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Golf Driver

  • 07-10-2009 3:11pm
    #1
    kcrtap
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1 ✭


    I'm just taking up golf and need advice on what I should be looking for when choosing a driver .. make, length, cost etc .. Thanks ...:)


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  • #2
    SuprSi
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,951 ✭✭✭SuprSi


    Well it depends really. Have you gone to any golf shops and just tried holding a few of them or hitting a few shots? I ask because we can recommend drivers until the cows come home but you have to be happy with how it feels and looks.

    I would suggest buying something cheap enough until you're happy that you can swing the club. It's usually the most difficult club for a beginner to hit due to the length of the shaft so as long as you buy one that you're comfortable with you should be fine. Once you've become more consistent and aren't afraid to use the club, you can treat yourself to an upgrade.


  • #3
    spurscormac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,523 ✭✭✭spurscormac


    The alternative is to use a 3-wood from the tee until you're comfortable with using a driver.
    I used to do this, and for a while after getting used to the driver, still used the 3-wood on the first 3 holes of a round until I was properly warmed up.

    Now looking at buying a "proper" driver myself, the Cleveland XLS, which I have tried out is good, waiting on the new Monster XLS to come in the required spec and try it out before I commit myself.

    To be honest, I would focus on the other clubs for a while until you're ready, and as already suggested, a cheapo driver would do for now.
    You could go with the full set of clubs, woods, putter & bag option to start. Then upgrade later as you want, replace woods, irons, wedges, putter, driver etc.


  • #4
    G1032
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 7,184 ✭✭✭G1032


    kcrtap wrote: »
    I'm just taking up golf and need advice on what I should be looking for when choosing a driver .. make, length, cost etc .. Thanks ...:)

    If you're just taking up golf then the best thing would be to stay away from a driver altogether. You should get a 3 wood and get used to hitting that first.


  • #5
    dexter50
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭dexter50


    As a beginner i reckon you should go for one of the oversize offset drivers,
    I would stay away from cheapies as they often have a small sweet spot and on off centre hits can be disastrous whereas with branded drivers there is alot more forgiveness on off centre hits

    Good ones out there are the Taylormade Burner Draw, this will help if you slice the ball as most beginners do.
    I would also recommend the King Cobra or the cleveland launcher.
    If you have a fast swing go with a stiff shaft but most beginners should go with a regular flex shaft.
    Get a feel for a few at your local shop and which ever you are most comfortable with.

    Happy golfing


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