Matt Mora: Director of Club Fitting, Urban Golf Performance The combination of a soft cover, firm inner casing layer, and progressively soft inner cores allowed Titleist to decrease spin in the long game and increase distance on full shots, while maintaining the short game spin that Titleist golf ball users have grown accustomed to in recent years. We found it to be a long and forgiving bomber with a noticeable draw bias even though its not a high-spin driver. Our new CBX Full-Face 2 wedge allows golfers the freedom to get creative around the greens and in tight yardages, with the perfect amount of spin control. I happen to like the sound. They also have heavy back weighting in the sole with a new Tungsten Speed Cartridge to drive weight rearward in the head, which reduces twisting at impact. Its a forgiving driver that looks good and fits the spin profile for the better player. If I can turn it over, you can be damn sure those bigger misses will be a little straighter. Also, the driver comes with an adjustable hosel for ballflight control and an optional 8g weight placed inside the grip end of the shaft (the option includes a one-inch shorter than usual) for added feel and an adjustable hosel for even more customized control. GolfWRX member flubberlange: After hitting the G425 Max last week, I went down to RDunn yesterday and bought a 9* Max with Tensei Orange Stiff shaft. Its also one of the best sounding drivers we tried this year. But rest assured that this driver produces the distance and forgiveness youcrave. 10. New Dynapower drivers are available in two optionsCarbon or Titaniumeach offering thousands of custom fit settings. Sweet spot on the driver face feels larger. Our take: The most common miss for the average golfer is a slice. Itd be easy to overlook the TSi which found its way into the top performers of last years ClubTest among the shinier options available in 2022. The PXG 0811 X GEN4 drivers innovative head design, coupled with PXGs Hybrid Crown Construction and Precision Weighting Technology, delivers low spin performance and exceptional distance. Sometimes its hard for these designers to make a forgiving golf club, but I think between the weighting, the carbon and the face, theyve found a way to marriage forgiveness and speed and low spin characteristics. Carbon Twist Face weight savings allow for a 10-gram sliding weight track in the Stealth plus, which is the lowest-spinning, most adjustable driver in the family. You can buy the PING G425 MAX today and keep in your bag for the foreseeable future without fear of technologypassing you by. Simply put, if you are an amateur golfer with a double-digit handicap, youshould playa 460cc driver. The Launcher XL headshape has a staggering high MOI, and what the company calls a Rebound Frame for enhanced energy transfer back into the golf ball. Our take: If hitting the center of the clubface isnt your forte, worry not the 0811 XF is built with less-than-perfect strikes in mind. This 23 golf ball is, I would say, a very fast golf ball. TaylorMades unmistakable 60X Carbon Fiber Twist Face. This unique design features the perfect balance of front and back weighting, making it playable for all golfers that want the ultimate combination of low spin and stability. Another reason why I recommend this Callaway Rogue driver for seniors is thanks to its rampant ball pace. A driver can have an infinite amount of technology that claims to make your game better, but you need to make sure you pair the correct shaft with that driver. Robots take: TSi1: The lightweight TSi1 had the highest launch in the TSi family of drivers, making it the ideal choice for golfers with moderate swing speeds who need a boost in trajectory and overall distance; TSi2: TSi2 had medium/high draw launch with low-spin ballflight, making it best suited for players wanting maximum distance and forgiveness across the clubface; TSi3: TSi3 had exceptional -inch toe and heel distance dropoff. Titleist TSi3 Driver Verdict 8. Our take: The no-frills design of the Hot Launch C522 is a welcoming one. A 16-gram rear weight helps produce a high MOI driver head with a deep, rear CG that seeks to deliver forgiving, mid-to-high launch angles with a neutral-to-draw bias. All of these drivers are long,but they all have unique characteristics that make them different, meaning some will fit your game much better than others, depending on what you need out of your driver in addition to distance. Matt Decker: Head Fitter and Builder, The Fitting Lab Baltimore His experience spans over 15 years and he has covered all aspects of the game including travel, products, business, and professional tours. Perhaps Honma wasnt on your list of the best drivers for distance. Callaways Jailbreak Speed Frame is a technological highlight of this driver. Our take: We wouldnt categorically call the ST-X an anti-slice driver by any means, but the added draw bias does in fact