good cheap driver

[ZGriswold83]

i'm talkin cheap!

I've been throwing the idea around of cutting down my current driver a few inches, but first I want to grab a driver for cheap and try it out. So what I'm lookin for is something cheap I can try it on first, I've been searching ebay up and down, I definately want to spend under $100 and under $75 would be even better. I've been looking at ft-3 tours, and some of the older cleveland hibore series. I'd really like to land one with a ys-6 shaft in it....and ideas on a good cheap driver that I won't get laughed off the course for using!

[ELVISsf]

mizuno mx500? try ebay for one under a hundred.

[zojo]

I'm in the same boat. Just looking for a driver to play around with. Cobra Speed Pro X can be had for around $100. Some people don't like the Titleist 907 D1 and D2s, but they can be had for chep and are still good clubs. Possibly even Bridgestones j33 or even some older drivers like 983k, mizuno mp-001, taylormade r7s. There are a lot of good options that are only a few years old.

[CosmosMpower]

You should be able to find a nice Hibore XL for $75 or less, that would be the most bang for your buck. You may also be able to find a Nickent 4DX which is also a huge bang for the buck driver.

[ezra76]

Titleist used YS6 as one of their stock shafts. Should be able to find the 905R with one and even cheaper, the 983K with one. TBH the 983K is a very solid stick. A YS shaft will be cheap anyway. I wouldn't be surprised if you were to post a WTB ad if someone wouldn't have one for a little more than the shipping cost.

Check used racks of local shops as well. Last year I picked up a QuadTP with a Speeder for $74 and a Cobra SpeedPro with the VS Proto for $75, both in about 8.5-9 condition.

[kanzaclimber]

[url="http://cgi.ebay.com/King-Cobra-Comp-414-Tour-9-5-Driver_W0QQitemZ200370596120QQcmdZViewItemQQptZGolf_Clubs?hash=item2ea704a918&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14"]Cobra tour[/url]

[ZGriswold83]

I really want a 905r, but those things are going like crazy on ebay...I like the cleveland tour drivers but I don't know about the 2 degrees open.

[Shanks For The Memories]

Simple solution. Go to a Goodwill store, and find a decent modern driver, it should cost maybe $5-$10 at best. I've picked up nice clubs from pro shops too for around $10. You won't find name brands all the time, but you can get some decent facsimiles.

[ZGriswold83]

I would just cut down my sumo I have, but I really don't want to chop 2" off that speeder I have in there. I used to bomb that thing and I think I'm just going through a driver slump, so I'm gonna try a shorter stick for awhile....

[Shanks For The Memories]

[quote name='ziggityz83' post='1872337' date='Aug 7 2009, 11:27 PM']I would just cut down my sumo I have, but I really don't want to chop 2" off that speeder I have in there. I used to bomb that thing and I think I'm just going through a driver slump, so I'm gonna try a shorter stick for awhile....[/quote]

You can always have it extended if you cut some of it off. But remember that shorter drivers are never a bad thing. While one inch of shaft equals about 2 more yards, it also equals about a 10% wider dispersion pattern.

[amerza18]

How about the Cleveland Laucher comp with a NV green 65 shaft. You could probably pick up one of those pretty cheap.

[nvr stsfd]

Good idea to try it on something other than your gamer. I did this to a Cleveland Hibore XL and the swing weight went down to a C9. Feels way too light and now I have to fiddle with lead tape and stuff. Good luck with whatever you do.

[Gehly]

Adams BTY...great traditional head and weight port to bring up SW if you shorted it.
and they're cheap.
PM if you'de be interested in a 10.5* at 44.5" w/ 12g weight with a Titleist Diamana Blue Stiff shaft. I'm sure we can work out a deal in your price range and you can chop it down to your heart's content.

[ck7000]

Taylor Made R5
Taylor Made R7 425
Taylor Made R7 Draw
Cobra 460 SZ

I have put together economical sets for a few people and this is where I start for drivers. Haven't had a complaint yet...

