Jump to content
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast! ×
Check out the Spin Axis Podcast!
IGNORED

Crushing my oldie of a driver.... do i upgrade

Lyndon Reid
 Share
Note: This thread is 4501 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Recommended Posts

Lyndon Reid Member

Lyndon Reid

Posted
  • Author
Posted

I am prob 50/50 for hitting fairway vs rough (our rough is short and playable tho).  I might put 1 a round in the bush.  Usually if I slow up the swing (I think I hit with an open face or something and it hits the bush).

My chipping is pathetic.  Inside 60 yards I suck.  BUT I am working on it and when you are this bad its great as the improvements come quick :)

Shot 81 on the weekend, happy with that.  Expecting to break 80 soon.  I love golf lol


Hardballs Great Member

Hardballs

Posted
Posted
Avg 290yrds straight most times! I think the problem is your hat! Maybe get a bigger hat to fit your head in, ;-)

Gaz Lee


Righty to Lefty Great Member

Righty to Lefty

Posted
Posted
Originally Posted by Shorty

As usual - how the hell would we know?

If you are "crushing" it, stay with it.

My thoughts exactly....I've never understood the old " I love my clubs, but want to change" posts !


Jeremie Boop Super Member

Jeremie Boop

Posted
Posted
Originally Posted by Lyndon Reid

I am prob 50/50 for hitting fairway vs rough (our rough is short and playable tho).  I might put 1 a round in the bush.  Usually if I slow up the swing (I think I hit with an open face or something and it hits the bush).

My chipping is pathetic.  Inside 60 yards I suck.  BUT I am working on it and when you are this bad its great as the improvements come quick :)

Shot 81 on the weekend, happy with that.  Expecting to break 80 soon.  I love golf lol

If you shot an 81 I don't think you'd be considered a 15 hcp. At least not if the hcp is current.

KICK THE FLIP!!

In the bag:
:srixon: Z355

:callaway: XR16 3 Wood
:tmade: Aeroburner 19* 3 hybrid
:ping: I e1 irons 4-PW
:vokey: SM5 50, 60
:wilsonstaff: Harmonized Sole Grind 56 and Windy City Putter

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1

Bjans1 Member

Bjans1

Posted
Posted

Hey all, first post. I feel pretty qualified to answer this question. I quit golf in 2005 after playing competitively thru my freshman year of college. I took it up again this year and have been completely re-hooked on the game.

Anyway, all of my clubs were roughly 8 years old including playing a Taylor Made R5 Dual 9.5* with a 65 gram aldila NVS shaft. I switched to a Titleist 913 D2 *8.5 with mitsubishi rayon 75 gram shaft.  I am a legitimate 30 yards longer with the new technology and my ballfight has improved significantly (far more boring, I hit most shots very high).

Just my two cents, but hit a simulator and see what is out there. Pay attention to ball speed and launch angles and then compare them to your current R5, you might be surprised.


PDXguy Newbie

PDXguy

Posted
Posted

Well, here's a topic I have some experience with!

I had been playing the same gear for 10 years. I had a BB hawkeye driver which I just loved. I could nut one out there at 280 if I hit the screws, but I loved the feel and sound of it. I never really liked the big heads and couldn't swing them to save my life (also no feedback). But, then I found a old model of the Nike Machspeed black. My 280s were turning into 320s and 330s. Miss hits are so much more forgiving as well. But, I do get the occasional snap hook.

Technology is constantly evolving in this game, and if you wait more than a few years, chances are the gear has made significant advances.

Just my 2c.

Of course, gotta practice!!!

J


Shorty Super Member

Shorty

Posted
Posted
Originally Posted by PDXguy

My 280s were turning into 320s and 330s. M

Great way to ensure you have credibility. Not.  Give us a break.

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 


PDXguy Newbie

PDXguy

Posted
Posted

Hey man, I'm just telling it like it happened. I don't care if you don't believe me. what would I have to gain from lying on some random forum?

Nice attitude btw.

Geez....


Shorty Super Member

Shorty

Posted
Posted
Originally Posted by PDXguy

Hey man, I'm just telling it like it happened. I don't care if you don't believe me. what would I have to gain from lying on some random forum?

Nice attitude btw.

Geez....

Cool man - just keep on crushing 'em out there in the 330s. We believe you.

No reason in the world for us not to think you hit it further than Bubba Watson or Dustin Johnson and the rest of them.

In the race of life, always back self-interest. At least you know it's trying.

 

 


Lyndon Reid Member

Lyndon Reid

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Originally Posted by Hardballs

Avg 290yrds straight most times!

I think the problem is your hat! Maybe get a bigger hat to fit your head in,

My hat size is 7 and 7/8th.  Rather average.  I don't often wear a hat, my hair is that good.:p


Hardballs Great Member

Hardballs

Posted
Posted
Well there's ya problem! I bought a new hat and hit my best round ever! Seriously! If ya wanna sort ya swing out, ya need to start with a new hat!

Gaz Lee


Ernest Jones Incredible Member

Ernest Jones

Posted
Posted
You're an interesting fellow....believe what you want. I believe you're kind of a jerk.

Lol. That was kind funny. Thanks.

Yours in earnest, Jason.
Call me Ernest, or EJ or Ernie.

PSA - "If you find yourself in a hole, STOP DIGGING!"

My Whackin' Sticks: :cleveland: 330cc 2003 Launcher 10.5*  :tmade: RBZ HL 3w  :nickent: 3DX DC 3H, 3DX RC 4H  :callaway: X-22 5-AW  :nike:SV tour 56* SW :mizuno: MP-T11 60* LW :bridgestone: customized TD-03 putter :tmade:Penta TP3   :aimpoint:

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1

cipher Super Member

cipher

Posted
Posted

Yeah I hit one bout' tree turdy de utter day as well.   Spanked it.

