The complete golf driver buying guide (finding the perfect one) 

A golf driver is the longest club in the bag and the one designed to hit the ball the furthest. Typically used at the start of each hole, its sole purpose is to get you as far and as straight down the fairway as possible. Drivers come in countless brands, head shapes, lofts and technologies, so choosing the right driver may feel overwhelming, especially if you don’t know what you’re looking for. 

That’s why we’ve made this buying guide. The “best” driver for you isn’t always the newest or most expensive, it's the one that matches your swing speed, launch angle, strike pattern and budget. Modern drivers can vary massively in terms of forgiveness, spin characteristics and adjustability settings, so understanding these factors is key to finding the perfect fit for your game. 

Main Takeaways

• How a driver performs depends on a number of factors, including its loft, forgiveness, spin rates and adjustability settings 

• Brand new drivers from major golf brands typically cost between £450 to £600, while high quality used drivers range from £150 to £300. Offering excellent value with very similar performance. 

• Beginners should prioritise forgiveness first, as a larger sweet spot for off centre hits will provide more benefits than gaining an extra few yards of distance. 

The main aspects to consider when buying a driver

Forgiveness 

The forgiveness of a club refers to how easy it is to hit and how well it performs when the ball isn’t struck in the centre, or the “sweet spot”. Having a forgiving driver is essential as a beginner, it helps maintain distance and accuracy when mishit and can even reduce the severity of slices and hooks. Even experienced golfers hit the sweet spot a small percentage of the time, so you can imagine how important forgiveness is when you’re just starting out. A forgiving club provides consistency, builds confidence and allows you to focus on improving your swing without being punished for every off centre strike. 

The stability of driver heads on off centre hits is largely determined by the drivers moment of inertia (MOI). A higher MOI means the club twists less on those off centre hits, keeping the ball straighter and with more distance. High MOI drivers often feature larger clubheads, rear placed weights and stretched shapes, all designed to help stabilise the head at impact. 

Many premium models now use multi material constructions, combining titanium, steel and carbon fibre, which can increase retail prices. The good news is that forgiveness hasn’t changed dramatically in the last few years, meaning slightly older models perform very similarly at a fraction of the cost. As a general rule, any model with the word “Max” in the title is designed for maximum forgiveness and is ideal for players seeking more consistency and performance from off centre hits. 

Head Shape & Technology 

Driver head design has advanced dramatically in recent years, and understanding these differences is key to choosing the right model. The size, profile and aerodynamics of the club head affect everything from launch angle to stability through impact. Longer, more elongated heads tend to offer a bigger sweet spot and higher MOI, which improves forgiveness on off centre strikes. Compact, or more traditional head shapes often appeal to better players seeking more distance or more workability but can be far less forgiving. 

Modern drivers also incorporate a variety of advanced technologies to optimise performance. Adjustable weights, moveable hosels, and multi material constructions allow golfers to fine tune launch, spin and shot shape to suit their swing. Many models feature lightweight carbon crowns, titanium faces and internal weighting systems to maximise ball speed while maintaining stability. Even the aerodynamics of the head and shaft are carefully engineered to reduce drag and increase swing speed, which can add extra distance without extra effort. 

For beginners, these technologies can provide a real advantage. Drivers with forgiving head shapes, perimeter weighting, low and deep centre of gravity placement and draw biased designs make it easier to get the ball airborne and keep the ball going straight. The good news is that many slightly older models include similar technology to the newest releases, meaning you can benefit from advanced performance without paying premium prices. Drivers with “Max” or “Max D” in the name are often ideal choices for game improvement shapes and technology.

Loft & Launch Angle

The loft and launch angle of a driver are crucial for controlling how high and far the ball travels. Loft influences the angle at which the ball leaves the club face, directly influencing carry distance, roll and trajectory. Beginners often benefit from slightly higher lofted drivers, usually between 10.5 to 12 degrees, as these help get the ball airborne and make it easier to achieve consistently straight drives. Lower lofted drivers can produce more distance for stronger faster swings but are generally less forgiving, making them better suited for more experienced players who want more control over their launch. 

Launch angle is closely linked with loft but also depends on swing speed, attack angle and ball position. Similar to loft as mentioned above, a higher launch angle generally helps beginners achieve longer carry distances and more consistent ball flights, especially on off centre hits. Many modern drivers incorporate technology to optimise launch, such as moveable weights, adjustable hosels and low or deep centre of gravity designs. These features allow golfers to fine tune their ball flight, maximise distance and maintain forgiveness without needing a perfect swing every time. 

