03-24-2005, 06:09 AM
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| Re: Taylormade 580Xd
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Originally Posted by brushbob I am wondering if a Taylormade 580 XD is the right driver for me? I am new to golf but wish I would have picked it up 30 yrs ago (what a game!!) My golf partner just purchased one and he seems to have picked up about 30-40 yds on his drives. I am a high handicapper and don't know if I can justify the price if it won't help me. I currently use a Snake eyes driver but only get about 200 yds on my drives, but they are straight. thank you for your help. Bob | Bob I started golfing about a year ago, and I am also a high handicapper. In the short time since I have been golfing I have been through 4 drivers – two older used Callaways (the shafts broke) and a Topflight – pretty good and a Titlist – the older one Tiger used before he went to Nike. I presently have a TaylorMade 540xd – and I really like it. I compared the Titlest head to head with the Taylormade on golf simulator – which measured distance and I repeatedly got me distance – about 20 yards from the TaylorMade – it is forgiving and long – I preferred the 540 over the 580. If you go to ebay (Canada) Golf town sells a lot of demo driver in great shape cheap – you can pick up a used Taylormade XD for under $200.00 Canadian. Of course there is no substitute for lessons. If you want more distance I highly recommend the Speed Stick – my swing speed has increased substantially with it. Finally, you should consider the golf balls you are using. The golf balls should be made for you swing speed – if you get golf balls that are not in synch with your swing speed you may have unnecessary problems. Best of luck. James  |