Ben Hogan CS-3... can't decide. need your help

[604_golfnut]

Hey guys, fairly new to this forum. I've decided on this driver but i'm down to only 3 options b/c my local Golftown is running low. I'm quite confused as to which to pick but i know quite a few of you own this driver and might have some info. My swingspeed varies btwn 85-95. Max drive is around 220 yards with an Ignite. I have no issues hitting it dead straight but with weak distance.

STIFF - 9.5* - Draw
STIFF - 9.5* - Neutral
REG - 9.5* - Neutral

I hit it on the monitor and got the following results. Mind you i was tired after work and quite tired after hitting so many balls trying to decide. Of course my swing needs work but i also need a new driver.

STIFF - 9.5* Draw - aprox 190 to 210 yards. - Lower launch with roll but i'm somewhat all over the place with the draw weighting.

REG - 9.5* Neutral - aprox 160 - 205 yards. - I seem to get way to much spin with this driver launching very high but its straight almost everytime.

STIFF - 9.5" Neutral - Never tried b/c its arriving from another store. i'd expect a lower launch that the reg flex?

From knowing a little... which one do you think i should i pick? THANKS in advance.

[shortbus]

I'd wait until you can try the Neutral 9.5* Stiff. You might find that is probably the most predictable and longest.

I have the 9.5* stiff draw and I hit it higher than some 10.5's I've owned. I like these Ben Hogan drivers. It's too bad they are fading away.

[Big Shooter]

I have the 10.5 stiff/draw, as I have posted before in other threads, and you certainly can't beat the value/price!! :)
I got rid of my TM r5 for this club!! :$

[danscustomgolfshop]

A 90 MPH swing speed with a 9.5 degree - you will not get you potential distance as this loft is too low. You should be looking at a 10.5 - 11 minimum to get carry.
And if you have to have it - Regular flex.

[GQuizzle]

A 90 MPH swing speed with a 9.5 degree - you will not get you potential distance as this loft is too low. You should be looking at a 10.5 - 11 minimum to get carry.
And if you have to have it - Regular flex.

I agree with Dan... with your current swing speed, a regular flex shaft with a higher loft would be of benefit. You will see greater distance (via carry) and max out the power you have.

[604_golfnut]

Thanks for the reply guys. I may just keep looking as there are no 10.5's left in all of Canada. Most say these 9.5's launch extremely high as play as 10.5's essentially. I was thinking stiff shaft b/c these NV's are not true NV's and the stiff plays quite soft.

[Johnson]

Do you have picture of this beast?