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Best drivers | ClubTest 2025

GOLF Editors — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:53:11 +0000

When it comes to golf clubs, no club type gets more attention than drivers. Everyone loves to hit bombs off the tee, and everyone knows the importance of driving accuracy to their scorecards. But what are best drivers for you?

For ClubTest 2025, we thoroughly reviewed all the newest driver models on the market with the help of player testers. In the end, we grouped the best drivers for 2025 into five categories to make your purchasing choice easier: forgiveness, speed, shot correction, slower swinger speeds and low spin.

Keep scrolling to learn more about the best drivers for 2025.

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BY CATEGORY: BEST DRIVERS FOR FORGIVENESS | BEST DRIVERS FOR SPEED | BEST DRIVERS FOR SHOT CORRECTION | BEST DRIVERS FOR SLOWER SWING SPEEDS | BEST LOW SPIN DRIVERS

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ClubTest 2025 was conducted at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz. For more on our testing process, click here.

Best drivers for forgiveness

Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K

*Cobra’s DS-Adapt Max-K driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for forgiveness category.

Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K Custom Driver

NEW FUTUREFIT33 ADJUSTABLE HOSEL The FutureFit33 system features 33 unique loft & lie settings to unlock more customization options than ever before. For the first time, loft & lie can be adjusted +/- 2 degrees independently from each other, allowing for more fine-tuned fitting customization. The innovative SMARTPAD design enables the face angle to remain square regardless of the setting. MORE EXTREME AERO DESIGN An improved aero shape features a higher crown peak, and a more streamlined shape with smoother curvatures for further drag reduction and maximized speed. SHAPED FOR SPEED AND FORGIVENESS A refined clubhead shape blends speed with forgiveness for an elevated look at address that inspires maximum confidence on the tee. NEW ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING SYSTEM The MAX-K model achieves a combined 10,000 MOI (in the 9.0* & 10.5; the 12.0 features a total of 9800 combined MOI) using an external fixed back weight and internal back weight pad to position the CG as low and back as possible to drive MOI to the extreme. The result is our most stable and forgiving head. LARGER H.O.T. FACE INSERT A larger forged face insert with H.O.T. face technology delivers improved face flex for more robust distance and ball speeds.

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THE BASICS: Cobra’s new DS-Adapt drivers not only incorporate cutting-edge tech but also bring a renewed emphasis to precision tuning that’s both more robust and easier than ever to adjust. The Max-K boasts the highest MOI of all four models, making it the most forgiving and straight-hitting driver in the lineup.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Definitely would purchase. For a 12-15 handicap, this driver gives me the confidence when I am going up to hit the ball. Like the matte look. Sleek. Really like the feel. Fast. Misses were good. Loved feel, forgiveness and performance.” – Glen Hamel (12-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K driver

Callaway Elyte

Callaway Elyte Custom Driver

FEATURES & BENEFITS The Future of Composites The Elyte driver features an all-new Thermoforged Carbon crown. This aerospace grade carbon fiber enables fast head speeds while optimizing launch and spin. Ai Advancements for Optimal Distance, Control, and Launch Our most advanced Ai face to date, the new Ai10x Face delivers 10x more control points than the Ai Smart Face. Designed to produce exceptionally fast ball speeds, tight dispersion, and optimized launch across the face Modern Shape with Adjustability The new Elyte adjustable perimeter weighting system has utilizes a 13g moveable weight to enable a neutral, draw, or fade setting. The Elyte model features a matte carbon crown, modern shape, and a chevron on the topline to inspire confidence off the tee and easy alignment.

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THE BASICS: Callaway is sticking with its customary four-model driver lineup for its Elyte series, with the standard Elyte core model being the driver that will fit the most golfers. The standard model is the only driver in the lineup to feature a perimeter weighting system with three settings (draw, neutral, fade), allowing for customization of the center of gravity via a 13-gram weight.

READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF CALLAWAY’S ELYTE DRIVERS

PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Like the look, felt very confident standing over it. The feel was a great mixture of power off the clubface while still feeling forgiving. I need to buy it! Felt like bottled power. Didn’t need to swing hard and ball exploded off the clubhead. Felt like I hit the dead center every time. Didn’t miss.” – Jeff Smith (12-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte driver

Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL

Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL Custom Driver

A.I. SHAPING AND FACE HiBore XL features an innovative A.I. design–assisted chassis purpose built for enhanced forgiveness and sound at impact. And one of the largest ball striking areas in the industry helps amateur golfers hit for distance while keeping more tee shots in play. MAINFRAME XL This variable thickness face pattern maximizes flex at impact to enlarge and reshape the sweet spot. This setup improves energy transfer across the face by repositioning weight low and deep in the clubhead for added forgiveness, consistency, and ball speed, even on strikes that miss the center. ACTIVWING The unique airfoil design stabilizes the clubhead by harnessing aerodynamic forces to better stabilize the clubhead during your downswing and guiding the clubface into optimal strike position, making it easier for you to hit the sweet spot and improve ball speed.

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THE BASICS: In bringing back the legendary HiBore name for its Launcher HiBore XL drivers, Cleveland turned to AI to fine-tune the shaping of the new driver, which it says is its most forgiving ever. One of the first things golfers will notice about the new HiBore drivers is that they feature a triangle shape, as opposed to the round or pear-shaped drivers that are typical today.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “If I owned a spaceship, it would look like this. The feel is awesome, ball came off great, able to hit the center. It was very forgiving too.” – Alain Brunet on the Cleveland HiBore XL driver

“Like the triangle alignment aid.” – Heidi Dalton (16.6-handicap) on the Cleveland HiBore XL driver

Mizuno ST-Max 230

Mizuno ST-Max 230 Custom Driver

A more rounded, deeper profile with weight located closer to the hosel – means slightly higher spinning and draw biased for the majority, but more workable for many elite players (especially in lower lofts). Natural drawers of the ball may find more ball speed from the ST-X. Boosted by the CORTECH Chamber to be faster from the face, spin less and deliver an incredible, solid sensation at impact.“The new ST-X 230 is a complex character. Although in the higher loft option it’s a higher flying draw-biased option, the 9.5 for many of our tour players was more workable and faster from the face. You really need to hit both models before making any judgements on which is likely to work best for you.” CHRIS VOSHALL CORTECH CHAMBER – THE MISSING PIECE Mizuno’s CORTECH Chamber encases a dense stainless steel weight with elastomeric TPU – taking stress from the clubface and creating an additional energy source. At the same time locating weight closer to the clubface to reduce spin rates. While contributing to a more solid, powerful sensation at impact. FORGED SAT 2041 BETA TI FACE More resilient than commonly used 6-4 Ti, with more complex multi-thickness design – made possible by Mizuno’s CORTECH Chamber. UNIFIED SOLE COMPOSITE Carbon sole plate now a single piece to allow weight to be pushed to the extremes for overall stability. WORKABLE / DRAW BIAS Weight located closer to the shaft axis can both encourage a more workable or draw biased outcome, dependent on the player. DEEPER PROFILE A more rounded look that sits a little taller. Aligns square in the neutral setting. QUICK SWITCH HOSEL 4 degrees of adjustability.

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THE BASICS: Building on the success of the ST-G, T and X 230 series drivers, Mizuno’s newest addition to the ST series is the ST-Max driver, which is designed to deliver ultra-stable performance without sacrificing speed. It’s not just the larger address profile of the ST-Max that makes it unique; what truly separates the ST-Max from the X, the Z and the newly released G models is how the engineers at Mizuno have optimized the geometry of the head for forgiveness, all while maintaining the same 460cc volume by making it shallower and longer heel to toe.

READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF MIZUNO ST DRIVERS

Ping G440 Max

PING G440 Max Custom Driver

The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. The G440 MAX is the most forgiving model and fits most golfers; available in 9°, 10.5° and 12° lofts with a three-position adjustable back weight. HIGHLY FORGIVING Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight. FASTER FACE Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch. SOUND DESIGN New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience. FREE-HOSEL DESIGN Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face.

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THE BASICS: With the new G440 drivers, designers have created the lowest CG ever in a Ping driver thanks to the CarbonFly Wrap in the crown of all three 2025 driver models. The G440 MAX is the most forgiving model, but also is aimed at fitting the greatest number of players, from a Tour pro to a weekend warrior. It addition to the CarbonFly Wrap crown, it features and a 29-gram adjustable backweight that can be placed in three different positions to dial in horizontal CG location.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Easy to swing, lightweight, good distance and distance gains on good shots. Nice sound. Stable on heel strikes and very little curve from left to right. Gained 9 yards over other tested clubs.” – Heidi Dalton (16.6-handicap) on the Ping G440 Max driver

Ping G430 Max 10K

PING G430 Max 10K Custom Driver

The G430 MAX 10K is PING’s straightest and highest MOI driver to date, eclipsing the 10,000 g-cm2 combined moment of inertia threshold first surpassed by the G400 MAX five years earlier. FIXED BACK WEIGHT The fixed back weight allows for the record-setting MOI as it drives mass down and back to increase forgiveness and optimize the center of gravity position. LARGER HEAD PROFILE PING’s biggest head profile to date maximizes the USGA-allowable heel-toe and front-back dimensions while staying within the 460cc volume limit. This eye-pleasing shape helps square the golfer to the target and inspires the confidence to hit longer, straighter tee shots.

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THE BASICS: With the G430 Max 10K, a 2024 model, Ping brought together several key technologies and design features from the G430 family into one to create their most forgiving driver ever. The dimensions of the driver (front to back and side to side) have been pushed to the USGA limit to boost the MOI. From there, the challenge becomes making a driver with such a large footprint appealing to the eyes. With the help of subtle geometry changes, Ping was able to make the G430 MAX 10k easy to look at — and perhaps more importantly, to align.

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TaylorMade Qi35 Max

TaylorMade Qi35 Max Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: To design the Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade designers started with what’s called a “mood board” of images they wanted to shape the look of the new line. For Qi35, the mood board included an F-22 Fighter Jet, an exotic yacht, a Lamborghini and several examples of “point to” features — and all of these ideas culminated in specific features of the Qi35 drivers. The Qi35 Max is the high forgiveness model and once again reaches the USGA-legal limit of 10K MOI.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Straight, straight, straight. Very consistent and good distance with mishits. Would purchase. Like the look and weight. Maintained distance on heel hits. Dispersion was great. Straightness is greatness. Would buy.” – Greg Caster (15.1-handicap) on the TaylorMade Qi35 driver

“Matte carbon is awesome. Felt easy to hit. Squaring the face was easy. Gave me distance. Pleasant surprise. I liked the loft and overall look and the way it sits on the ground. Doesn’t look as big and really like the matte look” – Joanne Storbeck (32.2-handicap) on the TaylorMade Qi35 Max driver

Titleist GT2

Titleist GT2 Custom Driver

GT2 — Speed & Forgiveness Across The Face For players who don’t always find the center of the face and need the stability of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed. Speed & Forgiveness Across The Face Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, GT2 extracts maximum performance through forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed. Seamless Thermoform Crown A reimagined ultra-lightweight design, born from a new Proprietary Matrix Polymer. The tunable acoustic properties of this unique composite allow Titleist engineers to realize new material gains while maintaining our signature sound and feel. All wrapped in a clean look that inspires total confidence. Split Mass Construction GT2 delivers a powerful balance of forgiveness and speed thanks to a breakthrough in internal weighting. Mass is shifted to the back of the clubhead to increase MOI for better stability, while also pushing weight low and forward to optimize speed and spin. The result is a driver that frees you to swing with confidence.

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THE BASICS: The GT2 (8, 9, 10, 11 degrees) is considered the high-launch, low-spin bomber in the group of Titleist GT drivers. Boasting the second-deepest CG in the line, it’s designed for golfers who need extra stability on off-center misses. The head profile is longer front-to-back and its face is marginally shallower. The traditional pear shape more closely resembles that of GT3, which should come as welcome news for those who’ve waffled between GT2 and GT3 in the past. An interchangeable weight in the rear dials in headweight and swingweight for a custom feel.

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Wilson Dynapwr Max

Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Max Custom Driver

DYNAPWR. Same Name. New Era. Wilson drivers have evolved. Each engineering advancement igniting the next catalyst for change. This season, the legendary dynasty of distance and power enters their most formidable era. PKR-360 Our AI driven PKR-360 has an increased number of optimizable face and body locations unique to each driver design to create a larger sweet spot and drive higher ball speeds everywhere across the face. OPEN HOSEL CONSTRUCTION Removing inefficient material from the hosel infrastructure allows the face to flex more resulting in a larger sweet spot, higher ball speeds and more forgiveness. POWERFUL SOUND Precision rib placement throughout the body of the clubhead guarantees a powerful, appealing sound.

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THE BASICS: With the new Dynapwr line, Wilson Director of Global R&D and Product Jon Pergande said the company sought to create a driver family that fit the largest number of golfers. The company believes it has accomplished this by creating three distinct models.The Dynapwr Max driver is for those seeking maximum forgiveness. It features a larger footprint to increase MOI and a 19g rear flippable weight to fine-tune the left-to-right bias of the club.

READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF WILSON’S DYNAPWR DRIVERS

Best drivers for speed

TaylorMade Qi35

*TaylorMade’s Qi35 driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for speed category.

TaylorMade Qi35 Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: To design the Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade designers started with what’s called a “mood board” of images they wanted to shape the look of the new line. For Qi35, the mood board included an F-22 Fighter Jet, an exotic yacht, a Lamborghini and several examples of “point to” features — and all of these ideas culminated in specific features of the Qi35 drivers. The standard Qi35 is designed to suit the widest range of golfers in the line.

READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF TAYLORMADE Qi35 DRIVERS

Callaway Elyte

Callaway Elyte Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: Callaway is sticking with its customary four-model driver lineup for its Elyte series, with the standard Elyte core model being the driver that will fit the most golfers. The standard model is the only driver in the lineup to feature a perimeter weighting system with three settings (draw, neutral, fade), allowing for customization of the center of gravity via a 13-gram weight.

READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF CALLAWAY’S ELYTE DRIVERS

Cobra DS-Adapt X

Cobra DS-Adapt X Custom Driver

NEW FUTUREFIT33 ADJUSTABLE HOSEL The FutureFit33 system features 33 unique loft & lie settings to unlock more customization options than ever before. For the first time, loft & lie can be adjusted +/- 2 degrees independently from each other, allowing for more fine-tuned fitting customization. The innovative SMARTPAD design enables the face angle to remain square regardless of the setting. MORE EXTREME AERO DESIG An improved aero shape features a higher crown peak, and a more streamlined shape with smoother curvatures for further drag reduction and maximized speed. TOUR INSPIRED SHAPING A refined clubhead shape features an elevated look at address that promotes workability and control with added forgiveness. NEW INTERNAL ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING SYSTEM A re-engineered PWR-BRIDGE weight (in the 9.0 driver) is shaped with a slight curvature to position the CG lower and more forward to reduce spin for increased speed creation. LARGER H.O.T. FACE INSERT A larger forged face insert with H.O.T. face technology delivers improved face flex for more robust distance and ball speeds. BLEND OF FORGIVENESS & SPIN CONTROL A back weight is accompanied by a second forward weight, allowing for additional spin-tuning control.

