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When it comes to golf clubs, no club type gets more attention than drivers.
Everyone loves to hit bombs off the tee, and everyone knows the importance of driving accuracy to their scorecards. But what are best drivers for you?
For ClubTest 2025, we thoroughly reviewed all the newest driver models on the market with the help of player testers. In the end, we grouped the best drivers for 2025 into five categories to make your purchasing choise easier: forgiveness, speed, shot correction, slow swingers and low spin.
Keep scrolling to learn more about the best drivers for 2025.
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BY CATEGORY: BEST DRIVERS FOR FORGIVENESS | BEST DRIVERS FOR SPEED | BEST DRIVERS FOR SHOT CORRECTION | BEST DRIVERS FOR SLOWER SWING SPEEDS | BEST LOW SPIN DRIVERS
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ClubTest 2025 was conducted at Desert Mountain in Scottsdale, Ariz. For more on our testing process, click here.
Best drivers for forgiveness
Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K
*Cobra’s DS-Adapt Max-K driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for forgiveness category.
Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K Custom Driver
$549
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THE BASICS: Cobra’s new DS-Adapt drivers not only incorporate cutting-edge tech but also bring a renewed emphasis to precision tuning that’s both more robust and easier than ever to adjust. The Max-K boasts the highest MOI of all four models, making it the most forgiving and straight-hitting driver in the lineup.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF COBRA DS-ADAPT DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Definitely would purchase. For a 12-15 handicap, this driver gives me the confidence when I am going up to hit the ball. Like the matte look. Sleek. Really like the feel. Fast. Misses were good. Was short on mishits. Loved feel, forgiveness and performance.” – Glen Hamel (12-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K driver
Callaway Elyte
Callaway Elyte Custom Driver
$599.99
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THE BASICS: Callaway is sticking with its customary four-model driver lineup for its Elyte series, with the standard Elyte core model being the driver that will fit the most golfers. The standard model is the only driver in the lineup to feature a perimeter weighting system with three settings (draw, neutral, fade), allowing for customization of the center of gravity via a 13-gram weight.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF CALLAWAY’S ELYTE DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Like the look, felt very confident standing over it. The feel was a great mixture of power off the clubface while still feeling forgiving. I need to buy it! Felt like bottled power. Didn’t need to swing hard and ball exploded off the clubhead. Felt like I hit the dead center every time. Didn’t miss.” – Jeff Smith (12-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte driver
Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL
Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL Custom Driver
$399.99
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THE BASICS: In bringing back the legendary HiBore name for its Launcher HiBore XL drivers, Cleveland turned to AI to fine-tune the shaping of the new driver, which it says is its most forgiving ever. One of the first things golfers will notice about the new HiBore drivers is that they feature a triangle shape, as opposed to the round or pear-shaped drivers that are typical today.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF CLEVELAND’S HIBORE XL DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “If I owned a spaceship, it would look like this. The feel is awesome, ball came off great, able to hit the center. It was very forgiving too.” – Alain Brunet on the Cleveland HiBore XL driver
“I like the triangle alignment aid but my trajectory was too flat.” – Heidi Dalton (16.6-handicap) on the Cleveland HiBore XL driver
Mizuno ST-Max 230
Mizuno ST-Max 230 Custom Driver
$300
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THE BASICS: Building on the success of the ST-G, T and X 230 series drivers, Mizuno’s newest addition to the ST series is the ST-Max driver, which is designed to deliver ultra-stable performance without sacrificing speed. It’s not just the larger address profile of the ST-Max that makes it unique; what truly separates the ST-Max from the X, the Z and the newly released G models is how the engineers at Mizuno have optimized the geometry of the head for forgiveness, all while maintaining the same 460cc volume by making it shallower and longer heel to toe.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF MIZUNO ST DRIVERS
Ping G440 Max
PING G440 Max Custom Driver
$599
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THE BASICS: With the new G440 drivers, designers have created the lowest CG ever in a Ping driver thanks to the CarbonFly Wrap in the crown of all three 2025 driver models. The G440 MAX is the most forgiving model, but also is aimed at fitting the greatest number of players, from a Tour pro to a weekend warrior. It addition to the CarbonFly Wrap crown, i features and a 29-gram adjustable backweight that can be placed in three different positions to dial in horizontal CG location.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF PING’S G440 DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Easy to swing, lightweight, good distance and distance gains on good shots. Nice sound. Stable on heel strikes and very little curve from left to right. Gained 9 yards over other tested clubs.” – Heidi Dalton (16.6-handicap) on the Ping G440 Max driver
Ping G430 Max 10K
PING G430 Max 10K Custom Driver
$599.99
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THE BASICS: With the G430 Max 10K, a 2024 model, Ping brought together several key technologies and design features from the G430 family into one to create their most forgiving driver ever. The dimensions of the driver (front to back and side to side) have been pushed to the USGA limit to boost the MOI. From there, the challenge becomes making a driver with such a large footprint appealing to the eyes. With the help of subtle geometry changes, Ping was able to make the G430 MAX 10k easy to look at — and perhaps more importantly, to align.
