The Easiest Drivers to Hit – Golf Club Guru (2023)

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What is the easiest golf driver to hit? ›

The most forgiving driver we've tested this year is the Ping G425 Max. The TaylorMade SIM 2 Max is a very close second along with the Titleist TSi 2, and for the best value, we recommend the Cobra F-Max.

Shallowing out your shaft angle when starting down makes hitting driver far easier. One of the main reasons golfers struggle with this move is because they haven't completed the steps above early enough in their backswing. As a result, they are still floundering to set their wrists, transfer their weight…and so on.

Ping G430 LST Driver

With a carry distance of 282 yards, the Ping G430 LST was the longest golf driver of 2023 in our test.

1. Callaway Rogue ST MAX D Driver. If I had to recommend one driver for beginners from one of the most recognized brands in golf, it would be the Rogue ST MAX D by Callaway. This thing has incredible forgiveness, with high MOI, great distance, easy launch, solid feel, and a modern look.

What is the easiest driver to hit for a high handicapper? ›

Before signing off, the best driver for high handicap golfers in 2023 for top categories are: Callaway Epic Max is an all-round combination, and deservedly our choice as the best driver for high handicappers. PXG 0211 Driver stands out as the best value for money and deserves to be our Budget Pick.

Simply tilt your spine away from the target until the club head touches the inside of your lead knee. Go ahead and hold the golf club maintaining this tilt. This puts the body in a great position to allow for a slight upward hit on the golf ball.

At its core, the median driving distance is 219.55 yards. Other club distances of note: the median 3-wood goes 186.89 yards, 7-iron clocks in at 133.48 yards and pitching wedge at a 73.97 mark.

Effective January 1, 2022, a new local rule gives professional and amateur tournaments the power to limit driver length to 46 inches. Under the previous rule, all golf clubs excluding the putter were capped at a length of 48 inches.

Average Driving Distance By Age in 2019:

40-49: 225.9 yards. 50-59: 215.4 yards. 60-69: 204.5 yards. 70+: 190.4 yards.

What loft driver should seniors use? Most seniors should use a driver loft of at least 11 degrees. While some players might get away with 10 or 10.5 if they still have a higher swing speed, most golfers should between 11-13 degrees.

Golfers in their 20s typically will hit their 9 iron 139 yards while golfers over the age of 60 will be much closer to 110 yards.

Best affordable drivers for high handicappers

If I have to recommend one of these drivers for a high handicapper, it has to be the Cleveland Launcher HB driver. It's the best combination of distance, forgiveness and price.

The regular shaft is perfect for the golfer with around 90mph of swing speed. Most average golfers and beginners enjoy the regular flex shaft.

Are older drivers better? ›

Both older and younger drivers experience more car accidents than the general population . . . . However, as compared to each other, overall, young drivers are the most at risk of car accidents, according to the CDC and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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.

If your driver's shaft is too stiff, the clubhead may not square with the ball at the point of impact, causing slices and fades. If you can't feel the weight of the clubhead loading through the shaft, it's probably too stiff, and can cause errors and issues associated with accuracy such as these.

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.

The best drivers for beginners will have lofts of 11,12, or 13 degrees for higher launch. Especially since many beginners or handicap golfers hit down on their drivers creating extra spin and inconsistent launch angle. With modern driver design, it also equals more distance- up to a point.

The Innova Roadrunner and Axiom Virus are both very understable distance drivers for beginners. These two discs' drastic turn and minimal fade make them especially easy for new players to throw.

Diamond is the choice of disc for beginners, children and players with moderate arm speed. It is only produced in weights between 150g-160g, which makes it easy to throw and control. It has an understable flight path with good glide and slight fade.

In sum, the danger to other vehicle occupants and pedestrians is very low. The data for injuries tell as similar story: drivers become safer as they grow older. That is, the safest drivers on the road are older drivers.

How can a 70 year old hit the golf ball further? ›

The number of fatal crashes for each mile driven increases noticeably starting at ages 70–74 and is highest for drivers ages 85 and older.

Golfers with a handicap between 13 and 20 average 200 yards.

So, why is it so hard to hit a driver straight on the golf course? Because the driver is the lowest lofted club in your bag and creates the most ball speed. Not to mention, it's the longest club, which means it's the hardest to control.

The most common reason your shot goes right is that you have an out-to-in swing path, which is also called “coming over the top.” Other common issues are that you're shifting your weight and lifting the club too much during your swing. I've always struggled with slicing the ball, especially with the driver.

A good starting goal is 230 yards. This means that you are at or above 90 mph in clubhead speed — check out our article about how clubhead speed and ball speed affects distance — which is a reasonable and attainable swing speed.

If your swing speed is 100 mph, your distance potential could be as high as 270 yards.

Distribution Of Driving Distances

The majority of golfers average between 200 and 224 yards off the tee. Only 4% of golfers drive the ball over 300 yards. The second highest percentage of golfers drive the ball between 225 and 249 on average.

Does shortening your driver help? ›

Shorter driver shafts make it easier to hit solid shots

I know what you're thinking—for some of you, fairway woods are harder to hit than drivers are and loft plays a huge part in how easy a club is to hit. But for all intents and purposes here, shorter clubs are easier to swing and produce better shots with.

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.

If I had to recommend one driver for high handicappers, it would be the Rogue ST MAX by Callaway. This thing has incredible forgiveness, with great distance, easy launch, solid feel, and a modern look. It has the highest MOI in the Rogue ST line of drivers. The Rogue ST MAX driver has a lot going for it.

The Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 60 is the ideal driver shaft for golfers with swing speeds at or around 100 mph. With increased trajectory and spin, more distance, better stability, and reduced golf shot dispersion, this shaft is made for the aggressive golf swing.

The average golfer with an average swing speed will have an easier time hitting a 10.5-degree driver. More loft will increase forgiveness, will straighten out your drives, and will require less club speed to get the ball in the air.

Most seniors should use a driver loft of at least 11 degrees. While some players might get away with 10 or 10.5 if they still have a higher swing speed, most golfers should between 11-13 degrees.

The short answer to this question is yes, 200 yards is a good driver distance for an average recreational player. Still, if you can't hit 200 yards each time, that doesn't mean that you don't match up.

The 10.5 driver is good for beginners and golfers whose swing speed is 80mph – 90mph. If your club head speed is in the 100s mph, then you'd do well with a 9.5 driver.

But there are obviously a lot of pros who would play this. In fact, many pros do play 10.5 drivers, even on the PGA Tour. Nick Watney, Camillo, Jim Furyk, Dustin Johnson, are some examples of pros who have used 10.5 drivers. Others like Tiger Woods, use less loft on their drivers.

85 mph > = 14 – 20 degrees.

How can a senior driver get more distance? ›