How much does adjustability play a role when you purchase a driver?

[GolfSpy_X]

How much does adjustability play a role when you purchase a driver?

[GolfSpy WD]

I've grown to love it. Sometimes my swing goes south and a little increase in loft helps mitigate the issue.

 

For hybrids, adjusting lie angle is big IMO (I know this wasn't asked for, but I'm saying it anyway).

[Kanoito]

I hate adjusting face angle in order to increase/decrease loft, that is why I'm so looking forward to testing the new drivers in 2013.

 

I'm the opposite of wd. When my swing goes south, I need to lower the loft bring the trajectory down. Could also be the shaft, who knows

[RoverRick]

I got my latest driver simply because it is adjustable in loft. It turns out I made a swing adjustment and have not used that option, but it was the whole reason for the change.

[hckymeyer]

I'm in between. If I can get properly fit into a driver that is not adjustable, I am just fine with that.

 

However my current driver is adjustable and I was able to tweak the setting to better fit my swing. So adjustability was a big plus.

 

It all depends on the head/shaft combo and what fits my swing best.

 

If I was just buying something off the rack then I would say it's a must have.

[Chal]

I am in between, but that said every driver I have gamed since the original R7 has been adjustable.

[The Dansome]

I don't know if this sounds weird but I get a little overwhelmed at times when there's too many bells and whistles.

[Super Tuna]

Highly.

 

I have zero wish trying to bend today's heads to the face angle I want.

[Matt Saternus]

I wouldn't say that I'd never play a non-adjustable driver, but I'd less likely that I would play one. A lot of that has to do with how many shafts I test and the fact that I like to swap shafts or tweak the face every now and again.

[BK in TEXAS]

A lot of that has to do with how many shafts I test and the fact that I like to swap shafts or tweak the face every now and again.

 

+1 Exactly.

[GolfSpy Barbajo]

Got tired of futzing around with the head of my Titleist early in the year and returned it to neutral, figuring adjustability was no big deal. The went to a fitting - he suggested I bring the loft down some and then was able to find a new shaft on eBay for cheap -- so the adjustability was more of a benefit. So at this point in the year, I'd say it was pretty useful...

[Will Par]

I've never owned an adjustable driver so if there is a benefit, I certainly wouldn't know. I have tried going to a couple of driver fittings in the past but neither produced any positive results, so I'm winging it as far as fitting goes. I recently won a UST Mamiya ATTAS T2 S6 shaft so I had to decide if I should install it in my Titleist 909D2 or purchase a new driver for it. I considered buying adjustable, but settled on a "like new" Titleist 909D3 that I found on eBay.

 

I now have a driver/shaft that I'm thrilled to hit every time I tee up. I don't know if it is the clubhead or the shaft (or both), but I now hit a penetrating ball with less spin that just bores through the wind. I've actually achieved the kind of results I had always hoped for when I went to a fitting. (I've had three different shafts in my 909D2 driver and none match this new combo.) Would an adjustable head make it even better? I don't know but I doubt it.

 

I can't thank UST Mamiya enough. This is a great head/shaft combination for me. And I don't have to worry if there is a better setting.

[whiskey golf]

I don't care if it's adjustable or not, as long as it works. The nice thing about adjustable drivers is the options and being able to switch out shafts.

[skihippy]

I tend to find that I set it once and leave it alone. I always set them square and if I hit a bad shot I know its my fault and it just makes me work harder..

[Tyk]

I've become more and more fond of it after having been somewhat resistant to it at first.

[jayhawker]

I currently do not play an adjustable driver. While I don't see any major problems with them, I don't see myself buying one over a non adjustable driver unless I hit it better than a certain non-adjustable. This is for a number of reasons.

