The 2017 taylormade m1 is a great driver, but i tend to miss wide right and struggled to turn it over. When it comes to selecting a golf driver, the pertinent question is how to determine the driver you can hit for the longest distance. Oct 22, 2015 at 5 8, 145 pounds, hes pound for pound the seventh longest hitter on tour, which kind of makes him a beast. Senior golfers are usually recommended to use regular shafts or even more flexible shafts. Ah, so you typed in longest driver on a budget or something along those lines, and are looking for an expert in the golf industry to tell you the longest driver on the market. The long distance clubs, which are called woods, are meant to drive the ball along a great distance down the fairway to the hole, they have a large head, and long shaft, so as to offer. Not just the longest name in golf, our test results suggest big bertha alpha 815 double.
Hot stix golf, customfit drivers for each tester and used launch monitors to collect data from thousands of shots on the. Obviously, the best driver on the market for top tour pros may be different than the driver a high handicap golfer needs. Nov 23, 2015 do not sell my personal information golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers. The track also acts as a speed pocket a feature seen in other clubs to allow the face to flex more and provide more distance. These are the five latest fairway woods from the leading golf equipment manufacturers. A first narrow your choices by knowing your handicap or level.
In the first of a two part series, ill take a look at some of the heavy hitters most of them golf digest hot stix gold award winners. The nike vapor pro, despite having a 268 average carry for me, was so much tighter on dispersion and so much better on feel that i eventually chose it over the rest. Reviews by mike chwasky, mark dee and brendan mohler. On the surface, the idea that drivers are still getting better today seems absurd, in a word, laughable. I recommend it to those players who is looking to lower spin. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a. Aug 20, 2015 world long drive champion jeff flagg takes the golf digest long drive challenge at butler national golf club in oak brook, illinois. Made golf digests hot list 2019 gold used by some of the top pga pros. Knuth golf the longest and most forgiving fairway woods. Double diamond model will spin lower but not easy to hit for the average golfers. Then with the addition of our 3trampoline technology. They feature the same adjustable hosel seen on the r15 driver, making it the most adjustable club in this category. In the first of a two part series, ill take a look at some of the heavy hitters most of them golf digest hot stix gold. The wide range of drivers available include everimproving technology and an array of materials and features.
Watch gary woodlands swing secrets golf digest video cne. Since its release towards the end of the 2014 summer season, the g30 was the biggest selling driver on both sides of the atlantic. At 5 8, 145 pounds, hes pound for pound the seventhlongest hitter on tour, which kind of makes him a beast. World long drive champion jeff flagg takes the golf digest long drive challenge at butler national golf club in oak brook, illinois. Say a swing speed of 105 mph any speed as long as it is equal and using the same ball whatever ball somebody picks to use which driver is the longest. Golf digest editors mike stachura and ashley mayo examine how companies are improving driver technology despite increased equipment regulations. Four of the six are rated top100 club fitters in america by golf digest, while the other two modern golf and true spec golf are top international club fitters. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. Long drive is a competitive sport where success is derived by hitting a golf ball the farthest by driving. This year has seen a raft of new launches, all claiming to help you hit the ball. With all things being equal say using an iron byron machine for testing. The gap between the shortest and longest drivers i hit year have been about 12 yards, with the nike vapor pro being lower middle of that pack.
Its safe to say that 2016, is, once again the year of the driver. Just dont try to over swing, let the club do the work. This year has seen a raft of new launches, all claiming to help you hit the ball longer and straighter. Oct 06, 2016 longest golf drivers for distance and forgiveness should be loaded with the high performance specs like loftlie adjustability, maximum gear effect, euro dynamic design all without compromising a great look and feel.
This tried and tested method of coaching has helped many golfers achieve their. It might be the most expensive in this test but if you can stomach the price tag. Our original high heat driver was named the best by numerous media and teaching pros every year 20152018. A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of longdrive, with the top talent competing professionally in various events and exhibitions. This is still one of the longest drivers on the market due to the proven. The best drivers of 2015 mygolfspy the golf equipment.
Apr 10, 2015 without doubt, one of the longest, straightest and easiest to adjust drivers we have tested in 2015. Mar 25, 2015 to create this years 2015 gear trials. Mar 14, 2016 its safe to say that 2016, is, once again the year of the driver. But doing it while offering up the narrowest back and sidespin dropoffs by 32% as well as the tightest carry dropoffs by 55% of our whole test is a. Mar 11, 2015 we kick off our exhaustive 2015 testing programme with the club we all love most the driver. In addition, our cofounder dean knuth was named to the prestigious list of. Say a swing speed of 105 mph any speed as long as it is. These drivers will help you perfect your golf game. If you are a high handicap golfer consider drivers. Fortunately, this type of club exists, and it is called a utility. Long drive champion hits the green on 430yard par 4.
