Higher launching, forgiving, drivers of yore..

[Drivingrangehero]

Any of the recent Tour Edge Drivers that say MAX MOI or the Tour Edge EXS 220

 

The TEE EXS 220 replaced my Ping G400 Max since it was less likely to hook for me, and easier to fade. 

[DixieD]

10 hours ago, shanx said:

Still poking around on these suggestions.

 

Looks like the Ping Max versions are draw biased. My miss is already a nasty hook, so I stay away from any draw bias.

 

Try the g400 lst, loads of forgiveness dont be put off by the lst, it still launches high with mid range spin and is anti left. I get hooky but this is the only driver I can confidently aim up the left cut and know it gonna stay there at worst or usually just peel back in. 

[xkilgorextroutx]

I know you said not Titleist, but I had a 910 D2 12* that was an absolute fairway finder. One of my few club ho regrets in letting that one go.

[philly2kuk]

I found my sim max higher launching and I knew where a bad shot was going (right). However I can’t go right at my course so it got replaced, but if you don’t want to go left it works a treat.

[jda]

Are Cobra F9 cheap enough yet?  They still might be as good as a new driver.

[duffer888]

I just had one of my best driving days ever with a Callaway FT9 Tour Neutral Imix Fubuki 63.  I went back to this as I recall this is the only driver that I was able to hit the green on some short driveable par 4s that I regularly play.  I was playing a G30 in 2017 prior to quitting golf and now getting back into it this year.  Hence, the old drivers.

 

I also moved back to trying the FT9, as my local range went TopTracer this year, so I can get stats now.  Based on the TopTracer data, I hit both relatively the same distance, but slightly different flights.  FT9 a little higher launch with more carry, G30 lower launch and more roll.

Edited August 30, 2023 by duffer888

[shanx]

On 8/20/2023 at 7:24 PM, kthomas said:

You can get a Mizuno ST-Z 220 for less than a G400 Max right now, and they are every bit as forgiving.

 

If you want to save even more money, the Ping G30 is a great driver.

 

I snagged a ST-Z 220 off eBay today, might need to swap out the stock shaft, but I'm looking forward to giving it a try..

[kthomas]

38 minutes ago, shanx said:

 

I snagged a ST-Z 220 off eBay today, might need to swap out the stock shaft, but I'm looking forward to giving it a try..

 

Nice! 

 

I'm playing with a ST-Z 220 right now as well. The original shaft I paired it with didn't work out (UST elements chrome), but so far I'm really liking the Lin-Q Purple that I just installed. 

 

Seems like a great driver head (and an excellent value) - just need to pair it with a shaft that works for you.

[boggyman]

Global Golf has several at $99 in 12 plus degrees with 15% off currently. Cleveland, Ping, and several more, should have no problem finding something. Use the search and you should be able to get what you’re looking for.