What Golf Drivers Do Pros Use?
- Callaway Epic Speed Triple Diamond Driver. World number one Jon Rahm, along with Schauffele and Ancer, puts the Epic...
- TaylorMade SIM Driver. Interestingly several top players still go for the TaylorMade SIM driver, since replaced by the...
- Titleist TSi2 Driver. For a long time Justin Thomas was a TSi3 driver user but he has recently...
What drivers do the best golfers use?
The big brands of Titleist, PING, TaylorMade and Callaway dominate the drivers used by the best golfers on the PGA Tour and account for 90 out of the 100 drivers in play.
What makes the epic speed driver different from the Mavrik?
The Epic Speed driver comes with a revolutionary A.I. design of the Flash Face and Jailbreak Speed Frame. This translates into more speed across the clubface than the Mavrik, the predecessor to the Epic Speed.
What loft of driver do pro golfers use?
On average, male professional golfers use drivers with a loft between 9.5 and 10.5 degrees. As of August 2010, more professional golfers played TaylorMade golf clubs than those of any other maker--50 golfers on the PGA, European and LPGA tours carry TaylorMade clubs. Pings are used by 46 players and Callaway clubs by 40 pros on the three tours.
Which TaylorMade driver do the pros use?
Regardless of which model that you choose, having so many pros use the drivers only proves that the TaylorMade drivers are a top-of-the-line choice for any serious golfers out there. Just remember the M6 is straightforward to use while the M5 is better for golfers who like to tinker with their clubs. 1. TaylorMade M5 Driver 2.
What pros use Callaway epic driver?
Callaway Epic Speed Triple Diamond Driver World number one Jon Rahm, along with Schauffele and Ancer, puts the Epic Speed Triple Diamond driver from Callaway into play, with the Spaniard and Mexican also opting for the LS iteration.
What driver do most pro golfers use?
So, according to Golfing Focus, currently, Titleist is the most popular and used driver on the PGA Tour. Titleist's TSi3 is the most used driver among the top 100 PGA Tour pros, with around 13% of golfers choosing it. This is interesting as when it comes to drivers, we mostly think of TaylorMade or Callaway.
Who plays Callaway epic on tour?
Kevin Na. Key driving stat: Na's driver, Callaway's Great Big Bertha Epic, is the same model he used for each of his last four wins dating to the 2017 A Military Tribute at The Greenbrier.
Who uses the epic speed?
As the PGA Tour hit Hawaii the past two weeks, so did Callaway's latest clubs — led by the three 2021 Epic drivers. The brand's new marquee staffer Jon Rahm, as well as Xander Schauffele, each used the Epic Speed model to finish in the top 10 at Kapalua's Plantation Course on Maui.
What driver does McIlroy use?
TaylorMade Stealth Plus driverRory McIlroy is currently using the TaylorMade Stealth Plus driver. The model designed for the most consistent of ball-strikers, and those with the fastest swing speeds, the Plus has become incredibly popular out on Tour with players like Dustin Johnson, Tiger Woods and Collin Morikawa putting it in the bag.
What driver does Phil Mickelson use?
Callaway Epic Speed driverPhil Mickelson uses the Callaway Epic Speed driver.
What driver does Bryson Dechambeau use?
Cobra LTDxBryson was using a Cobra King Radspeed driver which had only 7.5 degrees of loft but in 2022 he has switched to a Cobra LTDx which only has five degrees of loft.
What is the number 1 driver on tour?
Breakdown of Drivers Used by Top 100 PGA Tour PlayersDRIVERNO. OF TOP 100 PGA PLAYERSTitleist 917D21 (Brian Harman)PING G425 LST10 (inc. Viktor Hovland, Tony Finau, Lee Westwood, Stewart Cink, Tyrell Hatton, Bubba Watson)PING G410 LST7 (inc. Joaquin Niemann, Martin Laird, Sebastián Muñoz)33 more rows
What is the #1 driver in golf?
#1 Distance Winner – PING G425 MAX At an average of 259.7 yards, the PING G425 MAX driver was the longest in the group we tested.
What pros use Callaway epic speed?
The Callaway Epic Speed Driver is played by multiple players among the top PGA Tour Players right now with 2 tour pros currently carrying it in their bag, including Maverick McNealy and Marcus Armitage.
Is Callaway epic driver worth it?
Conclusion. While the Callaway Epic Max didn't suit my personal taste, by all objective measures it's a very solid choice for the player that wants forgiveness off the tee. Add in the ability to set the loft, face angle, and CG bias to your taste and you have a driver that that's worth a look at demo day.
Is Epic Speed better than mavrik?
The Epic Speed sports a taller top ribbon and flatter crown than the Mavrik. In all honesty though, this refinement made only a marginal improvement in aerodynamic performance over the aero shape of the Mavrik. Both drivers performed similarly in terms of head speed with the Epic Speed performing slightly better.