work its hardest to counteract slices thanks to internal weighting that favors the heel region. Your driver is arguably the most important club in your bag. TaylorMade, on the other hand, found significant benefits in a new material construction. Other game-improvement features include heel weighting and a large, fast sweet spot that imparts greater speed no matter where you make contact. Coupled with a larger carbon crown for a lower CG and high MOI, as well as an adjustable hosel and sole weight and you have a driver destined for higher-yet-penetrating and straighter drives. SS is 90 handicap 8 if that helps in any way., GolfWRX member lefty1978: 1 week with the Stealthand its probably the best driver Ive ever hit (I know, honeymoon phase). Callaway Golf 2019 Epic Flash Driver; 4. You see PXG commercials on TV, you read the reviews, but are they right for you? Below we highlight 9 of the best golf drivers of this season. I cant remember the last time I played a driver like that. With a titanium-alloy face and substantial back-weighting, golfers wont have to worry about the clubhead twisting at impact. And oh yeah, signing Brooks Koepka to play this driver sure didnt hurt. The one thing thats certainly impressed me about that driver, honestly, is how straight it is. Behind the golf ball the G425 Max belies is 460cc size and looks . The earliest drivers from Srixon were not alwaysthe friendliest to average players. The 0211 is designed to feel and sound as good as it performs, thanks to a vibration-dampening TPE insert in the rear sole. This design created extra mass to precisely position weight in the head for an ultra-low and deep Center of Gravity, optimizing launch conditions and greatly improving forgiveness off the face. Produces draws with a medium launch trajectory and lower spin. . For any golfer on the lowest end of the swing speed spectrum, you HAVE to try this driver with the stockPing Alta. For the full technology breakdown, check out our 2021 Titleist TSi1 driver launch piece. The distance is there for the taking with this driver. Our Take: The lightest construction in the Cobra family, Air-X is designed for beginners and players with smooth tempos in need of extra pop. The star of the TSi line is the scorching-hot ATI 425 face, which is made from a type of aerospace-grade titanium originally developed for military use. Consistent with all clubs from Honma, its a premium-feeling piece of Japanese craftsmanship. It fits a broad range of people with a lot of adjustability. The driver also features Honeycomb TPE inserts within the head that not only dampen vibrations, but also improve sound and feel. It seems to spin less and so much better off mishits compared to SIM2 Max with same setup. It works, but its subtle. Jason Bodey:Head Fitter and Builder, The Fitting Lab Pittsburgh Ball speed consistency is really good, and it is going to work for all swing speeds because your misses are going to be closer. Our take: Srixon drivers have been sneakily good for a while now, but we anticipate the ZX5 to help increase the brands footing among top competitors in the driver category, thanks to some power-packed multi-material technology and added performance benefits. This means minimal twisting on off-center hits and straighter, longer tee shots. If youre testing this driver on a launch monitor, youll appreciate ball speed gains. Ive never gotten along with a TM driver before theyve either looked, felt or sounded off to me. The details: Built in the same vein as the rest of the LTDx line, the LS is tuned for a lower launch and less spin for players who want workability and control over sheer distance and ballspeed. Trajectories were penetrating and consistent; G425 SFT: The draw bias worked well in our tests, especially on hits on the heel and high center. AI Score. When combining those two, the natural outcome was greater distance. Withthe TW757 D driveryou canchoose from a multitude of VIZARD shafts which vary in weight, launch, and flex to give you the best results. At GolfWRX, to determine the 2022 best driver, we have again compiled an expert panel of fitters to help you find out which of the 2022 drivers is best for your game. The Best Golf Drivers. It is a little more neutral than the Max head, so it allows me to go both ways with the cog settings. Also comes with a composite crown for a lower center of mass, a multi-thickness CORTECH face, Wave Sole and quick switch capability for adjusting lofts up to four degrees. Also comes with a 30-gram weight placed at the trailing sole edge of the clubhead, pushing the CG extremely low and very deep in the clubhead for more stability and a tighter shot dispersion. Reducing the face weight by 40 percent allowed designers to increase the face size by 11 percent (versus SIM2) and add weight to the body to maximize the transfer of momentum at impact by positioning more mass behind the face for a higher COR. Shawn