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FlopShotArtist Great Member

FlopShotArtist

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Wow looks like i might be picking up a nike! He's got alot of clubs for sale, and i've searched around and everybody says hes legitamate.

Glad I could help!

What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

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Cody Dedicated Member

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The TaylorMade Burner is a great driver as well. On sale for 199.99 at Dicks and Golfsmith.

Yeah I'm still debating, but im limiting my search, i THINK im down to these drivers

Nike SQ SUMO 5300 Cleveland HiBore XL Cobra F Speed Taylormade Burner Adams Insight XTD Used Callaway FT-5(unsure) And thats in order of interest.

In my Extreme Sport Stand Bag
Driver: 4DX D-Spec Driver 10.5* Stiff UST SR3
3W: F-60 15* Regular Fujikura E150 Fit-On
Hybrids: 4DX Ironwoods 20* 23* Regular UST SR3
Irons: 4DX CB 5-PW Stiff True Temper ST-90Wedges: Vokey 50* 56*Putter: SabertoothBall: DT Roll


FlopShotArtist Great Member

FlopShotArtist

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Yeah I'm still debating, but im limiting my search, i THINK im down to these drivers

[chant] SU-MO SU-MO SU-MO SU-MO[/chant]

If you're looking for a forgiving driver, go w/ the Sumo2. If you're looking to shape your shots a little easier, pick something else, or the regular round Sumo.
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

Cody Dedicated Member

Cody

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[chant] SU-MO SU-MO SU-MO SU-MO[/chant]

I'd grab the Sumo2 in a heartbeat if i could afford it.

Money is the issue here! The sumo5300 i can get for around 170 on ebay from theputterman. All the others retail for about 200. I'm defiently looking for a forgiving driver, though.

In my Extreme Sport Stand Bag
Driver: 4DX D-Spec Driver 10.5* Stiff UST SR3
3W: F-60 15* Regular Fujikura E150 Fit-On
Hybrids: 4DX Ironwoods 20* 23* Regular UST SR3
Irons: 4DX CB 5-PW Stiff True Temper ST-90Wedges: Vokey 50* 56*Putter: SabertoothBall: DT Roll


Danfix99 Established Member

Danfix99

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I would highly recommend the HiBore XL. I am a beginner, and it did wonders for me. Plus, since the HiBore XLS came out, you can find it at a great price.

In my bag:

Driver: HiBore XL
3-Wood: Insight BUL
5-Wood: Insight BUL

4-Hybrid: Taylormade Burner Rescue

Irons: Big Bertha 2006, 5-PW

GW: CG11 50*

SW: CG11 54* (bent to 55*)

LW: CG11 60*

Putter: Odyssey D.A.R.T White Ice


Cody Dedicated Member

Cody

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I would highly recommend the HiBore XL. I am a beginner, and it did wonders for me. Plus, since the HiBore XLS came out, you can find it at a great price.

Ahh yes thats another one on my list!

In my Extreme Sport Stand Bag
Driver: 4DX D-Spec Driver 10.5* Stiff UST SR3
3W: F-60 15* Regular Fujikura E150 Fit-On
Hybrids: 4DX Ironwoods 20* 23* Regular UST SR3
Irons: 4DX CB 5-PW Stiff True Temper ST-90Wedges: Vokey 50* 56*Putter: SabertoothBall: DT Roll


FlopShotArtist Great Member

FlopShotArtist

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I'd grab the Sumo2 in a heartbeat if i could afford it.

The Sumo2 series consists of both the 5300 and the 5900. The 2 doesn't mean the newer model, it means "squared" because the shape is square. So in other words, the 5900 isn't Sumo2 and the 5300 isn't a Sumo, they are both "Sumo2"

You won't be disappointed in it if you give it a try! :D
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

Cody Dedicated Member

Cody

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The Sumo2 series consists of both the 5300 and the 5900. The 2 doesn't mean the newer model, it means "squared" because the shape is square.

Yeah i meant the 5900.

I'm gonna be trying out the sumo and the hibore to see which i like the best and make my descion from there(I've tried the cobra and i love it). Money may be the biggest issue where the hibore comes to save the day.

In my Extreme Sport Stand Bag
Driver: 4DX D-Spec Driver 10.5* Stiff UST SR3
3W: F-60 15* Regular Fujikura E150 Fit-On
Hybrids: 4DX Ironwoods 20* 23* Regular UST SR3
Irons: 4DX CB 5-PW Stiff True Temper ST-90Wedges: Vokey 50* 56*Putter: SabertoothBall: DT Roll


FlopShotArtist Great Member

FlopShotArtist

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I almost got the HiBore XL...