-ck

[ZGriswold83]

I got a couple of drivers I'm watchin on the bay...so we'll see how things pan out. I keep lookin around local golf shops for a gem in the used bin, but golf discount wants an arm and a leg for their used stuff. I really put too much analysis into these kinds of things, I have to have things just right, like I HAVE to have a certain shaft, and what not...but I guess that's why I'm a member of this forum! Thanks for the suggestions, keep em comin if there are anymore.

[Johnny T]

I recently picked up a TEE XLD (the funny looking TEE driver) for $58 shipped. Thing was almost brand new. Nice driver too. Mizuno MX-560 can be had for dirt cheap.

[turbo4door]

Can't believe no one has said Nickent 4DX. Can be had on ebay for under $100 and its a fantastic driver.
[url="http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?Club%2520Type=Drivers&_nkw=nickent%204dx&_dmpt=Golf_Clubs&_fln=1&_ssov=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282"]http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?Club%2520Type=...d=p3286.c0.m282[/url]

[rascre]

Here is a link for a 983K w/ YS-6 for $36.

[url="http://callawaygolfpreowned.com/otherbrandsbymanu/titleist/titleistdrivers/titleist-983k-driver-2003/2574192.aspx"]http://callawaygolfpreowned.com/otherbrand...03/2574192.aspx[/url]

[type-Verplank-one]

I bet you can find a Titleist 905r with a ys6 on ebay for 100, or just buy mine in my sig....ha

[MchSt805]

I would have said Nike SUMO 4950 or 5000 instantly, but you're already playing that. So here are my thoughts:

Hi-Bore XL
905R
R7 425 (if you can get it cheap enough)

If you were able to spring just a few extra bucks over your limit, you can get a nice Titleist 907 D2 with a YS-6 in it already.

[Dill Pickleson]

you'll probably dismiss this but the macgregor mt460 is a sick driver and hits it deep

[Buzzkill]

[quote name='scraz7' post='1872777' date='Aug 8 2009, 07:10 AM']Here is a link for a 983K w/ YS-6 for $36.

[url="http://callawaygolfpreowned.com/otherbrandsbymanu/titleist/titleistdrivers/titleist-983k-driver-2003/2574192.aspx"]http://callawaygolfpreowned.com/otherbrand...03/2574192.aspx[/url][/quote]

Great club - you can't go wrong with that club if the loft (9.5) is right for you.

[CosmosMpower]

[quote name='turbo4door' post='1872775' date='Aug 8 2009, 09:07 AM']Can't believe no one has said Nickent 4DX. Can be had on ebay for under $100 and its a fantastic driver.
[url="http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?Club%2520Type=Drivers&_nkw=nickent%204dx&_dmpt=Golf_Clubs&_fln=1&_ssov=1&_trksid=p3286.c0.m282"]http://shop.ebay.com/i.html?Club%2520Type=...d=p3286.c0.m282[/url][/quote]

LOL I did in post #4

[ScooterMcTavish]

Rock Bottom has a few on sale right now including:

Wilson Staff Spine - $99
Mizuno MX 560 - $89
A couple of Adams with mixed shafts - $49 and $69 (my buddy hits his redline really well)


All prtty nifty clubs, and some fairly different philosophies on all of em.

[wentorf11]

Srixon W-506, I've got it in the bag and love it...

might be hard to find again, but a Srixon Z-RW went for like $60 on the BST a little while back.

[dlygrisse]

TM R5, really good quality head and shaft, similar to the R7 without moveable weights, I bought one brand new a year ago for $100 but didnt really like the shaft, too tip stiff for me. Sold it to my buddy for $50 and he is KILLING it. There is tons of TM stuff floating around used that you can pick up cheap, it does not hold it's value well at all since they have so many new products coming out so often.

[4 for all]

I am not sure why u want to do this. I guess for accuracy. If u shorten the shaft on your driver then all u have is a lower lofted 3 wood. If u have to do this, I would buy a SMT driver head and put a 3 wood shaft in it (length and flex). Why SMT, well they make great heads and u can find them fairly cheep used on ebay. If you take a driver and just cut it down you change the flex of the shaft (stiffer). Hope this helps.

[gilljm01]

sell you a 983k head for $20 9.5*

[jeffblais09]

i dont find any difference in accuracy between a 43in shaft and a 48in shaft in a driver.... thats just me though......

[gilljm01]

There is a big difference