Nate

:tmade:(10.5) :pxg:(4W & 7W) MIURA(3-PW) :mizuno:(50/54/60) 

 

Awards, Achievements, and Accolades
1
1
1
1
1
1

bplewis24 Super Member

bplewis24

Posted
Posted
Originally Posted by Ernest Jones

Lol. That was kind funny. Thanks.

Do you keep this file saved on your desktop or have you bookmarked the URL?  I'd like to start using this myself since I can't like posts as much as I used to.

Anyway, I'm still looking for the driver that's going to add 50 yards to my drives.  Haven't found it yet, but I plan on continuing my search in earnest.

Brandon a.k.a. Tony Stark

-------------------------

The Fastest Flip in the West


Lyndon Reid Member

Lyndon Reid

Posted
  • Author
Posted
Originally Posted by Jeremie Boop

If you shot an 81 I don't think you'd be considered a 15 hcp. At least not if the hcp is current.

Well, it's a guess I haven't golfed much in the past 17 years.  Back when I was 15 I was lucky to break 100.  I bought equipment 10ish years ago played a few round and then stopped.

Last year I played 10-15 round and was high 80, low 90's on average.  This year I have played 6 rounds (and I joined a golf club) and shot 97 (55,42), 85, 88, 86, 83, 81.


bplewis24 Super Member

bplewis24

Posted
Posted
Originally Posted by Lyndon Reid

Well, it's a guess I haven't golfed much in the past 17 years.  Back when I was 15 I was lucky to break 100.  I bought equipment 10ish years ago played a few round and then stopped.

Last year I played 10-15 round and was high 80, low 90's on average.  This year I have played 6 rounds (and I joined a golf club) and shot 97 (55,42), 85, 88, 86, 83, 81.

What's the slope/rating of the course?  My guess is--as you keep playing and get more rounds to post--that will translate into around an 10-11 handicap.

Brandon a.k.a. Tony Stark

-------------------------

The Fastest Flip in the West


Tiny Toe Member

Tiny Toe

Posted
Posted

If it ain't broke, don't fix it. But then again, try to find somewhere where you can go hit some new drivers OUTSIDE and compare it to the one you're hitting.  If the difference is only slightly better then it's up to you if you want to dig deep into your pockets and spend 300-400 dollars for a new driver.  That being said, good luck and do whatever you think is best.  I just broke down and got the 913 d2 driver :P


Note: This thread is 4501 days old. We appreciate that you found this thread instead of starting a new one, but if you plan to post here please make sure it's still relevant. If not, please start a new topic. Thank you!

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
 Share
Go to topic listing


  • Want to join this community?

    We'd love to have you!

    Sign Up

  • TST Partners

    PlayBetter
    Golfer's Journal
    ShotScope
    The Stack System
    FitForGolf
    FlightScope Mevo
    Direct: Mevo, Mevo+, and Pro Package.

    Coupon Codes (save 10-20%): "IACAS" for Mevo/Stack/FitForGolf, "IACASPLUS" for Mevo+/Pro Package, and "THESANDTRAP" for ShotScope. 15% off TourStriker (no code).

  • Posts

    • saevel25
      Dr. Raymond Prior and Block vs. Random Practice (The Spin Axis Podcast)

      By saevel25 · Posted

      I think part of it is there hasn't been enough conclusive studies specific to golf regarding block studies. Maybe the full swing, you can't study it because it is too complicated and to some degree it will fall into variable or random.  
    • saevel25
      Driver and 3W Swing Weight Changes, Make Sense?

      By saevel25 · Posted

      Going one step stiffer in the golf shaft, of the same make and model will have minor impact on the launch conditions. It can matter, it is a way to dial in some launch conditions if you are a few hundred RPM off or the angle isn't there. Same with moving weights around. A clubhead weights 200-220 grams. You are shifting a fraction of that to move the CG slightly. It can matter, again its more about fine tuning. As for grip size, this is more personal preference. Grip size doesn't have any impact on the swing out of personal preference.  You are going to spend hundreds of dollars for fine tuning. Which if you want, go for it. I am not sure what your level of play is, or what your goals in golf are.  In the end, the golf swing matters more than the equipment. If you want to go to that level of detail, go find a good golf club fitter. ChatGPT is going to surface scan reddit, golfwrx, and other popular websites for the answers. Basically, it is all opinionated gibberish at this point.   
    • DeadMan
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By DeadMan · Posted

      Wordle 1,640 4/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜🟨⬜🟩 ⬜🟩🟩🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
    • boogielicious
      Driver and 3W Swing Weight Changes, Make Sense?

      By boogielicious · Posted

      Well the first advice I would give is to look at your swing. If you are swing out to in, it may be difficult to fix your misses with club adjustments. They would only be a bandaid. I use midsize grips because I have long fingers and I feel I have more control with them. I also have tinkered with shaft length and swing weight. But I know when I miss it’s because my swing was off.
    • coachjimsc
      Wordle Daily Puzzle

      By coachjimsc · Posted

      Wordle 1,640 5/6 ⬜⬜⬜⬜⬜ ⬜⬜🟨⬜⬜ 🟨🟩⬜⬜🟩 🟩🟩⬜🟩🟩 🟩🟩🟩🟩🟩
×
×
  • Create New...

Important Information

Welcome to TST! Signing up is free, and you'll see fewer ads and can talk with fellow golf enthusiasts! By using TST, you agree to our Terms of Use, our Privacy Policy, and our Guidelines.

  I accept