Maybe its time to get the new skool (yuch) driver

[mocokid]

I'm getting back into the game at 54, was a 8-9 handicap, now about a 13-15. Hoping to get back to single digits. Not a super fast swinger, I rely on long arms, good turn, timing. That said, guys who are 60-65 are blowing the ball past my 250 yd ol skool Great big bertha drives, with their Rocket balz etc., even when I make a good swing. So I'm in market for modern driver with some GI features, I like the traditional look but will give it up for the yards, what are you gaming for Xtra yards?

[Demo1]

I'd recommend you try a Ping G15....new or used.

[CynderBloc]

I'd give the RBZ Tour a crack. Best driver I've had since the 983K

[Cwing]

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I'm getting back into the game at 54, was a 8-9 handicap, now about a 13-15. Hoping to get back to single digits. Not a super fast swinger, I rely on long arms, good turn, timing. That said, guys who are 60-65 are blowing the ball past my 250 yd ol skool Great big bertha drives, with their Rocket balz etc., even when I make a good swing. So I'm in market for modern driver with some GI features, I like the traditional look but will give it up for the yards, what are you gaming for Xtra yards?
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A bunch of 60-65 yr olds are blowing by 250? Wow.

Most all newer (1-3 yr old) drivers will serve you well. Ping, Callaway, Nike, Cobra etc... Would all fit the bill.

[oldschoolrocker]

I would recommend going to a professional fitter and getting a driver/shaft setup for YOU and your swing. Not that much difference with all the big OEM heads, but worlds of difference when thoses heads are married to specific shafts. I finally broke down, last fall, and spent what amounts to about the cost of a round at a nice course on a fitting and can honestly say, [i]"The best money I have ever spent on my golf game." [/i]
Changed my loft, lowered by 2 degrees, flex, stiffened, and flexpoint, lowered,while increasing the yardage and accuracy.
BTW, where are these 60-65 cats blowing it by 250???? If it's something in the air, or water, I want some.

[baccarat]

+1 Oldschoolrocker.

I am one of those 60-65 guys (63) and can do the 275 yds with Taylormade R7 and/or R9. I would do better with a proper fit, all of mine are "off the rack".

That being said, I am currently going back to the Oldies. It is not the distance off the tee that matters, it is what you do then. I am an 11 and my best golf buddy is a 4. I can out drive him by 20, but from there on in he absolutely smokes me. Everything he hits off the fairway is a laser into any green, while I am off the green or in the bunker. I scramble to get up and down, while he casually 2 putts for the par.

My theory is the older smaller drivers have smaller sweet spots that help promote a better swing and ball contact. The sweet spot on irons is about the same size as a shallow face persimmons. Therefore, you have to have a good swing. Then you will hit the irons in the sweet spot more consistently. Overall I look for a better total game.

But, if you want to go jumbo, take OldSchool's advice about fitting with head and shaft matchings.

Just My Opinion.

[baccarat]

P.S. I forgot to mention, my best golf buddy is 10 years younger than me.

[idrive]

As mentioned, most of the newer Heads will do the job. Find one you can stand looking down at and

[b]Get Fitted!!!![/b]

I play with my boys, son in law etc, they all out drive me by a considerable margin.

But they still can't beat me.

Land the drive in the fairway, hit the green, get up and down when you miss it.

Distance is a wonderful thing but highly over rated. Best short game wins.....