Senior: change driver or not?

[Brian 222]

80 years old. 17 hcp. Play 45 holes a week.
Currently using Callaway Maverick 12 degree. Most drives 150-175 straight.
Any advantage to switching to a 9 or 10 degree driver ?
Thanks.

 

[Orikoru]

Do you know what your swing speed is? It would be impossible for us to say whether a lower loft would go further or less far. If your swing speed is on the slow side, the extra loft is most likely helping you get more carry.

 

[MACM85]

I would argue that if you were to lower the loft you may lose efficiency based on the slower swing speed not getting the ball as aerial as the 12 degree head.

Shaft and head can help. Your best bet is to go for a fitting with a pro and see what they come back with.

 

[Imurg]

Most 80 year old would probably bite your hand off for 175 yards down the middle...
Stick don't twist..

 

[Lord Tyrion]

I think the advice from the pro's, teaching, is that most amateurs are better off with more loft, not less. This particularly works as you get older.

I'd follow the other comments, keep as you are.

 

[KenL]

I imagine a 12 degree driver will work well for you.
However, another 12 degree head and shaft combo might be easier to swing and launch.
You deserve to treat yourself to a new toy.

 

[clubchamp98]

12 degree works for me as my Angle of attack is down.
I just can’t hit a lower loft and I actually lose distance because of my launch angle.

At 80 your doing well there at 175 yds
If you want a new driver just go get one fitted ,you only live once.
Not sure you will find one much better than you have.

It’s great to see the seniors still trying for more out of the game.

 

[Oddsocks]

Most 80 year old would probably bite your hand off for 175 yards down the middle...
Stick don't twist..

Based on current form, I know a 45yr old that would bite his hand off for 175 down the middle.

 

[clubchamp98]

Based on current form, I know a 45yr old that would bite his hand off for 175 down the middle.

Form is temporary don’t forget.
(“They”) might be shorter tomorrow

 

[Oddsocks]

If “ they” were shorter then “they” may not find the wilderness so often.

It’s like watching the film up…. “ the wilderness must be explored “

 

[BubbaP]

80 years old. 17 hcp. Play 45 holes a week.
Currently using Callaway Maverick 12 degree. Most drives 150-175 straight.
Any advantage to switching to a 9 or 10 degree driver ?
Thanks.

What are your eyes telling you?
Is that a high flight, so maybe 165 and 10 roll? Or a lower running flight?

In these baked conditions something lower may help, but revert when damp.

A 14 degree might suit. Or something very light (clubhead & shaft)

 

[clubchamp98]

What are your eyes telling you?
Is that a high flight, so maybe 165 and 10 roll? Or a lower running flight?

In these baked conditions something lower may help, but revert when damp.

A 14 degree might suit. Or something very light (clubhead & shaft)

That sounds like a mini driver !
Could do the trick

 

[BubbaP]

That sounds like a mini driver !
Could do the trick

Or something like

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[Deleted member 18645]

Most 80 year old would probably bite your hand off for 175 yards down the middle...
Stick don't twist..

So would Fragger