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THE BASICS: Each DS-Adapt model features Cobra’s innovative FUTUREFIT33 adjustable hosel system, offering 33 unique loft and lie settings that can now be adjusted independently for the first time in a Cobra driver, providing golfers with a huge range of fitting options on the fly. The DS-Adapt X is designed to suit players of all skill levels and offers an ideal blend of power and forgiveness for the recreational player.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Would like a more prominent alignment aid. Solid feel without being clicky. Distance was great.” – Jeff Smith (12-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt X driver

Mizuno ST-Z 230

Mizuno ST-Z 230 Custom Driver

STRAIGHT, STABLE AND LOW SPINNING A straight bias driver with excellent stability from off centre hits. Similar in look and character to the previous ST-Z. Boosted by the CORTECH Chamber to be faster from the face, spin less and deliver an incredible, solid sensation at impact.“Tour tests for the ST-Z 230 have all been very consistent – firstly, an appreciation that the look is familiar at address. Then satisfaction at how much better it feels off the face. Ball speeds are up on average 1-3mph with spin rates dropping around 200 rpm.” CHRIS VOSHALL CORTECH CHAMBER – THE MISSING PIECE Mizuno’s CORTECH Chamber encases a dense stainless steel weight with elastomeric TPU – taking stress from the clubface and creating an additional energy source. At the same time locating weight closer to the clubface to reduce spin rates. While contributing to a more solid, powerful sensation at impact. FORGED SAT 2041 BETA TI FACE More resilient than commonly used 6-4 Ti, with more complex multi-thickness design – made possible by Mizuno’s CORTECH Chamber. UNIFIED SOLE COMPOSITE Carbon sole plate now a single piece to allow weight to be pushed to the extremes for overall stability. STRAIGHT FLIGHT BIAS Mass spread evenly to encourage a highly stable, straight ball flight. MODERN PLAYERS PROFILE Pushed lower to the ground for low / mid spin performance and aligns square to open. QUICK SWITCH HOSEL 4 degrees of adjustability.

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THE BASICS: The ST-Z is all about stable low spin. The driver combines a forged SAT 2041 Beta Ti face for greater elasticity, with carbon fiber sole and crown plates to help position more mass around the perimeter for enhanced MOI, while remaining a neutral ball flight driver. The ST-Z is built in a modern player’s profile to inspire confidence and also features a quick switch hosel to allow a full 4 degrees of loft adjustment (2 degrees up and down in loft).The ST-Z is best suited for better players who want a stable, low-spin driver with a neutral bias.

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Ping G440 LST

PING G440 LST Custom Driver

The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. The G440 LST (Low Spin) design appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing lower spin and more control in 9° and 10.5° lofts with the three-position back weight. HIGHLY FORGIVING Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight. FASTER FACE Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch. SOUND DESIGN New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience. FREE-HOSEL DESIGN Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face.

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THE BASICS: The G440 LST (Low Spin Technology) comes in a slightly smaller package (450 cc) and is a Tour-inspired model for high-speed players seeking to lower spin. Like the G440 Max, the LST also features the three-position adjustable backweight to adjust horizontal CG location. CG was also lowered through the use of a new internal technology called Free Hosel, which freed up 5g of weight in the high heel section of the driver.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Like the finish. Looks rich. Feels firm and solid. Pretty good forgiveness. Mishits were still good.” – Chris Storbeck (13.3-handicap) on the Ping G440 LST driver

PXG 0311 Black Ops

PXG 0311 Black Ops Custom Driver

AMF Face Technology PXG 0311 Black Ops Drivers deliver big distance gains using a propriety high strength, and more flexible, Titanium Alloy face material thatsupports increased face deflection during impact. High Strength Composite Contruction Lightweight crown and sole inserts, made from high-grade carbon fiber using advanced compression molding, enable optimal weight distribution in the clubhead. This enhances the moment of inertia (MOI), shifts the center of gravity (CG) lower and farther back, resulting in improved distance and forgiveness. Non-Uniform Buldge and Roll Face The face design supports enhanced forgiveness and improves overall performance by optimizing the club’s reaction to off-center hits.

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THE BASICS: The standard Black Ops offers a large front-to-back profile, and the largest heel-to-toe measurement allowed under the Rules of Golf to maximize MOI. With the larger shape, the crown is more aggressively angled to allow the face to be larger to boost up and down and side to side MOI, which gets very close to the 10K g-cm2 total MOI in the standard weight configuration. Add a few grams of weight to the rear weight port and the Black Ops easily surpasses the 10k g-cm2 number currently being touted by other OEMs.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Numbers tell the story — this driver was the best for me. Solid feel, neutral sound. All swings produced good results.” – Julie Loughman on the PXG 0311 Black Ops driver

“PXG wins for look and feel in a close race with other top performers in this category. Like the simple look and X on crown. Mishits were good, good feedback too.” – Mike Klanoski (9.8-handicap) on the PXG 0311 Black Ops driver

Srixon ZXi

Srixon ZXi Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: The lineup of ZXi drivers share a newfound face technology called i-FLEX, which is a face thickness pattern that has a thinner center area with thicker heel and toe regions, resulting in greater energy transfer for longer shots. The standard ZXi driver is a high-MOI driver that produces a mid-high launch angle with a mid-low spin rate. It comes with a Ti72S face and two adjustable weights in the heel and toe for further shot pattern refinements.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Clean, like the look at address. It had a loud sound at impact that I did not like. Also a left miss.” – Bryan Wiborg (3.4-handicap) on the Srixon ZXi driver

Titleist GT3

Titleist GT3 Custom Driver

GT3 – Speed-Tuned Distance & Control GT3 offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization. With a speed-tuned design that allows you to precisely match performance to your most frequent contact location, you can make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping. For players with a relatively consistent impact location, GT3 offers a precisely adjustable CG Track to max out distance and directional control. Seamless Thermoform Crown A reimagined ultra-lightweight design, born from a new Proprietary Matrix Polymer. The tunable acoustic properties of this unique composite allow Titleist engineers to realize new material gains while maintaining our signature sound and feel. All wrapped in a clean look that inspires total confidence. Split Mass Construction A breakthrough in internal weighting unlocks longer drives and enhanced directional control in GT3. The Adjustable CG Track now sits closer to the face for more dynamic CG control, while additional discretionary mass is pushed to the back of the club to maintain optimal stability through impact. Advanced Aerodynamics GT3 features a new raised tail contour that represents a dramatic shift in driver aerodynamics. Previously impossible to execute due to design constraints, this advanced shaping results in a driver that swings faster while still providing optimal CG control.

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THE BASICS: The repositioned Adjustable CG Track in GT3 (8, 9, 10, 11 degrees) features five possible weight locations (H2, H1, N, T1, T2) that get the CG closer in line to the golfer’s strike location tendencies. The profile appears more compact and pear-shaped with a face that sits taller than its predecessor. That makes GT3 the ideal Titleist GT model for better golfers who want to dial in strike location tendencies.

