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any one have a ny recomendations? I have a cobra speed ld f at the moment but looking to change as i have lost my confidence in it, bought it second hand so i have had my moneys worth out of it. natural shot is a slice!! any suggestions?
 
The Callaway Hyper-X is quite cheap at the moment and should help iron out the slice a bit. Ping G10 is always a good bet and available in a draw version.
The Ben Sayers Benny has a good following on here so should be ok too.

Give yourself plenty of loft. Don't mess around with 9 degrees - get into double figures.

And - try some, any, all. And get a pro to check you over to make sure what you think is right actually is!
 
Callaway FT-3 or FT-5 draw model. Or even better a Taylor Made R7 draw model currently available from American Golf for £99.99 i.i.r.c.
Ping G5 12 degree offset? must be some around (just about)
 
Taylormade Burner Draw gets my vote.

I had a wicked slice that robbed me time and time again, had a go at the local range with most drivers and found this easy to hit.

Hit the fairway 85% of the time now. Confidence improved 100%.

Matt
 
Natural shot shape is a slice.

Save your money and get get a lesson. If you are slicing the ball with the big dog, a new driver is not going to make you hit it straight.

Lessons are what you need at a fraction of the cost.
 
any one have a ny recomendations? I have a cobra speed ld f at the moment but looking to change as i have lost my confidence in it, bought it second hand so i have had my moneys worth out of it. natural shot is a slice!! any suggestions?
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How much do you want to spend (max)?

Mizuno MX560 £78
Nike Sumo £97
TaylorMade Burner £99

OR

Keep the Cobra and get 3/4 lessons to cure the slice would be my advice and would be quite nice! Seriously though you could spend £300 and still have problems.
 
Would recommend one of last year's Nike models for under £100 or the Callaway Hyper X. If you have a bit more to spend, I have been very happy with my Callaway FT-5 draw
 
I'd suggest a couple of lessons to sort the slice out but if you really want a new stick the Hyper X is a decent driver and going cheap at the moment. Another cally worth looking at is the Big Bertha 460 which my AG had for £89 yesterday (marked as a manager special). I have one with 11 degrees and is useful for wet conditions as it carries further than my 10.5 draw bias Cleveland.

Whatever you decide try before you buy. I wouldn't go any lower than 10.5 degrees but I'd suggest 11 or 12 would at least help to some degree to reduce the side spin your slice imparts (although won't cure it). A draw bias will help a little but ultimately only masks the slicing issue which will still be there with your other clubs.
 
Don't go near a draw bias driver! I regret it so much.

Try the nike sq sumo square driver available for under £100, this is good enough to get you hitting straight with no long term negative impacts.

custom fit is always a good option as well. Try a few models and get one to suit.
 
Dont get anything in half degrees, They are tour head and are a little harder to use than normall heads. Well thats the case for Callaway anyway. They sit less off-set than normal heads.
 
hit a 3 wood. Stop phaffing about with a driver til you get to be a better golfer.
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LOL...now where's the fun in that!?

In reality, I reckon a high loft driver is probably easier to hit than a 3 wood. Clearly if almost all are slices, then lessons or 3 wood.

I have a big headed 3 wood (nearly 200cc) and it's a beaut. I certainly used a driver off 20 but (those of you that know me) I'm a 3 wood devotee even today....I'll always exchange distance for accuracy.

Comes back to old chestnut of "why does no-one make a 460cc 3 wood or a 13/14 degree driver with a 3 wood length shaft?"

I'd buy one knowing it was not usable off the fairway.
 
Don't go near a draw bias driver! I regret it so much.
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That's odd....I have both types and the draw one saves the really nasty slice, and never hooks too much....must be me!!
 
Don't go near a draw bias driver! I regret it so much.
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That's odd....I have both types and the draw one saves the really nasty slice, and never hooks too much....must be me!!
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No I would agree, and my draw bias helps stop a slice. However it was bought and poorly recommended when I first started playing and 'miraculously' my slice was eliminated, but obviously the swing fault remained. I then found myself a few months ago in a position where the swing fault which I had maintained had been developed and started reaking havoc with my draw bias driver causing me all sorts of swing problems. I have now made the effort to change my swing and I am much more consistent even with the draw bias, and will be changing to a neutral head asap as I don't need a draw bias anymore.

hope this makes some sort of sense. I just feel that if you intend to reach a high standard of golf (I am quite young so should only get better for a while and want to be off low single figures eventually) you should not make life harder in the log run and train yourself with a club that falsely corrects errors. That is why I will ditch the draw driver as soon as funds permit.
 
I am in a similar situation where I got a draw bias to help with some swing faults. Since going back to my original coach my swing has improved hugely and although I can get a decent draw with the extra bias and it is under control there are times when I get quick and it turns into a big hook. I think I am going to bide my time and wait for HID to find a job and pay my subs first before investing in a neutral faced driver.
 
I'd echo earlier suggestions and go for a Big Bertha 460, cheap as anything at the moment. Very solid club for mid handicappers.
 
Have to agree with the comments about getting some lessons before you part with your hard earned.

I had a horrible "power fade :D" and was about to bin my driver and revert to 3 woods and accept a loss of distance (but a better direction!). Then someone on the forum suggested I take some lessons.

After these and ongoing practice, all is well with the driver I have, and probably saved £200 into the bargain (which went on irons instead - ho hum!)
 
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