Which driver numbers are the best?

nev adams · June 9, 2020

Been playing my current driver Cobra King Ltd pro since new. Distance is good but I struggle hitting it straight. Some of it is obviously me but I believe it is also a fade bias head.

Went to the golf store and tried out a couple TM drivers to see what the numbers would say. I hit a used M4 a new M2 and mine. All stiff flex 9.5 loft.

i did find the two TM’s were easier to hit straighter or maybe even a draw. Although they have standard size grips vs my midsize. Not sure if that could make a difference or not.

im attaching a picture of the average shots from the three. Purple is the M4, Red is Cobra and Blue is the M2.

This simulator is set at sea level I think so distance is always short of what GPS says on course.

Tell me what you see in these numbers.

Philomathesq · June 9, 2020

I’m not sure how reliable those numbers are. They show a descent angle between 2 and 9 degrees. Unless you were hitting the ball no more than a few feet of the ground, there is no way that is accurate.

chinaski · June 9, 2020

Yeah those should be in the 30's.

ChipNRun · June 9, 2020

According to your driver's specs, the 9.5° is one of three settings with a fade bias. You also have 9.5° and 10° setting that are square-faced.

Try the 9.5° and 10° square settings to see if that lessens the fade.

Likewise, a too-thick grip can lessen hand action and possibly lead to shot hanging to right.

if neither one of these solutions works, consider a lesson to see if your set up encourages a fade.In closing: You have several possible solutions at hand other than spending $300 for a used driver that doesn't perform much better than your current one.