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My Spinter is getting the rear transmission bracket replaced so went to the range, arrive early so wait awhile to get in and I’m first so get any lane I want. One of the owners starts complaining about me being rude from my first visit 3-4 years ago and how he tried to help me but not anymore, because I got advice from him but went to eBay. He tried to sell me a xxli driver that was very light and I was slicing like crazy so I said no. Anyway he raves on for 10 mins and this is after I’ve paid for a 100 balls so I walked to my bay and of course I’m pissed and can’t hit but rubbish, a waste of $16 nz and when I leave he says “truely” and shakes my hand  yeah whatever… it’s far cheaper to buy on eBay than buy from any store in NZ, near half price so I told him I tried stealth and only 5 metres more carry and he said most people are happy with that. I’m difficult because I want a new driver to be much better than my Sim, so is 5metres good enough for you it’s not good for me???

I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol…

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I'm sorry to hear about this - who knows why the guy is acting like that - perhaps its been a rough time for him due to COVID?  Certainly his attitude isn't going to help increase his sales especially if he's at a higher price point.

 

All things being equal, ie. dispersion and consistency being the same, 5 meters or yards would be worth it to me.  In fact I did trade in my G410 for a Stealth and have gained 5 yards per shot scope.  I bought the Stealth at a demo day for $450 and sold the G410 for $325 on ebay (maybe one of your mates bought it :))  So for me it wasn't 550 US for the 5 yards, it was $125 which was well worth it IMO.  I also think the Stealth is more forgiving than the G410 or the SIM 2 that I was gaming.  

 

Regardless the SIM is a great driver, if you are comfortable with it, I say grip it, rip it and have fun.  

Driver: Taylor Made Stealth 2 10.5 Diamana S plus 60  R flex   - 44.25 

Fairways:  Ping G410 5, 7, 9 wood  Alta CB red 65 R flex

Hybrid:  Ping G410  26 degree  Alta CB Red 70 R flex 

Irons: Ping G430  7-PW, 45, 50 Alta CB black 65 soft R flex 

Wedges:  Ping 195 S54, E58

Wedges and irons are - 1/2” and one degree flat 

Putter: Sacks Parente Duke 32.5”

Ball: Titleist Pro VI or Callaway Chrome Soft X ls

 

While not at the same time I was fit for every club in my bag as well as the Pro VI ball. I use the chrome soft x ls on my league course.  It has much softer softer greens than the club that I belong to. 

I’m on a mission to shoot my age - lifetime lowest round is 66 and I’m currently 67. 

 

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2 hours ago, revkev said:

 So for me it wasn't 550 US for the 5 yards, it was $125 which was well worth it IMO.  I also think the Stealth is more forgiving than the G410 or the SIM 2 that I was gaming.  

 

Regardless the SIM is a great driver, if you are comfortable with it, I say grip it, rip it and have fun.  

Absolutely $125 change over I'm good with that, I bought new and sold used after hitting 100 balls with small profit. I have the CallyC4 carbon driver 8* firm shaft but can't get much out of it either, I think maybe your right business is slow over Covid etc or wifey gave him the cold shoulder lol so I didn't make a big deal out of it just not wasting my energy..

I’m a hacker who loves nothing more than to change how I play, be that grips shafts and heads its all fair game lol…

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