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I can hit my driver 230-240 yards. Would I see a difference in distance with the new drivers?

I tried the r9 460 and the burner at golfsmith but I cannot see how the trajectory looks like and how far it goes.
taylormade.gif R9 460 10.5* Reg taylormade.gif 3W Burner & 4H Burner taylormade.gif 4-P 360 vokey.gif56*, 60*  taylormade.gif Kia Ma Monte Carlo TP
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If you invest your money in Custom Fitting your driver, you might get some added distance...
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I can hit my driver 230-240 yards. Would I see a difference in distance with the new drivers?

I think your driver is fairly relevant, although heads have gotten larger, faces thinner and shafts much better since the early 2000's when your drive was new. It's possible you may pick up 5 - 10 yards within something more modern.

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I can hit my driver 230-240 yards. Would I see a difference in distance with the new drivers?

A newer driver would have a lighter shaft and possibly less total weight, and might be more forgiving. If the ligher weight and a little bit more forgiveness allows you to be more agressive then with these factors you could get 5-10 yards.

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I guess the consensus is to get a new driver. Thanks!

Give the superfast a try. As far as technology that actually translates into distance, this one is a winner in my book. Although a wiener in looks.

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I am soon to get fitted for a driver, I have jumped from TM, to Ping, now have an 07 Launcher which has done well and on a good drive I can get 250 or so out of it. I will be looking at the superfast driver and seeing if it is for me
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I recently switched from my old TM R580(came out in 2003) to a R9 460. My drives are noticeably more explosive.

If you dont mind me asking, did you go with a stiff or regular shaft in your R9? I just got one with a stiff shaft and Im thinking about going back to regular to try and get more distance.

Thanks!

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Regular shaft. My swing is mid to upper 90's and while I guess I could have justified going with a stiff shaft, I am much more consistent with the regular shaft.

I think there is some sort of perceived macho-ness associated with swinging a stiff flex but in my opinion a lot of people would be better suited with a regular shaft.
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Give the superfast a try. As far as technology that actually translates into distance, this one is a winner in my book. Although a wiener in looks.

I normally choke down about an inch on my driver, the superfast has a superlong shaft. I wonder if choking it down about 2 1/2 would be really bad.

I recently switched from my old TM R580(came out in 2003) to a R9 460. My drives are noticeably more explosive.

I am sold, definitely buying a new one and R9 460 is in my list.

taylormade.gif R9 460 10.5* Reg taylormade.gif 3W Burner & 4H Burner taylormade.gif 4-P 360 vokey.gif56*, 60*  taylormade.gif Kia Ma Monte Carlo TP
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Regular shaft. My swing is mid to upper 90's and while I guess I could have justified going with a stiff shaft, I am much more consistent with the regular shaft.

Yep I agree with the second opinion, most golfers would be better off with regular flex.

Whats in my Golf Bag:
Driver: Nike Sumo 5000
5 Wood: Mizuno MP-001
Iron: Mizuno MX-950 5-PW
Wedge: Cobra FP 60 degrePutter: Odyssey 2-BallBall: Yellow balls
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Regular shaft. My swing is mid to upper 90's and while I guess I could have justified going with a stiff shaft, I am much more consistent with the regular shaft.

Thanks for the info...!

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If you invest your money in Custom Fitting your driver, you might get some added distance...

No........ If you invest your money in Lessons, your SURE get some added distance ...

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I totally agree with regular flex shafts for us common folk. A great many people would benefit from a slower swing speed with better tempo and timing.

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