I would buy the 12 degree driver with a senior flex if i were in your shoes. Taylormade sldr driver 12 degree used golf club at. Golfers with this swing speed would typically benefit from a driver between 1214 of loft. The driver in the 58 age set has a 16 degree loft, a 34 inch club length and a total club weight of 303 grams. The higher loft, low spin drivers are for people with lower swing speed. This is because they moved the cog low and forward. Apr 07, 2014 i feel that be testing the mini at 12 degree loft you defeated the purpose of this club. I suspect that this type of shaft would be the only way i could play a 12 loft driver, but if this combo with the pl red still produces too much distance loss, i will inevitably give my 10. This driver is the best ive ever owned, and making adjustments ping anser 12 degree changing shafts on the range before getting to the first tee can save me a few strokes.
The slower swinger benefited almost equally from the 12 and 14degree drivers, which carried about 15. Taylor made recently launched a massive campaign for their m1 driver, and it generated a tremendous amount of. The loft on your driver is a key factor that helps determine the success of your tee shots on longer holes. I am a low 20s handicap, recently retired and intend to play more so would expect handicap to get to mid to high teens at some point appreciate your thoughts many thanksjerry. All else being equal, the more lofted your driver, the higher and straighter your shots will fly. So i love the club and even like hitting into sand traps that used to be 30 yards out of my range. Taylormade sldr driver 12 degree used golf club at globalgolf. But the generosity on mishits is not the only benefit. Golfers that have a slow club head speed under 100 mph, may benefit using a driver in the 12 to loft range. More loft means numerically highera 12degree driver has more loft than a 9degree. The back apprears to be cork and there is some slight damage in 2 places,it is very heavy and so the postage charge is unfortunately high.
Higher lofted clubs are easier to hit draws with, so this is a benefit for you. The move is unprecedented, but necessary according to taylormade officials. However, today i hit on a trackman with an associate at edwin watts. Taylormade to release 14degree sldr driver golfwrx. A golf digest study of drivers with a variety of lofts concluded that players with. Overall, this is most likely the driver that i would buy if i were a senior. Use less than 10 degrees of loft if you swing faster than 100 mph. Taylormade urged golfers to dial up the loft on its augustreleased sldr drivers, but no one could see them taking it this far. I can usually hit between 200 and 220 with it but of late, since ive been playi. Although the highest loft showed a 20yard benefit in carry distance, the difference in total distance was only a yard because the 9degree driver shots rolled an average of 32 yards because of a.
This time last year i bought a taylor made rocketballz ii driver. Dec 11, 2018 the loft on your driver is a key factor that helps determine the success of your tee shots on longer holes. The driver in the 9 12 age set has a 16 degree loft, 40 inch club length and a total club weight of 318 grams. Try a variety of clubs to find the best loft for your swing. I followed your recommendation and bought an ultra edition prospeed 10 degree driver with a 47. One of the most misunderstood aspects of picking out a driver is choosing the loft. Titleist 9 d2 driver 12 degree adjustable frequencies are tourvalidated to help inspire confidence in players while also enhancing club feel. Using a 12 degree driver as opposed to a lower amount of left can help many struggling golfers. In general, the slower the swing or club speed, the higher the loft of the driver to optimize both carry and roll. How does different driver lofts change ball flight 7. But before i convince you that your driver doesnt have enough loft, lets go through the 4 signs that you need more loft on your driver, which ill explain in more detail below. So i love the club and even like hitting into sand traps. I would buy an older model meaning a model that is new but 12 years old or used and take it to a club maker who could place sufficient weight in the head to balance the club for the shorter shaft. Whatever loft is written on the sole of your driver is probably wrong.
An appropriate loft choice will maximize your distance. The precise amg ladies 460cc 12 driver is especially designed to give golfers the added benefit of a larger sweet spot which promotes longer and straigher shots. At the same time, balls dont tend to roll as far when theyre hit with a high trajectory. Anyone use degree driver golf equipment iseekgolf.
