i was using a Taylormade R580 in 8.5 with a XFlex YS-6 shaft, which had served me well for the past 4 years. However that club along with a few others were literally falling apart. It was time to purchase a new driver. I went to the simulator and rounded up the usual suspects, Taylormade, Callaway, Cobra etc... I quickly eliminated most of the boxy shaped clubs. Of the clubs that were remaining, the best performing was the Titleist drivers.
After the purchase, range time and time on the course have proven this to be the best driver I have had yet. The most prominent improvement was sweet spot size. While the club wasn't a massive improvement in maximum distance from my previous driver, the mishits were very noticeably better. In addition the ball goes where you swing. Swing a draw, you get one. But the pendulum goes both ways (which is what I want). I also love the classic appearance, the club exudes confidence.
This is the negative part of the review, and fortunately it isn't directly related to the club. As I mentioned at the beginning, I need 8.5 and XFlex. As it turns out most manufacturers stopped shipping those specs to the stores. As a result I had to place a custom order, which took just under a month from order date to when the driver was delivered. At least it shipped Fed Ex which I appreciate.