High handicapper w/ slice looking for cheap driver

[mattengland]

While I can occasionally drive it 270+ yards with a slight draw (due to significant swing changes via some GolfTec lessons several years ago), my tendency is to slice my driver.

I have an old, crummy driver with a really small face. I want a driver more forgiving of off-center shots (bigger sweet spot?) and that might help reduce my slice (offset/anti-slice?). I also want to spend about $60 or less.

I'm looking for specific model recommendations so that I can go buy something used so I can meet my budget. I have no problems buying something several years old, so please do not feel compelled to suggest the "latest and greatest"...unless it's cheaply available. Problem is, I don't even know where to start. I wouldn't mind pointers to "this is where you can read to learn more and find it yourself" references, but I'd prefer a recommended list of driver models. If you're so inclined, feel free to mention why you recommend each one.

Recommendations? More info needed?

-Matt

[Stacey_E]

Offset drivers are a bandaid. But they do work. If you want a larger more forgiving head under $60 you'll probably have to go the Walmart route. If you could spring for $100 I'd strongly consider a used Ping G2 in that price range. You can check the specs on Ping's website under the vintage club specs, and grab one off of Callaway Preowned. If you want to kill the slice without killing your swing, try a higher loft version, 12 degrees or more. More backspin means less sidespin. Just sit in the fairway while your 8.5 degree buds are punching out of the rough.

[Harry Longshanks]

Offset drivers are a bandaid. But they do work. If you want a larger more forgiving head under $60 you'll probably have to go the Walmart route. If you could spring for $100 I'd strongly consider a used Ping G2 in that price range. You can check the specs on Ping's website under the vintage club specs, and grab one off of Callaway Preowned. If you want to kill the slice without killing your swing, try a higher loft version, 12 degrees or more. More backspin means less sidespin. Just sit in the fairway while your 8.5 degree buds are punching out of the rough.

Stacey has given you some good advice there.

And definitely check out Callaway Preowned. (oh, and "draw driver" is OEM code for offset.) EDIT: From Callaway Preowned:

• Nike SasQuatch Sumo 13* driver for $106.
• Cobra M-Speed LD 10.5* Driver - $99
• Cobra M Speed Offset - $97
• Cobra 460 SZ 10.5° - $89
• Ping G5 10.5° - $102

For those prices, you are going to have to settle for "Average" condition drivers. But from what I have heard, "average" from C.P.O. is pretty darn good. Also, they offer a 90 day buy back guarantee (good toward purchase of another item.)

[wrx_junki]

I use a R5 from Taylormade which serves me well. I think my friend might be selling it and might be around your price range.

[LottaBalata]

PM sent to threadstarter. . .

[egehoski]

In my opinion, you should look for a used Taylor Made r7 of some sort. One of the older models. I know that you can find them relatively cheap, and I know that you can help that slice with one. Tons of 'em on ebay.

[elivate]

Check out rockbottomgolf.com they have some amazing deals...

You can get a TaylorMade r-510 for $70

plus a lot of other good deals...

[mikelz]

I don't agree that offset is a "slice" band-aid on a driver.
It presets the hands ahead of the ball - right where you want them at impact.
I don't hook my offset 4-iron any more than my non-offset 5-wood but I hit it higher.

IMHO, look for a 2-4 degree closed face.

[alf174]

new tm r7 draw for $139 may help that slice a bit; did mine.

[CosmosMpower]

You can probably find a used Taylor Made R5 Draw of 50-60