I first tried the 975D out about 2 1/2 years ago and hated it. I was hitting low slices that only went about 150 yds when my normal drive with my GBB was about 270 with a little draw. I have since worked on my swing extensively and have started hitting the GBB too high. I decided to give the 975D another try and I am glad I did. I am consistently hitting it 270 in the air and getting about 15 yards of roll. The most important thing however is that it helps me find mistakes in my swing rather than masking them like some other drivers. This has helped me further fine-tune my swing and I am now shooting in the lower 70s thanks to these refinements in my swing.

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Callaway GBB, Ping TiSI, Orlimar HipTi (still have it - good club), Taylor Made Titanium, Excalibur

I've been using a Taylor Made Supersteel 3 Wood as my driver for quite a long time, and I finally decided it was time to buy a driver. I bought the 975D, but since I'm a lefty it took 1 month to get it on special order. During that time, I research the D to death, and from what I've been reading. . .looks like I bought the wrong driver. But once I got the driver, I can hit it pretty well. As long as you take a nice, smooth swing the driver will do all the work and you'll be rewarded with straight, low, boring drive. After using a smaller 3 wood for so long, I find the D easy and fun to hit. I can see why people say it's a "player's" club but driving has always been my strength. The D is staying in my bag!

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if you hit this club right it will go. the trajectory on it is really good for me i like a low trajectory for more roll and the 7.5 deg is a good choice for me when i hit it straight.I bought a Demo club that was in great shape for $100 off. Thats the Way to go.One word of caution do try before you buy.

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Tm 360,Ping ti si

This is not just a beautiful club but a highly accurate one. I hit this 3 wood further than my Steelhead driver. It may just be the higher loft, but the ease at which I punched the ball comes from the design. The sole plate is weighty and cuts through the rough like a John Deere. The "gear effect" kept my mishit spins to a minimum and placed the ball within 10 ft of my target. By the third hole, the "thoomb" impact sound became as familiar as the hollow "ping"s beside me. Now I use it off the tee as well. Amid all the high-tech alloys and gadgetry, Louisville Golf puts back the simplicity and beauty back into golf. A LG Niblick 5 wood is my next purchase.

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The guys at Louisville Golf are very helpful.

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Callaway Steelhead, Callaway Warbird

OK, while I won't be quite as blunt as the Bastard below me ;-), I have to agree with him on this club -- IT ROCKS!
For a background, I am a long hitter (250-260 yds avg. -- these 300 yd. averages must be on Playstation -- remember, it's average, not best hit!), and I have a 13-14 handicap right now. My biggest problem has been losing about 3-5 strokes from the tee, so driver forgiveness is important to me. While I loved my GBB, after 5 years I thought I'd see what was on the market...

I bought a VFT last month, and while I thought it was very long & reasonably forgiving, the draw bias and the lack of feel of where the head was in my backswing meant sometimes I couldn't tell what I did wrong when I did hit a bad shot (but the fact is, you hit it square, it's a howitzer). As luck would have it, the shaft cracked, so I turned it back in -- and while I was waiting for it to come back, I decided to retry the 975D, this time with a EI-70 shaft (stock & Graffaloy had been tried -- didn't quite feel right)....

All I can say -- WOW.

Unbelievable feel, great sound, and the most workable driver, bar none! I couldn't believe this was a 45" driver! I can hit draws (my usual), fades, and straight bullets -- incredible for course management! For those complaining of forgiveness, while I only had the TM 300, TM320 for 2 rounds and 2 days on the practice range, I only found a small difference in forgiveness. However, the biggest thing was that any time I hit the 975d off-center, I knew EXACTLY where the head was, and how to correct it.

Distance? Well, that is one sweet low trajectory! After two rounds (both with 10/14 fairways, and only 1 ball in trouble, the others just off), I'm averaging about 15-20 yards more. And yes, I've hit 2 balls well over 320 yards on each round (which still doesn't make me a 300 yard hitter, everyone -- take note!) down the middle with a slight FADE (you have to be kidding!).... It's ridiculous to play a 500 yard par 5 with driver & 8 iron, but there you have it!

One last piece of advice -- take the time to try out all the different shaft combos. If I had demo'd the EI-70 shaft last month, no way I'd have chosen the VFT (and mind you, I'm not unhappy with the VFT -- but after hitting this, there's no going back).... So remember, no one shaft is perfect for everyone, try it out!

And as for value -- at this new price, I find it hard to justify the 975J (which I also tried for 2 days -- good, but higher trajectory and slightly less workability, two big minuses in my book). At this price, it's an unbelievable bargain!

Only three words to sum it up -- The PERFECT driver! Thank you Titleist!

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No experience -- been a Callaway Driver man all of my life, until now!

However, do have the DCI's -- great clubs that stand the test of time!

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Calloway GBB (5 years -- I thought this was the gold standard until now), Hawkeye VFT (doesn't deserve its bad rep, but not quite) as good, TM300 & TM320 (2 days each -- forgiving, but less workability, less feel, and shorter)

To all the wussies complaining about the 'lack of forgiveness' - this club doesn't owe you anything. If you can't get the centre of the clubhead on the back of the ball consistently then go and try a football on a stick driver like a Taylormade 360. If you do make a good swing this driver is the juice. Outragously good trajectory, responsive feel and easy workability make this the ideal club for the half decent to good golfer. Any Tiger wannabe hacker should look elsewhere for a driver...or stick with an 11 wood for safety.

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Callaway Steelhead plus. Wilson Fatshaft Ti. Mizuno T-zoid.

Probably one of the best drivers ever made. Always read that the 975d was for better players, had the chance to take one out to the driving range, and couldn't believe how easy it was to hit. Club is easy to swing, feels good at impact, and produces the best looking drives I have ever seen. I got a great deal on mine, but after playing it, would spend the extra money to purchase it at whatever price it would cost.

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Ping TiSi, Adams SC, Mizuno T-Zoid Forged, Cleveland Titanium

The most powerful driver I have ever hit.Great trajectory for people With natural high slice shots. Up to 50 yards added to my driving length. S-U-P-R-B. EAsy to work, don't have to swing hard/fast to gain distance as with most other drivers

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Taylor Made 300,320,360,Ti-Bubble2,Supersteel,Firesole.
Mizuno T-Zoid.Adams Tight Lies. Nearly all available

My darling is back!!!
After trading my last one for a 975J with the same shaft, I´m now gone back again.
Wasn´t to happy with the J-model.
The D is much more consistent in my opinion and much more a "player´s club".

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All of them.

this club is great awesome distance and accuracy with a sweet low boring trajectory it is the most powerfull club(compared to the ping/taylormade300)but with all the roll you get because of the trajectory you will be the same distance down the fairway a perfect combo with a ei-70 stiff shaft this club is great for any golfers who suck s-h-i-t and shoot in the 90's and 100's

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