Best Driver for Dad
November 28, 2008 Used Drivers Comments OffSo here we are again. The Holidays are upon us, and the question on the mind of people with loved ones that golf is…
“What is the best Driver?”
That’s not an easy question to answer. Anyone that tells you that it is, is lying to you. There are many factors that make it difficult, but at the same time, there are some ways that you can get close enough that he’ll REALLY be excited by the gift you bought him.
Step 1: What kind of golfer is he?
That’s an easy one to answer. If he plays once a week, he’ll be at a greater skill level than someone that plays once a month. Start with something like one of these drivers from Ping or Taylor Made.
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NEW Taylor Made R7 SUPERQUAD DRIVER 10.5 w/ REG. GRAPH. US $120.49 (12 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 10:55:19 PST Add to watch list |
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NEW Taylor Made R7 SUPERQUAD DRIVER 9.5 w/ REG. GRAPH. US $117.50 (13 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 10:58:09 PST Add to watch list |
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PING G10 DRIVER 9* / G-10 G 10 US $141.50 (15 Bids) End Date: Wednesday Mar-10-2010 22:00:13 PST Add to watch list |
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PING G10 DRIVER 13.5 RH SOFT REGULAR NEW US $75.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 6:40:59 PST Add to watch list |
If he’s playing less often, maybe a more forgiving club is in order.
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NIKE SASQUATCH SUMO2 SUMO 2 DRIVER HEADCOVER COVER SQ * US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 8:36:15 PST Add to watch list |
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NIKE SASQUATCH SUMO 5000 DRIVER HEADCOVER HEAD COVER * US $8.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 8:36:17 PST Add to watch list |
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New- TAYLOR MADE BURNER "Fire" DRIVER Headcover US $7.50 (2 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 8:00:14 PST Add to watch list |
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TAYLOR MADE BURNER SERIES DRIVER 10.5 w/ X-STIFF LH US $31.00 (5 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 10:00:26 PST Add to watch list |
Step 2: How old is he?
This one is crucial. If your golfer is 75, he has a slower swing-speed than a guy that is 45. I’d say the following is a good rule of thumb.
18-55 = Stiff Flex Shaft
55-65 = Regular Flex Shaft
66+ = Senior Flex Shaft
Here are a few examples of driers with stiff flex shafts…
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NEW NICKENT 4DX D-SPEC 460cc 10.5* DRIVER UST V2 STIFF US $89.99 End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 17:12:35 PST Add to watch list |
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NICKENT GOLF CLUBS 4DX DRAW 9* DRIVER STIFF GOOD US $49.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 19:03:02 PST Add to watch list |
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*New* Titleist 909 D Comp Driver 9.5* Matrix Ozik Stiff US $222.50 (9 Bids) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 11:05:21 PST Add to watch list |
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NEW TITLEIST 909D3 909 D3 DRIVER 9.5 VOODOO extra stiff US $220.00 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 15:21:22 PST Add to watch list |
Step 3: Should I just get a Gift Card?
Possibly. Here’s the down-side of that though. They MAY not have what he is looking for either. In any case, make sure that you are buying a gift-card for a place that they’ll actually go to.
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$300 Golf Galaxy Gift Card US $200.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 15:36:30 PST Add to watch list |
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Golf Galaxy $150 Gift card. Full value Free shipping US $102.50 (7 Bids) End Date: Saturday Mar-13-2010 23:40:23 PST Add to watch list |
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Dicks Sporting Goods $500 Gift Card SHIPPED FREE!!! US $419.99 (0 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 6:34:50 PST Add to watch list |
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$20.00 Dick's Dicks Sporting Goods Gift Card Free Ship US $15.00 (1 Bid) End Date: Thursday Mar-11-2010 9:03:41 PST Add to watch list |