Nike SuMo Squared 5900 Driver / Driver suggestions

[m11]

Im really liking the 5900 SuMo Squared. I currently have a 360cc Callaway Big Bertha clone...actually my entire set is big bertha clones. I wouldnt say that i'm not satisfied with them, they are doing me well...but i am looking to replace them.

Anyway, i havent played in about a year. And when i did play, for about 95 percent of my golfing..my driver has been pretty useless. I suppose i'd consider myself a high handicapper, however, when i really bear down and get to practicing i can generally play much better than the 100's rounds that i was accustomed to shooting. For about a two-week stretch..i shot a few rounds of 84 and 86. Basically the major contributor to those scores was getting my shot off the tee down the fairway about 270-280 in the air. I'm not entirely sure what i did to fix my drive. Before i couldnt get my drive to stay on the same hole as the tee box i was hitting from, but after a few grip changes and weight shifts, i was hitting the ball like its supposed to be hit. But after that period i had to lay off of golf for awhile.

Im now back into it again. I've been playing on a local par 3 course and have been getting my iron swing back together. I then borrowed a buddy's driver and applied some concepts that i saw from Ron del Barrio's website ( www.rdbgolftips.com ) and started hitting the ball 280 again.

I then went to the local golf store and starting hitting some the drivers they had into the simulator. I hit some of the new Callaway's and Taylormade drivers. On the simulator, my 'average' drive was coming out to about 280-290 in the air and about another 8-10 yards of roll. They were almost closed and had locked away most of their clubs..so i wasnt able to try out the SuMo...so i went to the sports authority and checked it out. I really liked it. I liked the sound and it felt better than the ones i hit. I've also been reading reviews and people have really taken a liking to it.

I still havent hit my old driver since that while ago...but i dont really expect to get similar results to the newer clubs. At my best, i wouldnt go past 280 including roll.

Although before buying, i'd like to get the old one and compare it on the simulator with the newer clubs.

Anyways, i really liked the SuMo. What do you guys think of it? Any driver that you like over the 5900 SuMo?

[joshtpa]

I also really like the Sumo. I chose the Cobra, because I found it a little less forgiving.

[MonkeyClaw]

Check out the FT-i too. Square shape similar to the Sumo 5900, and high MOI. I got mine a couple of weeks ago and have really been loving it. I was trying to decide between the FT-i and Sumo 5900. I hit the FT-i better, so I selected it.

It's pricey, but if you have rewards points from credit cards or something, you can get it free ;)

[BGPro]

I play the 5900 also, and love it. I have the VS Proto 65-X in mine, and it just bombs down the fairway. I actually find it easy to work shots with. If I want a high fade, I hit a high fade... low draw, you see where I'm going. This is a club that sets up nice, feels solid, looks great, sounds great, and performs great. I have NEVER liked Nike woods until the Sumo2 line. I played a practice round for the Bank of America Open (Nationwide Tour) with a few full-time golfers using Cleveland, Titleist, and Taylor, and I was hitting with them if not out-hitting them with my 5900... great club!

[nike_golf]

I'm shooting a Sumo 2 square driver and its an awesome driver. You won't be disappointed in its performance. And you said you liked the sound of it? I have to admit, it threw me off at first with that really high pitched ping when its hit but after a few times you get used to it and its the sound of greatness.

[CoolBreeze20]

The TaylorMade Burner (not TOUR burner) is a great driver as well.

[m11]

The TaylorMade Burner (not TOUR burner) is a great driver as well.

yea im between that and the sumo

[-Mini-]

The TaylorMade Burner (not TOUR burner) is a great driver as well.

was gonna suggest this club

[weswilkes]

I have a 5900 and I love it but what ever you do buy it used. Got my Sumo 5900 With a V2 shaft for 250 shipped....saved over 200 if you include tax and upgraded shaft!

[raymo]

I have a 5900 and I love it but what ever you do buy it used. Got my Sumo 5900 With a V2 shaft for 250 shipped....saved over 200 if you include tax and upgraded shaft!

Same here!

I switched from an 2005 model R7 and once I got used to the size and sound the 5900 really is nice. I like that I can take a smooth swing and keep it in play or go after it a bit for more distance but not much lose of control. I am playing the 5900 with V2 shaft as well.