Second best driver of all I demoed. Went to Myrtle Beach for 144 holes with this, Ping ISI-Ti, Pure Spin and Steelhead Plus. Fine club. Not quite as much distance and forgiveness as the Ping which I ultimatley purchased (see my review there). The Titleist is a good solid choice.

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Steelhead Plus, Ping ISI-Ti and Pure Spin

Great club, lots of feel, good distance and all for a reasonable price. Can't complain at all.

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This is with out a doubt the finest driver that I have ever hit bar none.
I searched for a long time for a driver that was longer but more consistant that my old Cobra 9* with G. Loomis tour shaft. Callaway was way too high unless I used the 6*. Taylor Made Bubble was not long, also it was ugly.
I have not tried the new Mizuno 300s but $600 is outrageous.
Right now I have the stock Ultralite stiff and with my S.S. of 115-118 mph I can really feel the clubhead come through. I am easily 280-290 ave. Do not sell the stock shaft short.
I was also able to get this for 295.95 new last year, couldn't pass it up.

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Cobra Steel 9*, Callaway GBB 9*, Goldwin FL 8*, Ping Zing2 and many others

Great Driver for those who like traditional look. Not for beginners. I am hitting longer & more accurate than my previous drivers. You can shape your drive on the fairways. Its great Driver to have well balanced. Buy one & you won't regret it, but remember its not very forgiving.This is my perfect driver.

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Cobra, Ping IST, Homma, Cubic Balance, Ram, Callaway GBB

i posted an earlier review of this club but i coulnt hit it because i purchased the wrong loft but i changed the loft and man i kill the ball off the tee 240-270+ yards and most of the time it is straight down the middle of the fairway but i would recommend that if u have a high handicap hit this club first before buying it because u might find it hard to control

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I recently switched to the 975D after having played with Orlimar woods exclusively for nearly 3 years. Some of the reviews here have talked about the difficulty in hitting the club and the unworkability in shotmaking. In my opinion, these reviewers must expect the club to do all the work and expect technology to hide the flaws in their game. I think most golfers who have a fundamentally sound golf swing will find this to be a very friendly club to hit. I haven't noticed any gains in distance over the other clubs I have played but the 975D is far easier to draw and fade at will. As one other reviewer mentioned, the sound at impact is more of a dull thud than a crisp ping which would have been nice, but I prefer to judge a club based on the results of the shot rather than its sound.

Bottom line - If you've got a good swing and are looking for a club with a traditional setup that will allow you to work the ball well without sacrificing distance, then I would recommend the Titleist 975D. If you're looking for a club that will hit the ball straight no matter how poor the swing or impact, then look elsewhere.

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Orlimar Tri-Metal Plus, Taylor Made 300 Ti, Ping TSI, Orlimar HIP-Ti

I bought this club two years ago. I demo'd it alongside the Callaway Hawkeye. While I felt more power in the Hawkeye I felt the 975D easier to control. It's not a club for everyone, and many have bought into the hype because of who uses it on tour. The club is very forgiving. I'm a reasonably long hitter yet I have no problem being consistently in play off the tee. My best shots go around 285 (no wind/hill assistance) normal shots go around 265-275. Mis-hits can easliy go in the 240-250 range. I find that if I swing relatively easily the club does the work. The club allows me to swing in a controlled manner and still get good distance. Won 2 long drive competitions w/ it last year. Overall I'd rate it very highly, but it's not for everyone.

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Callaway Hawkeye

The 975D requires a little getting used to, but if you put forth the effort on the driving range, you will be rewarded. I think that I have become a better ball striker because of the driver. If I am out of rhythm on a particular day, it definitely shows. You cannot get away with an overly quick swing as with the Orlimar products, but then again when you've got your groove on, nothing compares to the bombs that the 975 can deliver. How much further? Don't really know and don't really care. I just like using wedges instead of 7s, 8s, and 9s for my approach shots.

Definitely worth the buy since the 975J is out and prices are dropping.

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Orlimar Plus 10.5
Ping TISI

I think this driver is all hype and nothing else. It's not user friendly. I could hit the ball better with my Integra driver (and way cheaper). So this 975-D is just collecting dust in my garage waiting for buyer from PennySaver.

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Callaway VFT, Integra, Peerless Big Thunder.

I've tried many different clubs, and this one is just about the worst club that costs over $100, that i've ever hit. To start off, it has a bad feel and a dull sound at impact. Secondly, it is not forgiving at all. The sweetspot is smaller than an trimetal (and that is very small). It claims to be "workable" but it sure wouldn't draw for me consistently.

I usually hit 11 to 12 fairways at the TPC at scottsdale, but with the 975 D, i only hit 6. The taylor 320 got me to hit 13, with better yardage also, and the new Lynx Black Cat ti400 helped me hit 14 with even better distance.

And the value is the worst part. This club is the quality of a $200 club, but with the performance of a $50 k-mart driver. It also has very bad distance. I tried different shafts, so that isn't the problem, it is the clubhead. Don't go for all of the false "hype," this club is bad. I would recommend a taylormade 300 series driver. Or, I just demo'd a Lynx Black Cat ti400 Beta Titanium Forged Driver that feels great, goes long, and is extremely forgiving yet workable at the same time. Buy a taylor or a lynx or a vft instead.
Don't buy a ping tisi though, those are low-performance like the 975. If you have to go titleist do the 975J, even though it is still obviously overpriced, and not as good as a taylor or a lynx.

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Not good.

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tm 300 series, tisi, 975 J, vft, erc2, hawkeye, lynx black cat ti 400, liquidmetal