[mrlogsdon29]

Well the day finally came... I cracked the face on my r510 TP. Where do I go from here?

What clubs have you guys played that were similar? I am thinking 425 TP but I really don't know.

Any help is appreciated.

[rblmp32]

Try the R9 as well.

[Chappie]

R9 is a smaller clubhead, so if that's what you are looking for it would be worth checking out.

[mrlogsdon29]

I have hit a regular R9 demo and thought it was OK, but didn't really find a shaft I liked. We have an Ozik X-Con 5 and the Fuji Motore at my club.

What does that Fubuki hit like? I love the Speeder 757 and Rombax. Also what is the difference between the TP and regular? As far as I can tell its only the shaft.

[Stix]

Why not try to find a superquad TP in good shape? I had the r7 425 tp and it was a nice head, but the superquad was hotter off the face and the all black paint looked sweet at address. But if you want a smaller head, the 425 tp is nice. If you want a more updated driver, try the adams 9015d. It is much bigger but has the traditional head and is a great low spin driver...

[Chappie]

mrlogsdon29, on May 16 2009, 05:00 PM, said:

I have hit a regular R9 demo and thought it was OK, but didn't really find a shaft I liked. We have an Ozik X-Con 5 and the Fuji Motore at my club.

What does that Fubuki hit like? I love the Speeder 757 and Rombax. Also what is the difference between the TP and regular? As far as I can tell its only the shaft.

Correct, shaft is the only difference.

[bluestreak]

mrlogsdon29, on May 16 2009, 09:38 PM, said:

Well the day finally came... I cracked the face on my r510 TP. Where do I go from here?

What clubs have you guys played that were similar? I am thinking 425 TP but I really don't know.

Any help is appreciated.

How about another r510tp?

Loads of them out there.

[mrlogsdon29]

bluestreak, on May 16 2009, 05:26 PM, said:

mrlogsdon29, on May 16 2009, 09:38 PM, said:

Well the day finally came... I cracked the face on my r510 TP. Where do I go from here?

What clubs have you guys played that were similar? I am thinking 425 TP but I really don't know.

Any help is appreciated.

How about another r510tp?

Loads of them out there.

I was thinking about that, but nice ones are going for $200+. How do I know these aren't about to crack as well? They have to be 7 years old or so.

[Chappie]

In all honest I don't think that's going to happen if they haven't been hit or lightly hit. I don't blame you for not wanting to spend 200 though, ridiculous for the age. If you really want to stay TM then I'd think the R9, maybe a used TP r7 or even a TP Tour Burner would be something you're interested.

[mrlogsdon29]

I appreciate the input guys.. its probably going to be an r9 or a r7 425 TP. Its just frustrating because I could have bought all of these clubs by now but I determined my old 510 was better for me.

[Mainlinegolfer]

Go crazy, abandon TM and switch to a Titleist 909D3. Only 440cc so not such a radical change; besides, TM adjustability is vastly overrated.

[mrlogsdon29]

Mainlinegolfer, on May 16 2009, 05:05 PM, said:

Go crazy, abandon TM and switch to a Titleist 909D3. Only 440cc so not such a radical change; besides, TM adjustability is vastly overrated.

I wasn't impressed with the 907D2, I haven't really looked at the 909's yet. The adjustability means NOTHING to me. The ability to swap shafts is intriguing but I would just leave the face square-slightly open and never touch the weights after I balanced them for neutral.

[Mainlinegolfer]

mrlogsdon29, on May 16 2009, 06:15 PM, said:

Mainlinegolfer, on May 16 2009, 05:05 PM, said:

Go crazy, abandon TM and switch to a Titleist 909D3. Only 440cc so not such a radical change; besides, TM adjustability is vastly overrated.

I wasn't impressed with the 907D2, I haven't really looked at the 909's yet. The adjustability means NOTHING to me. The ability to swap shafts is intriguing but I would just leave the face square-slightly open and never touch the weights after I balanced them for neutral.

Just my point-- in my opinion, after being fitted, further adjustability isn't really necessary (and may affect durabiity and playability). The Titleist 909 is NOT like the 907 and sits .5* open. Clean, simple, traditional shape (like the R510TP). I also still have a R510 TP with 757 Speeder.

[mrlogsdon29]

Interesting. I am definitely don't have to play a Taylor Made. I used to play 975's and 983's. What shaft can you get in the 909? I LOVE the speeder 757 and would want something that plays relatively similar.

Thanks for the help.

[Mainlinegolfer]

mrlogsdon29, on May 16 2009, 06:37 PM, said:

Interesting. I am definitely don't have to play a Taylor Made. I used to play 975's and 983's. What shaft can you get in the 909? I LOVE the speeder 757 and would want something that plays relatively similar.

Thanks for the help.

Check the Titleist website. The specs of the stock and custom shafts are listed and there is also a graph comparing spin and launches of various shafts. I posted a link to the chart on Golfwrx a few weeks ago. It's a useful comparison of shafts whether or not one choses a Titleist driver.

