Ok so what is the hot driver/shaft for 2009

[Hoselrockets]

Well I recently made a trip to golfsmith to attempt to find a new driver for the year but was somewhat confused with the help I received. But I did like the new Callaway Diablo but didn't hit to many others. What is good and what have people been talking about in the golf world? I'm currently hitting an old R7 Quad TP and I love it but looking for the next great driver? Any and all comments will be greatly appreciated, thanks.

[PiKapp23]

One of the new drivers that has received less fanfare, but good reviews is the Adams Speedline. Of the new drivers I think this has been my favorite due to it's smaller size (it's stil 454cc, but it looks smaller at address). I'm not a big fan of the Diablo because even on the Neutral bias model the face is really closed (I'd guess 2-3 degrees, but I'm not sure), not to mention that head shape. I also liked the Titleist 909D3 (again, it's smaller at 440cc). I've read good reviews of the Mizuno MX-700, although I've yet to see it. And while it's still $400, I have to admit I like the smaller size of the R9. It looks good at address and feels right, but it would feel better if it was at least $100 less. The new Nike Dymo drivers look much better at address than previous SQ model drivers, but I didn't notice anything special about it when I hit it, though. I do not have a problem with the Burner except that they have added yet another 1/4 inch to the shaft length (now 46.25 inches) and the head is a little long. The Cobra S9 looks pretty good and has also gotten good reviews.

There are a lot of nice drivers, but more than any other year I can remember, shape and look at address are radically different. I will do, do not discount the Speedline without trying it. 2 people I know have bought them after only trying them at the insistence of salesperson at Golf Galaxy.

[Big_M]

just depends what you like...

I personally would NEVER buy this years driver when last years are so much cheaper anyway. I loved the Callaway FT-i, but waited until this year... as a reward for my patience, they came out with the LCG version (which is longer for me, since it spins less), and reduced the cost by about $350... nothing like buying yesterdays $500 driver for $150.

[Canuck]

R-9 is at the tops and the Callaway FT-9 is solid. Both a pricy but top of the line new quality and technology.

[TMO]

I would still say the Titleist 909 series. When Titleist gets it right you can't get much better.

[DavidFehertysBike]

I hit the callaway ft-9 with some whitish shaft in and loved it . It felt really solid. If the damn thing didnt cost like $600, i would have it in my bag.

[The Rambler]

I hit the callaway ft-9 with some whitish shaft in and

Mitsubishi Rayon Fubuki

[Hoselrockets]

I have heard good things about the speedline but I also don't mind buying last years model at a good price. Also I've been looking on Ebay and R9 are $80 less than in Golfsmith. Got to love the internet.

Speaking of last years model what about the FT5? I hit one last year and it boomed!!!!

[PiKapp23]

I have heard good things about the speedline but I also don't mind buying last years model at a good price. Also I've been looking on Ebay and R9 are $80 less than in Golfsmith. Got to love the internet.

I recently bought the FT-i LCG and came really close to buying the FT-5. I really liked both, but felt more comfortable with the FT-i for me. For a really good deal on the FT-5 and/or the FT-i, check out the deal RockBottomGolf has on the i-Mix:

http://search.rockbottomgolf.com/sea...lay_type=_Grid _ They have the FT-5 heads for $99; FT-i for $119; and shafts ranging from $79-$149. The good thing about this is it allows you get get the shaft and head you want and if you find one or the other doesn't work for you it's easy enough to buy one or the other new. Also, the FT-i and FT-5 are on sale this week at Golf Galaxy and Dick's Sporting Goods for $169 (but they seem to have a limited selection). The Taylor Made Tour Burner (which I believe was a 2008 club) is also at that price.

[thr33]

I have a Titleist 907d2 with a graffaloy epic shaft and i love it. I got the driver for 100 and the shaft for 50, so i got a new driver for $150 :) You really should just go to the store and try out some new driver with different head/shaft combinations

[misty_mountainhop]

Hot drivers - probably the new Tittys.
Hot shaft - dunno but I do like the sound of and the look of the Mitsubishi Fubuki; had some good reviews as well.

[Guest]

the Callaway FT-9 is a great driver.

[The Rambler]

Some quick shafts that are going to be popular:

Mitsubishi:
Diamana - White/Blue/Red Board
Fubuki

Ozik:
X-Con Series

UST:
AVIXCore Black/Red series

Aldila:
VooDoo

Graffalloy:
ProLaunch Blue/Red Axis

Graphite Design:
Aura series

[Dub]

The 2009 Burner driver seems to be getting a lot of bag time at my home course.

I dare say that out of all the new drivers I see folks gaming....this stick accounts for a solid 40% of them.

[TheNatural]

I play a Taylor made 580XD ...SS is 115+

How many yards will the best driver improve my drives ? BY 10 yds? 40 yds?

[LBlack14]

Try GEEK. The DotComThis is as good as it gets and the rep of the Fail Saif Series is tops too.

http://www.geekgolf.net/

[PiKapp23]

I play a Taylor made 580XD ...SS is 115+

Unfortunately, there is no answer to this question because there are so many variables it's not as simple as driver X will increase your yardage by Y yards. It depends on factors such as your launch angle, shaft, how often you hit sweet spot, etc. The average player (probably a 10+ handicapper), if properly fitted will most likely see a yardage gain by going to a new driver because they are so much more forgiving now. For someone with your swing speed, the proper shaft is probably more important than the clubhead itself.

The best bet is to go try new drivers and get fitted so they can get the correct shaft for you. It's not just as simple as SS s needs a shaft with flex of R, S, X or whatever. Most of the times a driver fitting at a retail store (on a launch monitor) will only run you $30+ (at Golf Galaxy I think it's $29.99 and you can try several drivers and different shafts since several of the manufacturers now have driver fitting carts at those stores where you can try different shafts in the same heads).

[minsiki]

I like MP-700 with prolaunch shaft but no dope.