Okay, so, let’s talk about finding the best driver when you’re rocking a 15 handicap. This was me a while back, and let me tell you, it’s a journey. I wasn’t exactly Tiger Woods out there, but I was serious about getting better.
First off, I started hitting up different golf stores, just trying out different drivers. I swung everything they had, from the fancy ones with all the bells and whistles to the more basic models. I really wanted to get a feel for what felt right in my hands, what gave me that “oof, this is nice” kind of feeling when I connected with the ball.
After a bunch of swings, I started to narrow it down. There were a couple that just looked good to my eye, you know? They just sat right behind the ball and gave me a bit of confidence. And more importantly, they felt good. I was getting some decent feedback from the clubhead, which is important, at least for me.
- Swinging lots of drivers
- Focusing on looks and feel
- Getting that good feedback
I remember there was this one Cobra driver, I think it was called the LTDx Max or something, that I was really digging. I don’t know what it was, but it just felt solid. I was hitting it pretty well on the simulator, and I liked how it looked. So I kept coming back to that one.
Now, I read somewhere online, maybe it was on Golf Span, that getting a professional fitting is key. I decided to pull the trigger and booked a fitting at a local pro shop. I brought the Cobra driver with me, and we went to town. The pro had me hit a bunch of balls, and he was watching all the numbers on his fancy computer.
He tweaked a few things, like the shaft and the loft settings. Apparently, the shaft I was using wasn’t quite right for my swing speed. He also adjusted the loft a bit to help me get a better launch angle. It was all a bit over my head, honestly, but I trusted the guy. He seemed to know his stuff.
Making Adjustments
- Getting a professional fitting
- Changing the shaft
- Adjusting the loft
After the fitting, I took the newly customized driver out to the range. And man, what a difference! I was hitting the ball further and straighter than I ever had before. It wasn’t like I was suddenly a pro, but I definitely saw an improvement. My drives were more consistent, and I wasn’t slicing the ball into the woods nearly as often. It’s still a work in progress. But I felt pretty good about my progress.
So, that’s my story. If you’re a 15 handicap looking for a new driver, my advice is to try out a bunch of them, find one that feels good, and then get it professionally fitted. It might just be the thing you need to take your game to the next level.
