On 2003-10-22, Jim S. rated this TaylorMade 580 Driver a 5...(2478)
Purchase: I purchased at wavelandgolf.com for $299 after i traded in my old driver (original price was $399 but I received a $100 credit as a trade in for my old club (any club will suffice and they send the shipping label for easy turnaround). The best I saw on the internet was $339 until I got this deal
Pros: I played with it in Florida in May and purchased it in June. It looks good at address and in your bag. I added it to my new Callaway x16s steel shaft irons. Thg large titantium head gets a little getting used to but once you are used to it it hits great. I've now played about 20 rounds with it and I cannot believe that it has corrected my wicked slice (or maybe I'm swinging slower). I now hit it straight or with a little fade. Now for distance. I used to hit my driver 200-225 yards with an occasional gust to 240. Now when i catch a drive i hit it 280---and straight. There is no better feeling to see my drive "kick into 2nd gear" and take off.
Cons: It does take some getting use to but once you do, it hits great. I still hit my flubs but that's my game
Quality: Excellent quality. The titanium face could be cleaned after every shot and you can examine the face to see where you hit the ball. I've only hit the sweet spot perfect maybe 4 times so it is a very forgiving club. Review Summary: I refused to pay $350 to $500 for one club so the $299 price was right. It may be true that you can get used to any club but i am very happy with this. Especially since I do not hit a terrible slice with it anymore (maybe its the insert in back of the club).
On 2003-05-26, RShipman rated this TaylorMade 580 Driver a 4...(1408)
Purchase: Improved length, height and forgiveness.
Pros: solid feel and more consistant fairways hit
Cons: cost
Quality: well crafted Review Summary: Worth every dollar per extra yard per less strokes. On 2003-05-21, Ken Martin rated this TaylorMade 580 Driver a 5...(1368)
Purchase: I purchased two Taylormade 580 taylormade drivers (one for my son -- 9.5 loft with stiff shaft -- and 580 taylormade with reg flex 10.5 degree loft for myself.)I payed $379.00 for each driver.
My son and I played in a tournment at Rock River Golf Club in Horicon, Wisconsin this past Saturday and he used a club demo -- stiff flex with 9.5 degrees of loft -- 580 Taylormade driver.
He is a long ball hitter -- but on two ocassions he was able to driver short par 4 greens (315 yards and 320 yards).
It was amazing the height and distance he got with the 580 -- we estimated he increased his driving distance about 15/20 yards over his exisiting driver )Callaway Great Big Bertha).
In addition to the added distance he got -- both of us was surprised at how many fairway he hit. He normally sprays the driver a little -- but on this day he keep them in the fairway.
He is a 40 year old man -- who plays once or twice a week. After his display this past Saturday I had purchase each of us one.
The sweet spot on the face must be a big as a baseball -- this driver is something from outer space.
The only mistake I may have made with our purchase -- I might should have purchased myself the 540 series instead of the 580 due to my swing speed.
Thank you Taylormade for making such a weapon .
Ken L Martin
1040 Carriage Place
Bettendorf, Iowa 52722
Pros: Distance -- accuracy -- ball flight -- shaft weight
Cons: My 580 reg flex seem to make me stand a little more erect.
Quality: These driver doesn't have that kling sound when the ball is hit. I feel that come from excellent construction Review Summary: Like I said earlier -- I might should have bought myself the 540 instead of the 580. My swing speed for a 65 year old is much slower than my sons.
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