New Driver - Which one

[Deleted member 15344]

Buying a new driver because I'm just not comfortable of consistent enough with my current one and haven't been for a while - the bottom wheel face adjustment has now also got a crack in it

Tried a few out recently - Ping I and G 25 , Nike , Cobra and have narrowed it down to two drivers with pretty identical results

Big Bertha Alpha and TM SLDR

I know both have been tested on here by various members so just looking for a quick view on either

 

[beggsy]

When you hit a bad shot an slam the sole on floor you will get a crack in bottom plate seen it done on course

 

[PhilTheFragger]

Simples
It matters not a jot what works for us, it's what works for you that matters

So go out and hit both and then make your own mind up

But I was out driving bros Bertha stiff with my SLDR reg yesterday

 

[Deleted member 15344]

When you hit a bad shot an slam the sole on floor you will get a crack in bottom plate seen it done on course

Think it happened when a tie got stuck in there.

 

[NorfolkShaun]

If they are pretty much identical in performance.

I think the Cally looks the best, I have heard a few comments on it too and the adjustable core can really make it play like two clubs dependant on the flight you require so I have heard

 

[golfdub]

I got the GM Bertha fitting and I can honestly say I have way more control over the flight also iv hit 4-5 300+yards drives in last weeks medal which being the big headed git I aim I took a picture of the GPS yardage and posted it on twitter before this iv only hit a handful of 300+ with my older drivers.

BUT mainly the big plus is the control and huge forgiveness

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I got the GM Bertha fitting and I can honestly say I have way more control over the flight also iv hit 4-5 300+yards drives in last weeks medal which being the big headed git I aim I took a picture of the GPS yardage and posted it on twitter before this iv only hit a handful of 300+ with my older drivers.

BUT mainly the big plus is the control and huge forgiveness

Was yours the Alpha or the other one ?

 

[Imurg]

But I was out driving bros Bertha stiff with my SLDR reg yesterday

Listen, you could have driven better than me with your putter yesterday!!!

The SLDR is a good club, no doubt.
So is the Alpha.
So is the Big Bertha.

If I was buying I'd try them all......

 

[3565]

Don't think TM would be happy with you, if you went Callie.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Listen, you could have driven better than me with your putter yesterday!!!

The SLDR is a good club, no doubt.
So is the Alpha.
So is the Big Bertha.

If I was buying I'd try them all......

I have tried them all

Results with the TM and Callaway ( Alpha )pretty identical

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Don't think TM would be happy with you, if you went Callie.

Might get a better deal with Callaway :thup:

 

[Piece]

If you're feeling flush, buy them both.

 

[Imurg]

Then it comes down to a combination of looks and cost...
Wasn't hugely keen on the shape of the Alpha but I preferred it to the SLDR.
Love the look of my BB...

 

[golfdub]

Was yours the Alpha or the other one ?

I got fitted for the alpha as I was losing yards and had less control with the other one even though the alpha is supposed to be the least forgiving one of the two.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Do they still do the 30 day back guarantee on the SLDR ?

 

[User20205]

The pro in American golf I had a chat to the other day reckons TM have lost it.

(His words not mine) the sldr is a good driver @ high swing speeds but the head/shaft combo is too low spinning for the average golfer even with the loft up.

The jetspeed is a burner 09 with a paint job and a rocketballs hosel.

He reckons they've been blown away by the callaway offerings and the new nike covert tour!

The callaway with the gravity core is like buying 2 different drivers, it affects shot trajectory that much

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Then it comes down to a combination of looks and cost...
Wasn't hugely keen on the shape of the Alpha but I preferred it to the SLDR.
Love the look of my BB...

Another dilemma - both look great and feel great

 

[Pin-seeker]

Try both & buy what suits you best. Not sure a poll is needed. Horses for courses.

 

[Deleted member 15344]

I got fitted for the alpha as I was losing yards and had less control with the other one even though the alpha is supposed to be the least forgiving one of the two.

Cheers for the info :thup:

 

[Deleted member 15344]

Try both & buy what suits you best. Not sure a poll is needed .Horses for courses.

It's called canvassing opinion of fellow golfers on a golf forum


If I can't get a general feeling from here then where can a golfer get opinions on golf clubs from other golfers.