new driver look?

[prutkows]

I've been off the forums for quite some time, and i apologize if theres already a thread like this, but what does everyone think of the new more square looking driver heads?

[gt6974a]

I think they look gay, but I also said the same thing of the hybrids before I hit one.

[lane_3303]

I haven't hit it yet But The FT-i looks alright, if a bit weird from address.
I would be interested to hit it

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

  gt6974a said:

I think they look gay, but I also said the same thing of the hybrids before I hit one.

Haha... yeah, I agree. I didn't think I'd ever carry a hybrid or 7 wood but yeah, I've got a 2i Halo now. I still prefer the more traditional driver and fairway wood look though. But who knows, if I hit one I might change my mind

[Puttin4Bird]

I think they look rediculous personally, however not having yet hit one I cannot say they are junk or anything. I don't care what it looks like at address, it's what the golf ball looks like as it shoots straight down the fairway as opposed to slicing or hooking O.B. that really matters to me.

I can't wait until I get a chance to hit one of those square jobbers on the range, it should be fun. I couldn't even get used to the regular Nike SQ driver, that to me looks awkward and hard to get used to.

[golfchief]

I tried he Nike driver and didn't hit any better than my driver. Hate the ping sound from the Nike.

[plickerman]

My main concern is how the ball direction and flight look after impact, rahter than how the driver looks at address (or anywher for that matter). That being said, I recently purchased a Hi-Bore XL driver which is not traditionally shaped for that matter. In contradiction to my first sentence, one of the reasons I took interest in this particular driver is the scoop top, which to me makes it look more like a 3 Wood than driver (it's still a huge driver, but the scoop plays mind games with me). Since my 3 wood gives me much confidence off the tee, I decided to go on a simulator and do a head to head comparison to my Launcher Comp. After it was all said and done, the Hi-Bore performed better than my launcher, and this being the ultimate goal I made the purchase based on performance and personal preference that gives me more confidence at address.

Therefore, I believe that if the driver gives you more confidence and you get an increase in performance it is a good choice.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

  plickerman said:

My main concern is how the ball direction and flight look after impact, rahter than how the driver looks at address (or anywher for that matter). That being said, I recently purchased a Hi-Bore XL driver which is not traditionally shaped for that matter. In contradiction to my first sentence, one of the reasons I took interest in this particular driver is the scoop top, which to me makes it look more like a 3 Wood than driver (it's still a huge driver, but the scoop plays mind games with me). Since my 3 wood gives me much confidence off the tee, I decided to go on a simulator and do a head to head comparison to my Launcher Comp. After it was all said and done, the Hi-Bore performed better than my launcher, and this being the ultimate goal I made the purchase based on performance and personal preference that gives me more confidence at address.

Interesting post. I have the Comp and was considering the HiBore but just couldn't get past the looks. I'll take the scoop back in a hybrid but not sure about the others. Of course, I haven't yet hit the HiBore and if it were to perform better than my Comp, yeah, I'd probably buy one

[AMGfan]

  Cleveland Gunmetal said:

Interesting post. I have the Comp and was considering the HiBore but just couldn't get past the looks. I'll take the scoop back in a hybrid but not sure about the others. Of course, I haven't yet hit the HiBore and if it were to perform better than my Comp, yeah, I'd probably buy one

If you hit the Hibore, hit the XL. I have all four (original Launcher, the Comp, and the Hibore) and the XL is a significant improvement to the regular Hibore.

I'm keeping the XL for my Cleveland set I have at my vacation home (Philippines).

[Dent]

i think the headcover for those stupid square drivers would take up half of my bag. I think they look stupid also.

[AMGfan]

  Dent said:

i think the headcover for those stupid square drivers would take up half of my bag. I think they look stupid also.

Stupid long and straight...my brother in law just bit the bullet and bought one. I hit that monstrosity and it is hot and so easy to hit...just can't get past the look. That is why I ended up getting the Superquad...more traditional look (for a 460cc head) and just as long or longer than the FTi.

[Hoff]

I have hit the Hi-bore and love it but.. I just can't get used to looking at it.
I tried the square Nike at Golfsmith this past weekend. Same story, can't handle looking at that goofy head. And the sound was hilarious, both guys next to me stopped swinging and started laughing after I hit it.