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Wilson Dynapwr Carbon

Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Carbon Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: The club is Wilson’s new line designed to fit the greatest number of golfers is the Dynapwr Carbon driver, which blends forgiveness and workability. The shape was designed in consultation with Wilson’s Tour staff to give the driver a more compact look while boosting forgiveness. The Carbon also has swappable front (3g) and back weights (9g) weights, similar to the LS.

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Best drivers for shot correction

Ping G440 SFT

*Ping’s G440 SFT driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for shot correction category.

PING G440 SFT Custom Driver

The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. Golfers in need of slice-correction technology fit best in the G440 SFT (Straight Flight) option, which features a two-position (Draw and Draw+), adjustable 23-gram back weight. HIGHLY FORGIVING Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight. FASTER FACE Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch. SOUND DESIGN New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience. FREE-HOSEL DESIGN Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face.

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THE BASICS: The new Ping the G440 SFT (Straight Fit Technology) is a draw bias model and has two positions for the adjustable 23-gram back weight: draw and draw+. New in the G440 SFT is a 9-degree loft option, as Ping research has shown many new, athletic golfers with plenty of speed to create the launch conditions necessary for a 9-degree head, but need the slice correction technology of the SFT, which previously was only offered in a 10.5-degree option.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Super easy to launch, ball explodes off clubface. Buttery smooth feel. Effortless launch” – David Walde on the Ping G440 SFT driver

“Solid feel even on mishits.” – Charlie Funk on the Ping G440 SFT driver

Callaway Elyte X

Callaway Elyte X Custom Driver

FEATURES & BENEFITS High Launch with Maximum Forgiveness The Elyte X model is designed for players seeking maximum forgiveness and a high launch. The X model also features neutral and draw settings with an adjustable 13g weight. The Elyte X model comes with a matte carbon crown and a chevron on the topline to inspire confidence off the tee. The Future of Composites The Elyte X driver features an all-new Thermoforged Carbon crown. This aerospace grade carbon fiber enables fast head speeds while optimizing launch and spin. Ai Advancements for Optimal Distance, Control, and Launch Our most advanced Ai face to date, the new Ai10x Face delivers 10x more control points than the Ai Smart Face. Designed to produce exceptionally fast ball speeds, tight dispersion, and optimized launch across the face.

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THE BASICS: For its high-launch and ultra-forgiveness model, Callaway is ditching the “Max” moniker for Elyte X, which Callaway VP of Product Strategy Jacob Davidson said is a nomenclature that will appeal to more golfers. The X still features a slight draw bias with a more upright standard lie angle (59˚) and can be accentuated with a perimeter weighting system with two settings (neutral and draw) with the same 13-gram weight.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Not a traditional look — unique. Instant pop off the clubface. Stellar. I need misses to be forgiven and this does the job. Superb distance with the speed I wanted, plus power and an explosive face. Results don’t like! It’s an encouraging club and a favorite. If I could take this club home and play it tomorrow I would. It will intimidate my playing partners with its performance and distance I need off the tee. A fairway finder!” – Jerry Wenker (17.1-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte X driver

“Loved the overall feel and performance. Liked the look and weight. Just felt good. Like the design and double finishes. Misses were good with minimal distance loss. I gained 20 yards on solid hits! Weight look and sound made it a favorite.” – Anita Wallace (9.3-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte X driver

Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D

Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D Custom Driver

NEW FUTUREFIT33 ADJUSTABLE HOSEL The FutureFit33 system features 33 unique loft & lie settings to unlock more customization options than ever before. For the first time, loft & lie can be adjusted +/- 2 degrees independently from each other, allowing for more fine-tuned fitting customization. The innovative SMARTPAD design enables the face angle to remain square regardless of the setting. MORE EXTREME AERO DESIGN An improved aero shape features a higher crown peak, and a more streamlined shape with smoother curvatures for further drag reduction and maximized speed. SHAPED FOR SPEED AND FORGIVENESS A refined clubhead shape blends speed with forgiveness for an elevated look at address that inspires maximum confidence on the tee. NEW INTERNAL ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING SYSTEM The MAX-D model achieves maximum forgiveness with draw bias using an external heel weight and internal, heel-positioned weight pad to create the optimal combination of stability with maximum draw bias. LARGER H.O.T. FACE INSERT A larger forged face insert with H.O.T. face technology delivers improved face flex for more robust distance and ball speeds. MAX FORGIVENESS & DRAW-BIASED CONTROL A fixed heel weight position provides extreme forgiveness with maximum draw bias.

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THE BASICS: Similar to the Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K, the Max-D is designed for forgiveness, but with a pronounced draw bias to help golfers counteract slices. Like the Max-K, it’s available in both women’s and junior models.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Nice weight, not too light or too heavy. Too much spin for me to get any distance.” – Greg Caster (15.1-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D driver

Mizuno ST-X 230

Mizuno ST-X 230 Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: The Mizuno ST-X offers a very unique profile based on its more rounded shape, and deeper face height compared to the ST-Z. By having a center of gravity closer to the hosel, the ST-X is both slightly draw-biased but also more workable for highly skilled players with better face control through the swing. For golfers with a natural tendency to play a draw, the ST-X offers great potential for extra distance thanks to its low spin design and center of gravity placement.

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Srixon ZXi Max

Srixon ZXi Max Driver

A single adjustable weight positioned low in the rear lets you customize swing weight and maximize the ZXi Max’s MOI benefits. A new 1.5-degree hosel sleeve allows precise adjustments to loft, lie, and face angle.

$549.99 from Fairway Jockey

THE BASICS: With the highest MOI of any Srixon driver yet, the ZXi Max is designed for maximum forgiveness and distance. Despite its forgiving nature, its shape and profile don’t scream “game improvement.” The clubhead includes a single removable weight in the rear, allowing golfers to adjust the swing weight without altering the intrinsically high MOI design. The ZXi Max is also available in a women’s model.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Nice, consistent flat black appearance. Felt good and was pretty forgiving. A nice driver!” – Dr. Paul McCombs (11.2-handicap) on the Srixon ZXi Max driver

Best drivers for slower swing speeds

Titleist GT1

*Titleist’s GT1 driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for slower swing speeds category.

Titleist GT1 Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: Titleist’s GT1 driver enters what’s becoming an ever-more crowded space with OEM’s realizing there’s a market for ultralight and high-launching drivers. With the weight distributed properly — GT1 has the deepest CG in the entire GT family — the shape was also refined to make it more aerodynamic, helping the slow-to-moderate clubhead speed player swing it faster.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Love the traditional black look. Lots of feedback at impact. Even when I toed it, it flew. Mishits were good. The feel and look sold it. Send me one!” – Charlie Funk on the Titleist GT1 driver

“Bigger head looks good. Mishits and shots off the toe were still good. I would purchase. Look and feel stood out.” – Alain Brunet on the Titleist GT1 driver

Callaway Elyte Max Fast

Callaway Elyte Max Fast Custom Driver

FEATURES & BENEFITS Lightweight, Forgiving, Easy-To-Swing For golfers with moderate swing speeds, the Elyte Max Fast model utilizes an ultra-lightweight design, including a lightweight shaft and grip, to deliver a very easy-to swing driver. This ultra-forgiving model is designed to increase clubhead speed for maximized carry distance. The Future of Composites The Elyte Max Fast driver features an all-new Thermoforged Carbon crown. This aerospace grade carbon fiber enables fast head speeds while optimizing launch and spin. Ai Advancements for Optimal Distance, Control, and Launch Our most advanced Ai face to date, the new Ai10x Face delivers 10x more control points than the Ai Smart Face. Designed to produce exceptionally fast ball speeds, tight dispersion, and optimized launch across the face.

