Xr or xr pro drivers?

[wakefield724]

 I am looking to upgrade my driver.  I currently use An x-hot  Driver with a 10.5 loft. I skyball a lot so 9.5 or lower would be better I think. I swing 110mph club head and fade my balls.  My first question is does anyone have any experience with the Xr or XR Pro.  My second question is what is the difference between low spin and regular drivers. 

[Mr. Desmond]

The XR spins a bunch ... You'd be better off going to the next upgrade - the XR16 or XR16 Pro.

[colin007]

Ima take a guess here that hitting the sky ball is a swing issue and not a club issue

[wakefield724]

True. Getting lessons Tuesday though. Still doesn't answer either question 

[No Mulligans]

I use a xr16. I tried both the xr16 and the xr16 Pro. The xr16 has a slightly larger head size and therefore I'm assuming a bigger sweet spot. I hit them both about the same, I chose to buy the xr16

[WUTiger]

On 8/6/2017 at 2:53 PM, Mr. Desmond said:

The XR spins a bunch ... You'd be better off going to the next upgrade - the XR16 or XR16 Pro.

If you really have 110 MPH clubhead speed - make sure the shop didn't juice the launch monitor - you might try the XR16 Pro. It has a heavier shaft, and the clubhead keeps the ball lower.

If a recheck shows your speed isn't that high, the XR16 might be the way to go.

Either way, get a fitting at a good golf shop. It's often free if you buy a new (i.e., unused) driver.
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Parallel idea: Have you had a lesson recently? The skyballs might have more to do with ball position and swing plane than driver loft.

[wakefield724]

1 hour ago, WUTiger said:

If you really have 110 MPH clubhead speed - make sure the shop didn't juice the launch monitor - you might try the XR16 Pro. It has a heavier shaft, and the clubhead keeps the ball lower.

If a recheck shows your speed isn't that high, the XR16 might be the way to go.

Either way, get a fitting at a good golf shop. It's often free if you buy a new (i.e., unused) driver.
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Parallel idea: Have you had a lesson recently? The skyballs might have more to do with ball position and swing plane than driver loft.

Thanks I didn't understand the difference between the pro and regular. I'm gonna test the 16 next week. I got lessons today. I was swinging and average of 107.8

[saevel25]

6 hours ago, wakefield724 said:

Thanks I didn't understand the difference between the pro and regular. I'm gonna test the 16 next week. I got lessons today. I was swinging and average of 107.8

XR Pro driver is 440 cc not 460 cc. It has a different crown design that allows them to shift weight lower which lowers spin and launch angle. The shaft options are different.

Dependent on the swing, XR Pro would fit a golfer who swing aggressive and fast. The faster ball speed doesn't need as much spin to stay in the air to maximize distance.

[Mr. Desmond]

If you're launching that high and it is not a swing or setup issue (not hitting down), then you sound very aggressive with that high ball flight. Lower loft with a shaft profile that works for you - generally lower launching and heavier shaft can offer more control. The downside to most "Pro" or Lower Spin drivers is a bit less forgiveness. That has changed more recently so that Pro/Low Spin drivers are more forgiving. You will see some of that in the XR16 Pro. Another tip for more control is a shorter stock shaft length. Instead of 45.5, many people look at the balance of consistency, control and speed at 44.5-45 inches.