How to determine which loft you should get on your driver. If your speed is between 60 and 80 mph, use 12 or more degrees of loft. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. The 12 degree driver is certainly not the most common loft to use for a driver. Beginners are advised to hit it high and into the winds directions to allow the ball to be hit accurately and further. And trajectory obviously is what were trying to carry the ball. The skills get sharp when you arent hitting from the woods or the next fairway all the time. But although we can say for sure that most golfers need more loft than they now use, the exact amount depends on several different aspects of their swings. Take advantage of the special bundle for practical golf readers. This titleist d2 12 degree is in great condition with no tarnishing. More loft means numerically highera 12degree driver has more loft than a.
Went to the 12 degree 910 a couple of years with the graphite design ys6 stiff shaft and numbers came back degree launch angle with carry in the 250256 range. But although we can say for sure that most golfers need more loft than. The other category of players who benefit from highlofted drivers is upward hitters. Out of interest, all of the mens cobra king f9 drivers with the exception of the 12 degree head. The change produced an average of 12 more yards of. Of all things, my 3 wood is 12 degrees with a std length shaft. Why would you use a 12 degree with your swing speed. You will benefit from my firsthand experience inside the ropes, working with some of the top players in the game.
Nov 08, 2017 the same applies to the loft of your driver. Apr 17, 2014 i intend to purchase the sldr s driver but not sure if i shud get a loft of 12 deg or 14 deg. I certainly have many more effective drives with misses much more frequently in the short rough than the trees like my 10. I still need more inputs from someone who have used both 11. We did not make any adjustments to the weighting which can open up another huge can of worms by the way.
The company has announced that it will launch a 14degree version of the sldr driver, a loft that is usually reserved for 3 woods. The gentleman recommended that i get a regular flex shaft and a 10. We also used my current driver, a callaway razr fit tour authentic 9. An expert explains correct golf driver loft for distance and accuracy via pga tour case studies.
Lofts on the sldr are much higher than usual while you might normally play a 10 degree driver, it wouldnt be unusual to play a 12 degree sldr driver. Too often, an amateur golfer will choose the loft of his or her new driver based on what their favorite professional player uses instead of taking the time to assess the best loft to suit his skills. The higher launch will help the ball clear trees and move with the wind easier. Since many low handicap golfers generate swing speeds upwards of 100 miles per hour, they use low loft driver clubs to achieve long driving distances. I play off and had a 12 degree driver and struggled to hit it 200 yards. The lower your swing speed, the more youll benefit from a club with greater loft. Swing speeds range from 50 to 120 miles per hour for all levels of golfers. Jason day, who has a swing speed of 120 miles per hour, uses a 10. With few exceptions, most senior players would benefit greatly from the use of more loft on the tee box. Pitching wedge 4 9 iron another spare 9 iron teardrop td303 putter bridgestone bag cover trolley brand new box of 12 bridgestone tour b330 balls several other bits of pieces, balls tees floating around in the bag. The loft of any golf club, including a driver, is what determines how high a shot. Then while trying some of my friends fairway woods off the tee i out drove my own driver. Most average handicap golfers will have a swing speed of around 8090 mph and would benefit from a driver loft of anywhere from 1012 degrees. The best driver specifications for golfers over 50.
I have for sale a set of golf clubs rh, bag, trolley and balls clubs. The ability to offer a product which is perceived by customers to offer superior value to them is an important consideration where product differentiation is the key basis of the firms competitive advantage over rival suppliers. The mirror can be collected from the l23 area of liverpool. Golf driver loft distance, degrees, and best club selection. Upgraded from the rbz driver, its a long powerful driver when hit out of the middle.
