Geezer Driver Recommendation Needed

Jelopster

My step dad (75) needs to replace hIs 10* Nike Forged Ti driver that he hits head high about 150-175 with a slicey fade. He’s 6ft and in pretty good shape but probably an average senior swing speed with slower tempo. He’s enlisted me to help find him something and wants to stay under $400. I was thinking about a PXG 0211 , Cobra Air X offset, Cleveland Launcher XL Lite, Honma XP-1. What is the collective wisdom around here?

As far as loft I was thinking 12 and maybe 44 length?

Would love your recommendations!

Walterjn

Jelopster talk to @Eguller .
He's got that Srixon, he said that thing is geezer friendly.
Runs up to 11°, and a heck of a lot newer that that Nike. I think he said he also has some shafts to pick from...

DonM

Jelopster I think you are on the right track for models and loft. Length depends on his swing mechanics, he might be fine with normal length.

sdandrea1

Jelopster Cobra Air X offset, Cleveland Launcher XL Lite, Honma XP-1. What is the collective wisdom around here?

All good choices - light clubs with draw bias..... and don't be afraid to have him try a ladies driver.

Par4QC

Brand spankin new....Cobra King F7 11* that goes up to 14*.
Also have choice of a few A flex shafts I can install.

LBlack14

Par4QC Brand spankin new....Cobra King F7 11* that goes up to 14*.

Oooh!! 😲
Me likey da Cobra. How mooch? 😁

pellmell

Draw biased, adjustable 10-14*, four senior shaft options, $142

https://www.rockbottomgolf.com/golf-clubs/drivers/mizuno-golf-st-x-driver/

sdandrea1

pellmell Draw biased, adjustable 10-14*, four senior shaft options, $142

Damn you! I got the Atmos Red 40. 🤬😎😘

Hammer4413

I have a brand spanking new in the wrapper Muzuno STX 220 driver in 12* with the senior flex Aldila Ascent shaft with factory headcover and wrench for $215 shipped. Still has all the tags on it. Can post pics if anyone's interested 😊

CallMeAl

12* PXG 0211 with LA GOLF RXR in A Flex and OEM Headcover Included.

Typhoon

I’m liking the Cobra offset driver if he doesn’t mind the offset.. light and will help the slice. I’d keep the shaft at 45” though... You said he’s in decent shape with average speed.

Also, Ping G400 SFT 12 degree.

Eguller

Typhoon Also, Ping G400 SFT 12 degree.

One of the PING 'G' SFT series in 10.5 or 12* would be hard to beat. Much as I'd like to sell him my ZX5,
it only goes to 11* with an upright lie angle. It may be on the lower end of his needs. JMO.
Good luck with your search.

garyt1957

sdandrea1 All good choices - light clubs with draw bias..... and don't be afraid to have him try a ladies driver.

At least a ladies shaft. 150-175 is really short, so unless he's making terrible contact he's swinging really slowly. Could be the lack of launch too.

Subsonic

sdandrea1 Giphy - Stand Up What GIF by 800 Pound Gorilla Media

Typhoon

sdandrea1 don't be afraid to have him try a ladies driver.

Steve, have you ever had any luck with a Ping Rhapsody driver?
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

Par4QC

sdandrea1 I'm glad those are for old people only. Otherwise, I would have grabbed one at that price.

😆

brownmoose13

I have a like new Callaway Big Bertha Epic Star driver with the Alta Distanza shaft. The driver is in mint condition with the upgraded shaft and the new headcover. Loft is 12*
$150 shipped

DonM

brownmoose13 That seems like a great candidate.

ode

If he is ok hitting a modern driver.....I would suggest Ping in one of the Max or SFT model or Tour Edge in e model. I found the TE e722 to be slightly draw biased and more forgiving than anything else I've owned in the modern driver era!

pike51

Tour Edge Hot Launch 12* on ebay. Plenty of shaft options too. Thank me later

johnnydoom

I'm only 60, but have a fairly low swing speed (average 225 with driver). I've found the rear weighted heads to give a good boost to launch angle. Whether or not that provides lower spin than just moving to a higher loft I'd have to leave up to those that study the monitor data, but I seem to hit a rear weighted 10.5 degree as high, and farther on average, than an older 12 degree head. I think most high MOI drivers from the past 6 years would have that rear weight distribution. I'm using a Ping G400 and haven't tried anything newer.

Sparky

PXGExpress on Ebay always has a lot of nice Sr flex options. Right now looks like they have lots of their Gen5s in Senior flex at $188+tax shipped. Here's one

https://www.ebay.com/itm/125946874497?hash=item1d5304ca81:g:X08AAOSw0CFjI1j~

backinit

Sparky Yes if you want a senior flex PXG wood or hybrid.

Jelopster

I talked him into going to PXG for a fitting. There is one about an hour and a half away. He can get fit into. Gen 5 or an 0211 and get it custom to him. That way I’m not guessing and won’t be wrong! Its pretty crazy that PXG is now the budget customer fitter.

Thanks all for the advice and offers!

TheBlade

Jelopster

Is he a vet? Pretty sure PXG gives real big discounts for vets.

mulegolf

Throw in another $50. He will never be sorry.
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