Beginner looking for new driver

[Jay412]

Hello All,
I am in the market for a new Driver. I was looking at the speedzone xtreme, mavrik max, epic flash, radspeed xd, pingg410 and titleist TS3. I am a beginner, I slice the ball, top it at time etc. I am LH. So I can't go try out alot of these. Wanted to get everyone's experience, advice etc. Looking for distance and forgiveness. Any suggestions and advice is appreciated.
Thanks

 

[Imurg]

Ping G410 or 425 SFT......

 

[Orikoru]

Ping G410 or 425 SFT......

Was going to say the same. The classic driver for helping you not slice it is the SFT models from Ping. I use the 410 myself and it's a fantastic driver.

 

[Jay412]

Was going to say the same. The classic driver for helping you not slice it is the SFT models from Ping. I use the 410 myself and it's a fantastic driver.

What is SFT and what's it stand for?

 

[Imurg]

Straight Flight Technology
Draw bias as well as adjustable
The 425 has straightened Fragger out ( mostly) so it has to work.....

 

[Jay412]

Straight Flight Technology
Draw bias as well as adjustable
The 425 has straightened Fragger out ( mostly) so it has to work.....

Got it. Yea I have been going back and forth between the 410 and the speedzone xtreme

 

[G1z1]

My bad shot is a slice and I had a go with the ping g425 stf it’s crazy how easy that thing is to hit but pro told me if you plan on getting good at golf fix your swing and don’t use a anti slice club.

 

[Orikoru]

My bad shot is a slice and I had a go with the ping g425 stf it’s crazy how easy that thing is to hit but pro told me if you plan on getting good at golf fix your swing and don’t use a anti slice club.

Every little helps though. I used to have a fair bit of a slice, and with the Ping SFT I have a manageable gentle fade most of the time. It wouldn't cure you completely, it just takes the edge off and makes it more playable.

 

[spongebob59]

Isn't there a Ping G and G400 SFT, might save you a few bob and as a beginner probably would not notice a difference

 

[spongebob59]

Golfbidder have the G30 SFT and G400SFT

 

[Orikoru]

Golfbidder have the G30 SFT and G400SFT

I had the 30 before I got the 410, and the newer one is certainly better. I think the 400 would still be decent value though.

 

[BubbaP]

OP, as a beginner who is slicing it, topping it etc. - it's your cash but as above some sense in looking for something used. Early results will mostly be affected by you.
Different scenario but...
https://forums.golfmonthly.com/threads/enjoyed-this.108922/post-2355021

 

[HarrogateHacker]

I like the Pings too, from 410 onwards you have the adjustable weight which does make a difference (at least it does with me) go for a standard and set it in draw bias, you can then adjust as your swing develops to standard or even fade. I don’t think the pings go as far as some others if you flush your driver but there about as good as you can get if (like me) you hit the ball with all parts of the face!

 

[HomerJSimpson]

As a left hander you may find the second hand choices a bit limited. I would suggest somewhere look Golfbidder and look back a few years worth of releases or somewhere like second hand golf https://www.lefthandedgolf.co.uk/clearance-drivers

 

[Bratty]

The Ping G425 SFT has completely transformed my driving. I still hit bad ones and even the occasional slice still, when it's a really poor swing, but it's so much more forgiving and is keeping me in play a hell of a lot more!

 

[oleinone]

You don't mention lessons.Your pro and practice will help you sort out some of your basic issues. He/she will also give you valuable advice about your choice of a big stick. As a beginner, I'd be looking at something 2nd hand - Ping G20? Bear in mind that a fitting won't work as a repeatable swing won't be there yet. In a few months, you can splash the cash on a current model.

 

[bobmac]

A slice is caused by an out to in swing with the clubface pointing left at impact.
To stop the slice you need to fix those two faults.
Or buy 13 anti-slice clubs

 

[HeftyHacker]

A slice is caused by an out to in swing with the clubface pointing left at impact.
To stop the slice you need to fix those two faults.
Or buy 13 anti-slice clubs

Apologies for my ignorance, I know you are the respected voice of the coach on here, but I was always under the impression that a slice was caused by an out to in swing where the clubface is pointing right of club path at impact (ie. open)? Pointing left (closed) would result in a hook to my mind?

All of the above is assuming a right handed golfer.

 

[bobmac]

All of the above is assuming a right handed golfer.

I agree

 

[bobmac]

Apologies for my ignorance, I know you are the respected voice of the coach on here, but I was always under the impression that a slice was caused by an out to in swing where the clubface is pointing right of club path at impact (ie. open)? Pointing left (closed) would result in a hook to my mind?

All of the above is assuming a right handed golfer.

Have you worked it out yet?