 & LW-58 (AWT shaft)
Studio Select Newport 2 Mid SlantGrips: PING cords & Golf Pride New Decade Multi-Coumpound Bag: C-130...
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Ash1974 Dedicated Member

Ash1974

I have had the following....

Nike SQ 5000 (beginner and could not hit a driver so won't comment on this driver other than it was loud and long)

Cleveland High Bore XLS Draw (Sorted my Fade/Slice out and was long 220-240 all the time and very consistent, only down side was after a while the high ball flight was not to my liking hence me changing driver)

Ping G10 Pro Launch Red (bought as the replacement for the Cleveland, Pro Launch Red for lower ball flight worked very well but after hitting it on the range in neutral and long and straight I rushed and did not wait for a Draw in 10.5 to be ordered, so once I got it on the course I could not hit straight and I was back to fading/slicing every shot so it was sold)

Nike Dymo SQ Str8-fit (set draw 2 deg closed and once again I am back to straight drives, great distance and lower ball flight even with stock shaft so this will be in my bag until it breaks, I will be trying to set the closed 2 deg back to neutral over time which is why this driver stood out along with the R9 460)

I also hit the R9 460 (when trying the Nike SQ Dymo and chose the Nike as it hit further and more consistently straighter than the R9, but the R9 was gonna be my choice until I hit the Nike)

But out of all I would say that the Cleveland has to be the most forgiving of all I have hit, so out of the above if you are a beginner or someone who likes a higher ball flight the Cleveland is the one for you, plus with Monster out now the older High Bore XLS should be cheap...

:tmade: M2 10.5° - Fujikura Pro 60 - Stiff
:tmade: V-Steel 18° - M.A.S Ultralight- Stiff
:ping: G400 4-UW - AWT 2.0 - Stiff
:tmade: Tour Preferred 58° ATV - KBS Tour-V - Wedge
:scotty_cameron: Select SquareBack - 34" - SuperStroke MS 2.0

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Ash1974 Dedicated Member

Ash1974

http://www.direct-golf.co.uk/golf_dr...mpaign=froogle

Has the Cleveland for £149 in 10.5 Stiff, in case your interested.

:tmade: M2 10.5° - Fujikura Pro 60 - Stiff
:tmade: V-Steel 18° - M.A.S Ultralight- Stiff
:ping: G400 4-UW - AWT 2.0 - Stiff
:tmade: Tour Preferred 58° ATV - KBS Tour-V - Wedge
:scotty_cameron: Select SquareBack - 34" - SuperStroke MS 2.0

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Fozcycle Great Member

Fozcycle

How about Cobra?.......the LD M Speed Offs et is easily available on ebay for pocket change.

I used it for 2 years...terrific results.

I upgraded to the L5V with the adjustable shaft as the offset was no longer needed for my swing.
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ks8829 Great Member

ks8829

Callaway, Taylor Made, Cobra IMO

Titleist 910 D2 9.5 Driver
Titleist 910 F15 & 21 degree fairway wood
Titleist 910 hybrid 24 degree
Mizuno Mp33 5 - PW
52/1056/1160/5

"Yonex ADX Blade putter, odyssey two ball blade putter, both  33"

ProV-1

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FHopper Dedicated Member

FHopper

The '07 Burner is cheap and forgiving. My friend Bob one and the '07 Burner 3fw after hitting mine and now two of his friends have bought them. These clubs are very affordable. That is the point of the Burner line.

Current Bag
Ogio Synchro cart
'07 Burner Driver, 3 Fairway, and Rescue 5
Early Titelist Cavities
200 56, Spin milled 60 , Rossa  Suzuka

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mazza78 Dedicated Member

mazza78

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Ideally going to be custom fit would be best option but places i can go like american golf or direct golf have launch monitors etc but never have a variety of shaft options too try!!

Ive heard that the nike str8 fit sounds a bit tinny!! Anyone experienced that? As for r9 460 would i not be best too spend a touch more and get the top r9 model??

What's In My :: 9" Lightweight Stand Bag

R9 9.5 Degree Stiff Motore 65g
G10 3-Wood v2 Proforce High Launch Stiff
R7 Draw Rescue 3 + 4 Irons i15 green dot, + 1/2 inch- 5-PW 54+60 SM Tour Chrome Studio Style Newport 2 35 inch NXT Tour BallHome Course: http://www.ruffordpark.co.uk

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kpaulhus Great Member

kpaulhus

I have a TaylorMade gift card for sale if you decide to get a R9. $30 gift card Im tryiong to sell for $25? Its not much in savings but its $5 off and it would help me out? lol

Check out the classified section on this website and let me know! Good luck with your decision either way.

Kyle Paulhus

If you really want to get better, check out Evolvr

:callaway: Rogue ST 10.5* | :callaway: Epic Sub Zero 15* | :tmade: P790 3 Driving Iron |:titleist: 716 AP2 |  :edel: Wedges 50/54/68 | :edel: Deschutes 36"

Career Low Round: 67 (18 holes), 32 (9 holes)

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Scott_K Well Established Member

Scott_K

Consider the TM Burners ('07 or '09). They're affordable and simple. I tried the R9 along with others in the higher price range. I was not impressed. I like the Burner because it's really light. My mishits end up as decent drives, but I think you're going to find that with any 460 driver. For me, the most important aspect was how it felt at address. It's a 46.25 shaft, but it feels right on the tee box.

'09 Burner (UST ProForce V2 77g - S)
4dx 15.5 hybrid (UST V2 - Stiff)
'99 Apex Plus 3-EW (Stiff)
TM rac 50/6 GW
Arnold Palmer The Standard SW (20-30 years old)'99 Dual Rossie Blade

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mazza78 Dedicated Member

mazza78

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what didnt you like about the r9 460? Ive shortlisted the nike str8 fit and r9 460!! Next thing is do i get r9 460 or r9 460 tp!!?? dunno what one would suit me best!! The other thing is would a light or heavy shaft suit me in whatever club i go for? Surely heavy shaft for quick swingers!!??

thanks

What's In My :: 9" Lightweight Stand Bag

R9 9.5 Degree Stiff Motore 65g
G10 3-Wood v2 Proforce High Launch Stiff
R7 Draw Rescue 3 + 4 Irons i15 green dot, + 1/2 inch- 5-PW 54+60 SM Tour Chrome Studio Style Newport 2 35 inch NXT Tour BallHome Course: http://www.ruffordpark.co.uk

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vrgnr08 Newbie

vrgnr08

Normally I can't hit a driver without hooking it to save my life, despite I am knock down with any iron, but I was hitting a friends R7 (set up for a draw) and the ball was actually flying to where I wanted it too.
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