Callaway Epic Speed Triple Diamond Driver
World number one Jon Rahm, along with Schauffele and Ancer, puts the Epic Speed Triple Diamond driver from Callaway into play, with the Spaniard and Mexican also opting for the LS iteration.
TaylorMade SIM Driver
Interestingly several top players still go for the TaylorMade SIM driver, since replaced by the SIM2. Of course Dustin and Brooks have been switching drivers recently so don't be surprised if they do so again at some point but their continued use of the SIM, along with Morikawa and Berger is illuminating.
Titleist TSi2 Driver
For a long time Justin Thomas was a TSi3 driver user but he has recently swapped to the TSi2 model which offers a touch more forgiveness through different technologies.
Cobra Radspeed Driver
Given how hard he hits the golf ball, and how many driver swings he produces every day, Bryson DeChambeau's driver slot seems to change regularly but right now he has got the new Cobra Radspeed in the bag.
Ping G400 Driver
Both Ping staff players Oosthuizen and English have not moved into the newer G425 range of woods, or even the prior G410's, instead still opting for the G400 driver.
Titleist TS3 Driver
Americans Cantlay and Simpson have not moved into the newer Titleist version either, instead continuing to use the TS3.
Titleist TSi3 Driver
Major winners Spieth and Reed have put the newer Titleist TSi3 in the bag.
What are the most popular drivers for golf?
Golf Drivers Most Used by Golf Pros. TaylorMade, Titleist, Nike, Ping and Callaway are among the most popular drivers for professional golfers. As of August 2010, more professional golfers played TaylorMade golf clubs than those of any other maker--50 golfers on the PGA, European and LPGA tours carry TaylorMade clubs.
Who uses Nike drivers in the LPGA?
There are 10 European players, including Charl Schwartzel, who won twice in 2010 as of August 2010, who use Nike drivers. Schwartzel carries the VR Tour driver. Three LPGA players use Nike drivers, including Michelle Wie, who hits the VR Tour driver.
What loft do professional golfers use?
On average, male professional golfers use drivers with a loft between 9.5 and 10.5 degrees.
Who is the most famous golfer in the world?
Tiger Woods, the most well-known golfer in the world, headlined 10 PGA players who carry Nike clubs, according to the company's website. The VR Tour is the driver of choice for Nike golfers. Woods has won 14 majors and uses the VR Tour.
Who won the 2010 Masters?
Mickelson won the 2010 Masters, Appleby shot a 59 in the closing round to win the Greenbrier Classic in August 2010, and Els won the 2010 Arnold Palmer Invitational using the FT Tour driver. On the European Tour, Thomas Bjorn and Niclas Fasth are among the players who carry the FT Tour driver.
Who has a titleist club?
Nine PGA and European Tour players carry Titleist clubs, including Zach Johnson, who has won three tournaments , including the 2010 Crown Plaza Invitational at the Colonial, according to the Titleist website. Johnson hits a 9.5-degree 909D2 driver while Adam Scott, who won the 2010 Valero Texas Open uses the 909D3 model with 9.5-degree loft. There are no LPGA players among Titleists athletes.
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It will come as a surprise to absolutely no one that Bryson DeChambeau, who averages more than 329 yards per drive this season on the PGA Tour, is leading in strokes gained off the tee this season, too. After bulking up last year and focusing on increased clubhead speed, DeChambeau finished in the top spot last season as well.
10. Ryan Moore, 0.675 strokes gained
DRIVER: TaylorMade SIM (10.5 degrees), with Aldila NV 2KXV Blue 60 X shaft
9. Cameron Champ, 0.701
DRIVER: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees), with Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 70 shaft
7. Viktor Hovland, 0.742
DRIVER: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees), with Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.5 X shaft
6. Bubba Watson, 0.810
DRIVER: Ping G425 LST (9 degrees), with Grafalloy Bi-Matrix Prototype X shaft
5. Jon Rahm, 0.825
DRIVER: Callaway Epic Speed (10.5 degrees), with Aldila Tour Green 75 TX shaft
4. Luke List, 0.829
DRIVER: TaylorMade SIM (9 degrees), with Mitsubishi Diamana D+ 80 TX shaft
Breakdown of Drivers Used by Top 100 PGA Tour Players
The amount of equipment available to PGA tour players is clearly on a different scale to anything that mere mortal amateurs can aspire to.
What Degree of Driver do the Pros Use?
Once upon a time a driver used to come with one loft option and players were stuck with it.
What Driver Shaft is Most Used on the PGA Tour?
PGA Tour players are incredibly precise when it comes to the set up of their drivers and nowhere is that most evident than when it comes to the shafts that they choose to use with the biggest club in their bag.
