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Its almost fool proof. hit it solid anywhere on the club face and its guaranteed to fly for a loOOOong time.

But, in this amount of time, and getting much better (in my own right), I’ve come to form this opinion: Clubs are clubs.

While I hate to sound like an idiot or ignore the fact that technology has played and may continue to play a large part in the “advancement” of the game for players of all skill levels, I would venture to argue that performance has little to do with the club, ball, or any other equipment, but it depends moreso on the player holding and using it.

If we could all swing like that mechanical arm the manufacturers use to test their clubs against others, either privately or in them freakin’ infomercials, the technology would truly make a difference. But we’re human.

Furthermore, I would offer, for the sake of argument or discussion, that in getting better myself and from personal experience…I’ve found that I can hit a $ 29.00 driver I bought from Wal-Mart the same 280 yards that I can hit my PING G-5 driver I paid $ 200.00 for.

Experts often speak of all the possible tweaks to get maximum distance. Tweak the club head, make sure you’re using the right shaft, use the right grip, use the right BALL. Sheesh, every year new commercials come out touting “You can get 10 or 13 more yards distance with this new driver!” I’ve been hearing that since 2000, when I started playing.

By that theory, we should be hitting 400 yard drives now. Yes, I know some of the long drive champions do that, but every weekend chump is not hitting 400 yard drives.

My conclusion: Clubs are clubs. Again, sorry to sound like an idiot. Many can give scientific reasons why one club “should” be better over the other. Just like your ball might go further because it has 7 more dimples on it than mine does. Will it really matter if all you’re going to do is get up there and shank the second shot into the trees?

Clubs are clubs and balls are balls. Get something “decent” if you like. But be happy with you have and just try to be consistent with hitting the ball straight and having fun on the golf course. Don’t be surprised if the one set that really suits your game is a $ 159 full set from Costco.

Hey, it could happen.

Taylormade is the number one driver on tour for a reason. I love my Superquad, but mine is modified with a specialty shaft and other things.

Callaway is probably the easiest to hit well, but workability generally sucks on those.

Cleveland’s Hibore HL is a monster. The club head is so big I dunno if I could keep it on plane the whole time, plus it is really meant for players who want to hit the ball way up into the air.

Ping drivers are always nice, if I did not have a taylormade, I would have a ping. The rapture is a good driver as well. I would say it is probably the best on your list above.

keep in mind, the shaft you choose will matter more than the clubhead itself. A good shaft can go a long way, and the standard shafts that they put in these drivers are good enough for some, but not for the better players.

My recommendation- Ping Rapture new or Taylormade R7 series TP used.

I would get a driver and not be afraid of it. A 3wood is “easier” to hit, but the same mistakes you make with the Driver, you will make on the 3w. Plus, the newer drivers are so forgiving that the old adage of starting with a 3W is no longer as applicable. Personally, I would get a driver, something like the Cleveland HyborXL or the TM Burner (not the tour burner or the new burner that just came out.) Then get a 3 Hybrid, its easier to hit than the 3w and IMHO, a better more useful club for beginners than a 3w (its easier to hit off the fairway than the 3w and just as beneficial off the tee.)

I suppose just go to the range and hit a few different drivers until you find the one that suits your swing best.