Buying a new driver

Question
QUESTION: I am in the market for a new driver and am looking at the  Callaway FT-i driver, men's senior flex, 10 degree loft.  I am 5'7, 220 lbs and am very athletic, I am wondering if this would be the right fit for me or should I go to a regular flex.  I presently have a "beginner" driver which is a  ladies club and it is way too flexable.  My swing speed is around 70 - 75.

ANSWER: Hello Lynn,

It sounds like a good fit without me seeing your swing.  What you will find is that if it is too flexible you will hit it higher and usually a bit left.  I would suggest with your swing speed you are on the border between the Reg and the Sr. The best thing to do would be to find a test facility with a Launch Monitor that will tell you the optimum trajectory for the maximum distance. I went to the Ping Factory here in Phoenix and they of course have great technology and it is remarkable what they can tell you to maximize your potential.  These days even some stores and ranges like Nevada Bobs or Golfsmith have Launch Monitors,  also check around your area and on the web for "Demo Days"  one or more vendors will be there at a range with their wares and they usually have the launch monitor.  I will also throw in that if you are hitting your driver over 225 and/or your 7 iron over 140 you should go with the reg.  The launch monitor will help with choosing the optimum loft also, some people hit a 9 degree high and some hit it low,  even different golf balls these days make a difference,  wow where this game has gone !! there is a lot of science today in golf, might as well use it to your benefit.  Thank you for your inquiry.  see my website on golf instruction and clinics in fun places at www.walkersgolfventures.com

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QUESTION: Thanks for your great advise.  I did get the men's regular flex, 10 degree loft, and I picked the Draw version.  Is that better than going with the neutral?? And what is the difference?  I think I hit pretty square but unsure.

Answer
Hello again Lynn

The difference with the draw face would be that it has 1 or 2 degrees of a closed face built into it.  so all other parts of the swing being neutral,  like the "Iron Byron" robot you have seen in commercials,  a perfect (neutral) swing would produce a draw,  or slight hook.  This club caters to the golfer that has a hard time releasing the club head and helps stop fading and reduces slicing. Now I am not a negative or cynical person,  but my suggestion is to find out why you are fading or slicing in the first place and fix that !!  Then buy the neutral faced club.  If you are indeed playing a lot of shots to the right, particularly the Driver,  without seeing your grip,  I would just start by suggesting to loosen your grip,  tight hands slice golf shots.  Let me know a little more about your game and I can respond more accurately,

thanks

Kim