what is the best driver?

Answer 1

the one you can hit well and have confidence in.

Answer 2

This question has many variables. If you have a relatively low swing speed get a club with a higher loft so the ball will actually fly further. If you aren't a very good golfer i would recommend the r5 dual by TaylorMade. It it available in a neutral and a draw so to change the ball flight. Since it has been around for a while you can get it on eBay for relatively cheap. If you are advanced get the r7. It has a smaller clubhead and movable weights. I have had the r5 since it came out and have not found a better driver. Although I am probably advanced enough for the r7, the r5 is still the best out there
Good Luck

Answer 3

There isn't a definitive best driver out there. The best driver is what works best for you. What works for one person may not work for another. I used to work for a golf club manufacturer so I saw this first hand.
I would recommend getting custom fit; length, swing speed, etc...
After you know your specs and everything try a few out on the range or in a net (if you live where it's cold now).
Of the guys I play with, Taylor Made and Tour Edge are favorites. I'm pretty sure you can get custom fit for both.

Answer 4

The best driver in the world may not be the best for you. There are many variables that determine how will any club works for you. Your best option is to go to Golfsmith or Golf Galaxy and use their swing equipment to determine which works best for you.

Lots of people have found great results with the TaylorMade line of drivers, that may be a good starting point for you.

Answer 5

I'm really not sure but i do know it depends on your skill level and wing speed. All drivers nowadays have different options some have movable weights and some boast more forgiveness. The best brands of drivers in my opinion is callaway Nike ping Taylor made is boasted high but i dont like em. Loft is huge to for a tour player a good loft is 9 to 7.5 degrees in loft its all personal preference. You can tweak your drivers length loft shafts for personal feel. Drivers nowadays are big more forgiving and have more mass to hit the ball further they are all good but once again its all about personal selection and trial and error to find the right club for you.

Answer 6

If you are not a pro golfer or on your college team, you should not have a loft under 10 degrees. Most amateurs think lower lofts give them more length but that is in only true if they can swing fast with control. However, they can't that's why most of us have day jobs instead of playing on the tour.

I'd recommend a loft of 10, 10,5 or 11 degrees and select a shaft you like rather than lowering the loft. The best driver for you is a driver that you can hit consistently straight and far without too much effort (using you natural swing).

My personal shortlist based on "easy to hit":
Mizuno MX500 (love it)
Ping G5 (love it)
Callaway X (hits weel and consistent, but don't like the sound)
Callaway FTC (great, but expensive)

Shortlist, for low handicap performance (harder to control, but longer)
Titleist 905 (unless you're 6 foot, lie is too steep)
Taylor Made R7 ($$$, people rave about this club but i'm not good enough to take advantage of all its great features)
Callaway FTC tour (great but xpensive)
Nike SasQuatch (looks good on tiger and others, but i can't hit it)

Another way to get user opinions is to go to a large golf store and see what type of drivers are in the "pre-owned" section. You'll probably find that these bins are full of 8 and 9 degree drivers. Avoid the clubs that get returned in large bunches.

Answer 7

The best way to find that answer is go find a custom club maker near you. He can make you a driver that works for you. All the hype you see about the big name brands may work for the pros when they buy off the shelf. But most off the shelf clubs do not fit the average golfer. If you want to improve your game get clubs that fit. Then you know its not your clubs causing the problem. You can work on you swing.

Answer 8

The best driver or the best driver for you. you should hit as many as you can to see what works best with your swing. Go to some Demo Days. They list them on company web sites.

Answer 9

Many say that Taylor Made is good as many pros on tour use it.
Get the latest one.
I like my Ping 460 G2.
But remember: you drive for show and putt for dole. Personally I think the approach shot and putting are two important facets of the game. Big $ are gained and lost near and on the green and not off the tee.
Happy golfing.

Answer 10

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Answer 11

I could tell you wat driver I am hitting but it would do u no good at all. U have to do wat most of us have done and go to your local golf shop and hit all the drivers they have on display. It should be a process of elimination for u. If u like it...put it aside and compare it to others u like and eliminate from there. If u dont like it...put it back. PERIOD!! A driver is only as good as the person hitting it. Good Luck and Keep On Golfing...lol