Geezer Driver Recommendation Needed

Jelopster · 2023-08-09T04:53:06+00:00

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 b...

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.

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.

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?
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

sdandrea1

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

Damn you! I got the Atmos Red 40. 🤬😎😘

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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Sparky

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

True, if you wanted some other flex besides senior flex, I would suggest you look for something that is not senior flex.

sdandrea1

Sparky True, if you wanted some other flex besides senior flex, I would suggest you look for something that is not senior flex.

True, but if you are not seeking senior flex, then it would make sense to seek a flex that is something different than senior flex. ......like a not-senior flex, for example.

Par4QC

Sparky If I have to buy a driver and cannot get head only, I get the best resale shaft in it I can, without added cost. Senior flex shafts in OEM drivers are like having Skittles, M&Ms, and JuJu fruits in a bowl.
I use the same shafts in all heads, and made sure I have plenty on hand. And never sell the complete club!

Sparky

Par4QC Drivers should come with a bowl of skittles.

DonM

Par4QC Can you explain for the candy analogy impaired?

Subsonic

DonM in geezer speak he is saying build a stash of shafts and rotate the heads through.

Par4QC

DonM Not all the same 'softness'. iirc. Not had any for several years.

I'm talkin' 'bout them candies.....you pervs.😲