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Drivers

Drivers

The driver is the longest club in your bag with the largest head. It has the potential to be the furthest hitting club but it can also be your worst enemy when it doesn’t suit you, giving you a poor start to each hole, leaving you to play catch up. Buying a driver can be confusing with all the different shapes, materials, shafts and lofts. Read on to get an insight into what you need to think about when buying a driver.

  1. Set A Budget!
  2. What Should I Look For In A Driver?
  3. What Shaft Do I Need?
  4. What Loft Do I Need?

Set A Budget!

It is very hard to recommend a driver to someone who does not have a budget. Drivers can range from around £50 to over £300 pounds and in very general terms, more money = more quality. There is obviously a large difference in quality between a £50 driver and one that costs £300, however there is a point where you cease to gain significant improvements.

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What Should I Look For In A Driver?

As the years go on and manufacturers try to gain a larger share of the lucrative golf market, the competition gets fiercer and fiercer. Each new season sees more and more outrageous designs which promise to be the next big thing.

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What Shaft Do I Need?

The main consideration after deciding on a driver head is the type of shaft. They come in various amounts of flex, from a bendy ladies or senior flex, through to a stiff or extra stiff flex. When you swing the club the shaft bends relative to the speed that you swing the club.

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What Loft Do I Need?

The amount of loft a driver has determines the launch angle of the ball and, to a large extent, the trajectory of the shot. The lower the loft is, the more sidespin it imparts on the ball, which you should note if you have trouble slicing (or hooking) the ball.

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