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Long time lurker of these forums.  New poster.

Anyway, I've been using a Nike SQ Dymo for the last 5 years and it's high time for a new driver. I hit this driver very straight and it's been a trusted friend on the course but it's time to modernize.  I have some store credit at Dick's and I'm looking at getting a new Ping bag, 2H, and a new driver.  I'll have about $200 for a new driver.

I was looking at the Nike Covert, Ping i25, Calloway X2 Hot, TM SLDR, and the Cobra Bio Cell.

I'm a 15 HC with a swing speed of about 95-100mph.

Of course looking for forgiveness and some length.  I have an average drive of around 250yds.  Not a big hitter.

Thanks in advance!

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Long time lurker of these forums.  New poster.

Anyway, I've been using a Nike SQ Dymo for the last 5 years and it's high time for a new driver. I hit this driver very straight and it's been a trusted friend on the course but it's time to modernize.  I have some store credit at Dick's and I'm looking at getting a new Ping bag, 2H, and a new driver.  I'll have about $200 for a new driver.

I was looking at the Nike Covert, Ping i25, Calloway X2 Hot, TM SLDR, and the Cobra Bio Cell.

I'm a 15 HC with a swing speed of about 95-100mph.

Of course looking for forgiveness and some length.  I have an average drive of around 250yds.  Not a big hitter.

Thanks in advance!

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I guess what you settle for depends on how picky you are.  I just bought a "new to me" used Titleist 913 D2 that so far is making my Callaway Diablo look like a cheap toy.  No way I could drop the $400 or more for a new driver, but I could afford $200 for a used $400 driver.  So it has some scuffs on the sole from use - makes not a whit of difference in how it plays.  In the 2 rounds I've used it now I've shown at least a 25 yard average gain in length over the Callaway.  That's enough to convince me that I made the right choice.

Rick

"He who has the fastest cart will never have a bad lie."

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Look around for any deals on "open box" specials at the big online places for a Driver you find that you like. You can save 25-50% over MSRP. Another suggestion would be Rockbottomgolf- Maybe last years models, but you can get a Top rated NEW driver for half MSRP Again- Makes like Callaway or TaylorMade have pre-owned sections on their web shops as well.
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i would use the money at dick's on a bag and a driver and find the 2H on ebay.  look at reviews for the Ping G30 driver.  it's one of the most stable drivers out right now and it's long as well.

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If your looking for a very forgiving higher spinning driver the G25 is a great option. Since the G30 came out you can get them for a pretty good price. If you want a more low spinning driver the Sldr or i25 are good options for the same reason as the stated above.
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On RockBottomGolf.com, they have a Callaway X-Hot driver for $79.  I saw a TV show a little while ago that showed a lot of the clubs, that are bought at online discount stores, are fakes.   I'm not sure if RBG is one of those stores or not.  So, I guess, do your research and proceed with caution.  If RBG is legit, I will jump on this deal!  After reading Fourputt's post about his new driver making his Callaway Diablo look like a toy, it may be time to dump my Diablo!

DJ

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Look at the cobra bio cell. you can get them for $149 and its a great driver. I currently play that along with a G20 and to be honest the cobra is a little longer, is adjustable and every bit as good.

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Long time lurker of these forums.  New poster.

Anyway, I've been using a Nike SQ Dymo for the last 5 years and it's high time for a new driver. I hit this driver very straight and it's been a trusted friend on the course but it's time to modernize.  I have some store credit at Dick's and I'm looking at getting a new Ping bag, 2H, and a new driver.  I'll have about $200 for a new driver.

I was looking at the Nike Covert, Ping i25, Calloway X2 Hot, TM SLDR, and the Cobra Bio Cell.

I'm a 15 HC with a swing speed of about 95-100mph.

Of course looking for forgiveness and some length.  I have an average drive of around 250yds.  Not a big hitter.

Thanks in advance!

Callaway's Big Bertha and Big Bertha Alpha (the 2014 models) were selling for $133-$159 during Masters week sales on their Preowned site, depending on loft and shaft flex (9° Stiff was the cheapest). I don't follow the X-range clubs because I'm figuring out when this year's Big Bertha Alpha 815 will be on sale next year (I got the hots for that driver), so I'm following the BBs. These are all prices for Like New quality. Lesser quality used ones were going for around $101. Sign up for their mailing list and you'll get their sales. You pretty much can't beat their prices via their Preowned.

