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We continue to exist in an era of not just maximizing distance but also minimizing the penalty of common misses for each player with the driver. This is why, now more than ever, custom fitting is essential to help you see results on every swing you make. We believe the best way to find your personal best driver is to work with a professional fitter using a launch monitor. 

 

The difficult part is many golfers don’t have easy access to fitters, launch monitors, and club builders — so at GolfWRX, we have done a lot of the work to help you narrow down your shortlist of best drivers.

 

We want to give you the tools and information to go out and find what works best for you —offering recommendations for your swing speed with feedback from the people who work every single day to help golfers get peak performance out of their equipment.

 

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On 3/7/2022 at 9:32 PM, GolfWRX said:

Read our front page Best Driver 2022 article here

 

We continue to exist in an era of not just maximizing distance but also minimizing the penalty of common misses for each player with the driver. This is why, now more than ever, custom fitting is essential to help you see results on every swing you make. We believe the best way to find your personal best driver is to work with a professional fitter using a launch monitor. 

 

The difficult part is many golfers don’t have easy access to fitters, launch monitors, and club builders — so at GolfWRX, we have done a lot of the work to help you narrow down your shortlist of best drivers.

 

We want to give you the tools and information to go out and find what works best for you —offering recommendations for your swing speed with feedback from the people who work every single day to help golfers get peak performance out of their equipment.

 

Check out all the winners and share your take below. 

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I play a PXG driver. Why? "BECAUSE PXG MAKES THE BEST DAMN GOLF CLUBS. PERIOD. KABOOM BABY!" A doctor said that. 

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Former professional golfer. Current amateur human being.

Driver: PXG 0811X Gen 4 7.5 HZRDUS Smoke iM10 Green 60 TX 45.9" D3

Driver 2: Taylormade Burner Mini 11.5 HZRDUS Smoke Green 70 X D5

Fairway: PXG 0311XF Gen 5 4 Wood; Smoke iM10 Green 70 TX D6

Irons: PXG 0317X; PXG 0311T Gen 5; 5-GW DG 105 X D7

Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM9 56 S Grind;  Cleveland RTX Full Face 64 DG 120 X E0

Putter: PXG Battle Ready Raptor 38” Wristlock Grip

 

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Probably older then many here and for sure don't have the SS of most here. That said I tried then bought a TSi1 and put in the AD-DI 5 shaft and it has been absolute money for me. 65 years old 88 mph ss TIFWIW

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Callaway Paradym    12 degree 

Callaway XR               4+ wood

Callaway  XR              7    wood

Callaway GBB            20 degree hybrid

Callaway  B 21            5-AW

Callaway PM grind     54 & 58

2015 Scotty Cameron GoLo 5

Vice Pro Soft 

Golf Pride 2G white

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Surprised to not see triple diamond in the high swing speed. Such a great driver 

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Driver:  TSR3 8 Ventus Red TR 8X 

Fairway: TSR3 16.5 Ventus Blue 8X 

Hybrid:  Sim2 Tensei Orange 90TX Or Srixon ZX 2 Iron 105X

Irons:Black T200 4-5 T100S 6-AW MMT 125TX

Wedges: MG4 54 MMT 125TX and Vokey SM9 58.04T MMT 125TX

Putter: Lajosi DD201

Pro V1X Left Dash

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On 3/9/2022 at 12:50 PM, ShortSticks said:

I find it odd that the most forgiving category has the Rogue ST MAX LS listed instead of the higher MOI Rogue ST MAX. It is also recommended in the below 94 mph and below category. Hmmmmm.

Possibly a typo/error.

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20 hours ago, LeftyMatt24 said:

Surprised to not see triple diamond in the high swing speed. Such a great driver 

Triple diamond is only designated for us Golf Wrx's who swing 120+, make 180+ ball speed and/or are scratch or better.  😉

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I just did a fitting and the Ping G425 LST 10.5 was the best fit for me.  Second was the Srixon ZX5. The Callaway LS and triple diamond were good but launch was off, Cobra LS was also really good but not as straight as Ping.  Titleist was good not great for me and I hated the TaylorMade.  

 

If you guys care here were my numbers consistently through the fitting:

Ball Speed 152

clubhead: 103

spin: 2325

launch: 13.5

 

 

Ping G425 LST 10.5*
Ping G425 LST 14.5
Taylormade Sim max hybrid 19*

Srixon ZX5 4 iron & 5 iron
Srixon ZX7 6-AW
Vokey SM8 54.10S and 60.04L
Evnroll ER5 black

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Went to hit the new drivers last week.  Average swing speed for the fitting was right at 112 and ball speed averaged 165 across most of the drivers.  I hit every driver on the "high speed" list and I can say they were all good drivers.  I ended up finding the rogue max LS gave me the most consistent numbers and best ball flight.  Trying to get fit is key whenever possible.  In the past Pings have always been some of the worst performing drivers for me(to be fair I have never hit the 410).  This year the the Ping 425LST was a pretty close second.

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I have hit everything. I could play and be happy with any of them. I have some personal favs and I am not even sure the order but my top 3 are the stealth plus, cobra LTDx or LTDx LS (both are great) and the mizuno stz 220. I could play with any of these and be really happy. 

