Anyone Still Gaming an Older/Ancient Driver

[dano632]

I've been using a Ben Hogan CS3 since I bought it in 2004...most consistent club in my bag.

[njlam]

Ping Rapture...I think the original is almost 10 years old...nothing comes close.

12 degree with a MR Diamana BlueBoard...wow!

[philly2kuk]

I currently play an i25 driver but I've just lopped an inch off my old G5 and in considering adding weight and putting it back in the bag again. Had the club since 2004/2005ish.

[michaelskivinis]

[quote name='StuartRS' timestamp='1450727562' post='12748140']
Evening all.

It's been a long time since I have been around, quite a break from the game due to work and family commitments.
However the hunger is returning and I am looking forward to playing a lot more in 2016.

Going back through some of my old posts I found discussions about Callaway FT-5s, Cleveland Hi-Bores, Cobra LD, Ping K15, plus others and was wondering if anyone is still gaming some of these older/ancient Drivers.

I remember reading some great stories about how good they were for accuracy and distance. Many of them must be cheap as chips to buy now.

Is the new stuff really any better, apart from being shiny?

I still have a soft spot for a couple that I have gamed in the past and looking to become reacquainted with a some of them to regain the confidence I once had.

I can't be the only one living in the past?
[/quote]Still playing an R 11. Tried to change it plenty of times but when you are hitting between 10-14 fairways every game why would you bother? This club is never leaving my bag!!!!!

[Kenny Lee Puckett]

anyone playing a TMag for longer than last 6 months.

[StuartRS]

[quote name='dano632' timestamp='1450760889' post='12750360']
I've been using a Ben Hogan CS3 since I bought it in 2004...most consistent club in my bag.
[/quote]

Hogan CS3. That brings back memories. I never played one, but always picked them up in store. i may add that to my list although could be hard to find now.

[playa]

[quote name='playoffbeard23' timestamp='1450742352' post='12749216']
[quote name='ohioglfr' timestamp='1450741966' post='12749192']
Ping G2 ('08) and Adams 6088UL ('12). Painting and re-shafting the Ping this winter.
[/quote]I was looking at Ping G2 heads online and thought about it how do you like it I've never actually hit one? But I love to G10 and head shape looked similar.
[/quote]
G2 are seriously good clubs. As solid, long, forgiving and straight as you could ask for. G10 pretty much the same. Both much better than the later G15 imo. The fact you never see either in used bins tells you how good they are.

[63@Oakmont]

Callaway X tour from around 06 I think...

[DoglegRight]

While it's not that old as a 2013 model, due to Callaway's Taylormade-like prodigious release schedule my Optiforce 440 feels older than it is.

My other backups are at least a couple of years old as well: Fast 12 ls and SLDR 430.

Until recently I had a 510tp that would still make it in the bag occasionally. I wouldn't mind having it back.

I also dabbled with a G10 7.5 this past season. Great numbers from it. However as is so often the case I got rid of it to move onto to something "better" which I inevitably don't like as much.

[jplroper]

Playing a Callaway Steelhead 8 degree with Memphis 10 steel shaft. I don't hit it that far but it I do keep it between the ditches.

[leomessi10]

I just bought a Titleist 983E for $40. I had one back in the day and I swear that it is the longest driver I've ever played. I also just got an M1 that I like so I can't wait to test them against each other. MY money is on the 983E.

[J_Tizzle]

I finally replaced my Anser with a G30 LS at the end of October or so.

Thats a really good run for me!

[Skaffa77]

Still own and use a 905R and a Cobra L4VX...great drivers...

[Wriggles]

I've played most of the year with either a GBB or a Warbird. I have 2 of each. My newest driver is a Adams Speedline Super LS I bought last January. I hit it very well, but I still go back to the old stuff.

I also play old wooden woods, and hickories.

[chippa13]

Cleveland DST still rides around in the bag. Every now and then I'll let it out for one or two swings a round.

