These 2024 drivers produced the fastest ball speeds during robot testing

Let’s be honest, we could all use more distance off the tee. Tracking down a driver with serious ball speed retention is one way to add meaningful yards to your game, particularly on shots that don’t come close to the middle of the face.

For the latest round of robotic testing insights from GOLF’s 2024 ClubTest, we analyzed the recorded ball speeds across all nine impact locations on the face — for 9- and 10.5-degree heads — to determine the fastest drivers at 95 mph.

If you’ve been following along with our recent insight articles, you’ll notice some overlap in the ball speed and consistency categories.

(How we calculate: Each driver is tested at 95 mph using a nine-point face mapping. We hit six balls from each location on the face — high, low and middle quadrants — and then came up with an average based on the 54 strikes.)

Check out the results below.

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TaylorMade Qi10 Max (9 degrees) | 139.1 mph

TaylorMade Qi10 Max Custom Driver

$599.99

The higher the inertia the more forgiving the driver. Introducing the Qi10 Max driver, experience TaylorMade speed with the forgiveness of 10K inertia. BUILT FOR FORGIVENESS & STABILITY The Qi10 Max features a shallower head shape that extends from front-to-back and significantly increases inertia by allowing mass to be placed further away from the center of the clubhead. NEW INFINITY CARBON CROWN An Infinity Carbon Crown covers 97% of the total crown area, creating a strategic advantage for mass redistribution and enhanced forgiveness. At address, it delivers a sleek and clean view that pairs with subtle alignment cues, setting the stage for confidence and success.

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TaylorMade Qi10 LS (9 and 10.5 degrees) | 139 and 138.5 mph

TaylorMade Qi10 LS Custom Driver

$629.99

Qi10 LS delivers a lower spin and lower launch that is engineered to optimize performance for fast swing speed players. With a deep face and a more compact overall head shape, it is the preferred driver for Team TaylorMade Tour athletes including Tiger Woods and Rory McIlroy. NEW INFINITY CARBON CROWN An Infinity Carbon Crown covers 97% of the total crown area, creating a strategic advantage for mass redistribution and enhanced forgiveness. At address, it delivers a sleek and clean view that pairs with subtle alignment cues, setting the stage for confidence and success. REIMAGINED SLIDING WEIGHT DESIGN A new, more efficient moveable weight features an 18g steel sliding weight housed by an innovative track system. The redesigned structure allows the adjustable weight to move farther forward and lower compared to Stealth 2 Plus, resulting in a more forgiving low-spin experience. 

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PXG 0311 Black Ops (9 degrees) | 138.4 mph

PXG 0311 Black Ops Custom Driver

$599.99

AMF Face Technology PXG 0311 Black Ops Drivers deliver big distance gains using a propriety high strength, and more flexible, Titanium Alloy face material thatsupports increased face deflection during impact. High Strength Composite Contruction Lightweight crown and sole inserts, made from high-grade carbon fiber using advanced compression molding, enable optimal weight distribution in the clubhead. This enhances the moment of inertia (MOI), shifts the center of gravity (CG) lower and farther back, resulting in improved distance and forgiveness. Non-Uniform Buldge and Roll Face The face design supports enhanced forgiveness and improves overall performance by optimizing the club’s reaction to off-center hits.

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Cobra Darkspeed LS (9 degrees) | 138 mph

Cobra DarkSpeed LS Custom Driver

$399.99

The LS model features a Tour inspired shape for better players that demandlow spin and low launch for maximum workability and control. REFINED AERODYNAMIC DESIGN An improved aero shape features a streamlined face to topline radius, a highercrown peak, raised skirt and reduced clubface surface area to maximize speed. TOUR INSPIRED SHAPING A refined clubhead shape features a reduced visual footprint at address thatpromotes workability and control.

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TaylorMade Qi10 Max (10.5 degrees) | 137.8 mph

TaylorMade Qi10 Max Designer Series Custom Driver

$629.99

Introducing the Qi10 Designer Series, where the inertia-powered forgiveness of Qi10 meets new aesthetics refined by TaylorMade’s most creative designers. VISUAL INSPIRATION The Designer Series is a visual feast, capturing inspiration from the automotive world, pop culture and our design team’s individual creativity. Each color palate brings a unique touch of style and makes a statement on the course. Colorways for Qi10 Designer Series include Black Out and Ruby Red. COMPLETE PERFORMANCE Wrapped in a clean and confident package, Qi10 driver has been strategically engineered to help players optimize distance and enhance forgiveness. It features lower CG projection and higher MOI than its predecessor, delivering balanced performance without any tradeoffs.

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