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This may seem like a basic question about drivers, but I'm looking for an answer.  I recently got a Callaway Diabalo Iron set and now looking at getting a new driver.  I've tried a few and wondering what is the difference between 9 or a 10.5 driver.

Example:

Callaway Golf Club Diablo Octane Black Tour Driver 9.5 or 10.5

What's the difference between them?


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The loft of driver. the difference between 9.5* and 10.5* is i degree. The faster you swing the less loft is needed-- http://probablegolfinstruction.com/fpp-v4.0-single/golf-club-form/club-calculator.htm -

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Loft, as in 9.5 degrees of loft or 10.5 degrees of loft. A 10.5 degree driver will launch higher than a 9.5 degree driver, provided they are both hit by the same swing with the same Angle of Attack.

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