Getting longer off the tee

[dannyjth]

Just played the first round with the ap1's I just bought off the net but I still can't get off the tee long as I'm unable to hit driver off the tee without difficulty so I'm constantly hitting 4 iron off the tee and obviously losing yardage to playing partners but more worryingly probably losing shots per round. Currently using a nike vr str8 fit 8.5 degree driver that I bought off ebay second hand but I was told today that the degree loft was too short and harder too hit so I'm left wandering do I purchase something with larger loft or go with a hybrid just to make it that much easier?any suggestions would be appreciated guys

[Yukari]

Have you tried to tee off with either a three wood or a five wood instead?

Often times, with three wood, you'll be able to control it a lot better without losing that much distance relative to the driver.

Once you get really good with the three wood, then and only then would I start hitting the driver.

[xmanhockey7]

Taylormade RBZ 3 wood may be a good way to go. Club goes very far and will have about 15* of loft that will help get the ball up in the air and go further. If you're like many 20 handicaps you don't generate enough club head speed or have the correct angle of attack for an 8.5* driver. I'd say look into the RBZ 3 wood or a 10.5* driver.

[dannyjth]

yea the thats the thing either hitting it really low or hitting a wild slice so maybe the 3 wood would be a good option for me at the moment. I think once I can get off the tee well then I should start to get more confident, hoping to get somewere this weekend to trial a few new ones see how I go with them, anyone got any opinions on the 910 3 wood thats out their at the moment?

[Sacman]

I really like the idea of the RBZ 3 wood but i would try to work on your release on the driver. More consistent contact and lower trajectory tend to lead to a longer drives. Also try putting the ball farther forward in your stand and lower your back shoulder. I added 20 yards to my driver doing this.

[mrbillinoc]

I'm over 60 and I hit my 10.5* driver about 230. I just went to a RBZ 3 wood and every shot off the tee box is 240-250 and i RARELY miss a fairway! Have "retired" my driver to the garage!

[X-Factor]

I have the new 910F 3 wood, club has a great feel to it when striking the ball

[Gioguy21]

i bought my 910F-d fairway wood for specifically hitting it off the tee more...thing is a beast.

[dannyjth]

does anybody know the slight differences between the rbz 3 wood and the tour version?

[mlf16507]

You need to know only one word--THRIVER http://www.hirekogolf.com/hireko/orderportal/catalog_presentation/by_group/0/2392/0/0/0/0/0

[glock35ipsc]

Originally Posted by dannyjth

Currently using a nike vr str8 fit 8.5 degree driver that I bought off ebay second hand

Originally Posted by dannyjth

yea the thats the thing either hitting it really low or hitting a wild slice

8.5° of loft (and 45.75" long stock), there's the problem.  I think you'll find yourself much happier off the tee with a driver of 10.5° to 12° or even 13° of loft, and a length of 43.5" to 44.5".

I'm sure there probably is a little OTT or some other swing fault causing you to slice, but the 8.5° and the club length is certainly doing you no favors.  If you are hitting the ball low on the face, there might only be 5.5° to 6.5° of loft at that spot.