Thinking about buying the Taylor Made Burner HT from Dick's...

[RyderJ]

The driver is on clearance at Dicks for basically $75....which, imho, is a more than reasonable price for that particular driver. Anyways, thinking of buying it just for ***** and giggles because...well, it's $75. Any thoughts on this club?

[erock9174]

Does your Dicks have a simulator?  If so take it for a ride.

I know most Dicks don't but my local store just installed one a few months back.

[RyderJ]

Yeah, this is a brand new Dicks...they actually have two simulators. I've hit the club before and liked it, however, if I do purchase it I will keep it as an extra driver basically. My thoughts were, for $75 it can't be bad to have as a backup, especially since it is still such a highly rated driver after two and a half years...right?

[PhillyMac]

After reading the good reviews on this club, I bought this club a few months back to replace an old Big Bertha II. IMO opinion its a pretty good driver! I am just getting back into the game again, and did not want to spend $300+ dollars on a new driver just yet. I paid $129 for mine @ Dicks. I am also thinking of getting the HT 3-wood since it's on sale.

[RyderJ]

First of all...nice avatar ...lol. How much is the 3-wood on sale for at Dick's? I didn't see it online...

[PhillyMac]

Here's a link for the fairway woods.

http://www.dickssportinggoods.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4112149&cp;=4406646.4413989.4414118

[GJBenn85]

I haven't hit the driver but I had the 3 and 5 woods for a few months.  I liked them but felt they launched too high.  Could be my position at address relative to the ball causing that but I have not been having the problem with my replacement R11 (though I was much more consistent with the Burner HTs).  For what Dick's is currently charging, I cannot think of a single reason to not buy unless you just do not need the club(s).

[RyderJ]

Who doesn't need another club....ever?

Originally Posted by GJBenn85

I haven't hit the driver but I had the 3 and 5 woods for a few months.  I liked them but felt they launched too high.  Could be my position at address relative to the ball causing that but I have not been having the problem with my replacement R11 (though I was much more consistent with the Burner HTs).  For what Dick's is currently charging, I cannot think of a single reason to not buy unless you just do not need the club(s).

[GJBenn85]

LOL, our wallets may think otherwise.  Have to admit I'm tempted to pick one up in a different setup from my current driver just for experimentation.  This club was still almost $200 at Dick's earlier this year.

Originally Posted by RyderJ

Who doesn't need another club....ever?

[RyderJ]

Wallets and wives...if you have one...lol

I know, that's what has me thinking I am going to go ahead and buy it...

Originally Posted by GJBenn85

LOL, our wallets may think otherwise.  Have to admit I'm tempted to pick one up in a different setup from my current driver just for experimentation.  This club was still almost $200 at Dick's earlier this year.

[GJBenn85]

Dang it, I may need therapy to get over this golf addiction.  I just spent $600 on deals too good to pass up between Dick's and Golf Smith (additional 15% off on the items really played into it...bought a new but older model year set of $800 Callaway irons for $330 which is less than what the same irons are selling for used from Callaway)...good news is I can basically get most of my money back by selling on eBay if I decide to not keep anything.

My wallet would like to thank your inquisitive post, LOL.

[RyderJ]

Tell your wallet it's welcome, anytime.

Originally Posted by GJBenn85

Dang it, I may need therapy to get over this golf addiction.  I just spent $600 on deals too good to pass up between Dick's and Golf Smith (additional 15% off on the items really played into it...bought a new but older model year set of $800 Callaway irons for $330 which is less than what the same irons are selling for used from Callaway)...good news is I can basically get most of my money back by selling on eBay if I decide to not keep anything.

My wallet would like to thank your inquisitive post, LOL.

[Joe Grod]

I have been using a Taylormade R7 draw driver for a couple of years, which is starting to feel heavy and decided to stop by the Golfsmith on RT 18 in East Brunswick NJ, to try out the Taylormade Superfast 2.0 driver, with the senior shaft.

This was a couple of days after Hurricane Irene had swung thru and the Golfsmith store was closed, due to storm related damage. I went down RT 18 to Dicks, which was offering a $75. instant rebate off the $299. price. After swinging the club a few times I was tempted to buy, but realized I didn't need to spend $200 plus on a new driver.

The Dicks website shows that the Burner is offered with a senior shaft and I will most probably swing past the store tomorrow to take a look at the $75 Burner that will most probably be added to my collection.

[Joe Grod]

I went to the Dicks Sporting Goods store in Woodbridge NJ, was told that the Burner HT has been out of stock for about 6 weeks. While there, the Taylormade 1.0 Burner peaked my interest.The1.0 has a nice, light feel to it and according to the gentleman in the golf dept.is similar to the 2.0, but retails for $149. as opposed to the $225. sale price of the 2.0. The 1.0, could definitely be the next addition to my golf bag.

[BradMatejo]

I got a 2007 Burner HT cheap off Craigslist.  What I didn't realize is the HT is a 13* club!  No wonder my drives seemed to fly high!  That being said, the HT did hit good, and the high angle did translate into more distance (coming from my 9.5* TM R5).  The high launch was an issue in windy conditions, and this summer has been verrrry windy here in Texas.  So I sold the HT on ebay, coincidentally for $75, and picked up a 10.5* 2009 Burner.

[GJBenn85]

The clubs arrived, the Burner HT seems like a decent driver and the Burner hybrid is appealing.  I am anxious to get to the range to try them out.

[Joe Grod]

The other day, I drove over to Golfsmith on Rt 18 in East Brunswick NJ to try out some more drivers. Liked the Taylormade Superfast 1.0 with a regular shaft the best. Found a club in good shape on the used rack. With a new grip and with the $50. gift card I had, my out of pocket was approx $60.

I've gone to the range with this club twice this week. l like the feel and longer length of the club (as compared to the R7) and as long as I keep my swing slow and undercontrol, the ball flies straight and far.

As a side note, I had been looking for an R7 Draw 7 wood to accompany my 3 and 5. Found a used club in great condition at another NJ Golfsmith store, took it to the range and really loved the feel. Great club for long par 3s.

All I can say to all you golfers who trade in your older clubs every season is thanks.

[GJBenn85]

I've bought a lot of clubs in the past two weeks and am about ready to turn around and sell the TM Burner HT driver and hybrid I bought from Dick's.  Just not my cup of tea.  At least it was a relatively inexpensive experiment.