New driver
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I personally think you can't beat the Ping G5. I've played G10 and Raptors and neither was as long or straight. Haven't had a chance to play the new G15 yet though.
Just picked up an 09 Taylormade Tour Burner myself (9.5 loft / stiff shaft) It's fantastic for the current prices (sub 200's). Great trajectory with my club head speed, if you're slower than 100mph i'd recommend the regular flex shaft. I prefer it over the R9's movable weights technology, which is just a bandaid system for a bad swing.
I bought a new Callaway FT-9 last year and love it. I'm a lot more consistent with it. Also, with the Diablo Edge's just coming out I think I've seen the price has come down drastically.
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Never liked the feel of Titleist drivers. I use a Callaway FT-5 (neutral) with a Fujikura 150 graphite shaft. Very forgiving on off-center hits and penetrating ball flight.
As far as St. Louis courses go, my favorites:
The Missouri Bluffs
Innsbruck Resort
Tapawingo
Pevely Farms
It is difficult to give advice as far as club selection is concerned without knowing a little more about your current hardware and game. Although drivers are generally becoming easier to use and more forgiving, there is still a large gap between the "player's club" and the "average club golfer's club".
I have been a fan of Titleist for a long time, although I haven't yet tried their most recent offerings.
I know this goes against all the advertising hype and nonsense prevalent today, but if you don't have a single digit handicap, the best new driver for you would be your current 3 wood.
If you are set on buying a new club, remember, unless the shaft is the correct length and proper flex for you, you are doing nothing more than wasting your money no matter what brand you buy.
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I just picked up a new driver and irons--my 13 year old confiscated my old clubs. I hit a few Titleists, the new Callaway Edge, and the G15. The G15 driver blew them away--I didn't care for the G15 irons. Distance on good hits was roughly the same, but with the Ping I had more consistency and less loss of distance/accuracy with mis-hits.
+1 My club had a Ping demo day today and I got to try out the G15 with the same Graffaloy Blue stiff that I currently play and I was very impressed. I'm still partial to my G5 though and will play it until something a LOT better comes along.
Every time I see this thread, I think someone has a child getting ready to turn 16. 
As for the driver, I've always loved my Taylor Made woods.
As for the driver, I've always loved my Taylor Made woods.
