R11 Driver Shaft
Would the R11 be good for someone between beginner and intermediate skill levels?
I've been playing for a couple years and am considering upgrading some of my clubs.
I took lessons last season and may take them this winter.
For my driver, I currently use the TayorMade 2009 Burner, Reg Flex Stock Shaft, 10.5 degree.
Last season, I had my irons reshafted to make them stiffer, and I think I will need to do this to my other clubs (esp. driver) soon. However, I don't see very much value in reshafting a club I only payed $130 for (I bought the 09 Burner new after the R11 came out)
Should I buy a new driver (i.e. the R11) after the price drops? (a few months after the RBz and R11S are released)
Thanks in advance
You can have a long, happy friendship with your Burner, provided it's properly fitted. Not just shaft flex, but grip size, length, swing weight (head heft), total weight, face angle and loft. The R9/11's only advantage over the Burner is the adjustable hosel. If you're going to continue with lessons (good on you!) the R11 may be better, because it can grow with you.
But I said "may". It isn't a given that an open face angle will be best, or that adjusting the loft for that matter. You can be a very, very good golfer with a "high" loft and a closed face angle. It's about your swing and what you need. You could take your Burner to a fitter and s/he can tell if you're all square with the club. If everything's OK, you're OK. If the loft and face angle are OK but you need more stiffness, a different sized grip, different length, or whatever that can be a less expensive fix depending on your choices for shaft and grip. If the loft and/or face angle is off... you're likely out of luck and a new driver is needed.
This isn't to steer you away from buying a new driver- far from it. I'm just letting you know you have options. It's your money- you have every right to spend it however you feel. If you don't need a new driver (because it's already a good fit, or can be retrofitted) you don't have to buy one. If you WANT a change, get it. Just get it fitted.
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