Driver guidance for Senior Slow swing Negative AOA

[TroyMc01]

So want to get my father in law a new driver. He isn't interested in a fitting and was going to get used as he uses a fixed Bazooka driver 10.5 Sr flex.and the accompanying 3 wood.

 

He plays a fair amount but age is taking it's toll. Has a negative AOA, probably 80-85mph and has to swing around a mid section. His swing at 76 isn't going to change much. He gets occasional lessons but it is what it is. Has trouble elevating the ball with longer clubs and gets distance often from roll. Has hybrids carry further. 

 

Wanted to get him a new driver and maybe a 5w or 7w. Was going to get adjustable that can go +/- 2 degrees just debating whether I get a 10.5 that can go to 12.5 or start with a 12 degree or even something like a 2018 Callaway Rogue 13.5 HL.

 

Any thoughts from Senior or slower swing players that fit this profile?

[Nickb333]

The TSR1 is pretty easy to hit. Very light. 

[phizzy30]

Adjustable 10.5 should be fine.  A lighter shaft that's in the 40-50 gram range would also be ideal.  5 metal is also a great idea as it would give him more loft to elevate those shots off the deck. 

[jvincent]

6 hours ago, TroyMc01 said:

Wanted to get him a new driver and maybe a 5w or 7w. Was going to get adjustable that can go +/- 2 degrees just debating whether I get a 10.5 that can go to 12.5 or start with a 12 degree or even something like a 2018 Callaway Rogue 13.5 HL.

 

Any thoughts from Senior or slower swing players that fit this profile?

 

At his speed with the negative angle of attack he should really be in a 12* to start at a minimum.

Edited March 23 by jvincent

[KevSmith]

Ping and Taylormade have HL options (High & Light). Lighter heads and shafts targeted at the seasoned player. 

 

Cleveland has the Launcher XL Series - less expensive than the two above which may be worth a look.