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TaylorMade Qi35 Max
TaylorMade Qi35 Max Custom Driver
$599.99
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THE BASICS: To design the Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade designers started with what’s called a “mood board” of images they wanted to shape the look of the new line. For Qi35, the mood board included an F-22 Fighter Jet, an exotic yacht, a Lamborghini and several examples of “point to” features — and all of these ideas culminated in specific features of the Qi35 drivers. The Qi35 Max is the high forgiveness model and once again reaches the USGA-legal limit of 10K MOI.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF TAYLORMADE’S Qi35 DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Straight, straight, straight. Very consistent and good distance with mishits. Would purchase. Like the look and weight. Maintained distance on heel hits. Dispersion was great. Straightness is greatness. Would buy.” – Greg Caster (15.1-handicap) on the TaylorMade Qi35 driver
“Matte carbon is awesome. Felt easy to hit. Squaring the face was easy. Gave me distance. Pleasant surprise. I liked the loft and overall look and the way it sits on the ground. Doesn’t look as big and really like the matte look” – Joanne Storbeck (32.2-handicap) on the TaylorMade Qi35 Max driver
Titleist GT2
Titleist GT2 Custom Driver
$649
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THE BASICS: The GT2 (8, 9, 10, 11 degrees) is considered the high-launch, low-spin bomber in the group of Titleist GT drivers. Boasting the second-deepest CG in the line, it’s designed for golfers who need extra stability on off-center misses. The head profile is longer front-to-back and its face is marginally shallower. The traditional pear shape more closely resembles that of GT3, which should come as welcome news for those who’ve waffled between GT2 and GT3 in the past. An interchangeable weight in the rear dials in headweight and swingweight for a custom feel.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF TITLEIST’S GT DRIVERS
Wilson Dynapwr Max
Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Max Custom Driver
$499.99
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THE BASICS: With the new Dynapwr line, Wilson Director of Global R&D and Product Jon Pergande said the company sought to create a driver family that fit the largest number of golfers. The company believes it has accomplished this by creating three distinct models.The Dynapwr Max driver is for those seeking maximum forgiveness. It features a larger footprint to increase MOI and a 19g rear flippable weight to fine-tune the left-to-right bias of the club.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF WILSON’S DYNAPWR DRIVERS
Best drivers for speed
TaylorMade Qi35
*TaylorMade’s Qi35 driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for speed category.
TaylorMade Qi35 Custom Driver
$599.99
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THE BASICS: To design the Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade designers started with what’s called a “mood board” of images they wanted to shape the look of the new line. For Qi35, the mood board included an F-22 Fighter Jet, an exotic yacht, a Lamborghini and several examples of “point to” features — and all of these ideas culminated in specific features of the Qi35 drivers. The standard Qi35 is designed to suit the widest range of golfers in the line.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF TAYLORMADE Qi35 DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Straight, straight, straight. Very consistent and good distance with mishits. Would purchase. Like the look and weight. Maintained distance on heel hits. Dispersion was great. Straightness is greatness. Would buy.” – Greg Caster (15.1-handicap) on the TaylorMade Qi35 driver
Cobra DS-Adapt X
Cobra DS-Adapt X Custom Driver
$549
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THE BASICS: Each DS-Adapt model features Cobra’s innovative FUTUREFIT33 adjustable hosel system, offering 33 unique loft and lie settings that can now be adjusted independently for the first time in a Cobra driver, providing golfers with a huge range of fitting options on the fly. The DS-Adapt X is designed to suit players of all skill levels and offers an ideal blend of power and forgiveness for the recreational player.
