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R9 80 or G20 81 Driver

• Buckeye8084 307 Posts

  Tue, Apr 24 2012 8:51 PM

  I just got back into the game recently and have reached level 80. I did a search to get an idea what driver to get, but there doesn't appear to be a general consensus. Your opinions would be appreciated. 

  FYI: I just bought the 2.0 79 irons. Not doing so hot with them right now. The R9 would match the speed of the irons, but then again I think I may like the slower G20 speed. 

  Decisions, Decisions.

• geraldlarousse 1,986 Posts

  Tue, Apr 24 2012 9:13 PM

  Hello, i had r9 lvl 80 driver. And i must say it is very long, into the wind for sure. Not to hard to hit. I think though i would keep the driver you already have. I would wait till lvl 88 to get r11, dont waste credits. Your driver will work fine till then.

• crgade 490 Posts

  Wed, Apr 25 2012 8:47 AM

  use which driver you are comfortable with at this level is an extra 5-8 yards worth the extra 500 credits or so

   

• dacrash 475 Posts

  Wed, Apr 25 2012 9:21 AM

  Buckeye8084:

  I just got back into the game recently and have reached level 80. I did a search to get an idea what driver to get, but there doesn't appear to be a general consensus. Your opinions would be appreciated. 

  FYI: I just bought the 2.0 79 irons. Not doing so hot with them right now. The R9 would match the speed of the irons, but then again I think I may like the slower G20 speed. 

  Decisions, Decisions.

  I have used the R11 and switched to the G20's full set.  The G20's are basically as long but have a much slower meter and more forgiveness.  IMHO the G20's are a great set of clubs.  If you can, rent both for a few rounds and try them out.  Good luck.

• lonnieskinner 1,677 Posts

  Wed, Apr 25 2012 9:27 AM

  The G 20 is awesome. I don't even use my r 11 anymore. If being in the fairway is important the G 20 is best.

   

• hpurey 11,505 Posts

  Tue, May 1 2012 9:24 AM

  lonnieskinner:

  The G 20 is awesome. I don't even use my r 11 anymore. If being in the fairway is important the G 20 is best.

   

  Agreed,   I sold the R11 when I got the G20,  yea a little shorter on some holes but for the most part I keep up with the R11 and even out drive it a lot of times.

   

  The main thing is that I hit more fw's with it and that is worth it alone for me.   

• peoch 1,127 Posts

  Tue, May 1 2012 11:34 AM

  This is my opinion, G20 d, G20 3 wood , LVL 79 Burner`s, irons and Clevland Wedge. Thats all u gonna need. And as hpurey sad G20 out drive the R11 on many holes even the 3 wood are a bomber.

• mkg335 5,491 Posts

  Tue, May 1 2012 3:52 PM

  peoch:

  This is my opinion, G20 d, G20 3 wood , LVL 79 Burner`s, irons and Clevland Wedge. Thats all u gonna need. And as hpurey sad G20 out drive the R11 on many holes even the 3 wood are a bomber.

   

  I like that combination.  Having said that, I've got a set of the Burners and a set of the G20 irons.  I almost sold back the G20s when I got the Burners, but I'm glad I kept them.  This has been a bit of a "slow" week as far as reflexes so I've put the G20s in the bag for the time being.

  I like your setup, peoch, but I'd have to stick to my Rossa putter.  ;-)

   

• peoch 1,127 Posts

  Wed, May 2 2012 5:43 AM

  Ty mkg335, i played the rossa putter all the way to lvl 92 and rented it for 2 days and no i most say wow its good , and there are NOT a most  to ding it, i play it the same way as i played the rossa just aim and shot lol :-)). PS: I also have the G20 irons but they are in my bag in case i gonna need a slower meter some day u never no ;-))

• Buckeye8084 307 Posts

  Wed, May 2 2012 10:27 AM

  Thanks for all the feedback guys. I went ahead and bought the G20 driver last night and the G20 3wd today. 

  I absolutely love them. Long, forgiving and a slow meter. I couldn't ask for more. 

  As for your suggested setup that is mine too a tee right now. 

  First round with my new clubs I shot 61 at Oakmont of all places.

  Now if I could fix the occasional jumpy meter I would be in heaven. : )

  I've had the 2.0 irons for about a week now and I'm still trying to get the feel for that sudden burst of speed near the end of meter.