Most forgiving driver for high handicap golfers 2024

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[daveweedall]

Picked up my srixon zx5 mk2 driver 10.5 one inch shorter 3 days ago . Really surprised how much difference 1.5 and an inch shorter made to my drives no more slice gently fade but mostly straight. Another great video Andy cheers

[arthursgrandad]

Ping G400 Max had 10, 000 MOI all those years ago, and in the hands of many average golfers would probably perform just as well as any new £500 model with a similar shaft length. Only my opinion!

[snaggletoothproof]

mini burner helped me immensely, stopped trying driver after driver and gave up 20 yards for accuracy, now I hit fairways 9/10 and I'm a 22!

[warwickwhatley]

Just got fitted and bought an AI smoke Max D. My swing speed is high 80's mph, fitting specs - graphite vanquish shaft, club length 43.5. My age is early 60s, and my Hcp is 13. Just love it, I have more distance, and the ball flight is more consistent. Great video, Andy. As Andy says the key is to get fitted.

[theythinkimmadyouknow]

Recently was fit into a G430 Max 10K, went to a stiff and slightly heavier shaft and its unbelievable. Every Shot Scope Stat is up by 12 -14 yarrds and FIR up 11%. Not only that the missed fairways are minor misses, not the high slicey right hand in the trees misses I had from my Stealth 2. I did try the Qi10 but judt did not feel comfortable with the infinity crown, was not certain I was aligned correctly, maybe with a bright red face it woudl have been

[kentbrown]

Dear Sir, Brilliant advice on driver length. Just had a mini driver built for me at 43.5 inches, 415cc and 13 Deg, to compliment my new driver at 43.5 inches, 460cc and 9Deg. I have a CHS of 110Mph and I have not lost even a metre on my old drives from my long drivers, yet the accuracy has improved by over 80% due to more consistent ball strike. Love your show. I had them built to my specs by a superb fitter and builder.

[Boggles-oc]

I found a big Bertha 460 10.5 degree at a garage sale 7 years ago for 20 dollars. I still game that driver today. It’s the most consistent driver I’ve ever owned. I won’t spend those ridiculous prices to gain 10 yards. I’m a weekend warrior and the Bertha will keep me playing

[johnjohncooer]

Good video Andy. No bias to any manufacturers. Just an honest opinion of what to do when looking for a new driver.

[spindles]

Just did a fitting and found out that the standard length of 10 years ago is a 1/2 inch shorter than today's standard. As a mid hcp player my swing speeds were better with the old standard and more accurate than with today's length. Glad i did a fitting with trying many different lengths, weight, and flex than just buying off the rack.

[bentottle]

300 mini driver, reg shaft for me. Fairway finder. Great advice, Andy.

[leonardblush]

The first driver spec I look at is price. 😉 But thank goodness for closeout deals (if you don't mind being a year or two behind the times).

[schlatz]

I couldn’t agree more that driver shaft length is very important. I bought a longer shaft in search of more distance and hit shorter drives with worse dispersion. I’ve gone back to the shorter length.

[Steve-jqst]

The best driver for a high handicapper is a mini driver. I’m off 21 now as a 71 year old and I replaced my Ping driver and 3 wood with a 13.5 drvr. I use the mini for tee shots and my Ping 5 wood off the fairway. It’s made a huge difference.

[JR-xngl]

(Unsurprisingly) this was a well thought out, well executed, highly informative video clearly touching on all the elements necessary to be considered in the hunt for one’s ideal driver. Straightforward and honest . . . hallmarks of your channel. Thanks!

[YayaGolf]

I bag an on sale, bought brand new and still available for $400, Ping G425. At 62 at a 9 handicap I love it. Still get 265 to 275 total yards and the dispersion numbers are fantastic. It’s the most forgiving driver I’ve ever owned. Great vid Andy, just wondering how you feel about the G425, and your honest opinion on why drivers are so expensive?

[GOLFADDICT]

Currently i have a 44.5 inch Stealth 2 HD 9 degree driver and its been awesome But of coarse i need a new one ( lol ) narrowed it down to 3 ( Ping G430 Max, Taylormade Qi10 Max, PXG Black Ops ) might go to a 44 inch driver also regular flex with a Golfpride MCC +4 Midsize grip I am 59 years old and a 7 handicap and LOVE golf cheers all from Vulcan Canada

[garethmorgan]

Great video as usual Andy have a great weekend

[paulbutler]

I play off 7, don’t really pay attention to what club’s for each Hcp, just play what I like … currently gaming the AI Smoke Max D - it’s forgiving and long
Had a LS cobra driver before and when I’m swinging it great it’s ridiculous but when not I’m hitting out of trees.
Don’t worry about long off the tee if it means you’re looking at 3 yard gaps to punch through to advance the ball

[briantreadwell]

You hit Ping and PXG very well on tight driving holes 👍

[ianpowolny]

Yes they all have a high MOI and also a huge cost. How do the Cleveland XL lite, Cobra Air-X and Ben Ross Aero XF drivers compare at much lower price point?