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This year was my first time since the G30 was released.

TM SIM2 Max Driver

TM SIM2 Max 3 & 5

PXG 0311 XF Gen 1 4-W 

Titleist SM8 Black Wedges 48-54-58

Srixon Q-Star Tour 
2009 Custom Scotty Cameron Welded Neck 009 35/330g (with a slap of lead tape for sauciness)
“Check your Ego at the Club House and Play the Correct Tees”

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Well I tried to replace my 913D3 with a M2 but we reconciled our differences.

Driver: Callaway Paradym 9 set to 10 Draw

3W Callaway  Epic Flash

5w Callaway Epic Flash
Hybrids: 4-5 Epic Flash    
               6-7 Big Bertha 

               7 Ping G430 played as an 8 

Irons: PXG Gen4 XP 9-GW

Wedges: PXG 0311 52 56 degree Forged

Putter: Odyssey Rossie Pro 2.0 

 

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I don't change as often as the typical WRXer for sure. I like to buy used drivers at a great price so that if they don't work out there is no big loss. I bought a lightly used 913 D3 back in 2015 and am still using it. I would really like to get fit and try out Ping's latest offerings.

Ping G400 Max 10.5
Ping G400 5 wood
Ping i-e1 4-U Nippon 105 Stiff
Cleveland 588 RTX CB 52, 56&60
Cameron Squareback 1 Studio Select

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I bought an Adams F12 LS in 2012 and played it all the way through 2016. I started a revolving door since then (Ping G30, Ping G, Callaway Rogue, Callaway Epic, TaylorMade M2), but am finishing the season with that same old Adams. The G400 Max has been calling my name, but I’ve resisted so far.

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Very infrequently.

 

I changed last year because I gave my old one (about 10 years old) to my son. I've goofed around and tried a decent number of others - mainly from trying out friends clubs and a few at stores. My main impression is that once drivers hit the 460cc mark many years back (plus a couple of years for a bit of refinement) there's not been anything meaningful for me to gain with getting the latest models. They all work fine for me (haven't hit one I didn't like), but they all work about the same, too.

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I'm pretty bad with changing drivers and I know I need to stop searching for a game by buying more equipment. I have stuck with the same Irons for years at a time but

the woods seem to get replaced when the "Latest Greatest " launches.

 

Since 2014 ish

  • Ping Anser
  • Ping G25 ( played 2 years )
  • Ping G30 ( Didn't get along with so I sold and bought another G25 )
  • Ping G
  • Ping G400 ( Sold when the Max Launched )
  • Ping G400 Max ( Current Big Stick )

Titleist TSi3  ,Ventus Blue 6S  Velocore

Ping G425 14.5  Fairway ,Tensei  AV Orange 75

Ping G425 17.5 Fairway  ,Tensei  CK Orange 75

Ping Anser 23 degree Hybrid

OnOff 2015 Kuro Irons ,Nippon Modus Tour 120

Scratch 50 ,54,58 Wedges  ,Nippon WV 115 Wedge Shafts

Scotty Cameron Champions Choice Newport  2+ 

Titleist Pro V1x

 

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Still playing a G30 if that’s any indicator.

Woods: Callaway Rogue ST Max LS 9*, Ventus Blue 6S / TM Stealth Plus+, 15*, MCA Diamana Thump 75S
Hybrid: PXG 0317 X Proto 3H & 4H, Ventus Blue 7S

Irons: Takomo IRON 101, 5-PW, Accra T90i S
Wedges: Cleveland CBX ZipCore  48* Accra T90i S, 53* & 58*, Accra T100i S
Putter: Evnroll ER 1.2, Tour KBS GPS, 33",
 SuperStroke MidSlim 2.0
Ball: Maxfli Tour
Bag/Cart: Callaway Fairway 14 Stand Bag / Clicgear 4.0 / Alphard Club Booster V2 / V2 Swivel Kit
Accessories: Arccos 360 / Garmin G80 / Nikon Coolshot Pro Stabilized

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Since 2008, I've only played 3 different drivers.

Taylormade Qi10 LS 9°(10°) - GD Tour AD UB 5

Taylormade BRNR 11.5°(13°) - GD Tour AD DI 6 

Taylormade SIM2 TI 5W 19°(18°) - GD Tour AD UB 7

Mizuno Pro 245 (4-pw) - DG120 S300

Mizuno T22 50° S Grind

Vokey SM8 56° D Grind

Vokey SM9 60° T Grind

Odyssey WH OG #7 Nano - Stroke Lab 3GEN Red

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I typically change my driver every 2 years sometimes a little more frequently.

