Older named brand vs Newer budget driver?

[Blackdog67]

I am new to golf and have been given an old set of clubs. The driver I have in the set I was given is a Callaway Biggest Big Bertha which I believe is a 290cc club with graphite shaft, however I have been told that a modern 460cc driver will be more forgiving. The problem I have is that I am on a tight budget and can't afford huge amounts for a new Callaway/Taylormade/Titleist driver so my question is would I be better sticking with the old Callaway BBB or buying a newer 460cc "budget" Driver?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

[fundy]

I am new to golf and have been given an old set of clubs. The driver I have in the set I was given is a Callaway Biggest Big Bertha which I believe is a 290cc club with graphite shaft, however I have been told that a modern 460cc driver will be more forgiving. The problem I have is that I am on a tight budget and can't afford huge amounts for a new Callaway/Taylormade/Titleist driver so my question is would I be better sticking with the old Callaway BBB or buying a newer 460cc "budget" Driver?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Technology has moved on quite a bit since the Big Bertha, youd be better off looking for a 460cc more modern driver. Either a few years ago model ideally but a lot of the so called budget brands are excellent nowadays and you can get some great bargains from the likes of MD Golf

 

[Dan2501]

I'd say your best bet would be to upgrade to a big name manufacturer's driver but a couple of generations old. I'm still using the Titleist 910 D2, which I picked up on eBay for £35, and it's as good a driver as anything I've tried currently on the market.

 

[Crow]

I'd say your best bet would be to upgrade to a big name manufacturer's driver but a couple of generations old. I'm still using the Titleist 910 D2, which I picked up on eBay for £35, and it's as good a driver as anything I've tried currently on the market.

I'll second that, I bought a 909 D2 from Alex on here for £30 and it's great!

 

[garyinderry]

910 for 50 quid really is still cracking value. Many are still in good nick.

I still have my one as it's not worth punting and a great back up.

 

[Blackdog67]

Thanks very much for the advice guys. Looks like a 910 D2 is the way to go so I'm off to start trawling Ebay etc.

 

[Ethan]

Titleist 910, TM R11, Callaway Razr etc all just as good as they were when introduced and much clearer than current models.

 

[turkish]

I have a callaway razr fit I am about to punt in fs section for £50 if interested? Is adjustable, comes with wrench, in good nick with stiff flex shaft. The grip could maybe be doing with getting redone but has suited me just fine!

 

[Blackdog67]

Thanks for the offer but I think I need a regular flex shaft.

 

[mashleyR7]

For golf gear a few years old look on golfbidder, always good service, a good website to navigate round good selection of used clubs, takes away the worry of ebay fakes etc.

 

[Blackdog67]

910 for 50 quid really is still cracking value. Many are still in good nick.

I still have my one as it's not worth punting and a great back up.

Where did you find a 910 for £50? Most of thones I have found have been up around £100 which is outside of my budget.

 

[HomerJSimpson]

Plenty of good drivers for players on a budget and keep an eye out for less fashionable brands like Benross

 

[Blackdog67]

Plenty of good drivers for players on a budget and keep an eye out for less fashionable brands like Benross

A friend of mine has also recommended Benross Quad as being a very decent forgiving driver, he also mentione the John Letters T9+ as being a good budget model.
I'll have a trawl around and see what i can find.

 

[Dan2501]

Where did you find a 910 for £50? Most of thones I have found have been up around £100 which is outside of my budget.

I got mine from an auction on eBay for £35.

 

[Craigg]

Have a look at the Ping G10/20 ranges also. I paid £45 for my G20 driver. Condition wasn't mint but still does the job, and a whole lot of club for £45.

 

[garyinderry]

Mate sold one on ebay for 50 quid last week.