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THE BASICS: The ultra-lightweight option from Callaway’s Elyte driver line is the Elyte Max Fast, which comes standard with a 40-gram shaft and 25-gram grip; it’s also available in a women’s configuration. The Elyte Max Fast is an ultra-light model designed for slow-swinging golfers looking to gain speed.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Sound and performance were best of the bunch. Forgiveness was better than I’m used to.” – Will Prue (18.4-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte Max Fast driver

Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL Lite

Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL Lite Custom Driver

A.I. SHAPING AND FACE HiBore XL features an innovative A.I. design–assisted chassis purpose built for enhanced forgiveness and sound at impact. And one of the largest ball striking areas in the industry helps amateur golfers hit for distance while keeping more tee shots in play. LIGHTWEIGHT BUILD The HiBore XL Lite is designed for golfers looking to increase their clubhead speed for better launch and distance with a Driver that is 32g lighter than the standard HiBore XL. HiBore XL Lite was also built with internal draw-biased weighting, an additional feature for golfers looking for help with a slice. MAINFRAME XL This variable thickness face pattern maximizes flex at impact to enlarge and reshape the sweet spot. This setup improves energy transfer across the face by repositioning weight low and deep in the clubhead for added forgiveness, consistency, and ball speed, even on strikes that miss the center. ACTIVWING The unique airfoil design stabilizes the clubhead by harnessing aerodynamic forces to better stabilize the clubhead during your downswing and guiding the clubface into optimal strike position, making it easier for you to hit the sweet spot and improve ball speed.

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THE BASICS: For players who struggle with a slice or need a little extra distance, the HiBore XL Lite is the ultra-light option in Cleveland’s Launcher HiBore XL lineup. The Lite version also has weight concentrated in the heel to produce a draw bias, but also maintain MOI and ball speed benefits of the standard version. One of the first things golfers will notice about the new HiBore drivers is that they feature a triangle shape, as opposed to the round or pear-shaped drivers that are typical today.

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Mizuno ST-X PLTNM 230

Mizuno’s CORTECH Chamber encases a dense stainless steel weight with elastomeric TPU, taking stress from the club face and creating an additional energy source.

$299.99 from www.amazon.com

THE BASICS: The ST-X PLTNM is a finely tuned version of the Mizuno ST-X that offers a total of 30 grams of weight saving to help moderate swing speed players gain extra distance. It features all of the same CORTech technologies as the rest of the ST 203 line but is paired with a lightweight Helium Platinum shaft and lightweight grip.

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PXG Wildcat Driver

Designed for players looking to make the game easier and more fun, the PXG Wildcat Full Bag Bundle delivers confidence, forgiveness, and effortless performance from tee to green.

$299.99 from www.pxg.com

THE BASICS: PXG’s Wildcat metal woods are geared to help players get the ball airborne, and it all starts with the lofts. The driver has a whopping 16 degrees of loft, aiming to help players get their drives in the air and nearer to the hole. It was crafted from a Ti-811 body and a high-strength Ti face insert, while the CG has been optimally (deeper and lower) placed to produce high launch and low spin. A stock length of 44 inches, 1.5 inches shorter than the modern standard, should allow golfers to more easily find the center of the club face.

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TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite

TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: Within TaylorMade’s new Qi35 driver line, the Qi35 Max Lite is an ultra-lightweight model for players who need help creating speed. To design the Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade designers started with what’s called a “mood board” of images they wanted to shape the look of the new line. For Qi35, the mood board included an F-22 Fighter Jet, an exotic yacht, a Lamborghini and several examples of “point to” features — and all of these ideas culminated in specific features of the Qi35 drivers.

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Best drivers for low spin

Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond

*Callaway’s Elyte Triple Diamond driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for low spin category.

Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Custom Driver

Tour-Proven Performance The Elyte Triple Diamond model is designed for players who desire a smaller footprint, lower spin and launch, and a neutral to fade bias shape off the tee. Featuring a gloss carbon crown and a clean topline, this model has interchangeable front-back weights to allow players to choose between more stability (heavy weight back) or lower spin (heavy weight forward). The Future of Composites The Elyte Triple Diamond driver features an all-new Thermoforged Carbon crown. This aerospace grade carbon fiber enables fast head speeds while optimizing launch and spin. Ai Advancements for Optimal Distance, Control, and Launch Our most advanced Ai face to date, the new Ai10x Face delivers 10x more control points than the Ai Smart Face. Designed to produce exceptionally fast ball speeds, tight dispersion, and optimized launch across the face.

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THE BASICS: Rounding out the Callaway Elyte driver lineup is the Elyte Triple Diamond, which is geared toward better players. While Triple Diamond models have on Tour since 2018, the Elyte version features a slightly smaller (450 cc) profile and glossy carbon crown compared to the rest of the lineup, which has a matte finish. The Triple Diamond has front and rear adjustable weights which can be used to dial in launch and spin characteristics.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Sound is nice. Feel was clean off the face.” – Chad Nading (+1.5-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond driver

Cobra DS-Adapt LS

Cobra DS-Adapt LS Custom Driver

NEW FUTUREFIT33 ADJUSTABLE HOSEL The FutureFit33 system features 33 unique loft & lie settings to unlock more customization options than ever before. For the first time, loft & lie can be adjusted +/- 2 degrees independently from each other, allowing for more fine-tuned fitting customization. The innovative SMARTPAD design enables the face angle to remain square regardless of the setting. MORE EXTREME AERO DESIGN An improved aero shape features a higher crown peak, and a more streamlined shape with smoother curvatures for further drag reduction and maximized speed. TOUR INSPIRED SHAPING A refined clubhead shape features a reduced visual footprint at address that promotes workability and control. NEW INTERNAL ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING SYSTEM A re-engineered PWR-BRIDGE weight (in the 9.0 driver) is shaped with a slight curvature to position the CG lower and more forward to reduce spin for increased speed creation. LARGER H.O.T. FACE INSERT A larger forged face insert with H.O.T. face technology delivers improved face flex for more robust distance and ball speeds. MAX WORKABILITY WITH ADDED FORGIVENESS Adjustable heel and toe weights are complemented with a third back weight, allowing for additional adjustment to optimize spin & forgiveness.

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THE BASICS: Designed for golfers with faster swing speeds, the Cobra DS-Adapt LS model reduces spin off the tee while offering greater shot-shaping versatility. According to Cobra, the LS features the most advanced aerodynamics in the DS-Adapt line, thanks to its raised rear section, higher crown peak, and new heel aerodynamic shaping. It also boasts the most compact address profile of the four models (445cc), along with three adjustable weight ports for fine-tuning any kind of shot shape.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “This driver had the best numbers across all categories. It’s a pretty club, I love the look. Clean. Impact-wise, it’s very good. Good sound and good feedback off the face. I got a 4,000 rpm spin rating and the ball stayed on the grid!” – Chad Nading (+1.5-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt LS driver

Mizuno ST-G 440

Mizuno ST-G 440 Custom Driver

Player preferred 440cc Pear Shape with Deep Face to allow for more discretionary weight to enhance spin characteristics. CORTECH CHAMBER A chamber located on the sole adjacent to the face, filled with an elastomeric material with inserted weight provides: Larger CORAREA, improved spin performance, and tuned impact sound. FULL LENGTH MAXIMIZED FAST TRACK Provides the ability to adjust from mid-low to very-low spin. FORGED TI LFS A Beta Rich Titanium that is lighter, faster, and stronger than SAT2041. MULTI-THICKNESS CORTECH FACE Refined to maximize CORAREA combined with the NEW Ti LFS face material. TOE WRAP AROUND COMPOSITE Increased discretionary weight and more balance left/right trajectory. 440CC PLAYER’S PEAR SHAPE An inviting, compact, deeper face 440cc head that sits perfectly square at address. HIT TUNED IMPACT SOUND Strategically placed internal sound ribs tune the impact sound to the appropriate frequency and sound pressure. QUICK SWITCH ADJUSTABILITY 4 degrees of loft adjustability to fine-tune address look and trajectory.

