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What makes one driver better for one golfer over another? What key metrics in a golfer’s swing influence the way equipment performs?
The desire to capture more data is why we expanded our test pool to 35 golfers and collected more than 10,000 shots. The more we know about the performance of each of the 25 drivers in our test, the better we can help narrow your choices. Whether you’re an off-the-rack buyer, a guy who’s constantly tweaking your gear, or someone who is going to take the time to get fitted by a knowledgeable professional, we’re here to help you.
As we’ve done in the past, for 2018, we’re again segmenting our data to provide more meaningful information to the individual golfer. We’ve broken down our driver test results into three different swing speed categories. Today, if you’re a high swing speed player (105+ mph), this data is for you.
While overall results for the Most Wanted Driver test yield small differences – the high swing speed group showed a whopping 16 yards of difference between the longest and shortest drivers.
ADVANCED GOLF ANALYTICS
Data matters. And when it comes to finding the right equipment, it’s critical. We help solve this by applying the largest connected set of head-to-head data to tackle one of golf’s biggest challenges.
All testing was conducted inside our fully independent test facility located in Virginia. All testers used Bridgestone Tour B-RX golf balls for consistency and to reduce test variables. All ball and head data were collected using Foresight Sports GCQuad Launch Monitors. This comprehensive dataset was then run through our proprietary Most Wanted Rankings methodology. What we have developed is the most comprehensive test to determine the leaders in the driver category.
For more information, check out our How We Test page.
HOW WE CONSIDER PERFORMANCE
Each year we work hard to improve our testing methodologies from the previous test. In 2018, we’ve added yet another building block – statistical significance. Our Most Wanted winner is the club that finished in the statistically significant top group (based on Strokes Gained Driving) for the highest percentage of our testers. To simplify things a bit, we call the final order TRUERank; a metric that includes the order of finish (rank), along with the percentage of golfers for whom each club was shown to be in the top group.
For those interested in breaking out the individual components that make up total performance, we still provide you with club speed, distance (total yards and carry), and accuracy (offline/yards from center).
Be sure to check out the sortable tables to find the best driver that fits YOU.
RESULTS:
TRUERank: Swing Speeds (105+)
Club | Ball Speed | Launch | Spin | Carry | Total | Offline | Shot Area | TRUERank |
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Callaway Rogue Sub Zero | 154.78 | 13.19 | 2,286 | 263.45 | 278.22 | 18.56 | 3257 | 1 (50%) |
Mizuno ST180 | 153.52 | 13.53 | 2,360 | 262.48 | 276.93 | 18.59 | 3103 | 2 (40%) |
Callaway Rogue | 154.99 | 13.02 | 2,320 | 261.05 | 276.06 | 18.67 | 3181 | 2 (40%) |
TaylorMade M4 | 154.42 | 13.54 | 2,574 | 259.5 | 274.2 | 15.71 | 3159 | 2 (40%) |
PING G400 LST | 155.73 | 13.05 | 2,514 | 263.61 | 277.45 | 17.18 | 3214 | 2 (40%) |
TaylorMade M3 440 | 154.25 | 13.27 | 2,276 | 261.67 | 275.63 | 20.26 | 3569 | 6 (30%) |
TaylorMade M3 | 153.92 | 13.15 | 2,277 | 260.99 | 275.55 | 19.04 | 3265 | 6 (30%) |
Cleveland Launcher HB | 153.11 | 13.24 | 2,505 | 256.26 | 269.99 | 18.54 | 2828 | 6 (30%) |
Tour Edge HL3 | 153.04 | 12.41 | 2,320 | 257.65 | 272.73 | 18.81 | 3754 | 6 (30%) |
Cobra KING F8+ | 153.71 | 13.76 | 2,432 | 259.45 | 272.39 | 21.49 | 3320 | 6 (30%) |
Titleist 917 D3 | 153.45 | 13.31 | 2,381 | 260.73 | 274.61 | 19.58 | 3678 | 6 (30%) |
Cobra KING F8 | 154.71 | 13.57 | 2,612 | 257.03 | 270.64 | 17.46 | 3663 | 6 (30%) |
Wilson Staff C300 | 152.61 | 12.76 | 2,085 | 257.47 | 273.5 | 18.91 | 3160 | 13 (20%) |
PING G400 Max | 155.4 | 13.82 | 2,630 | 263.39 | 275.31 | 19.54 | 2700 | 13 (20%) |
Bridgeston Tour B XD-5 | 152.09 | 13.31 | 2,570 | 255.46 | 268.44 | 20.77 | 3816 | 13 (20%) |
Mizuno GT180 | 154.03 | 13.5 | 2,610 | 257.9 | 271.96 | 18.69 | 2444 | 13 (20%) |
Vertical Groove Driver | 153.47 | 13.72 | 2,400 | 260.32 | 273.42 | 21.1 | 3274 | 13 (20%) |
PING G400 | 154.76 | 14.17 | 2,671 | 260.44 | 274.1 | 18.13 | 3372 | 13 (20%) |
Wilson Staff D300 | 154.36 | 12.92 | 2,191 | 259.98 | 276.42 | 16.65 | 3483 | 13 (20%) |
Titleist 917 D2 | 155.06 | 13.13 | 2,542 | 261.71 | 274.82 | 20.14 | 3416 | 13 (20%) |
XXIO X | 155.77 | 13.5 | 2,844 | 258.51 | 270.29 | 20.96 | 3151 | 21 (10%) |
VEGA RAD-04 | 154.94 | 12.89 | 2,336 | 262.82 | 275.99 | 20.28 | 3090 | 21 (10%) |
PING G400 SFT | 155.44 | 13.38 | 2,760 | 257.95 | 270.7 | 20.28 | 3815 | 21 (10%) |
Cobra F Max | 151.62 | 14.84 | 2,990 | 250.18 | 262.49 | 18.87 | 2282 | 21 (10%) |
Tommy Armour TA1 | 154.38 | 12.46 | 2,358 | 259.69 | 273.53 | 18.57 | 3645 | 21 (10%) |
robert earl
4 years ago
Maybe I’m repeating what others have said earlier but how about testing against prior year winners? It would be enlightening to see how much improvements in the latest in golf technology surpass earlier models, if at all.