For beginners, choosing the right combination of loft and launch angle can make a dramatic impact on performance. It helps maximise distance, improves forgiveness and encourages a straighter ball flight. Even slightly older drivers can be highly effective if the loft and launch characteristics match your swing, meaning you don’t always need the latest release to see improvements off the tee. 

Shaft Flex, Weight & Length

The shaft you use on your driver plays a huge role in how the club feels and performs during your swing. The flex of a shaft refers to how much the shaft bends during the swing, it directly affects how the club head moves through impact and affects flight, distance and accuracy. Beginners generally benefit more from shafts that are more flexible, as they help generate additional club head speed and achieve higher launch angles. Stiffer shafts are designed for faster swings, offering more control and reducing the likelihood of unwanted side spin for stronger players. 

The weight of the shaft you use is also important. Lighter shafts are easier to swing, making them ideal for beginners or players who want to generate more speed without straining. Heavier shafts can improve stability and control, especially for golfers with faster, more aggressive swings, but may feel more difficult to handle for those just starting out. 

Shaft length impacts both distance and accuracy. Longer shafts can increase club head speed and potential distance, but they are harder to control and can magnify mishits. Shorter shafts offer greater accuracy and consistency, which is often more valuable for beginners who are still developing their swing. 

Modern shafts use advanced materials such as high modulus graphite and multi step tapering to optimise weight and feel. Getting the right combination of these three factors is essential for maximising performance, confidence and consistency. For beginners, a lighter, more flexible and slightly shorter shaft will produce the most forgiveness and consistency. 

Adjustability Features 

Modern drivers often come with an abundance of adjustability features that allow golfers to fine tune their club to match their swing and their desired ball flight. These features can include adjustable loft sleeves, lie angle changes and movable or interchangeable weights. For beginners, this level of flexibility is incredibly useful as it allows you to experiment with different settings and find what produces the most consistent results without needing to buy multiple different clubs. 

Adjustable loft is one of the most impactful features. Increasing loft can help you launch the ball higher, add spin and improve carry distance, while lowering produces a much more penetrating ball flight suited for faster swing speeds or those who often play in windy conditions. Even a one degree change can make a surprising difference in terms of both distance and control. Movable weights shift the centre of gravity within the club head, which can help correct common beginner mistakes such as slicing when the weight is toward the heel. Moving the weight further back increases forgiveness and stability providing more consistency. 

While adjustability can enhance performance, beginners should remember that more settings aren’t always better. It’s often best to start with small simple adjustments such as launch angle or slice correction. Many slightly older drivers still offer these features, like draw biased drivers, at a fraction of the cost of brand new. 

By choosing a driver with the right adjustability settings, beginners can grow with their club, fine tune their ball flight as their swing improves and ultimately build confidence and consistency off the tee. 

The 10 best golf drivers for beginners

TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite

The TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite takes the top spot on our list of best drivers for beginners thanks to its ultra lightweight design, exceptional forgiveness and modern technology. Built to maximise swing speed while making the driver significantly easier to hit. It’s perfect for new golfers who often struggle to generate power or find the centre of the club face.

The construction uses an advanced five material mix of chromium carbon, steel, aluminium tungsten and titanium. This allows Taylormade to reduce overall weight to an absolute minimum without sacrificing stability or durability. As the lightest premium driver Taylormade has ever produced, the Max Lite is designed to move effortlessly and the sleek aerodynamic shaping helps the club glide smoothly through the swing, reducing drag and encouraging a faster impact.

Forgiveness is another major strength. The Max Lite features a confidence inspiring head shape with a wide sweet spot that maintains ball speed on mishits, something every beginner can benefit from. Its high MOI design keeps stability on off centre strikes, helping keep the ball longer and straighter. Paired with Taylormade's modern face technology and lightweight shaft designed to maximise speed, beginners get a driver that feels easy to swing, easy to launch and incredibly stable. 

The Qi35 Max Lite has genuinely redefined what a beginner driver can be, delivering top tier performance in the lightest, fastest and most forgiving package Taylormade has ever created. As a 2025 release, picking one up second hand is the best way to get your hands on this model.  

Ping G430 Max 10K

The Ping G430 Max 10K comes in at number two on our list, a record breaking, beginner friendly driver designed for maximum forgiveness, straighter shots and consistent distance. It gets its “10K” name from surpassing the 10,000 g-cm² combined MOI threshold, making it Ping’s straightest and most forgiving driver ever. Used all over the world, from professionals on tour to beginners just starting out, it’s a perfect choice for anyone looking to improve their performance off the tee. 

