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Buying a driver

• Boogs27 13 Posts

  Mon, Apr 3 2017 1:35 PM

  I'm going to buy a driver ASAP hopefully today. When buying a club is their anyway to test that club before purchasing. I used a lot of drivers coming up through the levels with free rentals. REALLY liked a few of them meter wise. Been a while not sure witch ones I liked don't remember. Was wondering if possible to test them before final purchase. Thanks for any help

• phred952 2,714 Posts

  Mon, Apr 3 2017 9:56 PM

  I would wait through next weekend.  There might be a free rental weekend during the Masters.  Otherwise you can try any driver unlocked to you by renting it for 24 hours @ 15% of the purchase price.  If you buy it within 48 hours after you rent it you get a 10% discount.

  Those are the only options, except for the 2 hour free rentals on clubs offered after you level up.  And you never know what will be offered that way.

  When I was around your level I waited until I reached L79 and could buy the SLDR in white.  I used it for quite a while until the upper level Nike drivers unlocked for me.

  I hope that helps a bit.  Good Luck,

  Phred952

• alosso 21,088 Posts

  Mon, Apr 3 2017 10:16 PM

  Better think twice before buying another driver!

  One reason is that, as a TP, you don't really need a far-reaching L73 gun,
  but more important, you still have Starter equipment below which you should care for:

  Two or three short(!) wedges with a base of 50 or 60 yds(!!!) would bring your short game forward (though you might want to wait for the Cleves at L80-),

  After you tier up, a 3WD might be worth more and cost less than a new driver,
  New irons would help you then, too.

  Have fun!