best driver under $200?

[deacbird]

I got my r5 TP on ebay for $175, brand new. the ebay searches always brought up like 20 of the same club at the same price, so i eventually broke down and got one. either i'll outhit the other people i'm with, or i'll slice it across 3 fairways.

[hooger]

If you have a strait drive, then I wouldn't go with anything that says draw. Seems to me that if you are driving strait you have most of the battle won.

[Cleveland Gunmetal]

With all the new spaceship drivers that have come out in 2007 you can get the model they are replacing on closeout for $150-$200. There are a lot of choices. Callaway X460, Callaway FT-3, Cleveland HiBore (Original), Cleveland Launcher Ti & Comp, Cobra Speed, Nike Sasquatch, Taylor Made R7, Titleist 905R, and I'm sure there are a bunch more. IMO there's a great market for the $200 driver.

[tigerwoo]

My opinion and ranking after having tried a few drivers of models that are considered older or out of date now but can be had for $200 or less are as follows:

T1) Taylormade R580 XD
Best feel/sound and 2nd only to Cleveland in forgiveness and distance.

T1) Cleveland Launcher 460
Most forgiving with the best distance.

2) Taylormade R5 Neutral
Feel/sound quite different than the R580. Forgiveness/distance was not quite as good as the two above it.

3) Titleist 905R
For some reason could not hit the sweet spot as regularly with this club? therefore feel/distance suffered.

4) Callaway Big Bertha 454
I did not like the shaft in this club. feel was not impressive and i didn't like the high pitched ting on impact.
Note: All clubs were tested with factory stiff shafts.

So overall it was a toss up between the R580 XD and Launcher. I picked up the R580XD as it was the best value club out there at the time (year and a half ago). Been very happy with it ever since.

[sandtrap]

the Titleist 905 S, T, or R are all outstanding. I have the T and R and preffer the smaller T

[jmhunter]

great thread guys!

[wh87gta]

I would recommend the Tour Edge Bazooka Geomax. I bought one this spring for $200 brand new. I couldn't be happier with it. The best part is that it has a LIFETIME Warranty on the shaft and head.

[P3R3]

I got my r5 TP on ebay for $175, brand new. the ebay searches always brought up like 20 of the same club at the same price, so i eventually broke down and got one. either i'll outhit the other people i'm with, or i'll slice it across 3 fairways.

You might wanna get it checked out man, 80% of R5s on fleabay are chinese knockoffs.

[AmishTycoon]

I would go w/the HiBore, I use the XL and used to use the Ti460 and hated it.

[pivo]

I currently own the r5 type N and love it. This is the second year I have been playing it. I personally think it is the best driver for the money. It has a wonderful feel and miss hits still go far.

I recently went to a demo days in the area and tried out the latest and greatest. I found nothing that I like better than what I am currently hitting. The only thing I may be upgrading soon on it is the shaft.

This is truly a great club for the price.

[LBlack14]

I have a Taylormade R5 type N 9.5* w/UST Proforce 65 stiff shaft and headcover in excellent condition you can have for $125 shipped.

[LBlack14]

I have tried several "high dollar" drivers.

Where are the HIGH DOLLAR drivers on this list???

[dmagalhaes]

905R or Bridgestone J33R 460. Both can be had for less than 150 on eBay.

[hurley9192]

I bought my dad a brand new 905R at the PGA Tour Superstore for $168. Still wrapped and came with the Grafalloy Blue shaft.

[Guest]

best driver under $200 is a used Titleist 983K

[ChiChiIsMe]

I just picked up a Cobra F Speed 10.5 Reg last week. They had it marked down to $199.00 and he sold it to me for $150.00. This is last years F Speed, not the Speed LD. I LOVE it!