Carter smith 2 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Looking for a new driver I have the epic cannot hit it at all not close to the fairway. Looking into something a little more adjustable help me be more consistent. mizuno, ping, wilson, open to new options just need some help. 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Manimal26 603 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Welcome! Some more details would be helpful. Such as shaft flex length budget etc. for example I have a tour issue epic flash head 9.0 deg hot melt 5g in the back of the head to help with launch going for around $400 I am asking $350 shipped to your door... 2 Quote Driver: SIM 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-XC 6X Woods: TSi2 16.5, Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X Hybrid: G410 3&4H, Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 95X Irons: T-100 3-PW, Nippon Modus 120 X Wedges: T20, DG TI S400, 50/56/60 Putter: ER1.2 W/BGT Stability Shaft Ball: ProV1X-Optic Yellow Bag: Pioneer Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 18,972 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Looking for a new driver I have the epic cannot hit it at all not close to the fairway. Looking into something a little more adjustable help me be more consistent. mizuno, ping, wilson, open to new options just need some help.With a wide open question like that you're going to get a ton of widely varying responses. You'll also learn lots of great info about drivers here, but I might suggest a lesson with a pro first to define if this is a swing or club issue. Sent from my iPad using MyGolfSpy 3 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawg 725 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 You can waste a lot of money by just buying driver after driver. Either take a lesson or go get fitted for a driver. There could be a lot of different issues: golf swing, grip, driver shaft, driver head, etc. Got to dig deeper to prevent throwing away money. 8 Quote Driver: SIM Max - 9*, Graphite Design Tour AD DI6 Stiff 3 Wood: SIM - 15*, Diamana 75 Limited Stiff Hybrid: TS3 - 19*, Hzrdus Smoke 6.0 Stiff Irons: 4 - 6 T200,Titleist 7 - PW T100S, Nippon NS Pro 880 AMC Chrome Stiff Wedges: Vokey SM 7 - 50*, 56*, 60* Standard Wedge Shafts Putter: Phantom X 5.5 Putter: Studio Select Newport 1.5 Ball: Pro V1 X Link to post Share on other sites
Nat 3 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 If youre open to components I have a golfworks KE4 TC driver, Maltby UL shaft. Terrific set up I built for a buddy who decided to go a diff direction Quote Driver: Epic, HAZRDUS T55 reg 3 wood: Tour Edge CB4 16.5*, Kura Kage 60 reg Hybrids: Srixon H45 19* & 22*, Kura Kage 70H, reg Irons: Golfworks KE4 Tour+ 5-GW, Nippon 950h reg Wedges: Golfworks M series yellow 54* Nippon 950GH, & 58* FST 115 Putter: TM Tour Spider red Ball: Srixon Zstar Bag: Sun Mountain 2.5 Link to post Share on other sites
PMookie 13,537 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 3 hours ago, Carter smith said: Looking for a new driver I have the epic cannot hit it at all not close to the fairway. Looking into something a little more adjustable help me be more consistent. mizuno, ping, wilson, open to new options just need some help. Hold off until the new stuff is out, which is just about a month away. Seriously.... But do a fitting!!!!! 4 Quote Driver: King F9 Speedback, Xphlexxx Busa 2 Liquid, XX stiff, 45” Fwy: Hybrid: X2 Hot Pro, 20*, Rombax 8D07HB TM27 X Irons: TR20 Tour P 4/5, Tour V 6-10, Dynamic Gold X100 Wedges: Vega VW-06 50*/54*/58*, Dynamic Gold S400 Putter: EAS 1.0 Link to post Share on other sites
Naturalhooker 31 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 In my experience, a lesson would probably be the first thing to do. I took some last year to help with the same issue off the tee. Found that my stance wasn't open enough and my ball position wasn't forward enough. During the process I also got fitted and have went with heavier shafts across the board which have helped tremendously with dispersion. Hope this helps 3 Quote Sub 70 699 pro irons, vokey/cleveland wedges, pxg proto driver, ping 3 wood, 910 hybrid. Bridgestone x Link to post Share on other sites
Middler 2,518 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 As others have said, it’s possible but unlikely your Epic driver is the primary issue. There’s a good chance a new driver won’t perform any better for you. I’d suggest 1) a lesson or two with a pro - who BTW should be able to tell you if your Epic is grossly misfit 2) a quality fitting and then 3) a new driver if still needed. 4 Quote Callaway Rogue 10.5° & 3W Mizuno CLK 3H 19°, JPX900 Forged 4-GW, S18 56.10, S18 60.06 Evnroll ER5B (replaced ER2) Snell MTB-Black Ping Pioneer - MGI Zip Navigator AT Link to post Share on other sites
