I need a new driver

[ezra76]

Originally Posted by BigJim13

I keep thinking that I want to switch to a 425TP, but every time I do I just can't get out of my head how well I hit my R5 TP and how LONG it is. I can't imagine finding a longer driver for my swing at this point.

I've had a couple R5's and they are a little different. Plus I don't get along all that well with the Blueboard. It's OK but when I'm swinging poorly, it adds to my trouble. I had the 10.5* with the Rombax 7W06. It was a decent combo but I hit it pretty high and judging by flight, too much spin. Stick with th R5tp if you've been hitting it that well for that long. What was that combo, like $800 retail or some crap when it came out?

I've hit a lot of drivers and the TP's are different. I swear they have like a sweet spot inside the sweet spot... like the sweetest spot. They just sound different when hit absolutely dead on flush and the distances I've gotten are ridiculous. Last one I really caught was a few weeks ago. 496yd. par 5 with 155 left in. Actually uphill to a plateau where it flattens out. I don't know how accurate the teebox yardage is but that comes out to about 340. I know the 2 guys I played with talked about it for the rest of the round.

[BigJim13]

Originally Posted by ezra76

I've had a couple R5's and they are a little different. Plus I don't get along all that well with the Blueboard. It's OK but when I'm swinging poorly, it adds to my trouble. I had the 10.5* with the Rombax 7W06. It was a decent combo but I hit it pretty high and judging by flight, too much spin. Stick with th R5tp if you've been hitting it that well for that long. What was that combo, like $800 retail or some crap when it came out?

I've hit a lot of drivers and the TP's are different. I swear they have like a sweet spot inside the sweet spot... like the sweetest spot. They just sound different when hit absolutely dead on flush and the distances I've gotten are ridiculous. Last one I really caught was a few weeks ago. 496yd. par 5 with 155 left in. Actually uphill to a plateau where it flattens out. I don't know how accurate the teebox yardage is but that comes out to about 340. I know the 2 guys I played with talked about it for the rest of the round.

I couldn't agree more, I had the orignal R7 TP for awhile and it felt great but I wasn't getting any distance out of it. I sold that and bought the R5 TP, your right the combo I have originally retailed for $699 or $799-ridiculous. Anyway I have never hit a driver more consistent or long. I have it set up neutral and can count on a 5-10yd fade EVERY time. I love it....can find them brand new for $165 or used on GG for $99-its a steal.

[ualtim]

My R5 TP just found itself going back into the pile in the corner. Works great for me on the range, but once my swing starts breaking down I lost any ability to control it. Maybe if I can start playing more often it will make a comeback, but for now its a back up again.