Whilst there is an old saying in golf that ‘driving is for show and putting is for dough’ distance and accuracy off the tee is quickly becoming one of the most fundamental elements of the game.
In the professional game, never before has driving been so important. With a lot of the modern day courses not set up for the huge distances that the players can now hit the ball, the very longest hitters have a distinct advantage over the rest of the field as getting a booming drive away can often set up a plethora of birdie chances.
Although club players can’t hit the ball as far as the top professionals, being able to hit the ball successfully off the tee can offer huge benefits.
With the driver one of the most important clubs in the bag, here are some of the very best that you can get your hands on today.
TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver
For decades TaylorMade has been the choice of many top professionals. Rory McIlroy, Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler and Collin Morikawa are just four of the professionals who opt to use TaylorMade equipment and if it’s good enough for them, then it’s likely that their clubs will be good enough for you.
Their latest release, the Qi10 Max Driver has earned plaudits all over the world with many believing that the Qi10 is one of the most forgiving drivers that has ever been created.
Containing a big sweet spot, TaylorMade believes that this driver is one of the best they have ever made and regardless of where you hit the ball on the club face, there is a good chance that your ball will find the fairway.
Consisting of a large carbon clubhead, despite the bulky appearance of the clubhead, the design of the club and technology that has been implemented into the shaft allows for the club to be swung at speed and high levels of clubhead speed can still be produced.
A club that looks set to stand the test of the time, if you purchase the Qi10 it could be a club that you can keep in your bag for years to come.
Ping G430 Max 10k Driver
Alongside TaylorMade another giant of the golf equipment industry has been Ping. Trusted by some of the very best players for years, the new Ping G430 Max 10k Driver might be one of the best drivers that Ping have been able to produce.
With an ever growing emphasis on length, Ping believes that the G430 Max 10k is the most forgiving club they have ever made.
Like the Qi10, the clubhead is surrounded by a carbon crown that allows for the club to be swung quickly and efficiently whilst still allowing the ball to travel far when hit from the large sweet spot.
If you want to make sure that you consistently find the centre of the fairways, then the Ping G430 Max 10k Driver could be the club for you.
Callaway Paradym Ai-Smoke Max Driver
We have all heard of how Ai is taking over the world but few would have believed that Ai could play a part in the world of golf club development. However Ai has played a leading part when it comes to the design of the Callaway Paradym Ai-Smoke Max Driver.
Arguably one of the most technologically advanced clubs to have ever been released on the market. Having gained data from 1000s of Callaway players, Callaway has been able to combine all of that technology and insight and power the findings into their brand new driver.
Claiming the club as the first ever club to use the powers of Ai, the club head can be adjusted to better fit a players driving style and with every adjustment that is made, Callaway claim that brand new levels of performance can be unlocked.
One of the best looking clubs that you can buy, you will be the envy of all of your friends if the Ai Smoke manages to make it into your bag.
Cobra Darkspeed LS
Although Cobra is a brand name that doesn’t quite carry the weight of TaylorMade, Ping or Callaway, the affordability of Cobra clubs makes them incredibly popular to own and it is the club of choice of thousands of players all over the world.
One of their hottest releases in recent years has been the introduction of the Cobra Darkspeed. Much more affordable than the other three models that we have already mentioned, the Darkspeed is one of the most aesthetically pleasing clubs that you could get your hands on and there are plenty of other reasons which makes it such an appealing club to own.
Heavy investment has gone into the aerodynamics of the club and the Darkspeed has gained plaudits for how much speed can be generated from it.
Although the sweet spot isn’t as large as some of the others that we have already referenced, the setup and design of the club enables the ball to be hit a long way.
If you crave distance at a slightly more cost effective price, it is probably worth giving the Cobra Darkspeed a second look.
PXG Black Ops Driver
Over the years there has been no other equipment brand that has soared in popularity like PXG. Offering a sleek and sophisticated finish, the Black Ops has a unique look that really helps it stand out from the crowd.
The strength of PXG clubs is the fact that the clubs can be adjusted and tailored to suit your needs and with the Black Ops, three different driver setups can be achieved depending on how you like to hit and flight your ball.
Although not the cheapest of drivers that you can purchase, the Black Ops range has long been one of PXG’s best performing lines.
Offering a nice feel when held, the forgiveness of the club head is strong and if you are looking for a club that provides distance as well as an element of forgiveness, well the Black Ops Driver could be exactly what you need.
Jack Hartman
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