The stage 2 driver is easy to hit, it has a large sweet spot. I like the fact it has a lot of adjustment with the shaft. I have an R9 driver and I like the shaft in the R9 better, I have better control with my R9. I do not see any difference in distance between the two. I wish the shafts were interchangeable. all in all it is a good club.
I love this driver. Nice light weight, builds confidence. I now have 2. I keep one at home and instead of lugging clubs back and forth to our home in Florida I leave 1 there. Club came quickly and in very good condition
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As a beginning golfer looking to take his game to the next level, I decided this driver would be a good way to start--with the newer TaylorMade driver model hitting the market, the price was right on this club. After hitting with it for about 108 holes, I can say that it has added some distance to my shot. It hasn't cured my slice, but that is something more wrong with my swing than the club (though some reviewers have said that it has fixed their slice). Overall I think it is a good driver, though not mind-blowing.
I have tried alot of drivers.I was using a Callaway razr fit. It was an excellent driver. I am a low ball hitter and needed more loft.The razr fit did not have loft adjustment.Honestly I bought it strictly so I could try different lofts. Eventually found that just under 12 degrees(11.75) was good.Almost immediately my drives were higher launch and carried longer. That was no suprise. I can also still hit it lower when needed.Now after a month its obvious to me and my group that I play with that I have gained 10-15 yards always. When I reach down and go for one hard I gain 20-25 yards. Its truly amazing. I am a 6 hancicap
I'M 74, A 9 HDCP WITH PRETTY SERIOUS ARTHRITIS AND FINALLY HAD TO GO TO SENIOR SHAFTS. AT ONE OF THE BIG GOLF STORES I HIT EVERY DRIVER THEY HAD WITH A SENIOR SHAFT AND THE STAGE II WAS CLEARLY THE WINNER. I HAD BEEN PLAYING THE PING ANSER SET AT 9.5* AND I AM NOW HITTING THE STAGE II SET AT 10*. I MAY HAVE PICKED UP A FEW YARDS BUT IT IS SO MUCH EASIER ON MY WRISTS AND HANDS. I LOVE THE CLUB.