First, I am trying to keep my swing as consistent as possible. While there may not be much affect with adjustable, it does in my mind. Currently, I know when my swing is on because of the ball flight, trajectory, and consistency. When I am driving the ball well, I know that my swing is where I want it to be. I am somewhat worried that if I start using an adjustable driver, I will start tweaking the driver, not my swing. I at least feel as if this would cause a more inconsistent swing that changes too often

One benefit of an adjustable driver, is, like many said, being able to switch out shafts. I have never owned more than one shaft, and I just can't/ couldn't bring myself to spend the money for another shaft, or get a driver over another driver solely so that I could switch out shafts.

Not saying I wouldn't get an adjustable driver, just saying I'm not going to rule out non-adjustable drivers either when I'm in the market for a new one.

[ninjacobra]

ive not bought a driver that wasnt adjustable for a while>

i like to swap shafts around and adjustability helpsmake it so much less of a hassle

[Lambo]

I was hooked on the adjustable drivers after getting my R11 about two years ago, but I just picked up a fixed driver a couple of weeks ago, and it has found the starting spot in the bag.

[revkev]

I didn't own one until the middle of this season. Personally I like the versitility and security to know that it would be easy to swap out shafts should I want. Essentially I have a driver that I can use for the next 5 to 10 years and not think twice about it. Given that I'm equipment stable through the bag and Driver Ho this is a very, very good thing for all sorts of reasons.

 

Of course I may wear that stupid wrench out before the driver wears out but the wrench is cheaper than a new driver.

[TwoSolitudes]

I have gone full circle. From none- to nothing but- and back to none again.

 

I am not opposed to buying one, but adjustability is not high on the list of things I look for.

[Super Tuna]

I didn't own one until the middle of this season. Personally I like the versitility and security to know that it would be easy to swap out shafts should I want. Essentially I have a driver that I can use for the next 5 to 10 years and not think twice about it. Given that I'm equipment stable through the bag and Driver Ho this is a very, very good thing for all sorts of reasons.

 

Of course I may wear that stupid wrench out before the driver wears out but the wrench is cheaper than a new driver.

 

 

Side note to this. If that's your plan, you may want to stock up on TM adapters now. Their new driver is heavily rumored to not use the same adapters going forward.

 

I've been collecting a cache of them like Smaug lately.

[revkev]

Thanks Super Tuna - that would figure BTW.

[Super Tuna]

Thanks Super Tuna - that would figure BTW.

 

On the plus side, I imagine there will be some lazy people that sell off their old shafts rather then re-tip them when they move to the new model. I suspect there will be some bargins to be had.

[RookieBlue7]

As long as I can sole the club and it sit open, it really doesn't matter to me if it's adjustable or not. I'm currently playing a non-adjustable club. I've also played adjustable clubs. It's all dependent on whether or not I can get it to where it's visually pleasing.

[lmh3]

I have actually tried to avoid adjustable drivers, the only one that I have played is the VR Tour adjustable driver, but I preferred the glued version. I have hit all of the TM and Titleist adjustable drivers since we carry them in our shop. I will give the Covert a full shot to be my driver next year, but I will not be getting rid of my current gamer.

 

As a retailer, I am liking the newest developments in single heads like the Amp Cell and Covert as it is easier to simply order x number of stiff and regular versus breaking down the lofts.

[BlackOps-Mike]

Well, I guess it's all 100% your opinion based on your game. I tend to like my adjustable R11 but in the future may also carry a solid in my bag as well. My reason for liking the adjustable so much is I can easily adjust to what is needed at the time. When I want to play the roll I go down to 9.0 and if the case calls for it I'll go up to 12.0 and play somewhat of a stop shot with tons of backspin. I get more carry with the higher degree and if I'm looking to stay withing a 10-15 yard window on my driv, then the higher loft takes the cake.

 

Everyone should be playing to their strengths rather than their weakness. For me, sometimes that means being able to control what the ball does, a little more post flight, on a drive.

 

Good poll :-)

[revkev]

Hey if I missed doing it elsewhere welcome Black Ops Mike good to have you here.