Looking for a new driver

[KoreanCowboy]

10 years ago I was a long driver. I'd go around doing the competitions and what not. Wasn't super long, never got over 380 but carried a good average on the course. 1 year I averaged 334 yards off the tee for 55 rounds. That was a great year for me. Then I got engaged, married, and had a daughter. Now I'm struggling to get back into good form. Anyway, my point is that I'd try new drivers about every week or two. I'd get hooked up to launch monitors and computers and it was amazing how much a shaft change or 3 grams weight shift would do. I think the average or hacker golfer would be amazed at how a well fitted club can make them play. Sometimes I'd pick up 7 yards of carry but I'd lose 5 yards off center. If the grid was wide and there wasn't wind, it was worth the trade off. It's well worth hitting up a few demo days to use a launch monitor for free.

[Orion21]

Getting fitted is an absolute must. Whoever says it's a waste of time doesn't know JACK about the game of golf.

I bought new clubs at the end of last year, Callaway Razr X Tour, and my first few rounds I was pushing the ball left for no apparent reason. I took the clubs back in and the pro immediately saw the lie angle was off on my irons because I was hitting many of my shots closer to the toe than heart of the club. He did some quick adjusting and I went out to play another round a week later. Pushing problem solved. My point is, that even if you get fitted when you buy them you need to play 3-5 rounds to really see if the fit was correct. Mine wasn't, so the fine tuning really helped. I cut 5 strokes off by getting my lie angle adjusted.

I also hit every driver on the market and found that some worked better with my swing than others. Ironically I found I hit the older Callaway Razr Fit driver better than all of the newer clubs. Not only did I hit it longer and straighter, but saved $150 as well.

[oliverdst]

i assumed your chauffeur had quit.

I thought I was the only one who thought about it.

[greenpimp]

Ironically I found I hit the older Callaway Razr Fit driver better than all of the newer clubs. Not only did I hit it longer and straighter, but saved $150 as well.

Second this---I got a great deal on this club last month and picked it up. Hit the hell out of it, worth a look.

[Fuzz]

Heading to the range tonight with a mate's TaylorMade RBZ.

i assumed your chauffeur had quit.

I no longer work for Woolies, Ken. Had to sack my chauffer shortly after!

[Guest rob]

Heading to the range tonight with a mate's TaylorMade RBZ.

Mate, please don't take this the wrong way - but that's akin to saying "I'm going to give my mate's shoes a walk around the block".

If you've got a different foot size and shape - they're going to feel and perform terribly.

Last year, I tried my mates driver out for shits and giggles - and couldnt hit it all.

He's a 6' 2", 4th year professional, who hits is 290m.

I'm a 5'6", uncoordinated Italian, with a swing speed half of his.

Don't be to quick to judge the RBZ poorly if it doesn't perform.... You may just need the right shaft and set up for you, and your swing dynamics.

Hope it goes well though.

[Fuzz]

Rob, it's an off the shelf RBZ that he's never used. Still had the shrinkwrap plastic on the head and sticker price!

Definitely a nice club. Felt pretty good and got some decent hits straight down the line.

[TheBaron]

The original RBZ is about as good as it gets. Freakin awesome. RBZ2, however, absolute rubbish (I should know, have had it in the kit for a year trying to convince myself it was as good as the original).

[Guest rob]

Rob, it's an off the shelf RBZ that he's never used. Still had the shrinkwrap plastic on the head and sticker price!

Definitely a nice club. Felt pretty good and got some decent hits straight down the line.

That's encouraging, mate. Try it again soon if you can - and perhaps again soon after that - and if you're happy with it, have him loan it too you for a couple of rounds!

[hounser]

Rob, it's an off the shelf RBZ that he's never used. Still had the shrinkwrap plastic on the head and sticker price!

Definitely a nice club. Felt pretty good and got some decent hits straight down the line.

The original RBZ is about as good as it gets. Freakin awesome. RBZ2, however, absolute rubbish (I should know, have had it in the kit for a year trying to convince myself it was as good as the original).

I've heard nothing but good things about the original RBZ. One of the guys that plays in my regular group got one and his improvement off the tee was noticeable. With no increases in amount of play/practice or lessons. He went up from a R9 if I remember correctly. Likewise, I've heard nothing but poor reviews for the RBZ2, makes you wonder how you can produce one club with such rave reviews, then make "improvements" and go completely off the tracks. I've also heard very good things about the RBZ fairway woods, similar increases in distance from low handicappers and some increased forgiveness for some higher handicappers I play rounds with.