Which driver?

I was in the market for a new driver a month ago.  Agree with others.  Get fit which sounds like you are, but get fit by the right person.  I did research and talked to several folks about who the best fitters are and ended up driving 2 hours to see the right person.

I have always been a TM guy, but I went into the fitting session with an open mind.  Had a budget and wanted to stick to it.  I tried all the new brands and compared to what I had.  Some just did not look right at address, some felt weird when I hit a ball, and some were dead on.  When it came down to it, I had a top 3 solely based on my best numbers.  Calloway XR, Titleist 915, and Ping G30.

I ended up getting the 915.  I had no intention on spending $450 on a driver. I still think I am a bit crazy for buying it, but the numbers and consistent ball flights I was getting with it was undeniable.  We tried several different shafts and settings and got the right fitting.  Have played with it 5 times now and my accuracy off the tee box has gone up dramatically.  Distance is better, but I just have so much better feel for this driver than any I have ever had before.

Moral of the story, have an open mind, see the right person, do not go to the guy who pushes you to a certain brand, get educated on what the numbers mean (spin rate, etc.) before you go, and get what looks and feels the best for you.

I would add that you could also try out last year's models also. Most times there is very little difference in performance and a big difference in price. You could very well find something that is cheaper that gives you the best numbers. A good fitter will not just push you to try only the newest releases, they'll actually make recommendations based on the numbers you produce. Good luck, and have fun.

Well, the NEW Great Big Bertha makes its debut on August 28.

Preliminary Reviews are "WOW!"

R-Moto Face

Adjustable Perimeter Weight

Extraordinary Forgiveness

Lightweight Head - heft depends on shaft options

19 no charge shaft options

I've purchased many new drivers over the years. Hit them good on launch monitors but always disappointed at the range and on the course after fitting and purchase (I'm been fighting a fade my whole life). I had purchased many years ago a Cobra S3 Max 3W which I still use because I hit the hell out of it. So I figured if I hit the 3W that well, maybe the S3 Max driver would work as well. So I went on Ebay and found a new S3 Max driver at a Pro Shop in CA for $89.00, including head cover. So I purchased the club and it was delivered several days later.

The S3 Max has a built in draw bias, it not adjustable, just set at 10.5*. I purchased it with a regular shaft given I'm 64 and have had three back surgeries. I can't say enough about this club, I've played four to five times now and have been to the range with it many times. Helped with my severe fade (not a slice).

The S3 Max series is four to five years old, before the Amp Cell, Bio Cell and Fly Z. Just goes to show you don't need to buy the "latest" club on the market to find what you need.