[weissmanjeff]

As a long time R510TP user, I can vouch for a very odd replacement:

Adams 4250DF Tour Prototype

I've posted several times about this transition. Feel is equivalent, workability, distance forgiveness, look, it's all there. Tour only, but findable if you look around. Insight A4 9015D is also a good replacement, but 4250DF is a touch more equivalent to the R510TP.

Jeff

[zivis2]

How does a r510 TP compare to the Cobra S9-1 Pro D in terms of sound/feel? Anyone hit both to compare? The Cobra looks like it sets up pretty similar.

[Honcho72]

Good luck. The list of drivers I've tried to replace my trusty 510TP from closest to not quite:G10 tour head /WB,(I think it was hot melted) close performance and feel. J33R 460 close, R7425 tp/757 close not quite, Orig. Ping Rapture, should prob be in the number 2 spot. BTW I saw on TGW the other day that they had an R510tp in the Demo Return section in 9 of 10 condition if anyone is interested. Nothing else like the R510tp. I wish that TM would throw out a retro offering like they did the tour spoon. They are getting harder and harder to come by.

[IM_ALL_IN]

zivis2, on May 16 2009, 08:45 PM, said:

How does a r510 TP compare to the Cobra S9-1 Pro D in terms of sound/feel? Anyone hit both to compare? The Cobra looks like it sets up pretty similar.

I was just going to chime in with this. I still have an 8.5* 510tp/757 in the bag as I've not been able to find anything good enough for change. Recently, I've been experimenting with the cobra D's and they're a great modern day alternative IMO. Deep face that sets up nicely, feels solid and satisfying to hit, hides the CC's well and drops low spin bombs with the right setup.

You will definitely need to go up in loft from the 510 though. These things are super low spin heads. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware just what that meant initially and picked up 8.5* that I'm now looking to get rid of. I just can't generate the speed needed to get the proper launch and flight, but I know this club can be a monster with the right shaft and loft. I'm thinking a 10.5* with a 757 would be money.

I'd try to demo one and see what you think.

[LKB1]

Mainlinegolfer, on May 17 2009, 08:05 AM, said:

Go crazy, abandon TM and switch to a Titleist 909D3. Only 440cc so not such a radical change; besides, TM adjustability is vastly overrated.

I had been playing the 510tp for years (great club). Mid way through last year I decided that it might be time to consider updating the driver. I hit all the TM drivers at the time and subsequently each new model they bought out. However nothing quite compared to the 510tp.

A couple of weeks ago I tried a 909D3 and was really happy with the results. So I went and had a fitting session and could not be happier with the outcome. Plays slightly longer than my 510tp and is just as consistent.

Worth while considering this option.

[podunker]

The R7 Limted is a bargain right now, and an awesome driver. Why pay more money for an R9 when the Limited is very similar just without the loft/shaft tweaker. You can close or open the face just by changing your grip, you don't need that stuff.

I've had the same driver for three years and have tried to replace it several times with no luck. The R7 Limited did the trick!

[cavemeister]

just get a 510tp off of callaway pre owned...like a little over $100...

[mrlogsdon29]

LKB1, on May 16 2009, 10:29 PM, said:

Mainlinegolfer, on May 17 2009, 08:05 AM, said:

Go crazy, abandon TM and switch to a Titleist 909D3. Only 440cc so not such a radical change; besides, TM adjustability is vastly overrated.

I had been playing the 510tp for years (great club). Mid way through last year I decided that it might be time to consider updating the driver. I hit all the TM drivers at the time and subsequently each new model they bought out. However nothing quite compared to the 510tp.

A couple of weeks ago I tried a 909D3 and was really happy with the results. So I went and had a fitting session and could not be happier with the outcome. Plays slightly longer than my 510tp and is just as consistent.

Worth while considering this option.

I am intrigued. I will demo it tomorrow and see what its like.

[chip]

try the G10.

[LKB1]

mrlogsdon29, on May 17 2009, 03:08 PM, said:

LKB1, on May 16 2009, 10:29 PM, said:

Mainlinegolfer, on May 17 2009, 08:05 AM, said:

Go crazy, abandon TM and switch to a Titleist 909D3. Only 440cc so not such a radical change; besides, TM adjustability is vastly overrated.

I had been playing the 510tp for years (great club). Mid way through last year I decided that it might be time to consider updating the driver. I hit all the TM drivers at the time and subsequently each new model they bought out. However nothing quite compared to the 510tp.

A couple of weeks ago I tried a 909D3 and was really happy with the results. So I went and had a fitting session and could not be happier with the outcome. Plays slightly longer than my 510tp and is just as consistent.

Worth while considering this option.

I am intrigued. I will demo it tomorrow and see what its like.

Lets us know how you go and what you think.

I know once I had a demo made up after my fit session (to test on the course) I found it hard to go back to the 510tp.

[mitchdoc]

As a 510TP owner in past who has hit em all since, The Rapture V2 is the only driver I have liked better.

[mrlogsdon29]

I hit the 909 D3 with a 9.5 and a stiff Voodoo. I love it. I almost bought it on the spot but I want to order through my pro and save some money. That is the best driver Titleist has made in a number of years.

