Most Forgiving Driver for a High Handicapper?

[baseball28]

Like the title says, I am currently using a Taylormade R580 xd R flex 10.5, "usually" hit it ok but only about 180yds. Looking to keep control but add some distance. Thanks in advance

[Vinsk]

Hello and welcome to TST. Pretty hard to answer with so little info. With drivers the shaft can be the real decider. So many drive heads that are more forgiving than those 10-15 years old. What’s your swing speed? How old are you? What’s your ball flight pattern usually? How far do you hit a 7i?

[Patch]

My suggestion is to go get fitted for a driver. Get rid of the guess work. 

Also, go the component route. Let a club builder build your driver to your fitting specs. A component driver will also save you some money. 

[Club Rat]

The Mizuno JPX model is one of the easiest drivers to control.
I can control ball flight for any direction or flight with ease.
It is the most effortless driver I have ever played.

[bwdial]

drivers, by and large, have been the most forgiving drivers I've owned. 

My current model is the (several generations old) G25, but I've had a G2, G5, K15, as well as a few models before those, and they were nowhere near as finicky as my old 975D. 

My old R580D was pretty forgiving as well.

[James146]

Ping G20 is am amazing driver. I play a stiff flex 10.5 and its a fairway finder and easy to draw or fade. 

[cooke119]

I agree with getting fitted and have the club built for you. But you're a high handicapper and if you are looking to buy off the rack with some changes available you might want to look at the Cobra F-Max or the F9. As you can guess I'm a Cobra fan, you get a good club for your money IMHO.

[Hoganman1]

Here's another vote for Ping. Any of the G series would work. My advice is ti find a used G20 or G25 you can demo or several rounds. It might be easier to find a used G400 and they're good too. 

[inyourlife]

I used to have the TM R580 driver although in a stiffer flex than you, and found it to be quite unforgiving but when I did hit the sweet spot the distance was fine. I now have a Cobra F8 which I got in an end of season sale when it a couple of years ago and find it much more forgiving so would recommend it.

You can also adjust the loft and the shaft of the F8 (like you can on most modern drivers these days) so getting fitted might not be absolutely essential if you know your swing speed/ tempo. Though obviously getting fitted for a shaft even on a cheap driver would be better than buying an expensive one and hoping it works out.

I also got some extra distance using the Cobra F8 versus my previous drivers, maybe 20 yards, and I find it very forgiving too though.

You can get some good deals on them in the used market these days.

A lighter shaft might help you to get more swing speed and longer drives, so an adjustable driver with a light shaft sounds like it could work.

[woodzie264]

Another vote for PING. I’ve always opted for PING after fittings as they have been the most forgiving for me.