The ultra lightweight composite crown wraps into the heel and toe, saving weight to be repositioned lower and further back in the clubhead. This lowers the centre of gravity, reduces spin and raises MOI, producing higher, straighter launches and maintaining ball speeds on mishits. A fixed back weight contributes to the record setting MOI, driving mass down and back to further optimise forgiveness and ensure consistent ball speed across the face. 

Ping’s shallow and thinner forged T9S+ titanium face flexes at impact for faster ball speeds, while Spinsistency, a variable roll radius technology, helps optimise spin across the entire face for added distance and consistency. 

For beginners seeking a forgiving, easy to hit driver that combines modern technology, confidence inspiring design and exceptional consistency, the G430 Max 10K is one of the best options on the market. And being a 2024 release, it’s actually more affordable than most of the 2025 options on this list, whilst offering equal or even better performance and as always, it’s made even more affordable picking one up second hand. 

Ping G440 Max

The Ping G440 Max earns the third spot on our list thanks to its unrivalled stability, exceptional forgiveness and beginner friendly design, making it an outstanding choice for golfers who want consistency and the confidence to hit more fairways even when the strike isn’t perfect. 

Ping has long been known for producing some of the most forgiving clubs on the market, and the G440 Max continues that tradition. It’s oversized 460cc head shape inspires confidence at address, offering a reassuring look that instantly makes the ball feel easier to hit. What really sets it apart is its incredibly high MOI design, one of the highest Ping has ever produced, meaning the club resists twisting on any off centre hits. For beginners who struggle to find the middle of the face, this stability is invaluable, helping maintain ball speed and keep drives straighter. 

The internal weighting structure pushes weight lower and further back in the head, making it easier to launch the ball high with minimal effort. This is another major advantage for newer players who struggle to generate height or carry distance. Paired with Ping’s proven face technology, the G440 Max delivers dependable performance swing after swing, even poor strikes. 

As a 2025 release affordability can be a concern, so we recommend either picking one up second hand, or finding a G430 Max or G425 Max. Both previous generations are extremely similar in terms of performance but come at a significantly lower price making them outstanding value for beginners. 

Taylormade Qi35 Max 

Fourth on our list is the Taylormade Qi35 Max, thanks to its perfect balance of forgiveness, speed and beginner friendly design. While not quite as ultra light as the Max Lite model mentioned above, the Qi35 Max is still engineered to deliver maximum distance with incredible consistency, making it ideal for golfers who want a driver that’s easy to hit but still offers exceptional performance. 

Like the Max Lite, it has the same 5 material construction keeping the head light but still strong and durable. Its 460cc head is slightly more traditional in shape than the Max Lite but still inspires confidence at address. The deep, low centre of gravity helps beginners launch the ball higher with less effort, while the wide, forgiving face ensures off centre strikes still carry well and stay straight. Combined with a high MOI design that stabilises the clubhead on mishits, maintaining ball speed and improving consistency for golfers who struggle to find the sweet spot every time.

Paired with a lightweight shaft and Taylormade’s advanced face technology, this driver makes it easy to generate club head speed and turns a smooth swing into some serious distance. Being the third 2025 release on this list, picking it up second hand is the smartest way to buy this model. And those looking for a slightly older, still extremely capable option, the Qi10 Max remains an excellent choice, offering much of the same forgiveness and performance at a lower price point. 

Callaway Elyte X

The Callaway Elyte X earns a spot on our list thanks to its combination of forgiveness, speed and distance. It’s one of the most technologically advanced and beginner friendly drivers Callaway has ever released, blending raw speed, exceptional forgiveness and precision tuned launch into a driver that feels both powerful and incredibly easy to hit. 

One of the standout features of the Elyte X is the lightweight yet strong construction. Callaway has engineered the club head with advanced materials, including lightweight titanium and a brand new ThermoForged carbon crown. This aerospace-grade carbon fibre not only reduces overall mass but also allows Callaway to position the centre of gravity perfectly for a high launch and low spin. For beginners, this means more height, longer carry distance and greater stability on mishits. 

