450CC vs 460CC Driver

[RetiredOldMan]

Hi All, 

I have been hitting a Tour Edge Driver with a 12* loft and a 12* offset. Senior Flex. (2017)

It has been disappointing. It brought my distance down to 200 yards and sometimes less. (Carry)

I finally went back to my Ignite (Nike) 450cc and no offset with a 10.5* loft. Regular Flex. (2005-2006)

Immediately, my control came back and my distance went back to 220 yards and a little more sometimes. I was hoping to get back to 240 yards and probably will as I build my strength back up. 

The Ignite Driver is just a little heavier and somewhat harder to control when I get tired. Right now, if I get too tired, I just hit my 3 wood off the tee and stay in the fairway. 

Searching on the internet, I found the most forgiving driver (rated) is the Cobra F-Max. I found one fairly reasonable on EBay but it is a 460cc club head. 

I am 73 years old and soon to be 74 years old. Excellent health, but with Parkinson's in my right hand, which causes me to tire out a little when playing 18 + holes. 

My question is: Would I be able to feel the weight difference in 10cc's? 

I am leaning toward getting this driver but if it is too heavy from the start, I will search for a 450cc. 

Your thoughts and comments appreciated. (smart remarks will be graded 🧐 )

Retired Old Man

[iacas]

2 minutes ago, RetiredOldMan said:

My question is: Would I be able to feel the weight difference in 10cc's? 

The larger driver might even be lighter.

So, no?

[mclaren4life]

@iacas hit the nail on the head. With that kind of time span I’d bet the cobra will be lighter. I have an older nike driver and my sons new cobra speedzone is lighter. 

[Adam C]

New driver heads will be lighter than older ones because they are matching up with longer shafts.

[RetiredOldMan]

I ordered a new driver today. 
 

Should be in Wednesday. 
 

I will post pictures and a review as soon as I can. 
 

Thank you everyone for your advice and information.

 

Retired Old Man

[cooke119]

11 hours ago, RetiredOldMan said:

I ordered a new driver today. 
 

Should be in Wednesday. 
 

I will post pictures and a review as soon as I can. 
 

Thank you everyone for your advice and information.

 

Retired Old Man

Hope you ordered the Cobra F Max, I've been playing the Cobra Max line for quite some time and I really like them, I have the F Max now and hit it well. I'm 69 and have had three back surgeries so I need that extra help. Good luck with it. I don't think you will feel any weight difference, the club is very lite. What degree did you buy? I play the 10.5*.