If you like the looks of the SQ's, there is also a SQ 4950 (older model of the 5000) which is about the same price as the HiBore XL from timtheputterman as I mentioned earlier.

Try some Taylor Made's as well.
What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

Cody Dedicated Member

Cody

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I almost got the HiBore XL...

BudgetGolf is right near me, so one day i'll head up there and test out the hibore, sumo2, and the burner.

In my Extreme Sport Stand Bag
Driver: 4DX D-Spec Driver 10.5* Stiff UST SR3
3W: F-60 15* Regular Fujikura E150 Fit-On
Hybrids: 4DX Ironwoods 20* 23* Regular UST SR3
Irons: 4DX CB 5-PW Stiff True Temper ST-90Wedges: Vokey 50* 56*Putter: SabertoothBall: DT Roll


RickPro Well Established Member

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I hit the sumo2. not very impressed with it though. didn't like the feel, and man they thing has a LOUD UGLY SOUND.
I also played with a guy that owned one, and he was an older guy with a slow swing speed, and he was making me deaf when he hit the ball, how much more if you swing fast.
honestly it has the worst sound. it is more forgiving on the off center hits, but the sound i cant get past. its really really bad

5900 i haven't tried yet, but they said it sounds so much better.

glad i can help

Driver: :tmade: 2017 M1 9.5° / 3-wood: :tmade: AeroBurner 13.5° / Irons: :mizuno:  MP-69 (3-PW) / Wedges: :titleist: SM6 Vokey 50°, 54°, 58° / Putter: :titleist: Scotty Cameron Newport with SuperStroke 3.0 slim, 50g counterweight / Balls: :bridgestone:  Tour B330-S

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FlopShotArtist Great Member

FlopShotArtist

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I hit the sumo2. not very impressed with it though. didn't like the feel, and man they thing has a LOUD UGLY SOUND.

I love the sound...it's not as loud as you make it seem to be, although it is an attention getter at the range.

What I Play:

Driver: Sasquatch SUMO² 9.5º Stiff
Hybrid: HiBore 16º (3W replacement)
Irons: Staff Ci6 3-PW StiffWedges: Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 60.04Putter: Newport Studio Style 35"Ball: Pro V1xAge: 15

CG031 Great Member

CG031

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The Ping G10 is EXTREMELY forgiving. It's workable as well, but has a great amount of forgiveness. I can't tell you how many times I've hit it off the heel of the club (almost on the shaft and I still got it out there about 210) *my average drive goes 230-240...*

Driver Ping G10 10.5*
Hybrids Ping G5 (3) 19* Bridgestone J36 (4) 22*
Irons Mizuno MP-57 5-PW
Wedges Srixon WG-504 52.08 Bridgestone WC Copper 56.13
Putter 33" Scotty Cameron Studio Select #2


Cody Dedicated Member

Cody

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The Ping G10 is EXTREMELY forgiving. It's workable as well, but has a great amount of forgiveness. I can't tell you how many times I've hit it off the heel of the club (almost on the shaft and I still got it out there about 210) *my average drive goes 230-240...*

I would also buy the G10 in a heartbeat if i could, but the price tag shys me away.

I play with a rapture(that is my dads and mine is broken) right now and its the same as the G10(which my grandpa has[well he bought them both]). I LOVE that club. I just can't afford it.

In my Extreme Sport Stand Bag
Driver: 4DX D-Spec Driver 10.5* Stiff UST SR3
3W: F-60 15* Regular Fujikura E150 Fit-On
Hybrids: 4DX Ironwoods 20* 23* Regular UST SR3
Irons: 4DX CB 5-PW Stiff True Temper ST-90Wedges: Vokey 50* 56*Putter: SabertoothBall: DT Roll


Magnum PI Member

Magnum PI

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I just purchased the Cleveland HiBore XL. They are on sale now. It takes a little getting used to, but I now find it very easy to hit, so my confidence is way up. Doesn't seem to go as far as other drivers I have hit, but I seem to hit the ball much straighter now - well, most of the time.

In my bag:
Driver:
Woods:
HyBrid:
Irons: 

Putter:


Gregor Member

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For a great price research component clubs. Every now and then you can find a head that everyone raves about, match it to a decent shaft, and have it built to your specs for as little as $100.

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