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What type of golf driver should I use?

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Asked by: Tyrone Guzman

Driver loft, which typically ranges from 8.5° to 15°, should match your swing speed. The slower your swing speed the more loft you should have. If your average swing speed is between 80 and 90 mph (the average for most male golfers) you should be using a driver with about 10.5° to 12° of loft.

What kind of driver should I hit?

For the average recreational golfer with an average swing speed, a 10.5-degree driver will likely perform the best. The average distance will be very close between them, but a 10.5-degree driver will be more forgiving and will hit more fairways. Again, it’ll depend on your skill level, swing speed, and launch angle.

Does the type of driver matter in golf?

Modern driver technology has advanced to the point where hitting the ball straight and hard can become routine. It’s a matter of which type of driver fits your game.

What’s a good driver for an average golfer?

Some of the best drivers on the market that can significantly help the average player’s game are the Callaway Epic Speed, the TaylorMade SIM MAX, the Cobra Golf F-MAX, the 14-degree GX-e7, and the Cleveland Golf Launcher Turbo.

What driver is best for my swing?

BEST DRIVERS OVERALL



PING G425 Max, the 2022 Most Wanted Driver, continues its impressive performance by being the best driver overall for high swing speeds. Mizuno ST-Z 220 claims the runner-up position. TaylorMade Stealth HD is third. Callaway Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS and COBRA KING LTDx Max round out the top five.

What driver gives you the most distance?

The Best Golf Driver for Distance – The Reviews

  1. Callaway Golf Epic MAX Driver. View on Amazon. …
  2. TaylorMade M6 Driver. …
  3. PXG 2021 0211 Driver. …
  4. Cleveland Golf Launcher Turbo Driver. …
  5. Callaway Golf 2022 Rogue ST Max Driver. …
  6. Cobra Golf- King RADSPEED XB Driver. …
  7. Titleist TSi3 Driver. …
  8. Cobra Golf 2019 F9 Men’s Speedback Driver.

What degree driver should a beginner use?

Most golf drivers for beginners come in 9.5º, 10.5º and 12º options. The ideal loft is dependent on your swing speed and shot shape. 10.5º and 12º golf drivers are usually best for beginner golfers as the added backspin only loses a small amount of distance, but keeps your drives much straighter.

What are the 3 types of drivers?

There are three types of drivers in this world: competent, overcautious, and reckless.

Does a better driver hit farther?


Some of you might be over 60 70.. Some you might only be 30. I apologize if it's only 30 yards. But if you get better and better you will get to 50..

Do new drivers actually hit the ball further?

Newer drivers have newer technology that helps give golfers more distance but it depends on the year it was made in terms of drastic differences in length. A 20 year-old driver will have less distance than a new driver. Ball speed and driver faces are two factors that have changed over time.

How often should you replace your golf driver?

3 to 5 years

Keep in mind that 3 to 5 years of use is a general guideline and differs for all golfers. If you play 30 to 40 rounds per year then based on normal wear and tear you should consider getting a new driver every 5 years. If you play less than that, then you could wait for 5 to 7 years.

Do golf drivers lose distance over time?

Yes, drivers can lose distance over time. Admittedly, that timeframe can be greatly reduced if you’re a tour pro like Bryson DeChambeau, who has the fastest swing on the PGA Tour this year at 133 miles per hour.