Zawodni: Fitter,Miles of Golf Its the control you want with the power you demand. Now, do we think that means its strictly a better players club? The new Tungsten Speed Cartridge is visible at the rear of the sole. It is in the middle of the line for Cobra, but it is very forgiving and on the lower spin side. It feels like a persimmon head, but its solid an extremely different experience, raved one GOLF tester. Speaking with GolfWRX.com at the Shriners, Hoffmann compared his experience with the new Pro V1x golf ball, versus the Pro V1x Left Dash golf ball he was playing previously. With the biggest face ever on a CBX wedge, youll be able to strike the ball anywhere on the face with more forgiveness while enjoying controlled stopping power in any conditions. Dustin Brekke, Director of Engineering at Cleveland Golf. Today, Srixon makesa strong case to be in the bag of every amateur player, and is also growing its club presence on professional tours. I could tell after a few swings it was an absolute monster. Spine-chilling speed gains have helped to make the TSi one of the most popular drivers in golf. The TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver features a face with sixty layers of carbon fiber strategically designed to optimize energy transfer to deliver fast ball speeds over a large area, resulting in optimal distance and forgiveness. The Callaway Epic Flash Driver is a great fit for experienced golfers who are looking to add distance to their drives. Even more impressive: the ball speed increase was an average of all 9 points tested on the face. From a performance standpoint, especially on mishits, it is just holding its line better with launch and spin conditions. Now its your turn: Everybody swings the club differently, and everybody has their own experience. The LST performs exactly as advertisedby offering a very forgiving low spin head. 1. I consistently got 2-3 MPH ball speed above any of the other heads I was trying today.. Here are GolfLinks 11 best drivers for distance. I call the Left Dash a Trackman ball, because all the numbers look really good on Trackman, but you lose a little bit around the greens. Driver reviews by brand: Callaway | Cleveland | Cobra | Mizuno | Ping | PXG | Srixon | TaylorMade | Titleist | Tour Edge | Wilson | XXIO, More ClubTest 2022 reviews: Irons | Fairway woods | Hybrids | Wedges | Putters. Cobra's LTDx is its biggest distance driver of 2022for players of all handicap levels. For the latest edition of GOLF magazines 2022 ClubTest, we relied on a two-pronged approach to deliver valuable insights into the new crop of drivers, woods and hybrids so that you can make better informed purchasing decisions. You really have to make a bad pass at it to make the ballgo way offline. The 2023 Dynapower irons build on this same weighting concept in an effort to redefine distance. We know it is very early but there are definitely some shining stars in both driver heads and shafts! When Honma decided to make this innovative new lineup, they sourced a shaft that would fit perfectly. Read our companion most forgiving driver of 2022 piece here. Fully Equipped mailbag: Are carbon composites here to stay? The Mamba and the Maya were the clear leaders for understable distance drivers. Stealth HD is the only 2022 driver we recommend for senior golfers, and you can put your money on it that this driver will deliver more power and distance than any other driver on . You can hit the ball over the face and not lose much.. I can say I like it morethan the SIM2 Max, which I loved as well. The Carbon Wrap tech on the crown further reduced unwanted weight to optimize the CG location and produce greater power. The Pro V1 is built to have the lower long game spin and more penetrating ball flight, with a softer feel. Callaway Epic Speed Driver Left Handed Regular 10.5 Regular 10.5 Check Latest Price Product Details Callaway Epic Speed will change the industry forever with a simple equation that creates a profound impact on driver technology and performance. You simply grab hold and swing away, and in our experience, the results live up to the hype. The straight line that yousee missing is the Carbon-Slot Technology, which is designed to optimize performance from the lower part of the clubface. Per XXIO, in-house testing data showed that XXIO 12 with ActivWing delivered a 17% tighter impact pattern on average than previous generations without it. When I say lightweight, I meanlightweight! 