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Offset Drivers is it wrong to use one?

Posted by: user86213 | Fri 9th May 2008 18:49 | Last Reply

I'm a 14 or possibly lower handicapper but can't drive straight, i've had various drivers and can occasionaly it goes ok, generally when i'm aiming left and expecting a slice.

Recently i've used a friends cleveland launcher offset and every drive straight and long. I've taken the plunge and got one off ebay but the more i read about offset drivers the more confused i become.

 There seems to be a swell of opinion that says it's a swing fault (which i knew) but i should fix it not cheat. i do however hit my long,mid and short irons straight and true and am fairly good with my fairway woods. I must do something wrong but it all seems to be open face problems. i've tried the grip change slow back swing etc and use the same swing with my mates offset driver. 

so the question is am i cheating, giving in to the offset or does anyone agree after 5 years of bad driving or avoiding it altogether it may be a good move.


Last edit : Fri 9th May 2008 18:50
re: Offset Drivers is it wrong to use one?
user24437
Reply : Fri 9th May 2008 19:27

Steven - what's the problem?  If it works, use it.  Who cares about who thinks what, there's too much fashion involved in this game and not enough common sense when it comes to equipment.  If a pro did that he'd just get his sponsor to rebrand it - and they would then market it at a vastly inflated price. and everybody would want one (apart from me).

re: Offset Drivers is it wrong to use one?
user93959
Reply : Sat 10th May 2008 17:33

Played with offset's for ten years

They worked for me

Have you sampled the difference ? 

re: Offset Drivers is it wrong to use one?
user24437
Reply : Fri 6th Jun 2008 13:50

Bet no-one was laughing at you then Steven!

re: Offset Drivers is it wrong to use one?
user52922
Reply : Fri 6th Jun 2008 18:59

A very good score that, Steven, well done.


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