Alright golfers...a few questions about drivers

[MUDRUNNER]

I used to play quite a bit of golf, but have been away from it for probably around 10 years. I've played three times this year and forgot how much fun it was, and am planning to start playing every few weeks. That being said, my sticks are about 15 years old, and I'm thinking about upgrading my woods. Every person I've played with so far has a nice big 460cc drivers and I'm using the original 265cc that came with my set. They all seem to hit the ball 20 yards farther than me with less club speed and effort. With me just getting back into it I need a driver with a pretty big sweet spot.

Just curious what everyone else is using and where you usually by your clubs from. Rockbottomgolf.com has some pretty good deals.

[toddyboman]

I would suggest hitting as many as you can......Just like anything else you need to find what feels good in your hands and matches our swing.

Ask the guys you are playing with to hit theres. Or go to a golf store and try some out.

I know dicks sporting goods allows you to hit there clubs and most any golf store will....

I have a Cleveland Driver.

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[MUDRUNNER]

I hit a few drivers at the range last week. All of them seemed like a big improvement over my old driver. I ended up ordering an Adams driver...while I was at it I went ahead and upgraded my putter too.:yes: They should be here Thursday. I Can't wait to get out and play again.

[Muff]

I got a used R7 2 years ago and I love it.....I went out and got a 3 and 5 taylor made burners...and I also love them.

[gzilla45]

I have a set of Adams Irons and a 4 wood. I love them both. Hopefully you'll enjoy your new driver.

[billkay]

I have Adams irons and bought a used Ping driver. Hoping to replace the irons soon.

[MUDRUNNER]

Well, I brought my new twig to the driving range last night for the first time. My distance didn't really improve much...maybe a few yards. What I did notice is that my ball control is way better. I still hit a slice every few balls, but for the most part my drives straightend out tremendously and I was more consistent. All in all I'm pretty happy with my new purchase. Hopefully I can get out this weekend for a few holes and see if my score improves at all.

[gzilla45]

I think being straighter is probably better than gaining a ton of yards. I'd sacrifice distance to be in the fairway consistently any day of the week. If you get out on the course this weekend, stay hydrated! Its going to be a scorcher in the midwest.

[MUDRUNNER]

I think being straighter is probably better than gaining a ton of yards. I'd sacrifice distance to be in the fairway consistently any day of the week. If you get out on the course this weekend, stay hydrated! Its going to be a scorcher in the midwest.

Yea, I think that was part of my problem to begin with. My swing would get sloppy and I would open up trying to crush the ball just to keep up with the guys I was playing with. That's probably where my slice came from. With the new club my distance is just a fuzz more than with my old driver, but I don't have to try and kill the ball to get it out there, making my swing more consistent.

I played with a guy in his 70's a few years ago. He beat me by like 6 or 7 strokes and never hit the ball more than about 150 yards, but every shot he made was right down the middle of the fairway. So yea, I'm with you..I would take straighter over longer.