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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Would like a more prominent alignment aid. Solid feel without being clicky. Distance was great.” – Jeff Smith (12-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt X driver
Mizuno ST-Z 230
Mizuno ST-Z 230 Custom Driver
$499.99
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THE BASICS: The ST-Z is all about stable low spin. The driver combines a forged SAT 2041 Beta Ti face for greater elasticity, with carbon fiber sole and crown plates to help position more mass around the perimeter for enhanced MOI, while remaining a neutral ball flight driver. The ST-Z is built in a modern player’s profile to inspire confidence and also features a quick switch hosel to allow a full 4 degrees of loft adjustment (2 degrees up and down in loft).The ST-Z is best suited for better players who want a stable, low-spin driver with a neutral bias.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF MIZUNO’S ST DRIVERS
Ping G440 LST
PING G440 LST Custom Driver
$599
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THE BASICS: The G440 LST (Low Spin Technology) comes in a slightly smaller package (450 cc) and is a Tour-inspired model for high-speed players seeking to lower spin. Like the G440 Max, the LST also features the three-position adjustable backweight to adjust horizontal CG location. CG was also lowered through the use of a new internal technology called Free Hosel, which freed up 5g of weight in the high heel section of the driver.
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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Like the finish. Looks rich. Feels firm and solid. Pretty good forgiveness. Mishits were still good.” – Chris Storbeck (13.3-handicap) on the Ping G440 LST driver
PXG 0311 Black Ops
PXG 0311 Black Ops Custom Driver
$599.99
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THE BASICS: The standard Black Ops offers a large front-to-back profile, and the largest heel-to-toe measurement allowed under the Rules of Golf to maximize MOI. With the larger shape, the crown is more aggressively angled to allow the face to be larger to boost up and down and side to side MOI, which gets very close to the 10K g-cm2 total MOI in the standard weight configuration. Add a few grams of weight to the rear weight port and the Black Ops easily surpasses the 10k g-cm2 number currently being touted by other OEMs.
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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Numbers tell the story — this driver was the best for me. Solid feel, neutral sound. All swings produced good results.” – Julie Loughman (TK-handicap) on the PXG 0311 Black Ops driver
“PXG wins for look and feel in a close race with other top performers in this category. Like the simple look and X on crown. Mishits were good, good feedback too.” – Mike Klanoski (9.8-handicap) on the PXG 0311 Black Ops driver
Srixon ZXi
Srixon ZXi Custom Driver
$549.99
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THE BASICS: The lineup of ZXi drivers share a newfound face technology called i-FLEX, which is a face thickness pattern that has a thinner center area with thicker heel and toe regions, resulting in greater energy transfer for longer shots. The standard ZXi driver is a high-MOI driver that produces a mid-high launch angle with a mid-low spin rate. It comes with a Ti72S face and two adjustable weights in the heel and toe for further shot pattern refinements.
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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Clean, like the look at address. It had a loud sound at impact that I did not like. Also a left miss.” – Bryan Wiborg (3.4-handicap) on the Srixon ZXi driver
Titleist GT3
Titleist GT3 Custom Driver
$649
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THE BASICS: The repositioned Adjustable CG Track in GT3 (8, 9, 10, 11 degrees) features five possible weight locations (H2, H1, N, T1, T2) that get the CG closer in line to the golfer’s strike location tendencies. The profile appears more compact and pear-shaped with a face that sits taller than its predecessor. That makes GT3 the ideal Titleist GT model for better golfers who want to dial in strike location tendencies.
Wilson Dynapwr Carbon
Wilson 2025 Dynapwr Carbon Custom Driver
$549.99
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THE BASICS: The club is Wilson’s new line designed to fit the greatest number of golfers is the Dynapwr Carbon driver, which blends forgiveness and workability. The shape was designed in consultation with Wilson’s Tour staff to give the driver a more compact look while boosting forgiveness. The Carbon also has swappable front (3g) and back weights (9g) weights, similar to the LS.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF WILSON’S DYNAPWR DRIVERS
Best drivers for shot correction
Ping G440 SFT
*Ping’s G440 SFT driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for shot correction category.