Loft one of the most important aspects of selecting the correct driver is picking the best loft. Its key piece of technology is the velocity slot on the sole of the club, allowing the face to flex at impact for. They feature the same adjustable hosel seen on the r15. World long drive champion jeff flagg takes the golf. Not just the longest name in golf, our test results suggest big bertha alpha 815 double black diamond is also the longest driver. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of discovery golf, inc. Why the callaway rogue driver is the longest driver for seniors. Four of the six are rated top100 club fitters in america by golf digest, while the other two modern golf and true spec golf are top international. As a golfer, you may dream of having a club that is easy to use, gets the ball into the. New 2015 power play juggernaut driver featured in golf digest stix ezine.
Golf magazine and golf digest rated this driver very highly and golf digest gave the d200 driver a gold rating. A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of longdrive, with the. Power play juggernaut driver in golf digest stix enewsletter in the march 5, 2014 issue of golf digest. Last fall, 40 clubtesters trekked to world golf village resort in st. The best drivers of 2020 get specific, meet your needs, address your flaws and enhance your skills. Longest golf drivers for distance and forgiveness should be loaded with the high performance specs like loftlie adjustability, maximum gear effect, euro dynamic design all. Proprietary technology that provides the best senior golf driver for slower swing speeds seeking maximum distance gains.
Michael johnson and ashley mayo define what the newest category in in the hot list, players irons, means and what players would benefit from putting them into rotation. Watch the hot list best new drivers 2018 golf digest. An excessively long driver will lead to mis hits and that would lead to distance loss. Best drivers list, we polled six of the best golf club fitters on the planet. Ive owned ping clubs and drivers for 25 years the that g30 driver is so freaking long my golf buddies are in disbelief. Poundforpound, who are the longest drivers on the pga. While the r15 tp may be the flagship head for the 2015 season, the aeroburner tp will offer a wide range of players a simple point and shoot driver that is forgiving, easy to launch and quite possibly one of the longest drivers for the 2015 season. Nov 24, 2014 the g30 is the best driver, added 10 plus yards to my drive. We kick off our exhaustive 2015 testing programme with the club we all love most the driver. As of 2011, watson had the longest average drive in professional golf, with an average drive of 315. Long drive champion hits the green on 430yard par 4 golf.
This years top drivers all come in lofts of 8 degrees all the way up to 14 degrees. The ping g driver has been in the bag of our editor dan murphy 3 handicap for over a year, while i 17 handicap have been using the titleist 917 driver since august last year. Golf driver buying guide choosing the right driver steps for finding the right driver to put in your bag. Wilson d200 driver created with lightweight materials to increase a golfers clubhead speed. That said, if you bought a new driver or set of irons or wedges or putter last year, it might not be instantly recognizable. Hybrid golf clubs help provide distance, accuracy and are easier to hit than long irons for many players. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a less experienced players hands the same driver probably will not produce those results. It might be the most expensive in this test but if you can stomach the price tag, you are. The driver, which features an industryfirst innovation called. Were not lying when we say that we refuse to take advertising from the biggest names in golf. In addition, our cofounder dean knuth was named to the prestigious list of industry top innovators of golf clubs by golf, inc. As a golfer, you may dream of having a club that is easy to use, gets the ball into the air quickly, allows you to achieve greater distance and lends accuracy to your shots.
Best gameimprovement drivers of 2015 updated golfstead. It gave me a slightly tighter dispersion, and i liked looking down at it slightly more. Best drivers 2017 national club golfer driver test. Power play juggernaut driver in golf digest stix enewsletter in the march 5, 2014 issue of golf digest stix ezine, the power play juggernaut driver was featured. Industry launches phased return to golf s new normal golf digest. May 04, 2017 the ping g driver has been in the bag of our editor dan murphy 3 handicap for over a year, while i 17 handicap have been using the titleist 917 driver since august last year.
Fact is, seismic shifts in golf equipment are few, the result of the. Knuth golf the longest and most forgiving fairway woods and. The latest golf drivers have new tech that makes them easier to use and helps minimize slices and draws. The results, per the company, is their longest driver to date. Its key piece of technology is the velocity slot on the sole of the club, allowing the face to flex at impact for increased ball speeds. Without doubt, one of the longest, straightest and easiest to adjust drivers we have tested in 2015. So, the above listed golf drivers 2016 that are for hitting the ball long off the tee were selected looking over the best features.