Callaway Square Driver

[ForeLeft]

I wanted opinions on the Callaway square driver. I have saved enough money to afford one, but as a relativily new golfer (18 months off 22) I thought i would seek some feedback. Will it really help if you fail to square the clubface at impact? Is it all hype?
I really want to be able to use a driver and I will be getting lessons in september when I join a new club (relocating with work).

Any thoughts or advise grateful.

 

[birdieman]

Foreleft, never tried one personally but I would look to the Pros, square drivers have been around for a year or two now and I dont see the Pro's clamouring for them.
Manufacturers have to re-invent the wheel to make us punters part with our hard earned cash all the time. Dont buy into their bulls&%t.
Buy a good driver second hand from Golfbidder or your local golf shop and spend the rest you've saved on a holiday or some lessons which will help your game much more.

 

[Driverman]

If you are really set on a square driver and you haven't been playing the game that long, try buying one of the cheaper versions like the Hippo hexagonal one for a quarter of the price. As birdieman says, spend the rest on lessons as the best equipment can only help you if you know how to use it correctly first.

 

[HTL]

Hippo hexagonal is a quality driver for the money and spend the money saved on a lesson programme with your Pro.

 

[Dave3498]

As a relative beginner off 22 handicap you should be looking for a driver that will suit you present game but also give you scope for improvement. I recommend that you don't buy anything until you have tried a few on the course. This can be done by consulting you local Pro' and trying out some of his demo' drivers. Also take his advice and instruction.

 

[USER1999]

Mate of mine has the callaway. It is straighter than his old Titleist 905, but 30 yards shorter. Not a particularly good swap if you ask me.

Another mate has the Nike square. Awesome distance and very straight. F***ing horrible noise, and ugly as sin. Not a bad deal now they do it with the Aldila shaft as an option.

 

[ForeLeft]

Thanks for the feedback.

I tried a couple of 3 woods on the range and course and seemed to get more consistant distance and direction then drivers. Perhaps at 22 handicap I will be better off sticking to a decent 3 wood and wait a while for my swing to improve before spending too much time and money on a driver.

Great feedback thanks!!!

 

[birdieman]

foreleft,
Dont discount a driver, even if you're wayward with it it will still get you out there furhter than any other club. I would suggest a bit of course management - if you've a big fairway and a long hole have a bash, however if the tee shot is tight or there is no big advantage to being long then play a 3 wood/hybrid/iron. I've started playing our dog leg short par 4 8th much better since I starting hitting 2 rescue and a full 9 iron, rather than drive into light rough and chunk a sand iron or lob wedge short. When paople talk about playing to good lay up positions they are really thinking about what they're doing -well worth trying.