Help recommend me a driver...

[VtDivot]

...for my FIL please.

He's in his 60's, a larger man, strong as a bull, and is still quite flexible. He generates enough power to be able to handle a standard S flex, but I wouldn't recommend any of the boardier shafts. He definitely wants 460cc.

His last 2 drivers were hand me down TM's from me with stock MAS shafts. He has said maybe a Launcher (since they are cheap on ebay) but I want to get something new.

Price is limited to what is in my paypal account currently (156.00). I was looking at the R7 460 and think he'd like the MWT, he's a gizmo kinda guy. Other thoughts were a Launcher or a G5 with prolaunch or NVS.

Help please!

[ezra76]

I have a line on an R7460 10.5* head only with headcover in nice shape $118. PM me for details if interested. I can also get a PL or V2 in it for around that paypal amount. Check GG out also. They have a bunch of different shafted R7460's and free shipping.

[warbirdlover]

If you thought he'd like a component club Lyle can make a beauty with a Integra Quadratic (square) head and Limey shaft for less then you've got and he thinks it's going to be a real winner.

Otherwise, I'd look at some of the Cally's (new but not current) like the one before the FT-3 (ERC Fusion). They've still got them new at Dick's and the stiff factory shaft might be perfect for him.

Pings are alright but you'd be hard pressed to find a G5 for that much.

TaylorMade R580XD's (400cc) are GREAT clubs and sell for about $150 now.

And you can't go wrong if you can find one with an NVS shaft.

I'm not a Launcher fan.

My 2 cents...

[Youngun5]

pretty sure 580 XD's are 460 cc's


Launcher 460, doesn't get much easier.

[Slingblade61]

I have a Launcher 460 with a stiff prolaunch blue with head cover.

condition 8/10

$75 shipped

(I'm not a ping fan, my 2 cents )

[MCDavis]

r580 XD's are 440, I think.

Buy sling's Launcher at that price, and I AM a Ping fan...(my .02).

[warbirdlover]

pretty sure 580 XD's are 460 cc's

Youngun5

Oops. The R580 (plain) is 400 cc's. The R580XD is 440 cc's.

[warbirdlover]

(I'm not a ping fan, my 2 cents )

Slingblade61

But you're selling your Launcher

[fore142]

you mentioned ebay and new clubs in your original post. i would be cautious, especially when looking to get new taylormade equipment on ebay.

[warbirdlover]

I agree about E-bay. I won't buy any golf clubs from E-bay.

[VtDivot]

Sling - Pics pls?

[VtDivot]

the 150 bucks is a soft cap. I'll go up to 200 for something new. I'll ask him if he wants MWT, if not then Slings Launcher sounds perfect.

[Rockford35]

Too bad you couldn't get the new BiG Bertha 460. That's an outstanding looking club for the passive golfer. It just oozes confidence when you stand over it.

R35

[warbirdlover]

R35 is right. Forgot about that one.

[dave.]

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