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THE BASICS: To help the face of the ST-G driver better deliver more energy across a larger area the engineers at Mizuno utilize a beta-rich Ti LFS material. This titanium alloy offers up a 9 percent higher tensile strength compared to SAT2041 which gave designers the opportunity to push the multi-thickness face geometry further. The ST-G features the lowest spin and least forgiveness in the ST line and is gear toward expert players.

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Ping G440 LST

PING G440 LST Custom Driver

The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. The G440 LST (Low Spin) design appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing lower spin and more control in 9° and 10.5° lofts with the three-position back weight. HIGHLY FORGIVING Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight. FASTER FACE Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch. SOUND DESIGN New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience. FREE-HOSEL DESIGN Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Like the finish. Looks rich. Feels firm and solid. Pretty good forgiveness. Mishits were still good.” – Chris Storbeck (13.3-handicap) on the Ping G440 LST driver

PXG 0311 Black Ops Tour-1

PXG 0311 Black Ops Tour-1 Custom Driver

The PXG 0311 Black Ops Tour-1 is a tour-inspired head design featuring a taller face with a more curved crown to unlock maximum distance with a penetrating ball flight. AMF Face Technology Propriety high strength, and more flexible, Titanium Alloy face material supports increased face deflection during impact for big distance gains. Variable Face Thickness This proprietary design helps to optimize the driver’s performance by ensuring consistent and efficient energy transfer across various impact points on the clubface. High Strength Composite Construction Lightweight crown and sole inserts, made from high-grade carbon fiber using advanced compression molding, enable optimal weight distribution in the clubhead. This enhances the moment of inertia (MOI), shifts the center of gravity (CG) lower and farther back, resulting in improved distance and forgiveness. Non-Uniform Bulge and Roll Face Strategically adjusting the horizontal and vertical curvatures across the face offers enhanced forgiveness and improves the club’s reaction to off-center hits.

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THE BASICS: The Black Ops Tour-1 driver’s compact shape helps to create a more low and forward center of gravity, which leads to to lower spin for faster players. But even with the smaller shape it maintains a large face profile equal to the standard model to help with forgiveness. Robot testing shows that the Tour-1 is the lowest-spinning driver PXG has ever created and spins on average close to 20-percent less than the standard Black Ops model, which when compared to the Gen6 models is already low spin.

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Srixon ZXi LS

Srixon ZXi LS Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: Made for players who prefer a low-spin, mid-height trajectory, the Srixon ZXi LS driver offers added performance for golfers with faster swing speeds who want to avoid ballooning tee shots. Like the ZXi, the ZXi LS comes with a Ti72S clubface and two adjustable weights — but in this model Srixon has positioned the weights behind the face and toward the rear of the clubhead to allow golfers to dial in a more specific spin rate.

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TaylorMade Qi35 LS

TaylorMade Qi35 LS Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: To design the Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade designers started with what’s called a “mood board” of images they wanted to shape the look of the new line. For Qi35, the mood board included an F-22 Fighter Jet, an exotic yacht, a Lamborghini and several examples of “point to” features — and all of these ideas culminated in specific features of the Qi35 drivers. The Qi35 LS is a low-spin option designed for Tour players and expert amateurs.

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Titleist GT4

Titleist GT4 Custom Driver

GT4 – Exceptional Low-Spin Performance GT4 is Titleist’s most aggressive spin-reducing driver ever. With an adjustable forward and aft CG that can dramatically drop RPMs to optimal levels, this driver packs immense power into a compact, player-preferred shape for total confidence over every drive. For players losing distance due to spin rates above 3,000 RPMs, GT4 offers Titleist’s most aggressive spin-reducing driver. Split Mass Construction An evolution in internal weighting enables even greater spin-killing performance in GT4. By pushing the mass distribution farther apart, the clubhead maintains back-weighted stability while simultaneously driving CG forward for our greatest spin reduction to date. Refined Aerodynamics Material improvements in construction allow GT4 to feature a more compact 430cc clubhead with player-preferred shaping to help neutralize spin and generate incredibly consistent distance. Dual Spin-Control Settings Knock down spin with the twist of a wrench. GT4 features two weight positions to customize your club’s performance. Set the weight forward for the most aggressive reduction in spin. Set it back for a balanced blend of speed, stability and more moderate spin reduction.

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THE BASICS: The Titleist GT4 (8, 9, 10 degrees) is designed for golfers seeking to shed spin. When the heavier 11-gram weight is situated in the front, launch and spin are reduced. If the numbers dip to uncomfortable levels, simply place the 3-gram weight in the same location and place the heavier weight in the rear to increase launch and spin. Similar to previous 4 models, the head is slightly smaller at 430cc.

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Wilson Dynapwr LS

Wilson 2025 Dynapwr LS Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: The Dynapwr LS driver is the most compact driver in Wilson’s new Dynapwr lineup at 445cc, designed as a fade-biased driver to help better players eliminate the left side of the golf course. The shaping of the LS was refined with a raised skirt and a curved crown to make the clubhead more aerodynamic, allowing faster clubhead speeds. Like all the other drivers in the Dynapwr family, the LS features a 6-way adjustable hosel, but unique to the LS and Carbon models are front and back adjustable weights to dial in launch and spin. The LS has the heaviest movable weights (6g and 12g standard) allowing for the greatest CG movement.

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Best drivers for forgiveness | ClubTest 2025

GOLF Editors — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:33:16 +0000

While it’s fun to watch pro golfers stripe their drives miles down the fairway, most of us aren’t pro golfers. And because of that, our drivers shouldn’t necessarily be the same as the pros. For mid- to high-handicap players, forgiveness is a must with drivers. And it can come in multiple forms, both helping with accuracy and distance. As part of our ClubTest 2025 buying guide, we tried to determine which driver models are best suited for golfers who are in need of a little forgiveness. To do so, we conducted extensive player testing at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz. When it comes to the best drivers for forgiveness, the nine new models below stood out from the pack.

BY CATEGORY: BEST DRIVERS FOR SPEED | BEST DRIVERS FOR SHOT CORRECTION | BEST DRIVERS FOR SLOWER SWING SPEEDS | BEST LOW SPIN DRIVERS

Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K

*Cobra’s DS-Adapt Max-K driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for forgiveness category.

Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K Custom Driver

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Callaway Elyte

Callaway Elyte Custom Driver

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “I like the green styling and round face. Weight is great — easy to swing and hit straight. Distance is good and no change on mishits. This club has everything that matters to golfers: looks, feel and performance.” — Glen Hamel (12-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte driver

Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL

Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL Custom Driver

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Mizuno ST-Max 230

Mizuno ST-Max 230 Custom Driver

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Ping G440 Max

PING G440 Max Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: With the new G440 drivers, designers have created the lowest CG ever in a Ping driver thanks to the CarbonFly Wrap in the crown of all three 2025 driver models. The G440 MAX is the most forgiving model, but also is aimed at fitting the greatest number of players, from a Tour pro to a weekend warrior. In addition to the CarbonFly Wrap crown, it features a 29-gram adjustable backweight that can be placed in three different positions to dial in horizontal CG location.