[Canuck]

Mainlinegolfer, on May 16 2009, 06:34 PM, said:

mrlogsdon29, on May 16 2009, 06:15 PM, said:

Mainlinegolfer, on May 16 2009, 05:05 PM, said:

Go crazy, abandon TM and switch to a Titleist 909D3. Only 440cc so not such a radical change; besides, TM adjustability is vastly overrated.

I wasn't impressed with the 907D2, I haven't really looked at the 909's yet. The adjustability means NOTHING to me. The ability to swap shafts is intriguing but I would just leave the face square-slightly open and never touch the weights after I balanced them for neutral.

Just my point-- in my opinion, after being fitted, further adjustability isn't really necessary (and may affect durabiity and playability). The Titleist 909 is NOT like the 907 and sits .5* open. Clean, simple, traditional shape (like the R510TP). I also still have a R510 TP with 757 Speeder.

I totally agree!
Also a long time R510 TP /757 Speeder player.
As far as looks and feel, 909D3 with the proper shaft is a fantastic newer version.
I wanted to go that way myself, but I need the extra launch of the 909D2

[carlt9817]

Definately Bridgestone J33R 420 or 460....Also Adams 9015D

[DEES3]

I would recommend at least trying the MP-600. The sound and feel are the closest to the 510tp that I've found in a 460cc driver.

[Sakman]

mrlogsdon29, on May 16 2009, 05:30 PM, said:

bluestreak, on May 16 2009, 05:26 PM, said:

mrlogsdon29, on May 16 2009, 09:38 PM, said:

Well the day finally came... I cracked the face on my r510 TP. Where do I go from here?

What clubs have you guys played that were similar? I am thinking 425 TP but I really don't know.

Any help is appreciated.

How about another r510tp?

Loads of them out there.

I was thinking about that, but nice ones are going for $200+. How do I know these aren't about to crack as well? They have to be 7 years old or so.

$200+??? That's eBay for ya...

Just snagged one the other day (head only) on the BST in perfect condition for $65. Still the best of the best...

[Redhill]

I played the 510TP for about 4 years and then picked up a 425TP with the same loft, 9.5*, and the stiff 65 g shaft. It is currently in the bag and every once in a while gets challenged by the 905R on a range session but always ends up as the one.

I think better is better not newer is better.

[kwantfm]

Long time 510 TP user and I have just switched to a 909 D2...

[Halo]

I just bought one the other day at RD golf. $99 in the used bin. This driver was in great shape, little face wear.
Compared to another R510tp in the bin this one was a "10".

A while back I traded my R7TP/757 speeder to my son for his 580XD.
I missed the speeder shaft so I bought the 510TP. I should have bought R510TP in the first place years ago. (bought R7TP instead).

BTW, new or old this thing is long and you can't beat the feel.

Newer is not always better, just newer.

Halo

[Gareth]

mrlogsdon29, on May 17 2009, 08:38 PM, said:

I hit the 909 D3 with a 9.5 and a stiff Voodoo. I love it. I almost bought it on the spot but I want to order through my pro and save some money. That is the best driver Titleist has made in a number of years.

glad you liked the D3!! Was it with the Titleist "made for" Voodoo??

As a long time R510TP with Speeder 757 fan I found it difficult to get anything newer that was as good. Went through R7TP/R7 425TP/R7 460TP/G2/Tour Burner TP/FT-5/R9 TP and still thought of how good the R510TP was.

Then I did a back to back test on the range between the R510TP (with Stiff Speeder 757) and my Tour Burner TP (with oem W/B 65g) and couldn't believe how soft and slow the R510TP felt on impact. For me it showed how the technology in the face feel had moved on as the TB TP felt far more "explosive" and was far longer. The 510 is still one the best ever but compared to something well fitted in todays technology it does feel a little old.

Wouldn't part with my R510TP but as the 757 Speeder is broken now (boohoo) it is in the garage and I'm on the look out for a 757 TP Ion shaft.

[Gareth]

kwantfm, on May 18 2009, 08:10 AM, said:

Long time 510 TP user and I have just switched to a 909 D2...

what shaft did you go for??

[Mainlinegolfer]

mrlogsdon29, on May 17 2009, 03:38 PM, said:

I hit the 909 D3 with a 9.5 and a stiff Voodoo. I love it. I almost bought it on the spot but I want to order through my pro and save some money. That is the best driver Titleist has made in a number of years.

Shall I PM my Paypal address so you can send my 10% commission?

BTW, I just ordered a 909D2 with a "real" Diamana Blueboard 73 x5ct - stiff. I really liked the 909D3 and considered it with a Blueboard or Fubuki 63. However, I just found the feel and trajectory (spin) of the 909D2 slightly better for my old guy "senior" swing (103mph); I decided on a Blueboard instead of Fubuki because it was more of a known commodity. I selcted 73 instead of 63 because was trying to balance the higher spinning D2 head (compared with D3) with a lower torque, more stable shaft (than the Blueboard 63).

I hope it works out.