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Hey guys and gals, 

I golf inconsistently each year, ranging from only once per year to maybe ten times a year.  For about 15 years, I have had the Taylormade 360Ti driver in my bag (9.5 degrees, Proforce 65 Gold S-flex).  If I catch it correctly, I can hit a 300 yard drive (air carry about 250-260).  If I were to consider getting a newer driver, what would be a comparable (but better) driver today?  Would it just be the Taylormade SLDR?

Thanks!

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That Taylor Made SLDR is several years old I believe. I'm sure it's an excellent driver but if you want a new model the hot Taylor Made is the SIM.  The new Callaway is a great driver also. I have a Taylor Made M6. It's really hard to say. Some guys are die hard fans of a certain brand. I'd go and hit some and see what works best and feels best for you.

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2 hours ago, mdownt said:

If I were to consider getting a newer driver, what would be a comparable (but better) driver today?

Best way to determine that is to get fit or at least get on a launch monitor and hit multiple drivers side by side.

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Irons: :tmade: P770 (4-PW)
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4 hours ago, mdownt said:

Hey guys and gals, 

I golf inconsistently each year, ranging from only once per year to maybe ten times a year.  For about 15 years, I have had the Taylormade 360Ti driver in my bag (9.5 degrees, Proforce 65 Gold S-flex).  If I catch it correctly, I can hit a 300 yard drive (air carry about 250-260).  If I were to consider getting a newer driver, what would be a comparable (but better) driver today?  Would it just be the Taylormade SLDR?

Thanks!

What's your budget?

The SLDR is one of the most unforgiving drivers...not a driver for someone like yourself who rarely plays golf.

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17 hours ago, Mr22putt said:

What's your budget?

The SLDR is one of the most unforgiving drivers...not a driver for someone like yourself who rarely plays golf.

I wouldn't want to spend too much since I don't play too much.  I still like my 360Ti, but was curious if a newer driver would give me even more distance.  I would only want to spend around $100.  Was the 360Ti considered a forgiving club?  

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49 minutes ago, mdownt said:

I wouldn't want to spend too much since I don't play too much.  I still like my 360Ti, but was curious if a newer driver would give me even more distance.  I would only want to spend around $100.  Was the 360Ti considered a forgiving club?  

The 360 was the most forgiving of the TM models released at that time (300, 320, 360), but is nowhere near as forgiving as a 460cc driver. TM still makes great drivers and if you liked the old ones most people still like the new ones.

You can get a M2 driver off eBay for under $100 and that is a great driver, many say it's the greatest driver TM ever made even comparing it to the newest stuff. Can also get an M4 (one model newer) for around $150 and it's as solid and forgiving as anything out there today.

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58 minutes ago, Adam C said:

The 360 was the most forgiving of the TM models released at that time (300, 320, 360), but is nowhere near as forgiving as a 460cc driver. TM still makes great drivers and if you liked the old ones most people still like the new ones.

You can get a M2 driver off eBay for under $100 and that is a great driver, many say it's the greatest driver TM ever made even comparing it to the newest stuff. Can also get an M4 (one model newer) for around $150 and it's as solid and forgiving as anything out there today.

Do you think the distance would be the same or better on the newer more forgiving drivers?  

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45 minutes ago, mdownt said:

Do you think the distance would be the same or better on the newer more forgiving drivers?  

Better. On your perfect struck hits, a little better. On your bigger mishits, way, way better. So your overall distance should go up significantly, your best drives may go up a lot or may only go up a smaller amount comparably speaking.

There will be some adjustment time though because the new drivers usually have longer shaft lengths and lighter overall weights, so you may not see instant results until you get used to the club since you are coming from something as old as the 360.

May want to check this video out after you get a new driver, it's a DIY Driver Fitting, that can help get the most out of a driver.

 

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2 hours ago, Adam C said:

The 360 was the most forgiving of the TM models released at that time (300, 320, 360), but is nowhere near as forgiving as a 460cc driver. TM still makes great drivers and if you liked the old ones most people still like the new ones.

You can get a M2 driver off eBay for under $100 and that is a great driver, many say it's the greatest driver TM ever made even comparing it to the newest stuff. Can also get an M4 (one model newer) for around $150 and it's as solid and forgiving as anything out there today.

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On 5/1/2020 at 11:21 AM, Mr22putt said:

This...

Sorry just now getting back to this.  Crazy weekend and topped off with crazy weather last couple days.

I have been looking at Taylormade M2's and will continue to be patient and see what I can find here.  But I also saw a video about the Taylormade RBZ, and it is a lower pricepoint at times as well.  Is the M2 so much better than the RBZ that I shouldn't even look at the RBZ, or would either be fine?

I am now having to start looking at upgrading my whole bag... last additional club I got for the bag was 12 years ago!

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On 5/5/2020 at 6:50 AM, mdownt said:

Sorry just now getting back to this.  Crazy weekend and topped off with crazy weather last couple days.

I have been looking at Taylormade M2's and will continue to be patient and see what I can find here.  But I also saw a video about the Taylormade RBZ, and it is a lower pricepoint at times as well.  Is the M2 so much better than the RBZ that I shouldn't even look at the RBZ, or would either be fine?

I am now having to start looking at upgrading my whole bag... last additional club I got for the bag was 12 years ago!

IMO....M2 is a far superior club to the RBZ...get a M2...better yet...get a M4.

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