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Ping G430 Max 10K

PING G430 Max 10K Custom Driver

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TaylorMade Qi35 Max

TaylorMade Qi35 Max Custom Driver

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Titleist GT2

Titleist GT2 Custom Driver

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Wilson Dynapwr Max

Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Max Custom Driver

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Best drivers for speed | ClubTest 2025

GOLF Editors — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:29:29 +0000

Are you a speed demon off the tee? You’ve come to the right place. As part of ClubTest 2025, we gathered players of varied handicaps to test the newest clubs at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz. With their help, we identified the best drivers for speed among the newest clubs from the top manufacturers.

But why would a golfer want speed with their driver? It’s simple. Speed equals power. If you want to hit the ball a long way, you need to have a fast swing. But if you are among the fast swingers out there, you need a driver that will help you control your long balls from going all over the place. If that sounds like you, below you’ll find nine great new drivers to maximum the benefits of your fast swing while helping avoid the negatives.

BY CATEGORY: BEST DRIVERS FOR FORGIVENESS | BEST DRIVERS FOR SHOT CORRECTION | BEST DRIVERS FOR SLOWER SWING SPEEDS | BEST LOW SPIN DRIVERS

TaylorMade Qi35

*TaylorMade’s Qi35 driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for speed category.

TaylorMade Qi35 Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: To design the Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade designers started with what’s called a “mood board” of images they wanted to shape the look of the new line. For Qi35, the mood board included an F-22 Fighter Jet, an exotic yacht, a Lamborghini and several examples of “point to” features — and all of these ideas culminated in specific features of the Qi35 drivers. The standard Qi35 is designed to suit the widest range of golfers in the line.

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Callaway Elyte

Callaway Elyte Custom Driver

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Cobra DS-Adapt X

Cobra DS-Adapt X Custom Driver

NEW FUTUREFIT33 ADJUSTABLE HOSEL The FutureFit33 system features 33 unique loft & lie settings to unlock more customization options than ever before. For the first time, loft & lie can be adjusted +/- 2 degrees independently from each other, allowing for more fine-tuned fitting customization. The innovative SMARTPAD design enables the face angle to remain square regardless of the setting. MORE EXTREME AERO DESIG An improved aero shape features a higher crown peak, and a more streamlined shape with smoother curvatures for further drag reduction and maximized speed. TOUR INSPIRED SHAPING A refined clubhead shape features an elevated look at address that promotes workability and control with added forgiveness. NEW INTERNAL ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING SYSTEM A re-engineered PWR-BRIDGE weight (in the 9.0 driver) is shaped with a slight curvature to position the CG lower and more forward to reduce spin for increased speed creation. LARGER H.O.T. FACE INSERT A larger forged face insert with H.O.T. face technology delivers improved face flex for more robust distance and ball speeds. BLEND OF FORGIVENESS & SPIN CONTROL A back weight is accompanied by a second forward weight, allowing for additional spin-tuning control.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Solid feel without being clicky. Distance was great.” – Jeff Smith (12-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt X driver

Mizuno ST-Z 230

Mizuno ST-Z 230 Custom Driver

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Ping G440 LST

PING G440 LST Custom Driver

The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. The G440 LST (Low Spin) design appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing lower spin and more control in 9° and 10.5° lofts with the three-position back weight. HIGHLY FORGIVING Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight. FASTER FACE Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch. SOUND DESIGN New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience. FREE-HOSEL DESIGN Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face.

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PXG 0311 Black Ops

PXG 0311 Black Ops Custom Driver

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Srixon ZXi

Srixon ZXi Custom Driver

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Clean, like the look at address.” – Bryan Wiborg (3.4-handicap) on the Srixon ZXi driver

Titleist GT3

Titleist GT3 Custom Driver

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Wilson Dynapwr Carbon

Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Carbon Custom Driver

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Best drivers for shot correction | ClubTest 2025

GOLF Editors — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:24:48 +0000

For ClubTest, we enlisted the help of golfers with a wide range of handicaps to test all the best drivers for 2025 from the top manufacturers at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz. In all, we tested 35 drivers from 10 companies. Amid the testing, a few models stood out in terms of shot correction.

What is shot correction? Certain game-improvement drivers are designed to help golfers who struggle with a one-way miss. Maybe you hit a ballooning slice on every drive, or you hook every tee shot into the trees. These drivers can help correct those issues without you having to change your swing. Draw-biased drivers help correct slices, will fade-biased drivers help prevent hooks. Below you’ll find our picks for the best drivers for shot correction.

BY CATEGORY: BEST DRIVERS FOR FORGIVENESS | BEST DRIVERS FOR SPEED | BEST DRIVERS FOR SLOWER SWING SPEEDS | BEST LOW SPIN DRIVERS

Ping G440 SFT

*Ping’s G440 SFT driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for shot correction category.

PING G440 SFT Custom Driver

The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. Golfers in need of slice-correction technology fit best in the G440 SFT (Straight Flight) option, which features a two-position (Draw and Draw+), adjustable 23-gram back weight. HIGHLY FORGIVING Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight. FASTER FACE Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch. SOUND DESIGN New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience. FREE-HOSEL DESIGN Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Super easy to launch, ball explodes off clubface. Buttery smooth feel. Effortless launch” – David Walde on the Ping G440 SFT driver

Callaway Elyte X

Callaway Elyte X Custom Driver

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Not a traditional look — unique. Instant pop off the clubface. Stellar. I need misses to be forgiven and this does the job. Superb distance with the speed I wanted, plus power and an explosive face. Results don’t lie! It’s an encouraging club and a favorite. If I could take this club home and play it tomorrow I would. It will intimidate my playing partners with its performance and distance I need off the tee. A fairway finder!” – Jerry Wenker (17.1-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte X driver

Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D

Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D Custom Driver

NEW FUTUREFIT33 ADJUSTABLE HOSEL The FutureFit33 system features 33 unique loft & lie settings to unlock more customization options than ever before. For the first time, loft & lie can be adjusted +/- 2 degrees independently from each other, allowing for more fine-tuned fitting customization. The innovative SMARTPAD design enables the face angle to remain square regardless of the setting. MORE EXTREME AERO DESIGN An improved aero shape features a higher crown peak, and a more streamlined shape with smoother curvatures for further drag reduction and maximized speed. SHAPED FOR SPEED AND FORGIVENESS A refined clubhead shape blends speed with forgiveness for an elevated look at address that inspires maximum confidence on the tee. NEW INTERNAL ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING SYSTEM The MAX-D model achieves maximum forgiveness with draw bias using an external heel weight and internal, heel-positioned weight pad to create the optimal combination of stability with maximum draw bias. LARGER H.O.T. FACE INSERT A larger forged face insert with H.O.T. face technology delivers improved face flex for more robust distance and ball speeds. MAX FORGIVENESS & DRAW-BIASED CONTROL A fixed heel weight position provides extreme forgiveness with maximum draw bias.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Nice weight, not too light or too heavy.” – Greg Caster (15.1-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D driver

Mizuno ST-X 230

Mizuno ST-X 230 Custom Driver

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Srixon ZXi Max

Srixon ZXi Max Driver

$549.99 from Fairway Jockey

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Nice, consistent flat black appearance. Felt good and was pretty forgiving. A nice driver!” – Dr. Paul McCombs (11.2-handicap) on the Srixon ZXi Max driver

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Best drivers for low spin | ClubTest 2025

GOLF Editors — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:12:48 +0000

If you’re a bomber off the tee with a fast swing speed, you need a low-spin driver. Fortunately for you, we identified the best drivers for low spin among all the new drivers for ClubTest 2025.

