Which Driver Should I Go With?

[xd3vilx]

Hi, currently I am looking for a new driver to play with. This is the 4 driver my budget permits. Taylormade R7 460, Taylormade R7 425, Titlest 905T and Cleveland HiBore. I am looking for one that enable the max forgiveness, one that has good feel and easy to hit. Or perhaps I should stay with my Taylormade r5 and reshaft to a regular flex. Thanks. Appreciated.

[tomgolf]

I just bought a TM Superquad and haven't hit it yet. Prior to that I had the 425 which I didn't like. Prior to that..I had the original R7 Quad - regular flex shaft and loved it. It's what I've been hitting until this new club came in and in the event I don't like the Superquad, I'm going back to the old R7 and will get on with my life - haha.

Good luck!

[Dent]

Ive tried the Hibore, and personally i dont think it is all that great. The R7 is a great driver. Because i havnt tried the titlest id go with the R7.

[lamebums]

Hi, currently I am looking for a new driver to play with. This is the 4 driver my budget permits. Taylormade R7 460, Taylormade R7 425, Titlest 905T and Cleveland HiBore. I am looking for one that enable the max forgiveness, one that has good feel and easy to hit. Or perhaps I should stay with my Taylormade r5 and reshaft to a regular flex. Thanks. Appreciated.

If you're a buget golfer like me too--look in the pre-owned clubs section. If you get lucky, you can find a barely-used driver marked down a third or more. I myself got a Cobra F/speed driver for only $150 that way, when they're twice as much new.

And, if you can afford the R7, you can afford almost any club, except for maybe the FT-5.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

Out of those choices and if money wasn't a factor I'd go with the R7 460 but I haven't hit the Titleist.

However, I would never buy a companies latest driver. The way they produce new drivers it would be a poor investment IMO. I'd look to get whatever is the previous model on closeout. I know Callaway just reduced the FT-3 to $199.99, Cobra Speed is $150, Cleveland Launcher Comp to either $199 or $149, Heck the orignal HiBore is already down to $150, LOL. Or get something used... I can't believe how many nice barely used drivers are available in our local used bin. Some idiot probably bought it brand new last year and bought a new one this year.

If you like your r5 then probably no reason to switch.

[Guest]

i found the callaway fti really good when i used one the other day for the first time, for more info try http://www.callaway-fti-review.com

[X20_Tour]

If you're a buget golfer like me too--look in the pre-owned clubs section. If you get lucky, you can find a barely-used driver marked down a third or more. I myself got a Cobra F/speed driver for only $150 that way, when they're twice as much new.

That's good advice for anyone, and deserves repeating. If you look enough, you can find a steal. Like new R7 Irons for $499. My brother caled dibs before I could. He's older and beats me up. He got the brawn, and I got the brains, so I plan to psychologically demoralize, dominate, and defeat him on the course until he sells them to me...cheap.

[unscathed]

Titleist drivers are relatively unforgiving. I have the 905R (the one with the 460 cc head). I constantly have to concentrate 100% in order to make a good swing to send the ball off on the correct flight. Sweetspot shots are rewarded; mishits are punished.

I also have the Cleveland Ti 460. You can probably score one for pretty cheap right now. This driver is pretty much the opposite of the 905R. Decent shots still go pretty straight and pretty far. Watch out when you flush it square on the sweet spot though... earplugs are recommended, and no, you didn't just break your driver's head.

[hypergolf]

Your current R5 is fine. But if you must change then my vote goes to r7 460 or r7 425. Depends if you want the full blown 460cc or more workability with the 425cc. Both great clubs. I have been playing without a driver for the past 6 months and still the score is getting better month by month. I am waiting to get a new driver myself. And all the drivers you mentioned were good choices... Just picking the right shaft is the main issue...

[ThePunisher]

I think Taylormade Burner is the best for you if you want to remain with TaylorMde equipment..

[mike_pinto]

I sure enough would not rule out the Taylor Made R5 as a viable option. They are down to about $140 in these parts and are great drivers..

My $.02

[xd3vilx]

After much consideration and testing, I decided to go for Titleist 905T. When to the range to test and feel that it has give me better impact and feel. No regret changing to that club.

[sandtrap]

reshaft the R5 or go for a Titleist off the trade in rack. Let someone else hit it 15 times and get half his money back and you get a steal.

[Kenny]

Im also in the process of getting a new set. The driver the pro and my club recommended was the Callaway TI-5 i think. It was either that or the 460. I think its the 460 cos its the Big Bertha. Massive head!!

[marto97]

Have you tried any of them? Go to a demo days close to you and try as many as you can. Only you will be able to decide whats right for you. Good luck.

[InTheTwenties]

Hi, currently I am looking for a new driver to play with. This is the 4 driver my budget permits. Taylormade R7 460, Taylormade R7 425, Titlest 905T and Cleveland HiBore. I am looking for one that enable the max forgiveness, one that has good feel and easy to hit. Or perhaps I should stay with my Taylormade r5 and reshaft to a regular flex. Thanks. Appreciated.

I looked at the hibore for a while, but didn't like the offset and the draw bias. The R7 is probably one of the most popular drivers out there. Since you have wittled a huge ocean of choices down to 4, you can easily demo them at the range to see what you like. Good luck!

[The Rambler]

i love my r580 9.5* w/ a fujikura vista tour series 60 stiff shaft but it's kind of an older club and you prbly want a newer model

[davidrousseau]

I read a lot here and have two drivers I got slightly used with the intention of returning one... the R7 460 11.5 and the Callaway Big Bertha 460 HT (13.5) and I don't want to give either back. I was using a Taylor Madr R580 getting an average of 225 with some slices. The R7 was straight down the middle the first 6 shots on the range, at around 260-280. I could slice if I really killed it. The Callaway was higher, and dead straight, and feels really good.

Brought both to the course... short 330 yard par 4. The R7 hit dead straight 20 yards from the green. I'm not that good. Uphill 280 yard par 4. Callaway dead straight 10 yards from the green. Basically 260-270 uphill. The best I could do with the R580 was 50 yards out. I'm completely sold on the new tech.

I'm keeping both for a month or two because I can, and next step is to hit a little more aggressively and see what the result is. Both have 45 inch shafts, R7 looks better, Callaway face is wider, and I think you could hit the hosel and go 200 :)