First Driver

[MS84]

I have been playing with just irons for a while and need to really get a driver for next year.

I have used a driver but I am a bit useless with it so I want a nice easy driver to hit whilst I get used to using one.

Im obviously not looking to spend a fortune, so a couple of years old/second hand is fine. I have had a few lessons and have recently changed my swing so it is not the fastest of swings and my handicap would be around 20-25 if I had one (based on some quick calcs).

I have looked at quite a few but really can not whittle it down:

• xhot/xhot 2
• Cleveland 588
• Cobra Biocell
• Nike VRS covert 2.0
• Taylormade jetspeed

Any thoughts? Or any others to add to the mix?

Cheers.

[chilepepper]

A new new/used driver won't change your driving ability. If you already have a 460cc driver take some lessons with it. Also try choking down on the grip some.

Edited December 15, 2016 by chilepepper

[saevel25]

5 hours ago, MS84 said:

I have looked at quite a few but really can not whittle it down:

• xhot/xhot 2
• Cleveland 588
• Cobra Biocell
• Nike VRS covert 2.0
• Taylormade jetspeed

Any thoughts? Or any others to add to the mix?

Cheers.

The best reviews are for the xHot(s) and Jetspeed. 

It's tough to say which ones will fit your swing the best though.

[MS84]

I currently have a really old driver not a 460cc.

I do not really want to hit balls with my current driver as it will be gone in a month or so. Thats why I am looking for some pointers, before I go and get one.

[Joey G]

I've had luck going 2 ways here...

1 - I found a Pinemeadow 385cc driver bought for $30 at Academy about 10 years ago. Good beginner club for me, consistent performance, very little $ investment. Feels good to hit a fairway 10 yards beyond my brother in law's ball which was put there with a $350 stick...

2 - Used 460cc driver. I'm currently playing with a Ping G5 driver that I bought at Clubfinders for $69. Better club definitely out performs the Pinemeadow on distance a little but after I learned to hit a driver, both did the job and served their purpose for me without spending  $400 or more on one club.

[kwjewell67]

Callaway xr16

 

i have xr16 pro speeder ts stiff shaft and love it

 

my advise would be go hit some and go with what feels good

[MS84]

I thought I would come back to this. In January I ended up getting a second hand Cobra Max driver (£35) from a club pro I know.

I went a couple of times in January and was getting around 135-150 yards, more recently I have managed to get to around 165 yards. Still a bit on the short side, but at least I am not losing a full shot or 2 on the longer holes anymore, more like 20-30 yards.

[Shindig]

2 hours ago, MS84 said:

I thought I would come back to this. In January I ended up getting a second hand Cobra Max driver (£35) from a club pro I know.

I went a couple of times in January and was getting around 135-150 yards, more recently I have managed to get to around 165 yards. Still a bit on the short side, but at least I am not losing a full shot or 2 on the longer holes anymore, more like 20-30 yards.

Distance will come with time and other swing improvements.  But being able to hit driver when it is called for is a step in the right direction.