But why would you need a low-spin driver? As swing speeds and ball speeds get higher, the effect of spin on your tee shots increase. The result? Drives flying all over the course. But low-spin drivers are designed to minimize spin to help your drives go straighter. With the help of player testing conducted at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz., we determined nine best new drivers that put a focus on low spin.

BY CATEGORY: BEST DRIVERS FOR FORGIVENESS | BEST DRIVERS FOR SPEED | BEST DRIVERS FOR SHOT CORRECTION | BEST DRIVERS FOR SLOWER SWING SPEEDS

Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond

*Callaway’s Elyte Triple Diamond driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for low spin category.

Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: Rounding out the Callaway Elyte driver lineup is the Elyte Triple Diamond, which is geared toward better players. While Triple Diamond models have been on Tour since 2018, the Elyte version features a slightly smaller (450 cc) profile and glossy carbon crown compared to the rest of the lineup, which has a matte finish. The Triple Diamond has front and rear adjustable weights which can be used to dial in launch and spin characteristics.

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Sound is nice. Feel was clean off the face.” – Chad Nading (+1.5-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond driver

Cobra DS-Adapt LS

Cobra DS-Adapt LS Custom Driver

NEW FUTUREFIT33 ADJUSTABLE HOSEL The FutureFit33 system features 33 unique loft & lie settings to unlock more customization options than ever before. For the first time, loft & lie can be adjusted +/- 2 degrees independently from each other, allowing for more fine-tuned fitting customization. The innovative SMARTPAD design enables the face angle to remain square regardless of the setting. MORE EXTREME AERO DESIGN An improved aero shape features a higher crown peak, and a more streamlined shape with smoother curvatures for further drag reduction and maximized speed. TOUR INSPIRED SHAPING A refined clubhead shape features a reduced visual footprint at address that promotes workability and control. NEW INTERNAL ADAPTIVE WEIGHTING SYSTEM A re-engineered PWR-BRIDGE weight (in the 9.0 driver) is shaped with a slight curvature to position the CG lower and more forward to reduce spin for increased speed creation. LARGER H.O.T. FACE INSERT A larger forged face insert with H.O.T. face technology delivers improved face flex for more robust distance and ball speeds. MAX WORKABILITY WITH ADDED FORGIVENESS Adjustable heel and toe weights are complemented with a third back weight, allowing for additional adjustment to optimize spin & forgiveness.

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Mizuno ST-G 440

Mizuno ST-G 440 Custom Driver

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Ping G440 LST

PING G440 LST Custom Driver

The G440 driver family (MAX, LST, SFT) is optimized to deliver more ball speed through multiple advancements, including PING’s deepest CG in a driver to date and a shallower, thinner face, while continuing to ensure the game-changing forgiveness expected from a PING driver. The G440 LST (Low Spin) design appeals to players with faster swing speeds, providing lower spin and more control in 9° and 10.5° lofts with the three-position back weight. HIGHLY FORGIVING Lighter head weight allows for heavier back weight. FASTER FACE Shallow, thinner, face increases ball speed for more distance, higher launch. SOUND DESIGN New shaping, carbon crown and internal ribs produce muted impact experience. FREE-HOSEL DESIGN Saves weight to lower CG, increase forgiveness. Allows for more heel-side face flexing for consistent ball speed across face.

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PXG 0311 Black Ops Tour-1

PXG 0311 Black Ops Tour-1 Custom Driver

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“This driver was the best for me. Solid feel, neutral sound. All swings produced good results.” — Julie Loughman

“PXG wins for look and feel in a close race with other top performers in this category. Like the simple look and X on crown. Mishits were good, good feedback too.” — Michael Klonsoki (9.8 handicap)

Srixon ZXi LS

Srixon ZXi LS Custom Driver

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TaylorMade Qi35 LS

TaylorMade Qi35 LS Custom Driver

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THE BASICS: To design the Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade designers started with what’s called a “mood board” of images they wanted to shape the look of the new line. For Qi35, the mood board included an F-22 Fighter Jet, an exotic yacht, a Lamborghini and several examples of “point to” features — and all of these ideas culminated in specific features of the Qi35 drivers. The Qi35 LS is a low-spin option designed for Tour players and expert amateurs.

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Titleist GT4

Titleist GT4 Custom Driver

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Wilson Dynapwr LS

Wilson 2025 Dynapwr LS Custom Driver

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Best drivers for slower swing speeds | ClubTest 2025

GOLF Editors — Thu, 06 Feb 2025 13:06:57 +0000

If your swing speed is on the slower side, an ultra-light driver can be a huge help. Luckily for you, we tested and determined the best drivers for slower swing speeds for ClubTest 2025 with the assistance of a large group of testers at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz.

But how do these drivers work? It’s quite simple. With a lighter driver head, a golfer can swing faster, creating more ball speed and longer, higher-launching drives. Manufacturers make this happen with a combination of weight gains and aerodynamics. Below you’ll find the best ultra-light drivers for the slow swingers out there.

BY CATEGORY: BEST DRIVERS FOR FORGIVENESS | BEST DRIVERS FOR SPEED | BEST DRIVERS FOR SHOT CORRECTION | BEST LOW SPIN DRIVERS

Titleist GT1

*Titleist’s GT1 driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for slower swing speeds category.

Titleist GT1 Custom Driver

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“Bigger head looks good. Mishits and shots off the toe were still good. I would purchase. Look and feel stood out.” – Alain Brunet on the Titleist GT1 driver

Callaway Elyte Max Fast

Callaway Elyte Max Fast Custom Driver

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Sound and performance were best of the bunch. Forgiveness was better than I’m used to.” – Will Prue (18.4-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte Max Fast driver

Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL Lite

Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL Lite Custom Driver

A.I. SHAPING AND FACE HiBore XL features an innovative A.I. design–assisted chassis purpose built for enhanced forgiveness and sound at impact. And one of the largest ball striking areas in the industry helps amateur golfers hit for distance while keeping more tee shots in play. LIGHTWEIGHT BUILD The HiBore XL Lite is designed for golfers looking to increase their clubhead speed for better launch and distance with a Driver that is 32g lighter than the standard HiBore XL. HiBore XL Lite was also built with internal draw-biased weighting, an additional feature for golfers looking for help with a slice. MAINFRAME XL This variable thickness face pattern maximizes flex at impact to enlarge and reshape the sweet spot. This setup improves energy transfer across the face by repositioning weight low and deep in the clubhead for added forgiveness, consistency, and ball speed, even on strikes that miss the center. ACTIVWING The unique airfoil design stabilizes the clubhead by harnessing aerodynamic forces to better stabilize the clubhead during your downswing and guiding the clubface into optimal strike position, making it easier for you to hit the sweet spot and improve ball speed.

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Mizuno ST-X PLTNM 230

Mizuno’s CORTECH Chamber encases a dense stainless steel weight with elastomeric TPU, taking stress from the club face and creating an additional energy source.

$299.99 from www.amazon.com

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PXG Wildcat Driver

Designed for players looking to make the game easier and more fun, the PXG Wildcat Full Bag Bundle delivers confidence, forgiveness, and effortless performance from tee to green.

$299.99 from www.pxg.com

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TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite

TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite Custom Driver

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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Don’t like gray color. Sits nicely at address. Off center hits still good. Lost a bit of distance on mishits. Would consider buying.” – Alain Brunet on the TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite driver

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