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Best Driver Hands Downs

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Started by Excel, Apr 14 2006 09:13 AM

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Poll: Drivers (200 member(s) have cast votes)

Which One?

  1. Callaway FT-3 (19 votes [9.50%])

    Percentage of vote: 9.50%

  2. Taylor Made r7 425 (44 votes [22.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 22.00%

  3. Callaway X 460 (8 votes [4.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 4.00%

  4. Cleveland Hi Bore (20 votes [10.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 10.00%

  5. Nike SasQuatch (23 votes [11.50%])

    Percentage of vote: 11.50%

  6. MacGregor Mac Tec NVG2 (7 votes [3.50%])

    Percentage of vote: 3.50%

  7. Titleist 905 R (36 votes [18.00%])

    Percentage of vote: 18.00%

  8. Cobra X Speed (5 votes [2.50%])

    Percentage of vote: 2.50%

  9. Taylor Made r7 460 (25 votes [12.50%])

    Percentage of vote: 12.50%

  10. Ping G5 (13 votes [6.50%])

    Percentage of vote: 6.50%

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#1
Excel
Posted 14 April 2006 - 09:13 AM

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I'd like to see what gets the best reveiws for a new driver this summer. Tell me what you consider to be the best. I've been really considering the Hi Bore, how does this stack up to the other drivers listed?

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Posted 14 April 2006 - 10:52 AM

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View Postsly_sam, on Apr 14 2006, 07:13 AM, said:

I'd like to see what gets the best reveiws for a new driver this summer. Tell me what you consider to be the best. I've been really considering the Hi Bore, how does this stack up to the other drivers listed?

Tried all of the above except for the Nike SQ and the X Speed, I like my Bridgestone J33R 460cc the best. They're all good drivers but something about the Bridgestone makes it work better for me.

Edited by theotherone, 14 April 2006 - 10:53 AM.

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Posted 14 April 2006 - 12:40 PM

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View Posttheotherone, on Apr 15 2006, 01:52 AM, said:

Tried all of the above except for the Nike SQ and the X Speed, I like my Bridgestone J33R 460cc the best. They're all good drivers but something about the Bridgestone makes it work better for me.

I'll second that. Tried most of the above except for the NVG2 and the r7 460. A few of those are a bit more forgiving and the r7 425 tp was a couple of yards further but nothing compares to the feel of my J33R 460. You just can't go wrong with the Bridgestone.

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Driver: Tourstage X-Drive GR 9.5* w/ Fujikura Rombax 6X07 (S) 45”
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Posted 14 April 2006 - 02:09 PM

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View PostBat, on Apr 15 2006, 06:40 AM, said:

I'll second that. Tried most of the above except for the NVG2 and the r7 460. A few of those are a bit more forgiving and the r7 425 tp was a couple of yards further but nothing compares to the feel of my J33R 460. You just can't go wrong with the Bridgestone.

Bat

I will third that. I have tried most of the drivers above but nothing compares to the feel and control of my J33 460. May be subjective but I love the sound of the J33 also. Never thought anything could knock out the Cleve Comp, but the J33 did. The J33 is a very under rated driver that doesn't get a lot of noise but is definately worth a look. Had the stock NV, but just got the Ozik Altus installed, and the combination is unreal. Did not gain a lot of distance because of my slow SS of 98, about tens yards, but the Ozik is a fairway finder. The Ozik also added loads of feel to a driver that already has it. I now have the confidence to go after it with this combo without hesitation. Paul a shreveport built the driver for me. I highly recommend this combination.

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Posted 15 April 2006 - 03:15 PM

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There's really no way of me trying or getting fit for one of these drivers at my local shop here. I've heard so much about it, but alot of people say different things about all clubs, not just this one. If I wanted to try it out, it wouldn't be avaible to me, so that's why it's not listed.

All the drivers listed there are ones I can try and get fit for, so if you guys could pick one out of that batch specifically, what would you say?

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Posted 15 April 2006 - 05:38 PM

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Just finished my V2 vector fitting.

9.5 Titleist 905R ust V2 x-flex.

total beast.


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Driver : 905R 8.5 Diamana Sx83-Flex 45"
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Posted 16 April 2006 - 03:50 PM

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nike sasquatch 9.5* with ust v2-65 stiff.

just an absolute combo. played 72 holes this weekend with 36 in 25+ mph winds, and 36 in 15 mph winds and this driver is awesome. i can throw the ball high for the down wind shots and i can keep the ball and penetrating for the shots into the wind. you can pull a little draw and a little fade, but this thing just wants to go straight down the fairway. even better, is that the head is so stable and so easy to square that you can swing with everything you hve and still make great contact.
whats in the bag:
nike sasquatch w/ v2 65
nike t-60 w/ rifle 5.5 tipped 1/2"
nike slingshot tour 18* w/ rifle 6.0
nike pro combo 3-pw w/ rifle 6.0
titleist vokey oil can 52*
titleist vokey oil can 58*
scotty cameron red x 33/350

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Posted 16 April 2006 - 07:08 PM

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So far, what I've derived from your comments is that the UST V2 65 is a great shaft. I didn't like the 75 that's stock in the 905 R because it was a little heavy and the torque just a tad too low. But the 65 has the weight I like. Keep the reveiws coming guys!

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Posted 16 April 2006 - 10:27 PM

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  • What's in the Bag?:
    -Taylor Made Tour Issue 580XD - Graphite design Tour Issue YS Power 65X
    -Taylor Made Tour Issue VSteel - Fuji Spec Shaft
    -Taylor Made Tour Issue Satin CB, 3-PW - Dynamic Golf X100
    -Taylor Made Tour Issue 54 Degree Proto Satin Wedge
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just a quick .02 on the V2 shaft...i have received a handfull of the V2 Proto XX driver shafts...and i think they are the same as all of their past offerings...feels good except for the fact it is the worlds softest tip...not a big fan personally...

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Posted 18 April 2006 - 06:29 PM

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I've decided on the SQ from Nike for right now. 10.5 degrees with a Grafalloy Pro Launch Blue in S flex. I'll let ya'll know how it turns out for me once in comes in the mail.

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Posted 19 April 2006 - 04:10 PM

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Cleveland HIBORE Guys HOT! HOT! HOT! Club, Got to hit one with a Rombax Out of Control!!!! This driver sets up so nice, it makes it easy to hit.

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Posted 25 April 2006 - 05:00 AM

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Nike SQ MAX with a Axiv 6568M shaft.......the best combo I have ever hit.
Nike SQ MAX 9.5* Axiv 6568M
Bridgestone J33 15* Fujikura 869 Stiff
3-5 Iron Titleist 690.CB DG S300
6-PW Titleist 690.MB DG S300
Vokey Spin Milled 56* & 60*
Vokey 200 52* GW
Scotty Cameron Stainless Newport II
Nike One Platinum
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