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Jack_2251

By Jack_2251
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Jack_2251

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Ok, well I am thinking of getting a new driver, as my current has too much loft and the shaft is too flexible. So I am going to upgrade to something in between 8.5 and 9.5* Driver, using a stiff shaft (Probably a graphite design Y-6+ as I like them). So the next choice is the head. I am thinking of

-Titleist 907D2
-Taylormade Superquad/R7 460
-Ping G10
-Cleveland Hibore XLS.
I am looking at a quite workable/players driver as I will be using it for a while.

Anyone who could give me some reviews or thoughts on these would be great.
Driver Titleist 905R 9.5* (Stiff Prolaunch Blue 65g)
Hybrid: PT 585.H 17 * (Stiff titleist 75g shaft)
Irons: 695.cb 3-9 ( Dynamic Gold S300)
Wedges: 735.CM 47* PW, Vokey 200 series 50.08 Oil Can Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 Tour chrome, Vokey Spin Milled 58.08 Oil canPutter: Wilson Staff Kirk Kurrie #1[CO.....

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Ok, well I am thinking of getting a new driver, as my current has too much loft and the shaft is too flexible. So I am going to upgrade to something in between 8.5 and 9.5* Driver, using a stiff shaft (Probably a graphite design Y-6+ as I like them). So the next choice is the head. I am thinking of

Personally, i've hit both HiBore and R7 Super. I'm leaning towards the HiBore, but im waiting for the T'Made CGB R7 MAx Driver to drop in price.

Driver: Callaway Diablo Edge Tour 10.5* (UST Proforce v2 77g X Flex) 3 Wood: Callaway Diablo 15* (UST Proforce v2 86g S Flex). 2 Hybrid: Adams A4 Tech 17* (UST Proforce v2 105g S Flex). 3 and 4 Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro 20* and 23* (UST Proforce v2 105g S Flex)
Irons: Tour Edge Exotics...

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Crafty

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I would strongly recommend the R7 460 or the superquad. Both are forgiving, long, and slightly workable. Choosing between the two is a matter of aesthetical preference, because they are almost the same driver as far as performance.

THe YS-6 is a great shaft as well.

Monster Tour 10.5* w/ Redboard 63
FP400f 14.5* w/ GD YSQ
Idea Pro 18* w/ VS Proto 80s
MP FLi-Hi 21 w/ S300
CG1 BP w/ PX 6.0 SM 54.11 SM 60.08 Sophia 33"


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Jack_2251

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Out of all those I have found the HiBore XLS to have the fastest ball speed and for me the lowest spin rate.I would recomend the G10 as well. Also the YS-6= shaft is a mid trajectory shaft. If you are looking for a lower ball flight you want a shaft that has a high kick point which is a low trajectory. You dont necessarily have to go to a lower degree driver to get a lower ball flight, that shaft plays the biggest part of the club.

I do have a Bias towards the 907 Titleist, as most of my other clubs are titleist. But I have read a lot of good reviews on HI-Bores, except for that they have very closed face but the tour versions have very open faces?

Is this true?
Driver Titleist 905R 9.5* (Stiff Prolaunch Blue 65g)
Hybrid: PT 585.H 17 * (Stiff titleist 75g shaft)
Irons: 695.cb 3-9 ( Dynamic Gold S300)
Wedges: 735.CM 47* PW, Vokey 200 series 50.08 Oil Can Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 Tour chrome, Vokey Spin Milled 58.08 Oil canPutter: Wilson Staff Kirk Kurrie #1[CO.....

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Jack_2251

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The only problem with the CGB Max driver is that you cant set it up neutral. What most people dont know is that it comes from the factory with the face set up for a 15 yard draw. You can also set it up for a 30 yard draw or a 5 yard fade. I really dont know what Tmade was thinking with this design but being able to set it up neutral would have a better feature.

SO you use the new Hi Bore xls, what do you think about it compared to other Hi-bores and also what is the stock shaft like?

Driver Titleist 905R 9.5* (Stiff Prolaunch Blue 65g)
Hybrid: PT 585.H 17 * (Stiff titleist 75g shaft)
Irons: 695.cb 3-9 ( Dynamic Gold S300)
Wedges: 735.CM 47* PW, Vokey 200 series 50.08 Oil Can Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 Tour chrome, Vokey Spin Milled 58.08 Oil canPutter: Wilson Staff Kirk Kurrie #1[CO.....

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The only problem with the CGB Max driver is that you cant set it up neutral. What most people dont know is that it comes from the factory with the face set up for a 15 yard draw. You can also set it up for a 30 yard draw or a 5 yard fade. I really dont know what Tmade was thinking with this design but being able to set it up neutral would have a better feature.

Wow, i didn't know that at all. thanks for the heads-up. I personally think that is the wrong move. i personally love the neutral set up, as i think it offers the best workability for moi.

so i take it that you can't change the weights then??
Driver: Callaway Diablo Edge Tour 10.5* (UST Proforce v2 77g X Flex) 3 Wood: Callaway Diablo 15* (UST Proforce v2 86g S Flex). 2 Hybrid: Adams A4 Tech 17* (UST Proforce v2 105g S Flex). 3 and 4 Hybrid: Adams Idea Pro 20* and 23* (UST Proforce v2 105g S Flex)
Irons: Tour Edge Exotics...

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Good, I am looking for a mid/low flight with low spin for a lot of roll, which sounds like what you are getting with the VS proto, which I also love.
Driver Titleist 905R 9.5* (Stiff Prolaunch Blue 65g)
Hybrid: PT 585.H 17 * (Stiff titleist 75g shaft)
Irons: 695.cb 3-9 ( Dynamic Gold S300)
Wedges: 735.CM 47* PW, Vokey 200 series 50.08 Oil Can Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 Tour chrome, Vokey Spin Milled 58.08 Oil canPutter: Wilson Staff Kirk Kurrie #1[CO.....

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I had TaylorMade r7 460 prior to my r7 SuperQuad. The reason for change is because I hit straighter and longer (also more workable) with the SuperQuad. I guess that'll answer your question?

Personally, i've hit both HiBore and R7 Super. I'm leaning towards the HiBore, but im waiting for the T'Made CGB R7 MAx Driver to drop in price.

I honestly don't think you'll need CGB Max with that handicap of yours.

What's in the bag:
Driver: r7 SuperQuad 10.5° ~ UST Proforce V2 65g Regular
Wood: 906F4 18.5° ~ Aldila VS Proto 80g Stiff
Irons: MP-60 3-PW ~ True Temper Tour Concept S3
Wedges: Vokey Oil Can 252.08, SM56.10 & SM60.08Putter: Marxman Mallet 33"

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Save yourself some $$$, GO GEEK!

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WTF is geek?
Driver Titleist 905R 9.5* (Stiff Prolaunch Blue 65g)
Hybrid: PT 585.H 17 * (Stiff titleist 75g shaft)
Irons: 695.cb 3-9 ( Dynamic Gold S300)
Wedges: 735.CM 47* PW, Vokey 200 series 50.08 Oil Can Vokey Spin Milled 54.10 Tour chrome, Vokey Spin Milled 58.08 Oil canPutter: Wilson Staff Kirk Kurrie #1[CO.....

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Well, as a Titleist man myself, I would definitely look at the 907 D2. Another one to look at is the Mizuno MP-600...this kicked the D2 out of my bag. Both perform similarly, although you can find longer drivers, as these both are average in length.

It seems the focus should be more on shafts, however, if trajectory is important to you.

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