Best Used Driver for the Money

[BCC5266]

I can’t afford the current sticker prices on these new top end drivers. Do you have any suggestions on an older version that has most of the current technology but at a lower cost?  I watched a Rick Shiel’s video on YouTube about this. He suggested the Taylormade M1 or the Ping G400.  Are these good?  Any others?  Thanks 

[boogielicious]

14 minutes ago, BCC5266 said:

I can’t afford the current sticker prices on these new top end drivers. Do you have any suggestions on an older version that has most of the current technology but at a lower cost?  I watched a Rick Shiel’s video on YouTube about this. He suggested the Taylormade M1 or the Ping G400.  Are these good?  Any others?  Thanks 

I’ve been playing a used Callaway Epic Flash all year. You can get them pretty cheap now on either eBay or Callaway pre-owned. 

[dennyjones]

The Taylormade M2 seems to be a good seller.   One in my group sports it and loves it.

[Denny Bang Bang]

@BCC5266 what is your budget?

[BCC5266]

Im looking for a driver for $200 or less.  Thanks Denny for the suggestion!  Ive heard alot of good things bout the M2 and M1.  

[Vinsk]

@BCC5266 I mean, how can you pass this up!? 

[Denny Bang Bang]

@BCC5266 OK, on the used end I would def recommend anything from Ping G30 (still my current gamer) up through G400.

Realize you’re looking for used, but there are a lot of deals on new clubs right now due to newer models coming out.  E.g. $299 for Ping G410, $299 for Mizuno ST 220.  I’m frugal myself, but did pull the trigger on a Mizuno STZ 220 when the deal started.

[Denny Bang Bang]

@BCC5266 Just saw this and thought you might be interested… brand new 2021 PXG drivers for sale at $120 (on their site).  I don’t know much about them personally, but hear they’re good.  I can’t imagine there’s a better deal out there right now.

[Typhoon92]

On 10/8/2022 at 6:42 PM, dennyjones said:

The Taylormade M2 seems to be a good seller.   One in my group sports it and loves it.

I agree… the 2016 M2 is one of the best Taylormade drivers ever

[ChetlovesMer]

32 minutes ago, Typhoon92 said:

I agree… the 2016 M2 is one of the best Taylormade drivers ever

I'm with those that like the M2. In my opinion it's kind of Taylormade's peak. 

Another option is you can get a brand spanking new PXG Gen 4 driver right now for $189.00. I haven't personally played one but I know that @Vinsk has one and seems to love it. I do play the Gen 4 PXG 3-wood and I absolutely do like that club. 

[DrvFrShow]

You know you can still buy an M4 brand new direct from TaylorMade for $300. The M4 is almost the same as the M2 except it has the first generation of "Twist Face" to help a little more with dispersion on off center hit... well it's supposed to anyway. I went to their web site and checked to see if they still had them.

The Sim 2 Max is also still available for $450.

I play the Sim Max and it's probably the best driver I've owned. I didn't see any on the web site. They were going for $400 last Oct. so if you see any in the stores they'll be around $350 - 375. 

[ChetlovesMer]

13 minutes ago, DrvFrShow said:

You know you can still buy an M4 brand new direct from TaylorMade for $300. The M4 is almost the same as the M2 except it has the first generation of "Twist Face" to help a little more with dispersion on off center hit... well it's supposed to anyway.

I know I'm not the only one. 

But personally I can't stand the look of the twist face. It looks like I'm going to hit the ball of my left shin. I was a Taylormade driver fan until they came out with twist face. 

[Bucki1968]

I would look into any of the Callaway Epic/Epic Flash. Great drivers. I switched from the M2 to the Epic years ago and haven't looked back. 

[Darkfrog]

On 10/9/2022 at 8:26 PM, Denny Bang Bang said:

@BCC5266 Just saw this and thought you might be interested… brand new 2021 PXG drivers for sale at $120 (on their site).  I don’t know much about them personally, but hear they’re good.  I can’t imagine there’s a better deal out there right now.

@BCC5266 - the PXG GEN4 (last year's) drivers are on sale for $189 as well. I have a PXG 3-wood and hybrid and they perform well, and value is fantastic.

[iacas]

20 minutes ago, Darkfrog said:

@BCC5266 - the PXG GEN4 (last year's) drivers are on sale for $189 as well. I have a PXG 3-wood and hybrid and they perform well, and value is fantastic.

And we can schedule free fittings for them at Golf Evolution, too.

[SG11118]

Probably any driver head made by one of the major manufacturers in the past 10 years will work fine.  The tough part is finding a shaft that works with your swing and the club head.

[WillieT]

On 10/8/2022 at 4:35 PM, BCC5266 said:

I can’t afford the current sticker prices on these new top end drivers. Do you have any suggestions on an older version that has most of the current technology but at a lower cost?  I watched a Rick Shiel’s video on YouTube about this. He suggested the Taylormade M1 or the Ping G400.  Are these good?  Any others?  Thanks 

I love my old SLDR (previous to the M1) and currently play the G400 SFT.  I picked up the Ping at a local course that was struggling and the owner gave me the $224 out the door price.  Can say the club with the stock Regular shaft works for me.  If you have the opportunity take  @iacas  up on his offer: 

4 hours ago, iacas said:

And we can schedule free fittings for them at Golf Evolution, too.

Edited October 13, 2022 by WillieT
grammar edit

[BCC5266]

I ended up choosing the Ping G400.  Wish me luck.  LOL.  Thank you for all of your input