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zdoor

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Currently playing a Ping G5 with Aldilla X-Stiff shaft and have also played a Callaway FT-9 with a Diamana X-Stiff shaft. Hit the G5 better than the FT-9, might be because I've hit it for a longer period of time but just can't get used to the sound or feel of the Ft-9. I think I also get a little more length out of the G5 although it's not much of a difference. Anyways, looking at new drivers and seeking some suggestions. I'm a fairly long hitter although I won't claim a 300 average, I am safely 250-260 on most drives. My natural swing is a slight fade but can draw it on occasion. According to the stats from my Sky Caddie I average about 80% or so on fairways hit. Want something that can be worked but I'm not usually trying to turn driver so much unless I have to because of the hole. Thoughts??
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chilly Dedicated Member

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FT-Tour popped to mind, but it has a typical Callaway type feel to it, so not sure if you'd like it.

Other thought was i15. It's fade biased, but if you're hitting 80% of fairways I can't see where it would be a big issue.

Driver: i15 8* UST Axivcore Red 69S
3w: CB1 15* Grafalloy Prolaunch Platinum 75s
5w: G10 18.5* UST V2 HL
3h: HiFli CLK 20* UST V2 Hybrid
4h: 3DX 23* UST V2 Hybrid5i-pw: MX-23 TT Dynalite Gold S300GW/SW: RAC 52*and 56*Putter: SabertoothBag: KingPin

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Slammin' Sam Well Established Member

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It's largely a matter of how much money you want to spend. I like the G5 a lot and it's hard to improve on but the G15 is a much better driver. For me it was a choice between the G15 and the Callaway Diablo and I went with the Callaway based strictly on price. I'm inclined to recommend the G15 but chilly's recommendation of the I15 is a good one too. Ping also just introduced the K15 so you might want to give it a try if there are any available for demo.
My Implements of Destruction (carried in a Hoofer Lite bag):

DRIVER: Big Bertha Diablo 10 degree draw, Aldila regular flex
FAIRWAY WOODS: G2 14 degree 3 wood & 17 degree 5 wood
IRONS: S59 3-PWWEDGES: M/B 54, 58, & 60 degree PUTTER: I Series Anser 4 (or G5i Anser, Anser 2F, or original...
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Thanks for the suggestions. There is a shop within 20 miles or so that has some demo clubs available so I was planning to try the 2 new Ping Drivers and will also give the Diablo a try. I play Diablo Forged Irons and love them. I didn't really dislike the FT-9 it's just I like the G5 a little better in terms of sound and feel. If there are anyother suggestions on clubs I should hit, keep them coming...
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