Drivers Choices

[hypergolf]

I usually wait for a year to buy new golf clubs for the price to drop and read plenty of reviews before putting them into my bag. Also at my current location, it takes a while before a new club is launched into the local market compared to the US or other developed countries.

So I would like to get some help on picking my new driver. I am comparing the following four.

1. Callaway X 460 Tour
2. Callaway FT5 Tour
3. Titleist 905R
4. Taylormade r7 460 Tour

Please give an unbiased feedback on both club head, stock shafts and other useful info (Especially the distance comparison). Thanks.

[shinujk1]

Love Titleist Drivers...hard to match its quality, sound, look.....

close 2nd would be Taylormade r7460 tour...

Not a big fan of callaway drivers no matter what golf digest says

[ChillyDipper]

titleist drivers speak for themselves. recently tried the 905r with a proforce v2 shaft. nice classic look at address and sets up nicely. I can't say enough about the shaft. A guy in my regular group hits the Callaway 460 tour with graffaloy blue stiff shaft. I've hit it and it is just ok. I don't like the look at address and the sound is a bit annoying but the club is really long. Judging buy sales numbers the taylor made's are liked by many, I just cant seem to hit em. My advice would be to go to your local golf shop, demo each club your thinking about buying for at least one hole round and go from there. And try different shaft options for each club. It will really make a huge difference for you. Although there many more newer drivers out there, I can't seem to let go of my Hogan Big Ben CS-3 driver. Since callway bought hogan and discontinued there drivers you can get them very cheap now. Good luck with your decision!

[flap]

I love my FT-3 but just witnssed Phill hit over 80% of Pebbles fairways with a new Pro Series FT-5 so I might indulge myself.

[Rusterson]

905r Fuji Speeder Stiff...Love it!!!

[GolfnGriff]

I've had the 905R for about a year now and really like it. I have the Graphite Design YS6 stiff and it suits my swing very well. I usually swing between 104-109MPH. If you can go to a launch monitor it will really help you no matter what driver you choose! The driver will be just a feel thing. My wife has the Callaway X460 and hits it awesome. A friend of my has the Taylor R7 460 and never misses a fairway. Just get a driver that feels good to you! Have fun.

[royalwulff]

Of the four you mentioned I have only hit the Callaway X and I really liked it. I still prefer my Nike SQ