Im totally screwed now, R11

[Stormswa]

My current driver is a 200 series taylormade driver that I bought like 7+ years ago, its junk and I took no time in purchasing it I just picked a driver, give me a break I was new to the game lol. Ok anyway I decided 2 weeks ago that I would work some extra hours and purchase a good driver and take time in picking one. So I had planned to go to GolfGalaxy on Wednesday to test hit some and make my decision. For the last 2 weeks I have only been using my 4 iron of the tee.

Now with my old driver I would have a wicked slice that if you didnt hit it exactly square and in the middle of the club the ball would be gone. I would go through like 10 balls in a 18 hole course. Well yesturday my son and I were playing at our local club and I decided to try out his driver for the hell of it. I made sure to keep my head down instead of moving it up last second and hit it straight as a arrow.

So today against my wifes best wishes I played again because wanted to see how I would do with my driver. Well I got to my local club and noticed they had some R11s you could play with if you wished. I though well I dont like the white on the top but what the hell. 1st of all the white dosent bother me as much as I thought it would and 2nd of all I think I love this club. On the 1st tee I topped the ball but I think thats just because I wasnt used to the driver length, on the 2nd tee which is the hardest tee shot on the course I smashed it. I hit the longest drive I have ever hit on that tee and it went straight as a arrow. On the 3rd tee I hit it to the woods on the left twice. It went straight but I guess I was just hitting the ball late or just aiming wrong but on the third shot it again went far as hell and straight.

towards the end of the round I started to slice it again but its nothing like a slice on my old club and keep in mind this club was not designed for me its a test one. I mean the slices I do hit are just mild slices now instead of bye ball I will never see you again ones. I was really pushing towards the victory red driver but honestly after today im so not sure. Im still going Wednesday to hit clubs for a couple hours but after today with the R11 im really concidering it. I still have some issues with my swing and I know I need a lesson on that, really driving is my main issues I hit my irons pretty good.

[ettsn]

There are a LOT of good drivers out there, many that would fit the bill perfectly for you, and very likely much less expensive than the R11. That's not to say you shouldn't get the R11, but rather to keep your options open. Go to a good golf store where you can hit them with a launch monitor. Have someone there help you narrow choices based on your launch angle, spin and clubhead speed. It will be very obvious what loft and shaft is right for you, and a fitted club is worth everything. I guess what I'm saying is, if you want the sexy new thing go for it, but if you really want to improve your game, go get fitted. Those options aren't mutually exclusive by the way: with the myriad shafts available for the R11, along with the adjustments, you could have it zeroed to your swing and then your "might love this club" would be a "damn, I love this club!!!!!!" :)

[Stormswa]

  ettsn said:

There are a LOT of good drivers out there, many that would fit the bill perfectly for you, and very likely much less expensive than the R11. That's not to say you shouldn't get the R11, but rather to keep your options open. Go to a good golf store where you can hit them with a launch monitor. Have someone there help you narrow choices based on your launch angle, spin and clubhead speed. It will be very obvious what loft and shaft is right for you, and a fitted club is worth everything. I guess what I'm saying is, if you want the sexy new thing go for it, but if you really want to improve your game, go get fitted. Those options aren't mutually exclusive by the way: with the myriad shafts available for the R11, along with the adjustments, you could have it zeroed to your swing and then your "might love this club" would be a "damn, I love this club!!!!!!" :)

Yea I'm For sure Hanna hit a ton of clubs on wednesday. As long as it's as forgiving as r11 I will buy cheaper one, I don't mind spending the money though. I worked the extra hours for this reason alone.

[Mr. Desmond]

I think the R11 is best in the hands of players who hit driver well and don't slice -- IOW, it's not as forgiving as others.

You might try the Burner Superfast 2.0, Ping K15, or Cally Diablo Octane for more forgiving options, or even a Razr Hawk in a draw option.

[dduval08]

Definitely look at other drivers. The Razr Hawk is miles long and has been well reviewed since it came out. Ping's K15 is probably one of the easiest to hit high and straight. But the most important thing is to get fit and make sure the right shaft is in there for you.

[sean_miller]

  Mr. Desmond said:

Originally Posted by Mr. Desmond

I think the ___insert name of any driver ever made ______ is best in the hands of players who hit driver well and don't slice. . .

Changed it a bit.

[Mr. Desmond]

  sean_miller said:

Originally Posted by sean_miller

Changed it a bit.

Well, you changed it for your benefit.

You omitted the important point - that the R11 is not as forgiving as others...