cnosil 17,908 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Looking for a new driver I have the epic cannot hit it at all not close to the fairway. Looking into something a little more adjustable help me be more consistent. mizuno, ping, wilson, open to new options just need some help.Unfortunately there isn’t much information in your post that will help someone provide you with information. You problem is most likely swing related and not club related. if you want a new driver, all brands provide quality drivers; however, not all of them will be best for you. What do you want to adjust that you can adjust on you current driver? What level of consistency are you trying to achieve and is that desire even realistic? 5 Quote Driver: G400 Max 9* w/ KBS Tour Driven Fairway: TS3 15* set to 16.5* w/Project X Hzardous Smoke Hybrids: 816H1 19* set at 18* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 21* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype 915H 24* w/KBS Tour Graphite Hybrid Prototype Irons: TR20V 6-11 w/Vizard TR20-85 Graphite Wedge: 588 54-14, 58-12 Putter: Bellum Winmore 787 Backups: 6330, TM-180 Member: MGS Hitsquad since 2017 Link to post Share on other sites
tony@CIC 18,972 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 45 minutes ago, cnosil said: Unfortunately there isn’t much information in your post that will help someone provide you with information. You problem is most likely swing related and not club related. if you want a new driver, all brands provide quality drivers; however, not all of them will be best for you. What do you want to adjust that you can adjust on you current driver? What level of consistency are you trying to achieve and is that desire even realistic? This happened to me a couple of years ago. I had a really bad slice and thought an adjustable driver would cure it. $399 later and I still had a really bad slice. One lesson with the Pro, who switched me to a stronger grip + a couple of other minor tweaks + lots of practice and the slice went away. @Carter smith, as someone who has spent hundreds of dollars on equipment that didn't make my game any better the $75. for my lesson was the best golf equipment expenditure I ever made. Oh and yes I did get fitted latter on, which improved my game as well, but not as dramatically as the lesson. BTW, I ended up selling the adjustable driver that was supposed to turn my slice into a draw. 6 Quote Left Hand orientation G410 SFT driver Cobra King F-9 5 wood 410 Hybrids 22*, 26* Cobra Speed Zone 6-GP/Recoil ESX 460 F3 Shafts SM7 54* Wedge Glide 3.0 60* Wedge O Works putter NX9-HD - 4 Wheel - too many shoes to list and so many to buy And BAG Boy Golf Balls: Snell MTB-X 2020 Official Tester Beginning Driver Speed - 78 2019 Official Tester 410 Driver 2018 Official Tester C300 Link to post Share on other sites
Manimal26 603 Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 9 hours ago, Nat said: If youre open to components I have a golfworks KE4 TC driver, Maltby UL shaft. Terrific set up I built for a buddy who decided to go a diff direction @Chip Strokes now it’s bleeding into the BST..... nooooooooo 1 Quote Driver: SIM 10.5, Graphite Design Tour AD-XC 6X Woods: TSi2 16.5, Fujikura Ventus Blue 7X Hybrid: G410 3&4H, Graphite Design Tour AD-DI 95X Irons: T-100 3-PW, Nippon Modus 120 X Wedges: T20, DG TI S400, 50/56/60 Putter: ER1.2 W/BGT Stability Shaft Ball: ProV1X-Optic Yellow Bag: Pioneer Link to post Share on other sites
MrShowbiz999 23 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 I have a Krank Formula 5 driver for sale, 10.5 degree loft with the Tour Light shaft (regular flex) and headcover. Hits straight as an arrow (as long as you are pointed in the right direction, which is my problem!) Only asking $150 for it, in very good condition (no dents or scratches.) Quote Marty Krank Golf f11xx driver Cobra Golf Fairway Woods (3, 5) Tommy Armour Atomic Max Irons (4 - 9) Tommy Armour Wedges (A, S, G, P) Odyssey Works Versa Marxman Fang Putter Mizuno JPX Fli-Hi Hybrid (3) Link to post Share on other sites
Middler 2,518 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 12/8/2020 at 8:14 AM, tony@CIC said: This happened to me a couple of years ago. I had a really bad slice and thought an adjustable driver would cure it. $399 later and I still had a really bad slice. One lesson with the Pro, who switched me to a stronger grip + a couple of other minor tweaks + lots of practice and the slice went away. @Carter smith, as someone who has spent hundreds of dollars on equipment that didn't make my game any better the $75. for my lesson was the best golf equipment expenditure I ever made. Oh and yes I did get fitted latter on, which improved my game as well, but not as dramatically as the lesson. BTW, I ended up selling the adjustable driver that was supposed to turn my slice into a draw. ^^^Good post. I get tempted to buy a draw biased driver from time to time, most recently the BB B21, but I know it won't cure my swing faults. It may reduce my fade somewhat, but I don't believe any useable driver can cure a slice. If I bought one I'd expect my dispersion might move (very) slightly to the left, but it wouldn't reduce to left to right dispersion overall... 1 Quote Callaway Rogue 10.5° & 3W Mizuno CLK 3H 19°, JPX900 Forged 4-GW, S18 56.10, S18 60.06 Evnroll ER5B (replaced ER2) Snell MTB-Black Ping Pioneer - MGI Zip Navigator AT Link to post Share on other sites
