This year we have seen some seriously impressive product launches across the board, but how do you know what is going to be the most appropriate equipment for your specific skill level? Well, I have been going over all of my testing notes and have decided to piece together my ultimate bag for high handicappers in 2024. From driver all the way through to putter and the golf ball, these are the products that have impressed me the most and will hopefully help if you’re a high handicap golfer looking to upgrade a certain area of the bag.
Driver
The old phrase “drive for show and putt for dough” has long been dispelled through the understanding of statistics, with driving actually showing out to be one of the most crucial areas of the game for scoring. Significant advancements in the understanding of how best to harness MOI have made 2024 a strong year for high-handicap drivers, and while I feel two honorable mentions must go to the Mizuno ST-Max 230, and TaylorMade Qi10 Max drivers for their exceptional levels of forgiveness and playability, my number one in this category is the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D driver.
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Admittedly, the name doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue, however, the performance is exceptional. One of the few drivers in this category that has actually seen a bit of usage on the main professional tours in the bags of players such as Alex Noren, and Akshay Bhatia. The tagline is ‘Sweeter from every spot’ and it genuinely is one of the most forgiving drivers of the year. Incredibly easy to launch and with one of the most pronounced draw bias’ of the 2024 launches, that is why the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D is my best driver for high handicaps this year.
Fairway Wood
Fairway woods are a particularly interesting area of the high handicap bag, as we need them to do so much. Often used as a strong driver alternative when the big stick isn’t firing, but also required to perform off the ground on longer approach shots.
A mention must go to the Ping G430 Max fairway for its shallow face and premium looks, and another to the TaylorMade Qi10 Max for its large, confidence-inspiring footprint, but my favorite in the high handicap market is the Cobra Darkspeed Max fairway wood.
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Firstly, I love the stealthy, blacked-out looks of the clubhead, but more than that, I found it to be the most versatile of the bunch, packing a punch from the tee but also providing ample launch from the fairway. It…
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