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Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x

3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x

19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x

Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X

5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X

Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x

Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft
BALL; Chrome Soft X

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The Triple Diamond and LS are the best for everyone with half a brain.   LOL   

 

Works for all speeds .   Don't be fooled by the marketing as if you have to have 190 ball speeds and 120 SS.    I know  224 ball speed  154 SS works just fine .   

Even guys with 130 BS   90SS  are digging it .  C'mon man , bring it on.    Let's Go  

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1 hour ago, QuigleyDU said:

I have hit everything. I could play and be happy with any of them. I have some personal favs and I am not even sure the order but my top 3 are the stealth plus, cobra LTDx or LTDx LS (both are great) and the mizuno stz 220. I could play with any of these and be really happy. 

The Stealth Plus is a beast. I haven’t hit the Callaway or the Mizuno, which I plan to do, but it’s pretty hard for me to see something beating the TM. 

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21 minutes ago, tomg1969 said:

The Stealth Plus is a beast. I haven’t hit the Callaway or the Mizuno, which I plan to do, but it’s pretty hard for me to see something beating the TM. 

It will be tough to beat. Especially if set up well. It is one of the fastest I have tested ballspeed wise this year. Only slightly trumped but the LTDx LS in my testing. 

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Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x

3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x

19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x

Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X

5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X

Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x

Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft
BALL; Chrome Soft X

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Unbelievable that the Mizuno ST-Z 220 isn't anywhere in this article. Incredibly forgiving, just as fast as the rest, and $200 cheaper. 

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Driver: Mizuno ST-Z 220 8.5° - Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 6.5 / 60g

3w: Mizuno ST-Z 15° - Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 6.0 / 70g

5w: Mizuno ST-Z 18° - Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 6.0 / 70g

4i-5i: Mizuno Pro 223 - Project X Rifle 6.5

6i-PW: Mizuno Pro 221 - Project X Rifle 6.5

50.07S: Mizuno T22 - Denim Copper - True Temper Dynamic Gold S400
54.10S: Mizuno T24 - Satin Chrome - True Temper Dynamic Gold S400
60.12V: Mizuno T24 - Denim Copper - True Temper Dynamic Gold S400

Putter: L.A.B. Golf Directed Force 2.1 T2 - 34"/69° -  Matte Black Shaft - Press No. II 3°

Ball: Vice Pro Plus

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3 hours ago, QuigleyDU said:

I have hit everything. I could play and be happy with any of them. I have some personal favs and I am not even sure the order but my top 3 are the stealth plus, cobra LTDx or LTDx LS (both are great) and the mizuno stz 220. I could play with any of these and be really happy. 

You finally joined the dark side!!!  What happened with your TSi3?

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TM SIM ti 15* - Diamana GT 80TX

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New Level 623-M 5-PW - MMT 125TX

Miura Tour 54* HB - KBS 610 125 S+, New Level SPN forged M-grind 58* - KBS Tour 130X

Scotty Cameron Studio Select Newport 2

 

 

 

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1 hour ago, phizzy30 said:

You finally joined the dark side!!!  What happened with your TSi3?

I still have it. It will still see play and it is really good. But there is new stuff. So, I gotta have new stuff.

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Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x

3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x

19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x

Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X

5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X

Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x

Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft
BALL; Chrome Soft X

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58 minutes ago, GolfTurkey said:

 

What drivers do you recommend for someone with a whole brain?

Cobra LTDx 

Driver: Paradym 3D Ventus black TR 6x

3 wood: Paradym 3d Ventus black TR 7x

19 degree UW: Ventus black TR 8x

Mizuno Pro Fli Hi 4 utility Hazrdus black 90 6.5 X

5 -PW: Callaway Apex MB, KBS $ taper 130X

Wedges - Jaws raw 50, 54, 59 KBS $ taper 130x

Putter- Mutant Wilson Staff 8802 with stroke lab shaft
BALL; Chrome Soft X

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For me, Ping G425 Max beat the Rogue ST Max in terms of more consistent and higher ball speed, straighter. There is no one best driver - just the one that works for you.

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  • Ping G430 Max 9/TPT 19Hi Golf Shaft @45 in. (coming soon)
  • Ping G430 3 wd/TPT 19 Hi
  • Callaway Paradym 18/ TPT Golf 18 Hi
  • Ping G430 4H/TPT Golf
  • Ping i230 5-PW Recoil Dart 90
  • Artisan 50, 55, 59 or Ping Glide Forged Pro, Both with Nippon 105 
  • Putter:  LAB DF3 TPT Shaft (waiting)
  • Vessel Bag
  • ProV1x
  • Ping ChipR in messy or no turf conditions

 

 

 

 

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On 3/11/2022 at 6:59 PM, animalgolfs said:

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Brings back memories. I won a fitting/reviewer thru GolfWrx when the G400 was released. Did a full report for the forum. Treated me like a king. Walked way with a fully fit G400 Max and took a pic here. As a Phoenix resident, I will always be a Ping fan. Have two buddies that smoke the G425 LST. C0C1604D-4E58-4A6E-8A67-1FEC4E8882A2.jpeg.11cf5f34b349d80d47ece68d218f10bd.jpeg

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Mizuno ST-Z 230 9.5 Diamana T+ 60s
Mizuno ST-Z 15* Diamana T+ 60s 

TM Sim2 Max 19 Hybrid Ventus 7-S

Mizuno Pro 225 4-GW DG 105 S300
Mizuno T24 Denim 54S/58V DG S400

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