Through advanced prototyping, Callaway has redesigned the head shape to maximise aerodynamics. A lower crown profile and refined heel section reduces drag, improving speed throughout the entire swing. Their new face technology is equally impressive. The new Ai 10x Face features ten times more control points than the previous Ai Smart Face, producing exceptionally fast ball speeds, tighter dispersion and optimised launch across a larger portion of the face. Even imperfect strikes perform noticeably better than previous models. 

The Elyte X also includes a discrete weighting system with neutral and draw biased settings giving newer golfers the ability to correct slices and fine tune shot shape, making it arguably the most complete, forgiving and speed enhancing driver Callaway has ever made. 

Taylormade SIM 2 Max

Coming in at number 6, the TaylorMade Sim 2 Max is a beginner friendly driver built for forgiveness, consistency and distance. It’s the oldest model on this list, having been released in 2021, but despite its age, it remains incredibly popular. You can still find them being sold brand new today, something you’d struggle with if you wanted a brand new stealth or stealth 2 from 2022 or 2023. Its proven performance, aesthetic design and high forgiveness has helped it stand the test of time.

The Sim 2 Max features a lightweight carbon crown paired with a strong titanium face, allowing weight to be repositioned lower and around the perimeter of the club head. This lowers the centre of gravity and increases the MOI, helping beginners launch the ball higher while keeping the club stable on off centre strikes. The wide, confidence inspiring face maintains ball speed across a large area, while TaylorMade’s speed injected twist face technology helps reduce side spin and keep shots straighter when contact isn’t ideal. For beginners, this means fewer wild misses and more tee shots in play. 

Paired with its aerodynamic head shape, the Sim 2 Max is incredibly easy to swing, making it one of Taylormade’s most forgiving and user friendly drivers. For beginners looking for a high performing driver without paying for the latest release, the Sim 2 Max is hard to beat. 

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max

Callaway’s Paradym Ai Smoke series was the first series of golf clubs to truly use and optimise the use of artificial intelligence in the design and development process. The Max model within this series was the beginner friendly model built for maximum forgiveness, it was built to help hit longer straighter drives without the need of perfect contact. 

Callaway’s Ai Smart Face technology, which was created using real swing data from thousands of golfers and designed to optimise performance. Instead of having one single sweet spot in the middle of the club face, this face uses micro deflections that activate at impact to optimise spin and launch across the entire face making it incredibly forgiving as you get similar performance no matter where you strike the ball out of. 

The Ai Smoke Max also features Callaway’s refined 360 degree carbon chassis, which is now lighter and stronger than before. By adding an internal titanium structure, the weight is reduced and pushed deeper into the club head, helping promote a higher launch and a more stable club head through impact. To top it off the Max model has perimeter weighting, meaning any beginner struggling with a slice may dial in a more neutral or draw biased flight as their swing develops. 

All in all the Ai Smoke is easy to swing and extremely forgiving, pair that with an aesthetic design and cutting edge AI technology and you get one of the most popular beginner driver choices on the market. 

Ping G440 SFT

While it shares many similarities with the G440 Max above, the Ping G440 SFT (Straight Flight Technology) earns its own place thanks to its specialised slice correcting design. Both the Max and SFT models are excellent beginner options and could easily be interchangeable on this list. However I’ve placed the SFT lower for one main reason: the SFT is purpose built for golfers struggling with a left to right miss. Now that does cover the majority of beginners, as slicing is far more common than hooking when starting out. But if a new golfer battles a hook, this driver would only exaggerate the issue, making it crucial to choose the right Ping model to suit your game. 

Like the Max model, the SFT features Ping’s stability focused construction, but it has a dedicated heel based weight that squares the club face at impact. The oversized 460cc head inspires confidence at address, while the deep, low CG promotes a high, effortless launch, something many beginners struggle to achieve consistently. Its high MOI structure keeps the head stable on off centre strikes, preserving ball speed and distance on mishits. 

The G440 SFT offers an ideal blend of forgiveness and draw bias for those who struggle with slicing. For those on a budget, the best way to pick this model up is either second hand or to find older generations, such as the G430 SFT or G425 SFT. Improvements between years are often gradual so you can expect a very similar performance at a much lower price. 

Cleveland Launcher XL2 

The Cleveland Launcher XL2 earns its place on our list as one of the most forgiving drivers Cleveland has ever made, and a great option for beginners starting out who want something easy to hit. Built with simplicity in mind, no adjustability or overly technical features, just a driver designed to help you get the ball airborne, keep it straighter and ultimately help you enjoy the game of golf more. 