More loft means numerically highera 12 degree driver has more loft than a 9 degree. The change in loft makes the driver feel more forgiving. I have picked up 15 to 40 yards and im still hitting a high percentage of fairways 10 to 12 most rounds. Although the highest loft showed a 20yard benefit in carry distance, the difference in total. The junior weight without the added movable weights is 186 grams. A 12 degree driver tends to close the clubface of the driver in contrast to a 14 degree driver that opens up the clubface.
Mar 04, 2014 i have never used a driver as i have always had success driving with a3 wood. What is the correct driver loft for the average senior golfer. Optimize driver loft for more distance true fit clubs. Heres why the cleveland launcher hb is the best value driver for seniors. So try out 12 degrees, just start at 12 degrees and i think most of you would actually benefit and see the results of a 12 degree driver really improving not just the distance but the trajectory. While the average driver loft on the pga tour has increased over the last 10 years, going from roughly 8 degrees in the early 2000s to over 9.
Forget the number, the difference between those two numbers is minuscule, not to mention every individual head is going to have manf. Every person i have either taught, fitted or whatever over the years hit it better with a driver that has more loft. A golf digest study of drivers with a variety of lofts concluded that players with average swing speeds will hit the ball farther with an 11degree driver than a driver thats lofted by 9 degrees. What you may want to do is try a 12 degree driver and go with a 44 inch shaft. Understanding and fitting driver face angle and loft ralph.
One of the biggest trends seniors fall into is selecting a driver with a lower loft, the theory being the lower. The other benefit of the 12 degree loft is it gives you a chance to show off your talents as an iron player. How much of a difference would a 12 degree driver make. This is why some lpga players could benefit from the lowerlofted drivers. Its the perfect mix between price and performance, which is exactly what i look for in a golf club. Benefit drivers financial definition of benefit drivers. How adjustable drivers can fix your swing flaw golf digest. Ever since a 2003 golf digest study said that most golfers needed more loft on their drivers, the quest for the correct loft has heated up. What is the correct driver loft for the average senior.
Dec 16, 20 most average handicap golfers will have a swing speed of around 8090 mph and would benefit from a driver loft of anywhere from 1012 degrees. What is the correct driver loft for the average senior golfer when choosing a driver, senior golfers should be careful to select the correct loft. My driver speed increased from 80 to 8889 lots of work and my 12 degree driver was launching over 20 degrees. Breaking from tradition and using a driver with more than 12 of loft should not be seen as any kind of defeat. Taylormade aeroburner driver made of speed taylormade aeroburner driver the taylormade aeroburner driver features an advanced 460cc aerodynamic shape that comes designed with a rounder toe, a raised center crown, reduced drop from crown to skirt, and a new hosel fin, all creating a reduction in drag for faster swing speeds. Callaway big bertha war bird 12 degree driver right hand. Nov 16, 2018 to choose the appropriate driver club loft in relation to your handicap, you must know what your swing speed is. Aug 21, 2015 but before i convince you that your driver doesnt have enough loft, lets go through the 4 signs that you need more loft on your driver, which ill explain in more detail below. To be more exact, in our study we found that 92% of the time its wrong. If yourswing speed is 100 mph or more you can often step up to a driver with less than a 10 degree loft 9. My clubhead speed was 85 and my launch angle was degrees. Ive read in so many places that midhigh handicappers should use at least 11 degrees of loft for maximum distance the water out of a hose theory point the hose up a bit and the water goes further.
If i went up to a 12 degree, i would go to a less spinny shaft but am probably going to go with a drinhale members posts. Loft one of the most important aspects of selecting the correct driver is picking the best loft. Its a frequently asked question and one that will vary from person to person and depend on a number of factors that could get very technical and indepth. The special golf club gauge in my studio is capable of accurately measuring loft, lie and face angle in 110th degree increments. The main benefits of using a 12 driver is the higher launch trajectory youll experience off the tee. You must be sure that you have enough club head speed how fast the golf club is moving toward impact with the golf ball to warrant a lower lofted driver. Read this before you buy your next driver practical golf. Titleist d2 12 degree for sale in uk view 27 bargains.