Bought this at Golfsmith for $79 slightly used. After reading some of the reviews, I was very interested in the steel shaft versus the regular. Unfortunately, Ti has discontinued this club(what I heard from Nevada Bob's anyway). So I took it to the range after trying it at Golfsmith. Great club! I did have to make a slight adjustment due to the shorter shaft length, but once I corrected that, it was pleasurable to hit. I didn't sense a lot of loss of distance. Ball had a nice pro trajectory and I hit the back of the range a few times easily. When I did slice it a couple of times, I could actually feel and SEE the ball being corrected. A slice is still a slice, but it's far better to be 20-30 off the fairway than 40+ and in the woods or OB. I generally hit a slight draw and this club did not impede that. If I hit it solid(which I did a lot), I either got a straight drive, or one with a pretty draw. Definitely worth the $$ to try it out. Like I said, these are being discontinued so you can get them for a steal right now. I start my league tonight and will post the results tomorrow on my first day using it on a course!

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Adams tight lies SC. Ti Burner Bubble

Bought this driver to match my 3 & 7 woods. Was able to try it out on a recent trip to FL. WOW. The shorter Rifle shaft really adds to the control on this driver. I've never had confidence with a driver in my hand. Now I know I can hit the fairway. I've lost some yards going to a shorter, steel shafted driver, but it's worth it. Being able to hit approach shots to the green from the fairway and not from the woods is quite an advantage. Shot 85 in my second time out while in FL - after 5 months without swinging a club (would have been much better but 3-putted 4 greens and hit 2 balls in water). Scores should be headed below 80 this year.

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Not impressed. See my review on 200 steel fairway woods.

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Wilson Invex, TM Burner Bubble, Adams Air Assault, Orlimar Trimetal, Callaway Hawkeye, Callaway Steelhead Plus, Titleist 975d, Wilson Deep Red 305cc

Bought this club on a whim at Golfsmith since it was $69 new with graphite. Hoping to keep it as a backup to use when my swing was off and the GBBII was not performing well. Took it out for a few range sessions and I have to agree with other reviewers...straight and long, virtually no loss of distance compared to the big head Ti drivers. This is definately a great club for the money, won't be parting with it anytime soon.

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Purchased on ebay after testing in a simulation booth last fall. I compared different shafts and lofts to my Great Big Bertha, so I knew what shaft/degree I wanted before heading to ebay. Well worth the effort! Yesterday, I finally got the chance to play it on course and all I can say is this is a GREAT club! Straight and forgiving. Many reviewers have said they gave up some yardage, and fortunatley I can say I gained yardage! I averaged 250 yards with my GBB for the last few years with an occassional SPLENDID shot of 270 yards (if I really slowed down my back swing). The problem I had with the GBB was tempo, had to be the right tempo to keep it in the fairway, otherwise I was in the rough playing a lot of "recovery" golf. The Taylormade 200 Steel performed ALL DAY LONG - regardless of my rusty (winter) swing. Average distance is an unbelievable 265 to 270 yards in the FAIRWAY. TWO drives over 290 yards and belive it or not right down the middle! If this wasn't a fluke day then I'm in for a wonderfult season this year. Thank you Taylormade! Additional note - got the matching 3 wood and 5 wood and posting separate review for them. They are even more incredible than the driver!

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PLAYED - Wood Brothers - FS-1 Callaway Great Big Bertha TESTED - you name it, I probably tried it Callaway's most of them PING Titelist McGregor Mizuno Taylomade Supersteel 250 Taylormade

Thoroughly impressed! This club forgives both off center hits and minor swing flaws without snap hooks or banana balls. The head is large enough to inspire confidence without looking like you're swinging a metal balloon. Very long even with the standard steel shaft and delivers a solid sound on impact. You may get a few more yards with some Ti drivers, but the extra bucks they command can buy quite a few more rounds at your local course. While not a cure for a lousy swing, mid to high handicappers will appreciate this club's accuracy, without sacrificing much, if any, distance. Don't let the price of this club fool you; it's definitely a steal.

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I am fairly new to golf I started playing last summer for the first time at age 49. I go to the range for practice at least twice a week and play 2 times a month and I have been taking lessons. I have been hitting all of my clubss fairly well except for the driver, that is until I purchased the Taylormade 200 Driver. My drives are now in the middle of the fairway, except for the occasional muffed shot, and around 230-240 yards. This driver is as easy to hit as a 3 wood and it feels great on contact. I highly recommend it to anyone that is having problems with the graphite shafts and the Big Ti heads.

Was having trouble hitting straight with my previous oversized titanium driver and saw good reviews on this site for this club. Thought I'd give it a shot as most places are clearing them out for cheap. As stated by others, this is a great club, deadly straight on most good contact hits. I loved the loud "tonk" sound on impact and was immediately hitting much straighter than my old driver. It was long enough for me, I am averaging 230ish with this driver at the range. Can't wait to take this baby out on the course and hit some fairways.

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Hippo John Daly

I recently went on a club quest and started with the Integra L-1 ti, then the Big Bertha, then the Great Big Bertha, and finally the TM 200. For me, the TM 200 with stiff graphite shaft is head and shoulders above the rest - longer and much, much more forgiving. It is the best driver I have ever hit with hands down. I have a moderate swing speed, and I got the regular flex graphite shaft at first and it was too hard to control. I also hit the TM 300, and that also was harder to control. The stiff graphite 200 is perfect, though. I highly recommend this club - sweet feel, sound, distance and forgiveness.

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TM 300, Integra L-1 Ti, Big Bertha, Great Big Bertha

On paper a very good Driver, however, don't be fooled, as I was, that the Driver would perform as well as the 200 series fairway woods which are fantastic. I tend to draw the ball, and with a very upright standard lie angle of 59 degrees, this club when struck anywhere else but on the sweet spot quickly duck hooked left. This was the case with all stock flexs. As a comparison the Titleist J has a lie angle of 57 degrees, and I have found much more workability with this club. For those of you who have a fade tendancy, this club could be ideal for you. Length was up there with some titanium models and trajectory was good. Very competitively priced for a well put together club, but lacking the ability to work the ball due to a very upright angle. My advice, buy a Taylor Made 200 series 2 wood (13 degree loft) - superb club. I consistantly hit this further through the air than my old GBB, roll is not as good but you stay on the fairway! Great for when the Driver is misbehaving.

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As some of the other posters say, I have given up about 10yds in distance, but have hit many more fairways. Fairways hit=lower scores, anyway you slice it. Shot par for 9 holes (first time to do that!) the first time I took the driver to the course. At the price this club can be had for right now, the value rating is off the chart.

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