1 Nelly Korda and major champ Adam Scott, respectively. Then came the TSi1 and TSi4, which were quickly adopted by the likes of World No. It was confidence inspiring because direction wasnt bad on mishits, another (Rogue ST Max) added. That feathery makeup, Cobra says, is meant to promote feel and effortless speed. We then worked internally to craft a survey that allowed the fitters to be honestwe want the truth just as much as you do, and to prevent anyone from feeling they couldnt be, we allowed all of the results and quotes to remain anonymous unless otherwise stated. This driver hasa counterpart in the E722 with slightly larger head andhigher launch, if those characteristics are important to you. GolfWRX memberSwingBlues: Just played a round with my Rogue ST Max LS. The standard 9.5 setting that we tested did tend to launch a little too high, but adjusting the hosel a single notch lower brought the optimal launch. Per Wilson, Tour player testing resulted in a flatter profile for a clean setup behind the ball. To achieve the new performance levels in the G425 Max, Ping engineers combined key technologies from the G400 Max and G410 Plus. 1 Best Golf Drivers for Distance Review 1.1 TaylorMade M6 Driver (460cc) 1.2 Cobra Golf 2019 F9 Men's Speedback Driver 1.3 Callaway Golf 2020 Mavrik Subzero 1.4 TaylorMade SIM MAX-D Driver, UST Mamiya Helium 5 Shaft 1.5 Callaway Golf 2019 Epic Flash Driver 1.6 TaylorMade Golf M5 (460cc) 1.7 Wilson Staff Golf Men's D7 Going into 2022, there were whispers about something called "Carbonwood." Our take: Generating game-changing ball speed from one year to the next is a difficult proposition, but nearly every tester who gave the more forgiving TaylorMade Stealth a swing saw at least a 1-2 mph increase. Flip it over and the technology begins to reveal itself. GolfWRX member willo456: I was fitted into a Tsi1 with a Paderson shaft easily the best driver combo I have ever hit. This generation of the CBX Full-Face wedges also features a reshaped sole grinds. Even better? The tour-inspired tear drop head shape is engineered to improve aerodynamics for faster clubhead speeds and extremely fast ball speeds. Players are really surprised by the sound and feel of it since it really mimics previous titanium drivers. Currently a +1.4 but its all due to ball striking and distance. The LTDx driver is the first to achieve zero CGna and Xtreme MOI making it Cobras fastest and most forgiving ever. I have two lighter weight tour series swirly s-blends (168 & 167) that have insane dome. Ben Giunta: Owner,The Tour Van Maybe it seems like a buzzword, but the science behind MOI is undeniable and a key to a great driver. The Lite version weighs in at 12 grams lighter with a 1/4-inch longer shaft, and can be outfitted with or without the counterbalancing if preferred. The new Peak Kinetic Response Face is meant to optimize speed and forgiveness. One of the best distance balances on off-center hits on all of the models. Share your experience to help others! GolfWRX member burns9304: Dida driverfitting today and the LTDx family really stood out from the others. Bradley Harrelson: Fitter, 2nd Swing Golf We tested: 9 (loft ranges between 7 11). Its a forgiving headshape and the internal workings make it long but make no bones about itthis is a players driver, made for those who want a boring trajectory with low spin, thats also workable come time to hit butter fades and baby draws. The Houdini Sole design innovation pushes weight back as much as possible in a driver design. During the official retail announcement today, January 18, Titleist confirmed exactly how the company went about making those desired improvements. This makes it difficult to get a head-to-head comparison of all drivers. Combine great looks, feel, and sound with a forgiving launch and confidence-inspiring address view. Youll find that Titleist produces other TSi modeldrivers in 1, 3, and 4. This driver is sold in conjunction with the 0211 Z 10-piece set and will have you sending missiles down the fairways, no matter how infrequently you play. The 20-gram back weight lends a hand in the forgiveness category by keeping a deep CG. Through testingand additional player feedback,the drivers on this list are even longer than everything else. most forgiving driver of 2022 piece here. Todd Mrowice is a Staff Writer for GolfLink. My launch monitor is usually a few degrees higher, and you can see the ball continuing downrange. From its weighting to how it feels at impact, this did not feel like any Titleist driver we've ever hit before. Even when I mishit it, its still straight.. Because the overall weight is so low, players are able to create a lot of clubhead speed and hit it farther. The Ping G425 LSTs precision-machined T9S+ forged face. Also comes with a forged Beta-Ti CORTECH clubface for faster ballspeeds and an adjustable hosel for even further trajectory configurations. from the head to the featured shaft options this driver has been engineered to create speed. Fordie Pitts, Titleists Tour Consultant for Golf Ball R&D, confirmed at the Shriners that Titleists goal with the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls was to make them a little bit longer, by reducing spin on high speed full shots. While thats still the case, its drivers are now equally as hot and worth a demo. 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