Driver Comparison

[daveyc2k2]

I'm thinking of changing my driver. I currently use a 10.5 degree stiff shaft Cleveland Launcher (2009). I have been offered a Nike SQ Machspeed Str8-Fit 10.5 degree stiff shaft for £100 incl. p&p. so I can change the angle of the face.

I'm wondering whether it's worth doing? I quite often slice my current driver, although on the course the other day I was hitting it really well. I think I hit around 250 yards with the cleveland.

Any ideas??

 

[bobmac]

Have you tried a driver with a regular shaft?

 

[daveyc2k2]

Yes I have, I don't have the quickest swing but feel that regular flex is just too flexy for me.

 

[bobmac]

The problem is one regular shaft is different from the next.
Try a Ping G10 in a red pro launch reg shaft if you can and see how it feels.
You might find the slice turns into a small fade

 

[daveyc2k2]

How much would I be looking at for one of those?? I am on a budget and thought that at £100 the Nike driver looks very good and with the adjustable head can change to a draw bias if need be.

 

[bobmac]

You can get them on ebay from £70/£80 upwards
But, try and hit one on the range or on the course first and see if it suits your eye and swing.
You can also get them with a draw bias
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ping-G10-Driver-/2...=item3f044ca021

 

[daveyc2k2]

I know you can get them with a draw bias but I was thinking with the Nike one it is adjustable, so can adjust to how I'm playing. I take it you're a Ping dealer/rep??

I just want a comparison between the Cleveland and the Nike tbh.

 

[bobmac]

I just want a comparison between the Cleveland and the Nike tbh

Fair enough.
I was just thinking you tend to slice sometimes and your swing speed is on the border of reg and stiff.
I was just suggesting a reg shaft may be a better option to help hit it straighter.
As for the G10, I am not a Ping dealer or a rep, they are just well known for being an excellent driver (despite what murph will say)
I'm sure someone who has tried the Nike will be along soon and advise you

 

[john0]

I take it you're a Ping dealer/rep??

Just because he is old doesnt mean that he has to be loyal to Ping!

 

[bobmac]

I take it you're a Ping dealer/rep??

Just because he is old doesnt mean that he has to be loyal to Ping!

Just added you to my list.

 

[john0]

Xmas card list?

 

[bobmac]

Name?

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Name?

Don't tell him, Pike.

 

[john0]

I think my username gives it away

 

[StrangelyBrown]

Dunno about that, you might just be a big fan of The Waltons.

 

[USER1999]

I have an adjustable headed Nike Dymo. It is the best driver I have ever had. Only trouble is, if I have it set draw biased, then some days it goes straight, sometimes left. If I have it set square, then sometimes it goes right, sometimes straight. I only find out how I am hitting it when I get out on the course, and then can't change it. Not so useful.

I still like the driver though.

The Ping might be fine, I will never know. I will never hit one, as I am not a fan of the brand. Don't like Cleveland drivers either, mainly because they have a big dent in the top.

 

[JustOne]

Name?

Don't tell him, Pike.

 

[daveyc2k2]

Thanks Murph!! So could you not change the angle of the head out on the course? How easy is it to change?

 

[bobmac]

If you are playing in a competition you're not allowed to change it during the round I'm afraid.
But it's ok if you're just out practicing

 

[MattCarter]

wouldn't changing the head on the course break one of the rules about not changing how a club performs while playing

(sorry new to the game and not 100% on the rules)