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New Driver Help Please

  • 15-02-2008 8:31pm
    #1
    git_ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭


    Hi Guys,

    I need a new driver as my old one is dented and in fairly ragged condition. I can still hit alright but I reckon I am losing some distance off the tee. The driver I had at the moment is a Spalding one I got as part of a startrer kit from McGuirks.

    Bought a King Cobra last year and it is no use to me. I resorted to fininshing off last year using a 4i off the tee with some success.


    With my driver i tend to hit left to right with no major accuracy. I was thinking of one of those weighted clubs that I can adjust myself. Anyone know of a decent type with a cost of around 150.00. I am playing on Sunday and would like something for then to try.


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  • #2
    WHIP IT!
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,886 ✭✭✭WHIP IT!


    If you're anywhere near Celbridge Driving Range, get yourself down there and try out a few clubs... For €150 you might be able to get a decent older Ping model or Callaway or any of the bigger names. If you're trading in a club or two you might be able to get something a bit more recent like a Ping G5 or Nike Sasquatch.

    Try a few different ones out and see which suits you best.

    Celbridge is not the only place you can do this but it's the only one I know of.


  • #3
    git_ireland
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 352 ✭✭git_ireland


    Cheers Whip-it.

    Went to the shop today and got a Big Bertha 460 Driver.
    Took it to the range, pure quality. Got a regular shaft. I trAde in my cobra and got a few bob off it. Brought it down to e160.00 for the driver.

    Nice one for the input.


  • #4
    stockdam
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,472 ✭✭✭stockdam


    In my humble opinion (not aimed at you)....if you struggle with any driver (apart from weird ones) then I'd suggest you shouldn't use one but get a 5 wood or a hybrid.


  • #5
    FlutterinBantam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 14,575 ✭✭✭✭FlutterinBantam


    Just make sure any driver you buy conforms with the list of approved drivers.

    Your pro will be able to tell you, but i would imagine that a lot of the illegal stuff could be sold (not by reputable people) to beginners for knock down prices.


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