Will a New Driver Help Level up Your Golf Game?

Do you have the right driver for your golf game? It’s not always the newest model that’s the best option. It’s about having the right series of specs that fit your game and skill level. There are 7 things that you should keep in mind when picking out a new driver. Keep reading to make sure that you have the perfect driver for your game.

What is Your Skill Level?

Knowing what you’re capable of and the equipment you need will help you assess how to improve as a golfer. In this case, one of the first steps to understanding what you need in terms of golf drivers is to discover your skill level. Are you skilled and have a lot of control over the ball, or are you a new golfer that is just getting starting out? Do you perhaps fall somewhere in between? This all plays into the type of driver that you get.

Beginner Level

This golfer is new to the game or someone who hasn’t been playing for that long. They still have a handicap over 25.

These players make good contact with the ball and hit it straight. Their main goal is to get the ball in the hole and may not even be keeping score as they go, and when they go out.

Intermediate Level

This golfer is one who has been playing for a few years and plays pretty consistently. These golfers usually have a handicap of around 10 – 20. These players want to improve their game and have the main goal of lowering their scores through big changes. They are not particularly worried about shot shaping at this point.

Advanced Level

These golfers have a handicap of under 10. They are consistently getting lessons and are out on the course a few times a week. They are also likely to be playing competitively in some capacity. These players are very keen on the feel of their clubs and like to shape shots. They are focused on incremental improvements to help them get an edge on the competition and have great control of their game.

2.) Driver Headsize

Once you have an idea of what your skill level is, the next point is to figure out what head side you would like. Drivers range in size from 460cc, which stands for 460 cubic centimeters, which is the largest, and 420cc which is the smallest.

3.) Material

The two most popular driver materials are titanium or composite materials. The one you choose ultimately comes down to personal preference.

Titanium is strong, long-lasting, and lightweight. It allows the driver to have a larger clubhead without making them heavy. This allows players to swing faster, have more ball speed, get more distance, and have more forgiveness, which makes this material great for beginners and intermediate golfers alike. Composite clubheads combine several different materials into a single head. This is done to better distribute material around the club to have more control over weight distribution. This allows you to get the GC and the MOI where you would like them.

4.) Loft

Most drivers range in loft between 8 and 15 degrees. This depends on a golfer’s swing style, swing speed, and skill level. Determining the ideal loft for you based on your swing speed is one of the most important variables. The slower you speed, the higher you want the loft, and the faster your speed, the lower you want the loft.

Beginner to intermediate players will typically need a loft between 10-12 degrees while more advanced golfers a loft below 10. This creates less launch and less spin as their swing speed creates a lot already.

5.) Shaft Flexibility

The flex of the shaft is ultimately how much it will bend on impact with the ball. Golfers with faster swings want a stiffer shaft, made out of something like steel. Slower speeds should go for a more flexible shaft to get more distance and forgiveness, made out of something like graphite.

6.) Adjustability

Once you know the main specs that you need on your driver, you will probably want to make small adjustments as you go along. You have the option of an adjustable driver.

These allow you to make infinite tiny changes to the lie, loft, and more, as well as giving you the ability to make tiny tweaks to how these dynamics work together. Adjustable clubs are only for fine-tuning. Any major changes need to be made when ordering the club.

7.) Length

This doesn’t have much of an impact on your performance. It is a more feel-based choice. It depends on how you feel in terms of overall control as well as the overall weight of the club.

Overall, those are the main points you need to keep in mind when selecting a new driver. Get one that fits your skill level and style to improve your game and keep you coming back to the green.