What kind of driver do both you and your dad have? More specifically, what's the flex of the shaft? Do you know what your clubhead speed is?

 

Well right now I have a Taylormade T1 bubble2shaft. It says R-80 on the shaft next to the grip.

My dad had a Nike Sasquatch Driver. Not sure on his flex.

 

Sounds to me like you've got an 80 gram, regular flex shaft. That's a heavy shaft especially if you don't have the clubhead speed or strength to swing it.

If you're going to be getting real serious, I suggest you at least go get a ball fitting done. Golf Galaxy will do them for $20. At that time, they should be able to give you an idea of what your clubhead speed, launch angle and ball speed is. That driver may not be the one for you.

 

Thats the thing that has me wondering. Right before i bought it i used in on the virtual range at golf galaxy. worked fine.

i dont know.

Ill go see what GG can do tomorrow if i dont go play.

thanks for the tip

 

Dude. I live right across the street from the GG in Virginia Beach. I'm *always* in there, looking at shit, hitting shit, etc. I'm always looking to buy the latest and greatest, even though I probably shouldn't be wasting my money.

Currently, I've got an 07 Burner Driver S flex, 07 Burner fairway S flex, 07 Burner 3h and 4h S flex, R7 irons 5-PW S flex, Cleveland CG11 52*, 56* and 60* wedges. And putter varies on the mood my in. lol.

As for that simulator, you can't really trust that at all. It tries to do a lot of complicated math the minute you hit the ball. The biggest thing to watch out for in there is your ball speed. Everything else is more or less a lie. I can have a 98mph swing one time and then make the exact same swing and it's 114mph. Plus the launch angles are all whacked out.

For the most accurate numbers, get on the ball fitting machine. It's got a camera that figures all that out. If you watch the PGA Tour at all, it's pretty similar to that TrackMan that you see them use.

 

well im not all "in to it" like you are.

I want to be like that tho. Its a interesting sport, with all the physics involved and whatnot.

Ill stop by GG and see what the deal is with my club/swing/etc...

 

Well, if you're going to try out for a team and play competitive golf, you better "get into it".

 

lol

thats why i made the thread, to practice, and play with others who like golf.

only a couple of my buddies play. 1 works for Lockheed Martin and is always out of town. The other is always working. And the others arent really dedicated. o well i dont care.

I cant play like i want to, but im trying.

 

Well man, when it warms up, I'm definitely down to play. I play just about every weekend too. And now is a great time to go out and practice cause of winter rates.

There's a course here in Virginia Beach that's $18 to walk. I mean, c'mon. $1/hole?! And it's a pretty challenging course too, especially the back 9. So I like going over there to practice.

 

well lets go play it tomorrow?

wear some clothes, bring your walking shoes, and lets roll.

i dont mind walking