Driver buying guides
Drivers: What to Know Before You Buy
Loft, forgiveness, launch, spin, and fit basics before you fall for a shiny headcover.
Fit beats shine
A driver should help the tee swing you actually make. Loft, head shape, shaft weight, length, and face angle all influence launch, strike, and confidence before the ball leaves the tee.
What matters first
- Enough loft to carry the ball.
- Forgiveness that keeps misses playable.
- A shaft weight you can time.
- A look that does not make you steer.
First question
Decide whether you need more carry, less curve, better strike, or tighter dispersion. Different problems ask for different drivers.