TM is also having a sale on the SLDR via their site with promocode SLDR17 through the end of the week, which should knock those drivers down to low $140s. Good luck

Dom's Sticks:

Callaway X-24 10.5° Driver, Callaway Big Bertha 15° wood, Callaway XR 19° hybrid, Callaway X-24 24° hybrid, Callaway X-24 5i-9i, PING Glide PW 47°/12°, Cleveland REG 588 52°/08°, Callaway Mack Daddy PM Grind 56°/13°, 60°/10°, Odyssey Versa Jailbird putter w/SuperStroke Slim 3.0 grip, Callaway Chev Stand Bag, Titleist Pro-V1x ball

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Tour Edge Hot Launch... its a 2015 model that is under $200, The XCG-7s are going down with the E8 out, I've heard that you can get TaylorMade JetSpeed for next to nothing at Dick's

What's in Shane's Bag?     

Ball: 2022 :callaway: Chrome Soft Triple Track Driver: :callaway:Paradym Triple Diamond 8° MCA Kai’li 70s FW: :callaway:Paradym Triple Diamond  H: :callaway: Apex Pro 21 20°I (3-PW) :callaway: Apex 21 UST Recoil 95 (3), Recoil 110 (4-PW). Wedges: :callaway: Jaws Raw 50°, 54°, 60° UST Recoil 110 Putter: :odyssey: Tri-Hot 5K Triple Wide 35”

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Look for something from 2014 or 2013. You'll be sure to find a driver in your price range and have a good bit of money left over for something else.

DRIVER- Tour Edge EXS 220
3W- Adams Tight Lies 2
Hybrids- Cobra F8 19 *

Utility- Sub 70 699U #4
Irons - Sub 70 739 5-PW
Wedges- Tour Edge CB Pro 50, 54, 58
Putter- Cleveland Huntington Beach Soft #11

Ball- Titleist DT Trufeel

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Best driver I found is the original TaylorMade Rocketballz. It's the non-adjustable version. I hit it about 5 yards shorter than most other drivers, but much straighter and with a great feel. It also looks great. They're going in the 75-100 dollar range on EBay.

What's in the bag:
Driver: TaylorMade R9-460, 10.5 degrees, graphite shaft R flex
Hybrids: Kasco, 17 and 25 degrees, stock graphite shafts
Irons: MacGregor 1025 V-Foil forged irons, 4-PW, graphite shafts R, 2 degrees upright
Wedges: TaylorMade Black Oxide, 52, 56, and 60 degrees, graphite shafts
Putter: Rife Barbados mallet, 35 inches with SuperStroke 2.0 grip                                                                                                      Ball: Titleist AVX yellow 

 

 

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Look for a Ping K15 driver, one of the most forgiving drivers you'll ever hit.  I played one for almost 5 years until I recently bought a G30, and the K15 stacks up very well against it.  The G30 is a bit more forgiving and a bit longer, but not by much.  I just did a search and it looks like Dick's Sporting Goods (among others) still lists the K15 as available.  Their price is $179.99.

Mac

WITB:
Driver: Ping G30 (12*)
FW:  Ping K15 (3W, 5W)
Hybrids: Ping K15 (3H, 5H)
Irons: Ping K15 (6-UW)

Wedges: Cleveland 588 RTX CB (54*, 58*)

Putter: Ping Scottsdale w/ SS Slim 3.0

Ball: Bridgestone e6

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Ping K15/G30, Callaway X2 Hot, Titleist 913 D2, Cobra BioCell, are all great drivers that you should be able to find at a discounted price below $200.

Joe Paradiso

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I got a great deal on a Nike Covert 2.0 for 125 bucks. I play with a guy who has a Cobra Bio Cell, and he LOVES it. And he BOOMS the ball

Nike Covert 2.0 driver with Kuro Kage

Nike Covert Tour 3 wood

Nike Covert 5 wood

Nike Covert 4 hybrid

Nike VRS Forged irons 5i-GW

Callaway Forged Wedge 56deg

Callaway X-Forged Wedge 60deg

Odyssey White Hot XG #9 putter
2015 Sun Mountain Tour Series cart bag

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