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Hello to all golfers out there,
I am currently using a 360+CC driver with a driving distance about 250yards. I feel like changing to a 460cc driver. Any good recommendation? I am eyeing at the Callaway Big Bertha Titanium 454 with Fujikura Regular Tour Spec Shaft. Any feedback for this driver?
Thank You!!

Try demo-ing the TaylorMade 460 cc R7 or the R5 (better price but doesn't have adjustable head weights) on a driving range before buying. However, with the larger head, you will likely need to adjust your setup to get solid sweet spot contact. Typically you will need to tee the ball higher and align the toe of the driver with the ball at setup (this has recently been discussed on Golf Rewind). You might need to start off using some face tape on the driver face to tune it into your swing allignment (see my avatar). Good luck!

Although not a fan of the 460 drivers, it would be hard to beat the Ping G2 or G5. Many members at our club use them and absolutely claim to love them.

Good luck

I've tried the 460's and they are just too big for me. To me, the R7 is about as big as I go without it feeling cumbersome.

Consider the Bridgestone J33R drivers, they make 420 and 460 CC heads. Excellent quality at a lower price point, very solid feel and square at address if you like that set-up. Definitely try be before you buy!

Look at the Bridgestone J33R 460. It hides it's size very well and it has added a few more yards to my drives. I had a high backspin count on the launch monitor and it performed better than the other comparable drivers that would reduce the backspin. I find I am hitting the ball at a lower ballflight and probably should have opted for the 10.5 degree. The aldila nv shaft is very nice as well.

You can look at the equipment review section on this site for other favorable reviews. Just watch Freddie and Stuart Appleby and see how their driving has improved with this club. I think it is an under-rated driver that beats the names with the most advertising dollars.

Like some others have said, don't rule out a head in lower end of the 400cc range. Mine is a Nickent Cross 400cc driver and I regularly outdrive guys with more expensive 460cc drivers like Callaway. If I drive using one of their drivers, my ball goes within about 5 yards of the same distance (typically less distance with their drivers, although I don't make a habit of trying their clubs.)

Personally, shaft selection, grip and how it sets up is much more important than the cc's of the head. That is unless you're after some kind of cc bragging rights. Before you settle on any kind of driver, select as many as a local store will let you try and give each a chance. That's why I went with Nickent over the more common brands like Ping or Callaway - it just felt better to me and I hit it more consistently in the sweet spot.

there are some great clubs available on the market right now and price does'nt always mean the best---------go to demo days in your area and hit em. this is truly the only way to get a comfort level with a club.

I like the TaylorMade R7 and R5 series, but they are kinda costly in Singapore.
I agreed that I find it tough to get the right setup initially, but I will practice hard!! Just need to find an ideal driver first...

Well since it looks like it's not been mentioned yet, I'll throw in the Cleveland Launcher. I know know about the HiBore, but I've got the original 460cc Launcher and I think it would take something really spectacular to come along before I give it up, because it's probably the most forgiving driver I've hit. I like the sound it makes at impact also.

They are pretty costly in North America too.

I think it is personal preference really. I know friends that use the Ping G5 as well as the Callaway X460 and Fusion in terms of 460cc drivers and they all seem to like their particular choice in driver. I personally hit (or try to anyways) the r7 460 and can't say I really have any complaints.

Do any stores in Singapore allow you to take demo clubs out for a round or two? I think that is the best way to determine if you really like a club or not. I remember one of my buddies carried 3 drivers with him over the weekend last summer before settling on the r7 quad.

Just out of curiosity, what is the retail for a r7 460 in Singapore? It would be interesting to know what kind of import taxes are tacked on to those items.

deronsizemore I was about to recommend the same driver I have the Launcher 460 and feel the same way it would have to be something spectacular to make me give up the launcher. Although I do switch back and forth with my old TaylorMade 360XD there still is nothing that beats the Cleveland the sound at impact is great when you hit the sweet spot just right.

You can get the TM R580XD for $150 tops, that is a 440cc head, very close to 460, I like mine.

Innovex cfd is very forgiving and at a great price

http://www.innovexgolf.com

Nike SQ are the bomb.