Driver loft recommendations

[Triad900]

Hi All,

Looking for some general feedback on driver loft angles. The best approach is to get fitted but in this case I was offered a 9 or 10.5 degree Epic Max. I play a 9 today but that’s because it’s what I inherited. No issues with my launch angle but most people I know play a 10-10.5. Curious if I should also switch. Thanks for the feedback in advanced.

[cnosil]

1 minute ago, Triad900 said:

Hi All,

Looking for some general feedback on driver loft angles. The best approach is to get fitted but in this case I was offered a 9 or 10.5 degree Epic Max. I play a 9 today but that’s because it’s what I inherited. No issues with my launch angle but most people I know play a 10-10.5. Curious if I should also switch. Thanks for the feedback in advanced.

It is really impossible to give you an answer without more information.  Most hosels provide adjustability so you can always loft up or down; understanding that this will open or close the face.   Just because you play a 9 in one driver doesn't mean that you will need a 9 in all drivers.   

So here are the questions:

What do you play today?   stock hosel settings?

you say no issues with launch angle:  how do you know this?  just happy with ball flight?

do you know your swing speed and carry distance?  

do you hit up or down on the ball?

 

If you want a generic answer, I could say get the 9 because you are happy with the launch angle and you can always loft up.   I could just as easily say get the 10.5 becuase most people think they hit the ball high but in reality don't and could use most height off the tee. 

[Reedee]

You were offered those lofts in a fitting?  I would say go with that.  It seems like you may be on the line of which one is better so it’s a toss up.

I don’t think anyone can give you feedback online better than a simulator or use data. 

[Hook DeLoft]

Tough one. Not all 9 degree drivers are created the same.  If you can’t test the two drivers, then I would say go with the 9 degree. Like written earlier, you can tweak the loft if needed.