Choosing the Best Golf Driver to Improve Your Golf Game

Picking a golf driver is an incredibly important part of your overall golf game. If you don’t have a driver that is right for you than your game and ultimately your enjoyment level will suffer. Hitting the golf ball far and straight off the tee is important and really will make your scores drop as you have easier approach shots.

The first step in choosing your dream golf driver is to find a driver with the right clubhead design. In the case of golf driver head size, the larger sizes will result in larger sweet spots and limit the miss-hits that can really ruin your game. The larger sweet spot can result in a lot more consistency for the beginner to intermediate player. Also, if you have trouble maintaining a consistent swing then you’ll want to go with a larger clubhead. Also, keep in mind that the maximum allowable club head volume size per the USGA is 460cc. If you are an intermediate to expert level player with a consistent swing then you may want to opt for a driver with a smaller head, maybe in the 380-410cc range. At this size it is easier to control the smaller driver and work the ball more to the spots in the fairway that you want to strategically hit.

If you are in search of options that will help you to correct a slice or hook then you may want to consider a golf driver with internal or external weighting. There are drivers on the market that allow you to adjust weight screws in order to favor a draw or fade. There are also unique head shapes and weighting set-ups that will allow you to increase or decrease the height of your ball flight.

In order to get the most distance and accuracy out of your golf drives you should definitely choose a driver with the correct shaft flex to fit your swing. Players with slow swing speeds should opt for a driver with a more flexible shaft to maximize the drive distance. On the other hand, players with fast swing speeds should select a stiff shaft driver to help then maintain accuracy. In order to get the most power out of your swing you should go with a flexible shaft provided you are able to control it. The flex will add torque/power to your drives but also be aware that the increased flex coupled with a hard swing can lead to shots that veer off course.

Finally, you’ll want to select a golf driver with a loft angle appropriate to your swing. The higher the loft on the driver the higher the launch angle for the ball and that will lead to more distance for your drives. If you have difficulty getting the ball high in the air and have a slow swing speed then definitely opt for a driver with a higher loft such as 10° or above. On the other hand, if you have a very fast swing and can get a naturally high ball flight then go for a driver in the 9° range. If you really don’t know your swing or what to select then go with the higher lofted driver to ensure you give yourself the best chance to get a high launch angle and longer distance.

Find the Best Golf Driver for Your Golf Game
The right golf driver will help to lower your golf scores