garyt1957 I agree on Cobras. They can usually be had pretty cheaply. I'm still playing a Cobra S2 from 2010. If I was going to look at some newer OEM's Cobra would be first in line

Never tried a Cobra driver but found a bunch of F6 and F6+ much cheaper than the TM's.

    Any Cobra from the last few years along with the Ping G30 or G. Cobra and Ping have the easiest adjustable hosels. Cobra's can be adjusted from 9-12 degrees (the non + models). If you want at least 12 degrees the Ping G30 and G come in a 12 degree model. You can adjust up to 13 and down to 11 degrees with .6 degrees in between.

    If you're looking for a higher trajectory I'd recommend the Ping's. The Ping's are the most forgiving driver on the market followed by Cobra. Can't go wrong with either. I have the G30 in 12 degrees and the Cobra Amp Cell, Bio Cell and F7. The Cobra Bio Cell, F6 and F7 use the same tip adapter, so you can inter change shafts in you want. Although the Bio Cell and F7 use a different size wrench.

    Another vote for Cobra here. My FZ+ and ZL "Tour" are 2 of the best I've hit. Still have my 1st DCT too.

    scotts33 I always thought the Big Bang 450 was a good all around head. Square FA and various lofts and cheap.

    Thanks Scott. I had one in a 12° years ago and liked it. Thanks for the heads up.

      Rickochet

      I have a pink F6 head with an adapter, if you're interested (don't ask why I have a pink one...)

        Rickochet

        I am a big fan of Cobra drivers. I have an S3 Max and a a current year Max. Long and straight!

        Ok, youse guys have me totally confused. So, to scratch the itch I need buy a Bang 450, Cobra and a Ping. That should scratch that itch, no? Did I miss any? 😛

          Rickochet I need buy a Bang 45

          I was going to put this one on my "worst club" list in the other thread.
          Ugly colour and a fade machine, especially if you shaft it with a Grafalloy Blue.
          :/

          I don't try any new drivers so can't help ya there.
          I am happy with all my old school drivers so I would say maybe revisit a BOM 460?

            Would it hurt to take your current driver and go to a store with a launch monitor and have them help you out. Grab a Ping, Cobra and Taylormade. Hit them all alongside your own driver. Dont pay attention to the distance foe each club since the monitor could be weird. Look at how each one compares to the baseline set by your current driver.

            Spend a bit more, get a decent driver...plus you'll be able to see the comparision there in the store. Dont waste more money on a Big Bang with a shaft thats a guess.

              Rickochet

              That's the prob. All the stuff is good. The one that fits you the best is the best. The journey of finding that ONE is the fun. 😉

              I've liked the look of Cobra drivers for some time now but was building component clubs for myself and my customers. After 28+ years building clubs, I quit doing that last year. I purchased some Adams hybrid irons and a Adams Blue driver. I like both purchases but kept switching to a couple of older component drivers from time to time. Drivers seem to get "stubborn" and don't like to do what you want so you need to change up to show them who's boss. So, about a month or so ago, I bought a Cobra Fly Z adjustable driver which I set to 12 degrees, as well as a Cobra Fly Z fairway wood that I set to 4 wood (16* for this club). I Got them from Hurricane Golf (the price was very good) and they arrived promptly but not as quickly as components do from their sister company DTG. It was only a day or two later which was no problem as I couldn't play golf in Minnesota then yet anyhow. I still haven't had the chance to try them but I have high hopes that they will work for me. The real question is whether the driver will work great at first and then get stubborn and quit working or will keep working for the whole season. Time will tell.

                Spuzz I was going to put this one on my "worst club" list in the other thread.
                Ugly colour and a fade machine, especially if you shaft it with a Grafalloy Blue.
                :/

                I think you might have the Big Bang 450 and the Integra Soolong 450R mixed up. They are not the same club. I have had both. The Bang is a nice dark peacock kind of blue and the Soolong a bright blue. I know that you hate the Soolong. Actually, years ago they came out of two foundries during a family fued. One model sucked, the other didn't.

                  Typhoon Would it hurt to take your current driver and go to a store with a launch monitor and have them help you out. Grab a Ping, Cobra and Taylormade. Hit them all alongside your own driver. Dont pay attention to the distance foe each club since the monitor could be weird. Look at how each one compares to the baseline set by your current driver.

                  Spend a bit more, get a decent driver...plus you'll be able to see the comparision there in the store. Dont waste more money on a Big Bang with a shaft thats a guess.

                  First issue, no sim within a 100 miles.

                  Second, I owned a Big Bang and know how it plays. I have also been building my own clubs for 15 years and I have a bunch of shafts that I know fit me that I can try in it.

                    Driver ?
                    Fun is in the hunt for the next stick.

                    My own dilemma regarding the driver is fairly common within the golf community. I would be restless and up to search for a better driver, even when my current driver is just fine. The very least is to change driver shaft to get to the "next level".

                    Recently, I'm geared toward exercise my lower body and stretching my shoulders and the back. No holly grill of driver for me at this time in life except to get fit to delay the natural process of life cycle.

                    Rickochet

                    I used to think the same way...finally decided to get a professionals opinion. Now Im kicking myself for not doing it sooner.

                    mulegolf "The real question is whether the driver will work great at first and then get stubborn and quit working or will keep working for the whole season. Time will tell."

                    I have yet to find the club that worked the whole season. 😊