Victory Red or R11?

[Stormswa]

ok so it seems it can cost up to $100 or more to test hit a bunch of driver at GolfGalaxy and im not paying all that. I have tested the R11 on the course but not the Victory Red yet. Im going to see how much it costs to test those 2 and decide on one of those so the question is if you were given the choice between the two which one would you pick?

[Stormswa]

Just to add on because I dont know how to edit your decision will not be what I choose I will choose what feels best during my fitting but just wondering on your opinions. Control is the big issue for me so I can give up 20 or so yards if it means im in the fairway more. And yes I know there are a bunch of drivers out there but these are the two that have peaked my intrest and dont want to spend the money to hit a bunch of them Wednesday.

[meenman]

Check out another golf shop - I am not familiar with paying to test different drivers (unless it is some kind of professional fitting)

[Stormswa]

Originally Posted by meenman

Check out another golf shop - I am not familiar with paying to test different drivers (unless it is some kind of professional fitting)

From what im to understand the simulator is free but the launch tester starts at $30 for one club then goes up from there for how many you test. From what ive read their simulator is pretty useless it just gives base information. There are not to many golf shops around there to really choose from.

[Shindig]

Check out another golf shop - I am not familiar with paying to test different drivers (unless it is some kind of professional fitting)

Agreed. There are plenty of golf shops that let you hit drivers (or any clubs) for free, and have a machine (possibly juiced, but meaningful in comparisons) that tells you about each shot. GolfSmith and Roger Dunn shops around me both do this for free.

[WUTiger]

Golf Galaxy charges (about) $50 for a driver fitting, but waives the fee if you buy a new driver from them.

I got a fitting in 2008 - hit my old driver for baseline data, and then tested six new drivers from Callaway, Ping and Cleveland. Took over an hour on the launch monitor, and I ended up selecting my HyperX Tour driver. Also, the pro gave me the data printout comparing the seven drivers, and I keep it for future reference and fittings.

Plus, you can test-hit clubs for free.

[delav]

As others have said, hitting drivers on the simulator is free.  Golf Galaxy will not charge you a dime to hit any new driver on the simulator.  If you feel the need to have a professional 'fitting' then you can proceed with the club(s) you like best.

'Getting fit' for a driver, is an overused term that is becoming increasing gray as golf shops try and make money here.  A real fitting should involve fine-tuning a narrow set of clubheads using a variety of shaft flexes, weights and lofts.  Fitting should evaluate drivers based on launch angle, ball speed, ball spin, carry, overall distance, dispersion.  A real fitting should also use a launch monitor, not a simulator.  Furthermore, if you struggle to keep it in the fairway, paying $50 for a 'fitting' is a waste of money beyond what can be learned from most modern simulators.

Also, the VR is likely a poor choice if control is not your strong suit.