How to tell which type of driver to buy

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Choosing your driver is certainly not a one-size-fits-all approach as the club needs to match your swing.

You will see that many mechanics and reviewers put drivers in different categories to rank them with the right things.

Here we look at those different types of drivers and who they are intended for.

Game development drivers

Game development drivers are the most common type of driver and offer great performance and ease of use, making them an ideal choice for many golfers. Game improvement drivers are designed for beginners and golfers with slower swing speeds.

The prioritization of CG in game development drivers helps to reduce the pieces of extra distance and direct shots as well as to encourage high launch as well. The high-powered XL club face game-enhancing drivers are developed to increase speed, promote higher launch and inspire more confidence.

Changeable Drivers

These clubs are usually for players who want to strengthen their swing and sharpen their fairway off the tee.

Adjustable drivers allow for a range of different settings and can be adjusted to fit different dynamics.

These clubs have become very popular over the last decade as you can easily adjust the loft, lie, and sometimes weight settings. Most modern drivers, including game development and all the way up to tour-level drivers, have adjustable features that make it easy to tune the club in your swing.

Some drivers include sliding weights for an extra level of adjustability. The sliding weights allow golfers to fine-tune their drivers to correct the shape of the uphill shot. Adding more weight to the toe or heel, can help improve accuracy off the tee and direct your ball flight.

Face angle refers to how the club face sits at address. For right-handed golfers, if the club face is open, it will result in the ball flying from left to right (slice). If the face is closed in touch, it will result in a right-to-left ball flight known as a hook.

By having an adjustable face angle you can mitigate big misses and hit it straight. If you're like most golfers who hit the slice, having a slightly closed face can help reduce spin and hitting straight.

Draw-biased (Anti-Slice) Drivers

Drivers with built-in draw-bias are recommended for golfers who need help correcting a slice off the tee.

Draw-biased drivers are designed to help straighten the piece and as the name suggests, make it easier to hit the draw. More weight is added to the heel of the club so it is easier to square the face by touching the straight ball plane.

These drivers are designed for high launch with a high MOI due to the extended profile at address. Rear weight helps increase launch and reduce rotation to increase carry distance.

Touring Class Drivers

Tour-level drivers vary in size and loft to accommodate the skilled golfer and meet their advanced needs. These drivers typically reduce spin and are designed for golfers with swing speed.

They are often chosen by novice handicappers and professional golfers who want less, not more, swing.

Generally, good golfers swing the club faster and thus, create more swings on their own. This is why they need low spin drivers to improve ball flight and distance off the tee.

Low spin drivers help reduce spin to increase carry distance, resulting in longer drives. The club heads of tour-level drivers tend to have a more compact shape that makes it easier for golfers to use the ball in both directions.