Reviewed by: jay frederick(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 100s
Model Reviewed: Taylor Made R540XD
Summary: Got this with the factory installed Penley stiff shaft.
First, let's describe my game - think of the 3 Stooges playing golf, I'm Curley, but I don't wreck the "nice lawn" ("See, the pieces are getting smaller....")
My uncle in Tampa convinced me to get rid of my little wussy driver I was using and try this cannon. I have THE ugliest swing in the world (pros have turned to alcohol and drugs after trying to teach me) but slowing my swing down really does translate to greater distance here.
I've always been a "long" hitter but easily drove the ball well over 250 consistently, but my nasty slice (or from time to time really nice straight drive) has been replaced by a MASSIVE hook - talk about bending around the foul pole....
I've checked to be sure this is not built with a draw, so I guess it's still just the dummy holding the club.
If I ever do get it straightened out though, this club will be a honey!!!
Excellent price off of Ebay, well worth what I paid.
Customer Service: No complaints so far
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Summary: I continue to be amazed at the long-term performance of this driver. Mine had an Aldila NV-65 shaft. It's a great club. It's easy to hit deep. Easy to fade. Not easy to hit a draw for me. The one concern I have is that it is not easy to lay off of. I tend to hit a pull or high draw/pull when trying to hit an easy drive. Guess I should just hit a three-metal instead.
All in all, it's a great driver with a great shaft. But, as we all know, the shaft in a driver makes the club, so don't compare a driver with a different shaft to my review.
Customer Service: none
Similar Products Used: Taylor Made R580XD, Callaway FT-5 ... both good drivers.
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Review Date September 10, 2007
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: Torbman(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 70s
Model Reviewed: TaylorMade 540XD
Summary: Bought this on ebay for $51.00 US. Was looking for a 580XD but saw this and couldn't pass it up. I hit this Driver about 20-25 yards further than my old Cobra Steel Driver. Amazing feel and sounds great. It has a Stiff GDI YS-6 shaft which is the most used shaft on the PGA tour. Don't listen to reviews about distance not being good with this club. I've had no problem hitting them 300 yds with this club. I can't say enough about it.
Customer Service: Not needed
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Review Date July 13, 2007
Overall Rating 3 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 3.50 of 5,
2.00 votes
Reviewed by: Joe Smith(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: r540 xd driver
Summary: i bought the r540xd for sixty-five dollars(shipping included). Its a good club for the price. Don't be expecting any explosive distance. But it gets the job done.
Similar Products Used: adams
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Review Date June 19, 2007
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 2.25 of 5,
4.00 votes
Reviewed by: ken(Unregistered User)
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Shoots in the 80s
Model Reviewed: R540 xd
Summary: I really sucked at driving the ball before, but once I got this driver I hit the ball a lot farther. I love it.
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