PING G440 SFT Custom Driver
$599
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THE BASICS: The new Ping the G440 SFT (Straight Fit Technology) is a draw bias model and has two positions for the adjustable 23-gram back weight: draw and draw+. New in the G440 SFT is a 9-degree loft option, as Ping research has shown many new, athletic golfers with plenty of speed to create the launch conditions necessary for a 9-degree head, but need the slice correction technology of the SFT, which previously was only offered in a 10.5-degree option.
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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Super easy to launch, ball explodes off clubface. Buttery smooth feel. Effortless launch” – David Walde on the Ping G440 SFT driver
“Solid feel even on mishits. Too much going on with the looks though.” – Charlie Funk on the Ping G440 SFT driver
Callaway Elyte X
Callaway Elyte X Custom Driver
$599.99
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THE BASICS: For its high-launch and ultra-forgiveness model, Callaway is ditching the “Max” moniker for Elyte X, which Callaway VP of Product Strategy Jacob Davidson said is a nomenclature that will appeal to more golfers. The X still features a slight draw bias with a more upright standard lie angle (59˚) and can be accentuated with a perimeter weighting system with two settings (neutral and draw) with the same 13-gram weight.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF CALLAWAY’S ELYTE DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Not a traditional look — unique. Instant pop off the clubface. Stellar. I need misses to be forgiven and this does the job. Superb distance with the speed I wanted, plus power and an explosive face. Results don’t like! It’s an encouraging club and a favorite. If I could take this club home and play it tomorrow I would. It will intimidate my playing partners with its performance and distance I need off the tee. A fairway finder!” – Jerry Wenker (17.1-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte X driver
“Loved the overall feel and performance. Liked the look and weight. Just felt good. Like the design and double finishes. Misses were good with minimal distance loss. I gained 20 yards on solid hits! Weight look and sound made it a favorite.” – Anita Wallace (9.3-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte X driver
Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D
Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D Custom Driver
$549
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THE BASICS: Similar to the Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K, the Max-D is designed for forgiveness, but with a pronounced draw bias to help golfers counteract slices. Like the Max-K, it’s available in both women’s and junior models.
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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Nice weight, not too light or too heavy. Too much spin for me to get any distance.” – Greg Caster (15.1-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D driver
“Clunky feel, lots of change on mishits, Didn’t wow me.” – Dave Carroll (7-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt Max-D driver
Mizuno ST-X 230
Mizuno ST-X 230 Custom Driver
$499.99
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THE BASICS: The Mizuno ST-X offers a very unique profile based on its more rounded shape, and deeper face height compared to the ST-Z. By having a center of gravity closer to the hosel, the ST-X is both slightly draw-biased but also more workable for highly skilled players with better face control through the swing. For golfers with a natural tendency to play a draw, the ST-X offers great potential for extra distance thanks to its low spin design and center of gravity placement.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF MIZUNO’S ST DRIVERS
Srixon ZXi Max
Srixon ZXi Max Driver
THE BASICS: With the highest MOI of any Srixon driver yet, the ZXi Max is designed for maximum forgiveness and distance. Despite its forgiving nature, its shape and profile don’t scream “game improvement.” The clubhead includes a single removable weight in the rear, allowing golfers to adjust the swing weight without altering the intrinsically high MOI design. The ZXi Max is also available in a women’s model.
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PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Nice, consistent flat black appearance. Felt good and was pretty forgiving. A nice driver!” – Dr. Paul McCombs (11.2-handicap) on the Srixon ZXi Max driver
Best drivers for slower swing speeds
Titleist GT1
*Titleist’s GT1 driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for slower swing speeds category.