[munichop]

I have a TEE 12 (first gen) deg that is my starter (graphalloy speed coat blue) and it developed a rattle- So I get on Ebay and Crglist to find a backup. I found a TEE 6 exotics - cant' hit my zipcode with this thing. I then find an X2 hot - same thing. Both adjustable. (Same shafts in all). I then find an R7 Ht 11.5 deg with a graphite design 6+ stiff at Play it again- $25. I tried it last weekend- Almost made my first par 4 hole in one (18 inches almost directly behind the hole) with it. My driver speed is around 100 mph. So I agree the older stuff is fine as long as you find a good shaft. Drivers are like wedges for me- I keep one a long time if I develop confidence with it. I have never been "fitted" on a machine with a driver, I "audition" clubs on the course.

[chris975d]

Played a Callaway FT-5 from the day it was released up until about 2 months ago when it was replaced by a 815 Alpha. The 815 is only slightly more forgiving than that "ancient" driver, but still almost neck and neck on center hits.

[pingmatt]

Mizuno MX700 from 2009 or so. I've hit so many good drives with this club, I've lost count! Bought another one a few years ago as a back-up.

[shizzel2112]

I have my first driver, an '07 Burner in the bag but there is a shiny new Cobra Fly-Z on my porch right now! Merry Xmas to me!

[fkgperfect1]

[quote name='munichop' timestamp='1450803797' post='12751868']
I have a TEE 12 (first gen) deg that is my starter (graphalloy speed coat blue) and it developed a rattle- So I get on Ebay and Crglist to find a backup. I found a TEE 6 exotics - cant' hit my zipcode with this thing. I then find an X2 hot - same thing. Both adjustable. (Same shafts in all). I then find an R7 Ht 11.5 deg with a graphite design 6+ stiff at Play it again- $25. I tried it last weekend- Almost made my first par 4 hole in one (18 inches almost directly behind the hole) with it. My driver speed is around 100 mph. So I agree the older stuff is fine as long as you find a good shaft. Drivers are like wedges for me- I keep one a long time if I develop confidence with it. I have never been "fitted" on a machine with a driver, I "audition" clubs on the course.
[/quote] I'm a huge fan of " auditioning " clubs on the course! I find it very fun!

[BenHoganSlam1953]

I'm pretty sure if you removed the $$$ incentive that many, if not most tour players would change their drivers no more than their 3 woods or putters. The only reason to change is because the potential replacement driver is smoking the current gamer over at least a dozen games or more. I think people often mistake different for better. Golf clubs "like wine" often get better with age.

[geochitown]

I've been playing various incarnations of the Cleveland HiBore...

have recently moved from Hibore to HiBore XLS and now HiBore XLS Tour...

At the same time, I've recently puchased TEE XCG7 Beta driver and an E8 Beta head.

So, we'll see how the Cleveland's fare against the newer TEE's...

[iutodd]

I've got a Ping ISI Tec that I put back in the bag a few times a year just for fun.

[geoga]

Ping G10, can't find any better! Tried them all, G30 a close second.

[LansingMI]

Cobra L4V 10.5 with Project X R flex. Only modification was cotton balls in the head.

[TightenUpROOKIE]

Still have a couple of Callaway Razr Hawk Tour Prototype drivers I keep just incase all else should fail these drivers are still fairway finders & long.

[philly2kuk]

[quote name='Kenny Lee Puckett' timestamp='1450766689' post='12750542']anyone playing a TMag for longer than last 6 months.[/quote]
My father has been playing an R11 since its release 4 years ago. He's currently trying it against the M1, but even with fitting he's not hitting it any better.

[SoCalTitleist]

My dad and uncle still play 07 Burner and I still play 910D3.

[modeclan]

I'm sure it's between my ears but every time I get out of whack with the driver I pull the FT9 out. Like picking up an old friend. Usually get myself straightened out then go back to the newer model.

[GLF4EVR]

TM R7 HT tour issue, have used it for at least 7-8 years. Every now & then I have a Hogan Apex persimmon with a big face I like to use. The insert has six screws in it. Still puts a nice flight on the ball.