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clearwaterms Great Member

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wasn't having a particularrly good round, but after slicing a drive off into the woods, I went back behind the tee box and took a few practice swings, well the last swing (it was the last because of what happened) the head went flying into the 8th holes fairway.

I have had the club for several years, and have hit the ground with it during the swing, and after in the past. It doesnt' suprise me that it broke.

I was already shopping for a new driver, but was hoping to get through the next series of lessons before I purchased anything.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water

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Sometimes it's just time for it to go. I snapped mine at the range once, hit a pretty nice shot and looked over and the head was laying in the next stall.

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X-Tour Vintage 56.13 X-Forged Chrome 64.09 Dual Force BladeBall: B330Rx or Pro V1

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Sometimes it's just time for it to go. I snapped mine at the range once, hit a pretty nice shot and looked over and the head was laying in the next stall.

I would have been mad if I could have hit the club straight.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water

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I would have been mad if I could have hit the club straight.

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Driver: R5 Draw
Fairway: Diamond Tour Turner Ablaze 3 Wood
Hybrid: R5 3 hybrid Currently for sale.
Irons: Diamond Tour Turner Ablaze Plus 3-SWPutter: Revolution Solid

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what brand?

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Driver: Titleist TSi3 | 15º 3-Wood: Ping G410 | 17º 2-Hybrid: Ping G410 | 19º 3-Iron: TaylorMade GAPR Lo |4-PW Irons: Nike VR Pro Combo | 54º SW, 60º LW: Titleist Vokey SM8 | Putter: Odyssey Toulon Las Vegas H7

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clearwaterms Great Member

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what brand?

pinemeadow golf (custom club maker)

Im trying to remember when i purchased that golf club, its everybit of 6 years old, its probably even older. It's a pear shaped 360cc driver.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water

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wasn't having a particularrly good round, but after slicing a drive off into the woods, I went back behind the tee box and took a few practice swings, well the last swing (it was the last because of what happened) the head went flying into the 8th holes fairway.

Well at least you landed in a fairway.

Driver: Nike Ignite 10.5 w/ Fujikura Motore F1
2H: King Cobra
4H: Nickent 4DX
5H: Adams A3
6I 7I 8I 9I PW: Mizuno mp-57Wedges: Mizuno MP T-10 50, 54, 58 Ball: random

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Well at least you landed in a fairway.

haha - its probably the rare time it was in the fairway.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water

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One of the most comical things I've seen was a friend of mine who bought a Walk-Mart driver. We sent straight to the range and hit takes a swing. The had comes flying off at impact and goes further than the ball. I about died laughing.

Kevin

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Driver: G15 9.0*3 & 5 Wood: BurnerHybrid: Pro Gold 20*; 23*Irons: MP-58 (5-PW)Wedges: Vokey Spin Milled 52*8; 56*14Putter: Newport 2.0 33"Balls: NXT

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so the honest question is. I want to buy a new driver, but I am taking a few lessons starting next week and expect my swing to change (have a BAD slice with the driver) so I am afraid I will buy a driver with the wrong specs.

Anybody have any ideas what I should do?

If it helps here are a list of drivers I am considering

Cleveland Hibore XLS
Nike Sumo2 5900
Callaway FTi
Adams Insight XTD A3 or A3OS

I want high MOI, easy to hit straight driver. I have hit the hibore and Sumo2. I have not found an FTi in left handed to test out. I have hit the FTiQ and fell in love. I am open to additional suggestions as well.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water

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I'd say FTi or HiBore. I'm sure they feel different to you, but to me the nike just feels bad, and the Adams was kind of dead. Take a look at the '08 speedline OS as well. The FTi is a good mix between a super straight square driver and a good players club. You can do a lot of growing with it. The HiBore also felt really solid to me.

FTi 10* Draw w/ ProLaunch Blue 65g Stiff
5 Wood
Walter Hagen Ultradyne Blades 3-PW
52*
X-Tour Vintage 56.13 X-Forged Chrome 64.09 Dual Force BladeBall: B330Rx or Pro V1

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I'd say FTi or HiBore. I'm sure they feel different to you, but to me the nike just feels bad, and the Adams was kind of dead. Take a look at the '08 speedline OS as well. The FTi is a good mix between a super straight square driver and a good players club. You can do a lot of growing with it. The HiBore also felt really solid to me.

I went back to the golf store yesterday and did some testing. The two clubs I liked the best was the Nike Sumo 5900 and the Hibore XLS. I would have picked up the hibore, except they only had a tour version available in left handed. I hit the tour version well, but thinking I am already fighting a slice, I would be better suited to a non tour version.

I am probably going to pick up a Hibore this week. I was looking on ebay and see the Monster XLS is selling used for around $160, any reason not to get that instead? The MOI is higher and the face is supposed to be bigger.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water

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If you can find the Monster in good condition for the same price, go for it. If it is the right loft/flex/bias.

FTi 10* Draw w/ ProLaunch Blue 65g Stiff
5 Wood
Walter Hagen Ultradyne Blades 3-PW
52*
X-Tour Vintage 56.13 X-Forged Chrome 64.09 Dual Force BladeBall: B330Rx or Pro V1

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If you can find the Monster in good condition for the same price, go for it. If it is the right loft/flex/bias.

Being left handed, the only two bias available are tour and regular. So Regular is the one for me. I am going to get regular flex in 10.5 degrees.

In my bag:

some golf clubs

a few golf balls

a bag of tee's some already broken the rest soon to be

a snickers wrapper (if you have seen me play, you would know you are not going anywhere for a while)

and an empty bottle of water

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