Driver: Cobra Aerojet
3 wood: Titleist TSR2

7 wood: Ping G430 max

Utility iron: Callaway Apex ut

4 Hybrid: Callaway Paradym
Irons: Titleist T100 5-pw 
Wedges: Vokey sm9 50*, 54*, 60*
Putters: TaylorMade Spider X

Scotty Cameron Newport 2

Ball: Titleist ProV1x

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I have a real problem. I get something new every couple of months, but rarely sell any of them. My sig has my current players listed but I have an ST180 and a TEE EX9 Tour that I just finished setting up. Haven't hit them yet. I tend to just get someting when I like the looks of it.

 

BT

 

Dr#1 Cobra Speedzone 10.5 – HZRDUS Yellow HC 65 TX @ 46”
Dr#2 Mizuno STZ 220 9.5 (10.5) - HZRDUS Smoke IM10 65 Low TX @ 46"

Mizuno ST190 15 - HZRDUS Smoke Yellow 70 TS @ 43"
Mizuno STZ 220 18- HZRDUS Smoke Yellow 70 TS @ 42"
Mizuno MP15 4-PW - Aldila RIP Tour 115 R
Cobra MIM Wedges 52, 56 & 60 – stock KBS Hi-Rev @ 35.5”

Odyssey V-Line Stroke Lab 33.5"
Grips - Grip Master Classic Wrap Midsize

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Used to change them annually, sometimes more often.

 

Since around 2011 I've used the Rapture V2 for about 3 years, the Bio Cell+ for a year plus and now my Fusion is about to start year 3.

 

Always look and of course, the G400MAX has caught my attention but I get damn near perfect ball flight, rollout and consistency from my Fusion so, "realistically" (whatever that means :rofl: ) there's really no reason to keep looking,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, is there ? :russian_roulette:

Callaway Epic Flash SZ 9.0 Ventus Blue 6S

Ping G425 14.5 Fairway Tour AD TP 6X

Ping G425 MAX 20.5 7 wood Diamana Blue 70 S

Titleist 716 AP-1  5-PW, DGS300

Ping Glide Forged, 48, DGS300

Taylormade MG3 52*, 56*, TW 60* DGS200

LAB Mezz Max 34*, RED, BGT Stability

Titleist Pro V1X

 

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Every 3 years or so.

 

i25 to OG M1 to M3.

 

A really good, deep updated fitting every few years is the way to go. I say this because I’ve spoiled myself to the point where I won’t play stock driver shafts. ??‍♂️

 

 

G430 LST 9* Ventus TR Black 6S

Darkspeed 15* 1K Pro White 70S

G430 19* LIN-Q TSPX Black 85H F4

Black Ops 22* AV White 85S
ZX5 MkII (5-P) Modus3 105X
MG4 50,54,58 Modus3 125S

009 Welded 1.5 Neck

 

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I change my driver nearly every other round. My last 8 rounds have been:

 

Cobra LTD - Elements Chrome+

Cobra LTD - Kiyoshi Gold

Adams Fast12 LS

Adams Fast12 LS

Cleveland Hibore XL

Cleveland Hibore XL

Cleveland Classic Custom XL

Callaway FT Tour

Fast 12LS/Classic Custom XL/King LTD
Super LS/Tisi Tec/F6 Baffler/Egg Spoon/CB1
Halo/4DX
X-20/XL2000/EX-1/GC Mid/TFT2003
ISI W2
X-Forged Vintage/Eye2+
WHT 7H

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My current driver is just over 7 years old. No plans to change. I’ve tried other newer drivers, but never found anything better. And this many years into it, I’m comfortable with old faithful.

“I think getting advice from guys who are sitting at the computer in their underwear while taking a break from porn is a very solid way to choose clubs.” - bluedot
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Once you find the right shaft, has there been any material improvement in driver heads in the past 5 years?

SLDR 430 says, “No, not really...but it’s your 400 dollars.”

Taylormade M5 Tour 10.5* 

Taylormade 300 Series 15*

Taylormade Sim2 Max 18*

Titleist 818H2  21*

Titleist 718 TMB 4 24*

Titleist 718 AP2  5-PW

Mizuno T20  54*   58*

Taylormade Spider GT  #3

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On driver number 4 for the season......

 

Find that very hard to believe. Not calling you a liar just rather unbelievable crazy lol

Brentwalker is an all world driver ho. One of the many on this forum. This Bud is for him.

Driver: Callaway Paradym 9 set to 10 Draw

3W Callaway  Epic Flash

5w Callaway Epic Flash
Hybrids: 4-5 Epic Flash    
               6-7 Big Bertha 

               7 Ping G430 played as an 8 

Irons: PXG Gen4 XP 9-GW

Wedges: PXG 0311 52 56 degree Forged

Putter: Odyssey Rossie Pro 2.0 

 

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On the third one of the season - an M3. Started with a 2017 M1, briefly auditioned a Rogue, and then put the M3 in the bag... Last year, it was an R11 and the M1...

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