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I don't know about the other clubs listed, but I can vouch for the Titleist 983K / YS-6 stiff configuration. I played that configuration for about 3 years and absolutely loved it. There were days I truly regreted getting rid of it. The 983K head is only 365cc, so while it still has the looks of a driver, it doesn't have that 460cc behemoth head found on today's drivers.

Also, the YS-6 shaft (in stiff) plays like a stiff, but feels about a half-step softer than other stiff shafts I tried. In fact, when I first got it, all my buds tried it (some used regular shafts and some used stiff shafts in their own drivers). Both groups had no problem hitting drives long and straight. So, that shaft seems to fit a broad range of swing speeds.

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Hmmm I think a regular shaft and a 10.5 loft might be a bit better for him, he has a bad knee but was still able to hit it 230ish with my regular flex driver 10.5 at the range. The 983k with the stiff shaft and 9.5 loft would be okay?

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Hmmm I think a regular shaft and a 10.5 loft might be a bit better for him, he has a bad knee but was still able to hit it 230ish with my regular flex driver 10.5 at the range. The 983k with the stiff shaft and 9.5 loft would be okay?

How far does he hit his 7 iron?

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How far does he hit his 7 iron?

About 130-140ish I believe. Might raise the budget up to $100 and have him get something from Gigagolf or pinemeadow.


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About 130-140ish I believe. Might raise the budget up to $100 and have him get something from Gigagolf or pinemeadow.

I gave the club to a friend of mine (he's in his 50s). My other bud is in his 60s (with two bad knees), and both had no problem driving with that club. Both hit their 7i in the 140 range. I even let my (then) 8 year old son hit it during a goof-off round and he drove the ball an average of 195 yards with a slight draw. Stock 7i for me is 160, so, as I stated earlier, for whatever reason, that configuration seems very playable for a fairly broad range of swing speeds.

As such, based on my experience, I tend to think your Dad will be just fine with that particular club.

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915D3 / 712 AP2 / SC Mont 1.5


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Alright cool I think I will go with that one, I am a bit concerned about the condition, it is listed as "good" from 3balls.com.

According to their site, if you're not happy with the condition, call them within 3 days of receiving the item and maybe they'll try to work out a deal with you (the driver is only $40, so maybe they'll knock off a few bucks). If not, they'll set up a return. Sure, it may cost you the return postage, but that can happen with purchases from internet based "stores".

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915D3 / 712 AP2 / SC Mont 1.5


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