Weight of Driver

[DrivingRangeJunkie]

For some reason my Taylormade Burner driver feels quite heavy compared to some other drivers I've held, and I'm concerned that this weight affects my ability to swing, because swinging a heavy object is alot harder than swinging a lighter one, and a lighter driver increase my clubhead speed. I have to swing pretty fast with the burner to get the ball off the ground. Should I replace the shaft of my burner with a lighter less stiff shaft? Right now the shaft is the stock SuperFast (ironically) 50 gram shaft.

[jguzz28]

You're kidding right? The Burner is one of the lightest and longest clubs. 50 grams is light for a shaft. It's all in your head. The only thing is it might be to stiff.

[TyCobb]

Time to hit the weight room..

[Stacey_E]

I don't know which year or make of the Burner you have. I agree that it is one of the lightest drivers there is. But I can understand why it feels heavy. They keep making those things longer each year. They are up to 46 1/4" this year. That length, regardless of static weight or swing weight, just makes them feel so unwieldy (sp?). Also, on a whole the swingweight is a good bit heavier than a lot of stock drivers. The new Burner is listed at D4. Unless I'm mistaken, a couple of years ago the Burner had a D6 swingweight.

To the original question. I wouldn't replace the shaft with a lighter one. If anything, I'd go with a heavier and shorter one. I believe it's the length that's messing with you more than the weight. But I have to be honest, I was never a fan of the Burner, so I am admittedly jaded.

Good Luck!

[miller72]

i would
1) cut down the current shaft
2) or go with a heavier, normal length shaft

[bogeyhitter25]

Yeah, the Burner's probably the lightest driver available. The SuMo sucks, it's way too heavy.

[pshizz]

The sumo isn't that bad, if you want a heavy driver...come pick up my r7 425. Its suppose to be heavy though, because its made for control.

[golfire6]

You could always try something different and throw in a counterweight like a Tour Lock Pro ... could completely change the feel of your driver for the better -- I have a 20 gm. weight in my Hibore XL and have loved it from Day 1 ... -- K.