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What Driver Should I Get for a Beginner/Intermediate Golfer?

Tortz

By Tortz
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Tortz

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I need help choosing a driver. I am looking to spend around $200-$300 Cad. I was looking at these drivers so far: 

 

Taylormade M2 2.0 Driver

Cobra FS8 or FS8+ Driver

Cobra f-max superlite offset driver

or any driver that someone can recommend

 

Also what flex should I buy? 


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The one that fits you the best.  At a minimum find a large golf retailer that offers a basic fitting utilizing a quality launch monitor.  You probably don’t need much more than that at your current level, but brand name alone isn’t enough to make that kind of decision at any level of play...

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dennyjones Incredible Member

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Welcome to TST @Tortz.   We're glad you've decided to join. 

 I'm no expert but the M2 from Taylormade seems to be popular.   I can't speak for the others.   What I will say though, go hit each driver to see which one "you" like best.   Our opinion on a golf forum is just that, an opinion.   @David in FL gave you some great advice.  

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jamo Incredible Member

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M2 is probably your best bet. Get him fit if you can, particularly helpful if you can get on a launch monitor to measure your swing speed. That will go most of the way towards deciding what flex shaft is best. 

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8 hours ago, Tortz said:

I need help choosing a driver. I am looking to spend around $200-$300 Cad. I was looking at these drivers so far: 

 

Taylormade M2 2.0 Driver

Cobra FS8 or FS8+ Driver

Cobra f-max superlite offset driver

or any driver that someone can recommend

 

Also what flex should I buy? 

Easy answer...come on guys!

 

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Adam C Great Member

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There are still a lot of M2 drivers being played out there with an almost cult following. The Cobra drivers before the F9, most people will agree were not the best.


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3 hours ago, Vinsk said:

Easy answer...come on guys!

 

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Mr22putt Great Member

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2 hours ago, Adam C said:

There are still a lot of M2 drivers being played out there with an almost cult following. The Cobra drivers before the F9, most people will agree were not the best.

The F8 & F8+ are good drivers....I especially like the Nardo Grey finish.


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