Stinky Putt 2 Posted December 11, 2020 Share Posted December 11, 2020 I have this for $200, no shaft. Hit 30 range balls and played 18 with it but found it launched way too low for my sad butt swing. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jackal 149 Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 Before changing, go somewhere that has a variety of shafts you can try. I bought an Epic Flash SZ and couldn't hit it. I had access to a dozen different shafts. After about 10 changes, found the perfect one for me. Best driver ever for me. The shaft was the big deal. 1 Quote Always chasing different clubs Link to post Share on other sites
MadMex 380 Posted December 21, 2020 Share Posted December 21, 2020 On 12/16/2020 at 9:25 PM, Jackal said: Before changing, go somewhere that has a variety of shafts you can try. I bought an Epic Flash SZ and couldn't hit it. I had access to a dozen different shafts. After about 10 changes, found the perfect one for me. Best driver ever for me. The shaft was the big deal. What he said ^^^^^^^^ I was using a Callaway XR-16 with a white tie shaft, height was descent, then when the wife was hit big time with the golf bug, I came across a great deal on a women's f-8, so, while at the range I decided to try it, my best drive was about 20 yards shorter than my Callaway , but HIGH and Straight. So off to ebay, found a Men's F-8 with the same shaft, regular Aldila, NV 2KXV Blue, , little longer than my Callaway, but high and straight 1 Quote DRIVER: Cobra F-8 set at 10.5, Aldila NV 2KXV Blue 60 (R) 44 1/2 " 3 & 5 WOOD: Callaway XR-16, Fujikura Speeder Evolution 565 Red (R) IRONS 5-SW: PING G-700, 2 upright, std loft Alta CB (R) + 1/2" HYBRID 3-4: PING G-410, 1 upright, Alta CB 70 Red (R) + 1/2" PUTTER: Byron Experimental GSS Link to post Share on other sites
Tall_one50 3 Posted January 16 Share Posted January 16 On 12/7/2020 at 7:06 PM, Carter smith said: Looking for a new driver I have the epic cannot hit it at all not close to the fairway. Looking into something a little more adjustable help me be more consistent. mizuno, ping, wilson, open to new options just need some help. If a new driver is what you're set on I definitely recommend getting fit for one to best match your swing but if you're interested I've been tossing the idea around of selling my m6 for $230 or so. Quote Ping 410 3 wood Nike sq 5 wood Mavrik irons Callaway wedges Scotty putter Link to post Share on other sites
fozcycle 12,792 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 First, welcome to My Golf Spy, Carter smith, where you can Learn, Live & Love golf. Second, you may not realize it, but your swing changes throughout the year. You have to struggle to try and keep it steady.Thirdly, my course conditions change from very wet(Summer) to very dry(Winter). As such, I change my driver loft from 12* (Summer) to 10.5*(Winter). You may want to have more than one driver.Finally, golf is a game. You will constantly try to change things to get it right. But that’s half the fun!Sent from my iPhone using MyGolfSpy 4 Quote Driver: PXG 0211 w/Evenflo Riptide CB Regular shaft BACKUP DRIVER: Cobra F8 w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Fairways: Cobra King F8 3W(14.5*) & 5W(18.5*) w/Mitsubishi ck Blue regular shaft Hybrid: Ben Hogan VKTR 3 Hybrid(18*) w/Recoil ES Hybrid(75 GM) regular shaft Irons: Wilson D7 5-PW w/Recoil 460 Regular graphite shafts Wedges: Cleveland RTX Zipcore(50*/54*/58*) w/True Temper Spinner Wedge steel shaft Putter: 33" Evnroll ER2 Bag: Cobra Ultralite Cart Bag(Peacoat Blue). Pushcart: Caddytek 3.0 from Costco Link to post Share on other sites
Lacassem 11,016 Posted January 17 Share Posted January 17 Welcome to the forums first off! my only question would be prior to getting the flash did you have issues with the previous driver you owned? Would start there because you really seem to think it’s this driver which makes me think you didn’t have issues prior..... 1 Quote Check out my reviews G710 Irons Lacassem official review WITB: FlexTech is filled with all this shiny metal and tracked by : RadSpeed 8* - MotoreX F1 6X I SIM 3W - Project X HZRDUS Green 2019 P790 4-PW - Project X 6.5 LZ I 48 SM8 - Nippon Modus 125 S 52, 56, 60 SM7 - Nippon Modus 125 S I O-Works 1W I PROV1X #19 Thank you to all those that have served/are serving and God Bless America Link to post Share on other sites
YourBiggestFan 0 Posted January 19 Share Posted January 19 Check my recent post. Selling my brand new PXG and driving iron Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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