Hottest New Golf Drivers
Golfers will drive farther and straighter than ever with these clubs
The innovative new designs and cutting-edge technology make many new golf drivers touch allowable limits. There's a club for every golfer in this years stable of drivers.
The only thing that hasn't improved with this year's new golf drivers is the price, but, then again, no one expected them to drop. Unparalleled research producing decidedly futuristic clubhead designs and technology have combined to make this year one of the best ever in terms of driver performance, look and game-improvement. Unless you are a staunch traditionalist golfer who believes classic style should trump performance, you'll be pleased. Here are five new golf drivers that rise to the top of the multitude of new driver offerings.
Callaway Fusion FT-5. Choose from loft 9, 10, 11 and 13 degrees of loft in either a draw or neutral version. The new clubhead, made of Callaway's patent carbon-composite, is longer from front to back, which moves the center of gravity further toward the back and allows for greater stability. This new golf driver has been found to be very forgiving from virtually every spot on the clubface without sacrificing performance. Despite the new design, the FT-5 is pleasing to the eyes. Two other positives: the FT-5 comes in a tour version; and the Opti-Fit system lets golfers choose from interchangeable heads and dozens of shafts. The only drawback, Opti-Fit isn't available everywhere, yet. The FT-5 is a great new golf driver from a premier manufacturer. Suggested retail: $430.
Cleveland HiBore XL. Available in 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5 and 16 degree lofts. The HiBore crown is designed to keep the center of gravity low and in line with the clubface center. The frame of this new golf driver produces a higher moment of inertia (MOI). Simply put, club testing has proven that the ball comes of the clubface "Hot." The crushing feel and more stability combine to make the new HiBore driver a big improvement over last year. Also, each shaft flex has two tip stiffnesses, providing greater personalization. Great club. Can be purchased in a Tour version. Retail price: $300.
Nike SQ Sumo 2. Comes in 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 and 13 degree lofts. This new golf driver has the highest MOI of all. The high MOI is delivered via a clubhead that is nearly 5 inches squared. The Nike Sumo2 delivers a high ball-flight that higher-handicappers will find beneficial, but low- handicappers may not like it. Also, this new driver provides a solid feel and performance from anywhere on the clubface. According to some reports, Nike's SQ Sumo 2 is likely the best of this year's crop for mid- to high-handicappers. Retail price: $400.
Taylor Made r7 Superquad. Choose from 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 and 11.5 lofts. "Superquad" is a great description. The box shape of this new driver is the maximum allowable size. Four movable weight screws can set the center of gravity to six different positions, depending on desired ball-flight. The Taylor Made Select-fit system offers a lot of flexibility. Testing has proven this new golf driver to have a great feel and be terribly long, which is admittedly what everyone is after. One of the best, sleekest looks of any new driver. Retail price: $400.
Nicklaus Dual Point. Available in 8, 9, 10.5, 12 and 15 degrees of loft. The 15 degree also comes in an offset version. The four-piece forged titanium clubhead also has a 14-gram weight plug that puts the center of gravity in line with the flex-point of the clubface. What does all that mean? It's long! This new driver is not as "frilly" and futuristic as other drivers, but the performance more than makes up for lack of an exciting presentation. The only negative is that it is not very forgiving, but for the higher-handicapper, the 15-degree offset model will make up for some of the lack of forgiveness.
Although these are five of the best new golf drivers, there are no loosers this year.
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