Driver

[motteler621]

Hey guys I currently have the callaway great big bertha and am looking to upgrade my driver. I want to get a used driver particularly one that is like last years model or the year before that so that I can get a used one at a good price. My question is, which driver should I get out of say 07,08, or 09's drivers? Is there a standout one because Im not sure If I wil be able to test hit one before I buy a used one off of a site.

[tsajjad]

burner burner burner. especially the 07 model. people get turned off by the lightweight shaft, but i feel really comfortable with it. feelsvery relaxed andthe ball goes miles.
also theping g10 and cleveland launcher. pretty good drivers.

[kennay92]

07 burner for sure. In some peoples eyes its not just the best burner made to date, but best taylormade driver made to date. Hits it long, straight, and is forgiving, and has a pretty good sound.. what more do you want?

[motteler621]

  kennay92 said:

07 burner for sure. In some peoples eyes its not just the best burner made to date, but best taylormade driver made to date. Hits it long, straight, and is forgiving, and has a pretty good sound.. what more do you want?

really, hmm ok Il take a look at it. Any other suggestions or input to add?

[robbo323]

I like the G10 and the 08 Burner.

[CrazyXGolfer]

Please, don't get the Burner!
Go the Taylormade R7 425 Quad, much better driver then the burner!

[tsajjad]

  CrazyXGolfer said:

Please, don't get the Burner!

y not? the shape put u off?

and the sound is brilliant. =D

[ET-Taylor]

The new Burner superfast is absolutely huge and also the 909D2 is very good

[Cussin hacker]

Check out my 07 Burner in the Marketplace.

[Coluejack]

I have a friend who swears by the burner, but I've tried to hit it and something about the weight is devastating to my swing.

I play a Titleist 905T that is probably 5+ years old, and have yet to find another driver that fits my swing. My recommendation would be to get yourself to a golf galaxy and swing every single used driver they have available that fits your swing (aka don't swing a driver with a regular shaft if you're used to swinging stiff shafts)

I tried to hit a Callaway FTi a couple weeks ago, and while the connection was great, the sound that the club makes made me laugh almost uncontrollably after every hit. I think it's pretty safe to say that at this point, the technology is good enough in any club maker to have a decent selection. It's all about what feels right in your hands.

[TempoIsKey]

  Coluejack said:

I have a friend who swears by the burner, but I've tried to hit it and something about the weight is devastating to my swing.

I agree, it's mostly about what gives you confidence standing over the ball and what suits your eye and if you prefer the classic look of a driver with no "ting" sound, Titleist 909 series are worth a look.

[motteler621]

is the big bertha 460 any good?

or actually which is the best driver out of the 07 08 and 09 callaway drivers in your guys opinion?

[Scott_K]

  motteler621 said:

or actually which is the best driver out of the 07 08 and 09 callaway drivers in your guys opinion?

FWIW, Last year's Diablo would have been my 2nd choice. The head looks a little funky at address, but it felt and sounded nice. The best driver will be the one you feel comfortable with.

[golfro]

Ping G10's can be found nowadays brand new for like $200.

You can also find some Nike SQ Sumo drivers for under $100. Nice driver, better than the newer SQ Dymo's in my opinion.

[motteler621]

well it looks like the 09 burner got great scores on the golf digest hot list for 09. Are the previous models better than the 09?

[MARIO22]

The FT-9 is good and much better than the burner. DON"T get nike anything or the burner

[motteler621]

  MARIO22 said:

The FT-9 is good and much better than the burner. DON"T get nike anything or the burner

ok, yea I checked out the 09 burner at the store. It was just "ok" to me. Il have to check out the ft-9

[NI4NI]

Some more food for thought - check out Marketplace for my Cleveland HiBore XLS Tour 10.5 Driver (Fuji Fit-on-Gold Stiff) post. Nice long wood, and can be yours for a great price.