Godfather1 Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 I'm thinking of pick up one of those drivers that just feel solid as opposed to todays oversized heads. I sure some of the older tourstage, or mizuno models should do. I'm just trying to find out what would be my best option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slappy78 Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 The Taylor Made R500 tour is the most solid feeling driver that I have ever hit and is smaller (around 340cc) by todays standards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matchplay Posted August 25, 2005 Report Share Posted August 25, 2005 For me it is the Taylormade 300 tour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junior_golfer Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 thr r510 tp. although these drivers have tendencies of caving. i would know because mine just did, aswell as 2 other guys i know. but definately a very good driver. :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpNrun24 Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 I have an older Tourstage MR-23 Maru spec 8.5* w/ Graphite Design M-85 x-flex for sale. This is the most solid driver that I have ever hit, but I moved up to 405cc. The Maru spec is 370 cc I think. I can take pics and send them if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarro Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 i've got a TM 510 Tour and it has to be the most solid feeling driver i've ever hit :love: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam-Tee-Time Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 To me - the Titleist 983/905 series drivers, and the Bridgestone J33 drivers are the most solid feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 The smaller the head the better it will feel in most cases. I notice many of you are mentioning Taylormade drivers, that would be considered poor feeling IMO. To know what solid is you would need to hit clubs such as the X500, J340, RX-1, X-Drive etc.. Tourstage has the best feel at impact but as the heads get bigger they start to feel more and more like TM's and other drivers, a good example of this would be the ViQ series. At this moment there are not many solid feeling drivers on the market. The X-Drive 365 would be the best feeling new club available. Solid to me means muted not loud with no hollow feel at impact with lots of substance behind the ball. of U.S domestic equipment Titleist and Bridgestone feel pretty decent Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather1 Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Chris how would you rate the clubs you mentioned in order? Can you still get any? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Chris how would you rate the clubs you mentioned in order? Can you still get any? The X500 would be the best in terms of feel but that sucker is tiny and has outdated technology IMO. The X-Drive2 365cc would be my pick but keep in mind its a players driver, square face with a medium trajectory and mid center of gravity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpNrun24 Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Looks like The Godfather already has one of the X-drive 365's!! Look no further I guess, right? :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadriver Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 The smaller the head the better it will feel in most cases.I notice many of you are mentioning Taylormade drivers, that would be considered poor feeling IMO. To know what solid is you would need to hit clubs such as the X500, J340, RX-1, X-Drive etc.. Tourstage has the best feel at impact but as the heads get bigger they start to feel more and more like TM's and other drivers, a good example of this would be the ViQ series. At this moment there are not many solid feeling drivers on the market. The X-Drive 365 would be the best feeling new club available. Â Solid to me means muted not loud with no hollow feel at impact with lots of substance behind the ball. Â of U.S domestic equipment Titleist and Bridgestone feel pretty decent Totally agree with Chris on this. My favorite in terms of feel only: J340 x500 RX-1 Type 315 X-Drive 365 Favorites in terms of feel and performance X-Drive 365 J340 RX-1 Type 315 X500 I like Titleist clubs too...they just are a tad more harsh and definitely louder than the Tourstage mentioned. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornyjuan Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 If you want feel and don't care about forgiveness then go with the Mizuno Tour Spirit Model 1. And make sure it's model 1. Probably the best feeling driver I've ever played. Keep in mind it's older than the Tourstage X-500 and back in the days cost about $800 usd. Titanium driver that had this beautiful thwack and feel of a persimon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FAQ Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Nothing really comes close to that *smack* that TourStage has. I agree with Chris about the larger the head though... The 365 X Drive and the Maru US Spec sounded unbelievable. I couldn't hit either of them worth a damn though. :wah: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather1 Posted August 26, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Unfortunately I sold my x-drive 365 a while ago, just didn't update the sig. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadriver Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Nothing really comes close to that *smack* that TourStage has. Â I agree with Chris about the larger the head though... Â The 365 X Drive and the Maru US Spec sounded unbelievable. Â I couldn't hit either of them worth a damn though. Â :wah: I forgot about the Maru. Man! What a beautiful feeling club. I guess I didn't consider recommend the Maru because I just assumed he'd want to ACTUALLY hit playable balls with what ever he chose. :whistle: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly_sam Posted August 26, 2005 Report Share Posted August 26, 2005 Titleist 983 K or if you want one that's just slightly longer and straighter the new 905 T. The 905 T is just plain good, like a 983 with more distance and accuracy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 most solid driver i have hit would have to be the tourstage maru spec followed by the r510 tp. i really want to try the larger x drive 2 as ive heard great reports! i would also have to agree that the larger the head, although it helps with forgiveness, does take away from the solid feel at impact.... chris how would you rate the VIQ 450 in comparison to say the tm drivers....and if its feel the player wants would u recommend this or the xd2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted August 27, 2005 Report Share Posted August 27, 2005 just read the review in the tourspec JDM.....thanks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Godfather1 Posted August 28, 2005 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 How much should the j340 cost? Does anyone have any of the older tourstage models mentioned with a decent shaft that they are will ing to part with? Which of the mizuno models would compare? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevopagolf Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 The Bridgestone Rx-1 was super sweet felt like persimmon. At 315 cc it was outstanding and one of the best for feel and performance. Bought mine from the dadriver and never should have sold it....sold it for a Taylormade R7 TP, not the same animal. The new Ping G2 TOur model, avail in Japan, 400 cc is very very good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+TourSpecGolfer Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 most solid driver i have hit would have to be the tourstage maru spec followed by the r510 tp.i really want to try the larger x drive 2 as ive heard great reports! i would also have to agree that the larger the head, although it helps with forgiveness, does take away from the solid feel at impact.... chris how would you rate the VIQ 450 in comparison to say the tm drivers....and if its feel the player wants would u recommend this or the xd2 I play the ViQ 450 w/W60 its an awesome club, I also have the FT-3, ERC HOT, X-18, X-Drive 405, Mizuno JPX, and R7XR. Of all of these clubs I suggest the ViQ 450 and R7-XR The ViQ is not a muted tourstage sound but it does have a muted feel if that makes any sense, its loud for a tourstage driver but you can feel more of the turbo rubber effect with the VIQ over the X-Drive and also its really long and easy to hit. FYI the ViQ 450 is USGA conforming, the R7-XR is the #1 Driver on the womens Japan tour. Both really solid clubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bumpNrun24 Posted August 28, 2005 Report Share Posted August 28, 2005 Godfather, I have a Tourstage Maru Spec I am willing to part with for the right price. It still has the Original Graphite Design M-85 (X-flex) in it. Let me know if you are interested!! :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plus1 Posted August 29, 2005 Report Share Posted August 29, 2005 i hate 99% of TM drivers so i doubt id like the r7 xd.....would love to give the viq 450 a try though....possibly with the w60 or the axiv! love the look of it apart from that awful alignment v on the crown!!!!! ps great pics :cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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