Let’s face it, most of us don’t get to practice as much as we would like, if at all in many cases. Because of this, we need a little help from our drivers, a little forgiveness when we aren’t at our most physically coordinated. Fortunately, the golf equipment space has us covered and there are plenty of options out there that can offer us that leeway.
I have tested hundreds of the best drivers, and some of my absolute favorites of the past few years, in terms of the most forgiving drivers, are currently on offer!
Callaway Paradym X Driver
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With the original Paradym family, Callaway completely reimagined how a driver is built from the ground up. The Paradym Construction featured an industry-first 360 Carbon Chassis that eliminates titanium from the body, allowing Callaway to push weight and stability to the limit.
One of my favorite features of the original Paradym family was the brilliantly dull acoustics. A really low-pitched and subtle thud is apparent at strike and I can’t get enough of it.
The Paradym X model is built for a high launch with high MOI, along with a generously stretched profile at address. This model is best suited for golfers seeking extreme forgiveness and a slight draw bias from their driver. If you are looking for playability at an affordable price, then this could be what you are looking for.
Ping G425 Max Driver
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Up until the release of the G430 Max 10K this year, I would have said this was Ping’s most forgiving and playable driver of all time, which is praise indeed, as they’ve made some gems over the years.
The impressive MOI in the 460cc head comes mainly from a 26-gram tungsten movable weight, which is made possible by weight savings on the crown. The CG-shifting weight can be secured in one of three settings – neutral, draw, or fade – to influence forgiveness and shot shape and it genuinely works.
It is a little louder and more high-pitched than some other drivers on the market, which won’t be to everyone’s taste, but the performance renders that slight negative almost irrelevant. Ping makes some of the most robust and high-performing drivers money can buy and this most definitely fits into that category. Available for under $400, I think this represents some great value and is certainly worth a look.
Titleist TSR1 Driver
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Here’s one for the more moderate swingers amongst you. The Titleist TSR1 was specifically designed for players with swing speeds…
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