Mizunoman, a lot of what you said makes sense. This week on the course i borrowed a Taylor made r7 REG flex 10.5 driver and i suddenly remembered the thrill of hitting a good drive. I carried about 245-255 yards and went around 7 over. Probably the best round i've ever had. I left a few shots out there aswell!! I am now looking to own one of these drivers and sell off the nike sas quatch 9.5 stiff flex. Seems my swing is just suited to a reg shaft 10.5 degree driver.
I should have also mentioned i use wilson fat shaft graphite irons which i think are suited to the slower swing type golfer.