driver suggestions - heavy, affordable

[edindallas]

Hi, new golfer here. Have been practicing several times a week for 8 weeks. bought a taylormade superfast burner 2.0 because it was the cheapest decent club I found ($100 new). My teacher told me it was too light for me, and that I should go with something 75 grams for someone that is strong with a fast swing speed (I dont know what mine is). I'd appreciatr any suggestions for a decent driver at a decent price that would be a good fit for me. Will also be checking out used clubs in the meantime. Thanks.

[edindallas]

Ps - the 75 grams refers to the shaft I believe. I am a tall guy with long arms, so I think that is part of the reason the driver I have might be too light.

[geauxforbroke]

Instead of a whole new driver, you could always have yours reshafted. Or the likely better option is to get fitted after you've worked on your swing a bit more.

[edindallas]

Thats a good suggestion that my teacher mentioned (new shaft). Because its so light though, my wife lioes it and I will probably shorten it for her. Your second suggestion is good too. My teacher just said I shouldnt even practice with it because it will feel so much different than the "right" club, so looking to pick up a cheap and decent one this week.

[geauxforbroke]

Your second suggestion is good too. My teacher just said I shouldnt even practice with it because it will feel so much different than the "right" club, so looking to pick up a cheap and decent one this week.

Unless it's the wrong flex, that driver should be fine to learn with.

[edindallas]

ITs stiff, so should be the right flex.

[geauxforbroke]

ITs stiff, so should be the right flex.

IMO, you should be fine. Practice until your swing has improved some, then get a fitting. I think you'll get much more for your money this way.

[edindallas]

Good idea. If I can find a used one for 50, great. if not, will use the one I have. Thanks

[edindallas]

I picked up a titleist 983k. Its heavy and awesome. Best part is that it was $45. Keeping the superfast too. Really liking the old 983k though.