High loft driver

I used to have an 11 degree Callaway Driver.  Just switched to the Taylormade RBZ 10.5 Driver.  I also switched from regular to stiff flex in the shaft.  The 10.5 gets a lot more roll than my 11 did. I didn't think .5 degrees would do that much. It could be something else in the clubs construction that is causing that too. The 10.5 has better trajectory too.

Years ago I played with an 11.5* Cobra but have since gone to a 10.5* after I got my swing straightened out. I get much better ball flight and distance with the 10.5* but that may also have to do with a better swing.

I play with an adjustable 10.5 degree - when I am struggling, I will turn it up to 11.25 or 12 for a week or 2

I used to have a Mizuno MX-560 12*.  It was a great driver.  I didnt get a ton of rollout but it was a very forgiving and easy to hit driver.  I personally wouldnt recommend that anyone try to hit down with their driver.  Its a good way to start hitting pop-ups.

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Originally Posted by Gofas 

Anyone using HT driver?

I noticed pros have hardly any loft and this cause of the massive club head speeds from what I gather. I started running every day and working out to see if these things will add speed in my swing And along with improving technique.
Until then I want to try more loft like my 3 wood and what it did for my fairway distance.

Not really true anymore.  Some of the longest hitters on tour are using 10.5 degree drivers with high swing speeds.  I've noticed a reverse in that Low Lofted Driver trend from a few years ago.

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Originally Posted by GaijinGolfer 

I used to have a Mizuno MX-560 12*.  It was a great driver.  I didnt get a ton of rollout but it was a very forgiving and easy to hit driver.  I personally wouldnt recommend that anyone try to hit down with their driver.  Its a good way to start hitting pop-ups.

And this is exactly why my handicap has started to shoot up.  I got into hitting down on the driver, it caused me tons of problems, but I getting it out of my swing has been very difficult.

I switched from a 10.5 Titleist 910D2 to a 12.  I got more carry.  I was tending to hit the driver a little lower than I wanted with the 10.5 and had it set up to the max loft.  I went with the 12 and I can lower loft a little if I need to.

My Swingspeed is about the same or a tad higher - I use an Adams 12.5 9088 UL driver in R flex. It gets the ball up, you get some spin, which for lower speed guys is good. Launch is about 17 degrees, which is good. Pair it with the right shaft and you should get more carry and roll.

I'd suggest you try the RBZ Stage 2 that is coming out since you have an RBZ, or even better - the Adams Super S and adjust it to 11.5. I think the slots will give you added ballspeed on off center hits and the club is very aerodynamic - I'm going Adams ... again.

I just purchased a new driver today, it's being re-assembled for me and should be ready for me tomorrow.  12* Ping G20, TFC R Flex, 44" long, D3 swingweight.  This was an absolutely deadly combination for me compared to everything else I hit regardless of loft or brand.  I've been struggling with driver lately, and the additional loft seems to help take a lot of sidespin out for me.  I also wanted to get away from adjustable drivers.  I tend to get too caught up in the adjustments and turn into a tinkerer instead of working on what's really important.

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Originally Posted by Gofas 

I noticed pros have hardly any loft and this cause of the massive club head speeds from what I gather. I started running every day and working out to see if these things will add speed in my swing ... 

Pro driver loft depends in part on whether the player launches the ball or drives the ball (low takeoff).

Also, it depends on what a player wants from his driver. Lee Westwood, for example, carried an 11* driver so he can shape the ball better. He also carries a 15.5* 3W.

http://www.golfdigest.com/golf-equipment/whats-in-my-bag/2010-03/lee-westwood-my-golfbag

One teaching pro told me that some excellent players with a very level attack angle have truble with low-loft 3Ws. Such players try 17* 4Ws to help get their FWs airborne from off the turf.

I played a G10 for two years, just a solid driver, pings are pretty much blue collar, get the job done type of drivers, no fuss, just a solid club, pretty much good across the board.