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Hi Fellow Golfers, 

I am looking to buy me a new driver. 

I really like my #5 Callaway Rogue fairway driver and hit it around 170 to 180 yards. 

Would a Callaway Rogue Driver with a regular shaft, 10.5 loft, be okay to just go ahead and purchase since I like my Callaway fairway wood so well? 

Or do I go through the process of being fitted for a driver and look at other options. 

I am 74 years old, with a 17 handicap, and have regular shaft woods and senior flex hybrids which I really like. 

I am currently using a Taylor Made FT-5 Driver with a stiff shaft. I do good to consistently get 200 - 225 yards per drive. (2012)

I also had been using an old Nike driver with 10.5 loft and a regular shaft and can get 200+ yard drives with it. (2006)

So, as you can see, I have been trying everything to increase my distance and mainly have wound up frustrated. 

Your opinions and advice is greatly appreciated. (Smart remarks will be graded) 

Retired Old Man

Callaway Driver = 2024 Edition -  Edge

6 iron through SW iron  (Edge) = 2024 Edition 

3 Callaway Edge Fairway Wood

5 Callaway Edge Hybrid

3 Callaway Diablo Hybrid

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I don't know that you need a full fitting, but if you can visit a place that will tape up the crown of the driver and let you hit it a few times, that would give you more information than just kinda guessing based on your 5W.

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