Very good driver and the price almost makes it excellent. Closed face can take some getting used to if you have played drivers setting up square or slightly open. The club will give you a little bit more distance than most of the new drivers due to the extra length of shaft (46"), but doubt you wi... » More

Very good driver and the price almost makes it excellent. Closed face can take some getting used to if you have played drivers setting up square or slightly open. The club will give you a little bit more distance than most of the new drivers due to the extra length of shaft (46"), but doubt you will see more then 5 or 10 at most. Extra length of shaft can make it more difficult to control, but if you take it to the range, dial it in, and keep your swing and tempo smooth, it can be a real dependable driver. Shape is a bit different but not annoying, and the sound of the driver is very nice, ear plugs will not be necessary. Like most newer drivers it has a pretty high launch, but once you get used to seeing your ball take off to the clouds you will appreciate the carry this high launch will give you. Again if you are moving up from a driver more than two or three years old, don't be fooled into thinking you need a lower loft than you were using. Ball takes off high but does not balloon, and the reduced spin helps it cut through the air and keep it in the fairway. It would be a 5-star driver only if it could hit all fairways blasting the ball out to the 300 yard marker. Alas I think it will take a 5-star golfer to achieve that goal. To be honest I have not hit a 5-star piece of equipment except for the Bettinardi putter, a true Bettinardi, customized for me by Bettinardi. » Close