Titleist GT1 Custom Driver
$649
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THE BASICS: Titleist’s GT1 driver enters what’s becoming an ever-more crowded space with OEM’s realizing there’s a market for ultralight and high-launching drivers. With the weight distributed properly — GT1 has the deepest CG in the entire GT family — the shape was also refined to make it more aerodynamic, helping the slow-to-moderate clubhead speed player swing it faster.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF TITLEIST’S GT DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Love the traditional black look. Lots of feedback at impact. Even when I toed it, it flew. Mishits were good. The feel and look sold it. Send me one!” – Charlie Funk on the Titleist GT1 driver
“Bigger head looks good. Mishits and shots off the toe were still good. I would purchase. Look and feel stood out.” – Alain Brunet on the Titleist GT1 driver
Callaway Elyte Max Fast
Callaway Elyte Max Fast Custom Driver
$599.99
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THE BASICS: The ultra-lightweight option from Callaway’s Elyte driver line is the Elyte Max Fast, which comes standard with a 40-gram shaft and 25-gram grip; it’s also available in a women’s configuration. The Elyte Max Fast is an ultra-light model designed for slow-swinging golfers looking to gain speed.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF CALLAWAY’S ELYTE DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Sound and performance were best of the bunch. Forgiveness was better than I’m used to.” – Will Prue (18.4-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte Max Fast driver
Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL Lite
Cleveland Launcher HiBore XL Lite Custom Driver
$399.99
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THE BASICS: For players who struggle with a slice or need a little extra distance, the HiBore XL Lite is the ultra-light option in Cleveland’s Launcher HiBore XL lineup. The Lite version also has weight concentrated in the heel to produce a draw bias, but also maintain MOI and ball speed benefits of the standard version. One of the first things golfers will notice about the new HiBore drivers is that they feature a triangle shape, as opposed to the round or pear-shaped drivers that are typical today.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF CLEVELAND’S HIBORE XL DRIVERS
Mizuno ST-X PLTNM 230
Mizuno ST-X PLTNM 230
THE BASICS: The ST-X PLTNM is a finely tuned version of the Mizuno ST-X that offers a total of 30 grams of weight saving to help moderate swing speed players gain extra distance. It features all of the same CORTech technologies as the rest of the ST 203 line but is paired with a lightweight Helium Platinum shaft and lightweight grip.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF MIZUNO ST DRIVERS
PXG Wildcat Driver
PXG Wildcat Driver
THE BASICS: PXG’s Wildcat metal woods are geared to help players get the ball airborne, and it all starts with the lofts. The driver has a whopping 16 degrees of loft, aiming to help players get their drives in the air and nearer to the hole. It was crafted from a Ti-811 body and a high-strength Ti face insert, while the CG has been optimally (deeper and lower) placed to produce high launch and low spin. A stock length of 44 inches, 1.5 inches shorter than the modern standard, should allow golfers to more easily find the center of the club face.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF PXG’S WILDCAT DRIVERS
TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite
TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite Custom Driver
$599.99
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THE BASICS: Within TaylorMade’s new Qi35 driver line, the Qi35 Max Lite is an ultra-lightweight model for players who need help creating speed. To design the Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade designers started with what’s called a “mood board” of images they wanted to shape the look of the new line. For Qi35, the mood board included an F-22 Fighter Jet, an exotic yacht, a Lamborghini and several examples of “point to” features — and all of these ideas culminated in specific features of the Qi35 drivers.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF TAYLORMADE’S Qi35 DRIVERS
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Best drivers for low spin
Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond
*Callaway’s Elyte Triple Diamond driver was awarded 2025 ClubTest Game Changer status for its outstanding performance in the best drivers for low spin category.
Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond Custom Driver
$649.99
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THE BASICS: Rounding out the Callaway Elyte driver lineup is the Elyte Triple Diamond, which is geared toward better players. While Triple Diamond models have on Tour since 2018, the Elyte version features a slightly smaller (450 cc) profile and glossy carbon crown compared to the rest of the lineup, which has a matte finish. The Triple Diamond has front and rear adjustable weights which can be used to dial in launch and spin characteristics.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF CALLAWAY’S ELYTE DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “Topline not that appealing, shine not great. Sound is nice. Feel was clean off the face.” – Chad Nading (+1.5-handicap) on the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond driver
Cobra DS-Adapt LS
Cobra DS-Adapt LS Custom Driver
$549
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THE BASICS: Designed for golfers with faster swing speeds, the Cobra DS-Adapt LS model reduces spin off the tee while offering greater shot-shaping versatility. According to Cobra, the LS features the most advanced aerodynamics in the DS-Adapt line, thanks to its raised rear section, higher crown peak, and new heel aerodynamic shaping. It also boasts the most compact address profile of the four models (445cc), along with three adjustable weight ports for fine-tuning any kind of shot shape.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF COBRA’S DS-ADAPT DRIVERS
PLAYER TESTING TAKEAWAYS: “This driver had the best numbers across all categories. It’s a pretty club, I love the look. Clean. Impact-wise, it’s very good. Good sound and good feedback off the face. I got a 4,000 rpm spin rating and the ball stayed on the grid!” – Chad Nading (+1.5-handicap) on the Cobra DS-Adapt LS driver
Mizuno ST-G 440
Mizuno ST-G 440 Custom Driver
$349.99
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THE BASICS: To help the face of the ST-G driver better deliver more energy across a larger area the engineers at Mizuno utilize a beta-rich Ti LFS material. This titanium alloy offers up a 9 percent higher tensile strength compared to SAT2041 which gave designers the opportunity to push the multi-thickness face geometry further. The ST-G features the lowest spin and least forgiveness in the ST line and is gear toward expert players.
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PXG 0311 Black Ops Tour-1
PXG 0311 Black Ops Tour-1 Custom Driver
$649.99
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THE BASICS: The Black Ops Tour-1 driver’s compact shape helps to create a more low and forward center of gravity, which leads to to lower spin for faster players. But even with the smaller shape it maintains a large face profile equal to the standard model to help with forgiveness. Robot testing shows that the Tour-1 is the lowest-spinning driver PXG has ever created and spins on average close to 20-percent less than the standard Black Ops model, which when compared to the Gen6 models is already low spin.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF PXG’S BLACK OPS DRIVERS
Srixon ZXi LS
Srixon ZXi LS Custom Driver
$549.99
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THE BASICS: Made for players who prefer a low-spin, mid-height trajectory, the Srixon ZXi LS driver offers added performance for golfers with faster swing speeds who want to avoid ballooning tee shots. Like the ZXi, the ZXi LS comes with a Ti72S clubface and two adjustable weights — but in this model Srixon has positioned the weights behind the face and toward the rear of the clubhead to allow golfers to dial in a more specific spin rate.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF SRIXON’S ZXi DRIVERS
TaylorMade Qi35 LS
TaylorMade Qi35 LS Custom Driver
$649.99
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THE BASICS: To design the Qi35 drivers, TaylorMade designers started with what’s called a “mood board” of images they wanted to shape the look of the new line. For Qi35, the mood board included an F-22 Fighter Jet, an exotic yacht, a Lamborghini and several examples of “point to” features — and all of these ideas culminated in specific features of the Qi35 drivers. The Qi35 LS is a low-spin option designed for Tour players and expert amateurs.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF TAYLORMADE’S Qi35 DRIVERS
Titleist GT4
Titleist GT4 Custom Driver
$649
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THE BASICS: The Titleist GT4 (8, 9, 10 degrees) is designed for golfers seeking to shed spin. When the heavier 11-gram weight is situated in the front, launch and spin are reduced. If the numbers dip to uncomfortable levels, simply place the 3-gram weight in the same location and place the heavier weight in the rear to increase launch and spin. Similar to previous 4 models, the head is slightly smaller at 430cc.
READ OUR FULL REVIEW OF TITLEIST GT DRIVERS
Wilson Dynapwr LS
Wilson 2025 Dynapwr LS Custom Driver
$549.99
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THE BASICS: The Dynapwr LS driver is the most compact driver in Wilson’s new Dynapwr lineup at 445cc, designed as a fade-biased driver to help better players eliminate the left side of the golf course. The shaping of the LS was refined with a raised skirt and a curved crown to make the clubhead more aerodynamic, allowing faster clubhead speeds. Like all the other drivers in the Dynapwr family, the LS features a 6-way adjustable hosel, but unique to the LS and Carbon models are front and back adjustable weights to dial in launch and spin. The LS has the heaviest movable weights (6g and 12g standard) allowing for the greatest CG movement.
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