Like most of the drivers on this list the XL2 has an oversized 460cc head, which looks great behind the ball and inspires confidence at address. The larger head also allows Cleveland to push weight to the perimeter of the club, significantly increasing MOI and making the driver extremely stable throughout impact. For beginners who struggle to consistently find the centre of the club head, this added stability helps maintain ball speed and reduces big misses left and right. 

The XL2 is called “Launcher” for a reason, with the weight positioned deep and low on the club head this club achieves extremely easy high launching drives and does all the work for you, perfect for beginners who struggle to get or keep the ball in the air. 

The reason the XL2 makes our list is simple, its exceptional value for money. Although it might not be considered a ‘premium’ brand like the ones mentioned above, it still delivers high forgiveness and strong performance and for a fraction of the price. This makes it an ideal option for beginners who want both a user friendly and budget friendly driver.

Cobra DS-Adapt Max K

Last but by no means least is the Cobra DS-Adapt Max K. An extremely forgiving, beginner friendly driver designed for longer and straighter shots off the tee. The “Max” in the name stands for maximum forgiveness, while the “K”, similar to the G430 10K mentioned above, refers to 10,000 MOI. Maximising stability on off centre strikes for straighter ball flights and effortless launch & distance. 

This is Cobra’s most forgiving driver yet, thanks to a smart combination of an external fixed back weight and an internal back weight pad. Additional perimeter weighting, an aerodynamic design and an oversized 460cc head makes this driver fast while maintaining maximum stability. A large forged face insert with their H.O.T Face technology flexes more at impact, delivering higher ball speeds. It also features FutureFit33, which offers 33 unique loft and lie settings to adjust and fine tune your ball flight, minimising misses and maximising distance. 

Although it’s last on our list, the DS Adapt Max K still earns its spot in our top 10 beginner drivers.out of hundreds of possibilities. It’s extremely forgiving, easy to hit and driver packed with adjustable performance features. The main reason it isn’t higher is that the 10k MOI concept was first introduced by the G430 Max 10K, as mentioned above. Essentially this is a newer, more expensive driver with very similar technology to our number 2 pick, so it loses out from a value for money perspective. 

How do drivers vary in size? 

Drivers can vary in size in many different ways. From different head shapes and sizes, to different lengths of shaft. All of these factors can influence distance, accuracy and forgiveness off the tee. 

• Standard Length:
  Most men’s drivers measure between 45 and 46 inches in length, while women’s drivers are usually at 44 inches. Beginners tend to benefit more from slightly shorter shafts as they are easier to control, while longer shafts can help more experienced golfers maximise their distance. 

• Shaft Length Variations:
  Amateurs and pros alike do occasionally use different lengths of shaft in their driver. Questionably the greatest player of all time Tiger Woods, notoriously used a driver of 44.5” through most of his prime as he found it easier to control. There are benefits to using a longer driver however as mentioned above, it’s easier to generate more ball speed and distance with a longer shaft. And of course there are those who need different lengths in their shafts to match their height. 

• Clubhead Size:
  Most modern day drivers have a volume of between 440-460cc, typically depending on what type of driver you’re after. 460cc is the maximum limit for manufacturers to make driver heads. As a general rule of thumb larger driver heads increase forgiveness and create a bigger sweet spot, however if you’re looking for a lower spinning driver with more workability a 440cc head may be more suited. 

How do drivers differ by type? 

There are many different driver types out on the market today. Even the new Taylormade QI35 has 5 different variants and that’s just from one model line. Because of this, it’s important to know what these differences are and how they’ll influence your performance. 

• Loft:
  Loft is one of the most important factors separating different types of drivers. A higher lofted driver will launch the ball higher into the air, and generally create a longer carry distance. A lower lofted driver on the other hand will create a lower, more penetrating launch and create a greater distance of roll after landing. Standard men’s drivers are commonly available in 9 or 10.5 degrees of loft, while women’s are typically around 13-14 degrees. Swing speed and course conditions play a big role in determining what loft suits your game. 

• Game Improvement / Tour Drivers
  Game improvement drivers are designed to offer maximum forgiveness, featuring larger club heads, higher launch and perimeter weighting for more stability on off centre hits. Ideal for beginners and golfers with a higher handicap. Some of these game improvement drivers also feature draw bias designs built to help combat the most common miss in golf, the slice. On the other side of the coin we have the player or tour design drivers, built to keep spin low and focus on control and workability. Best suited for golfers with faster swing speeds and good consistent ball striking.

Conclusion 

Choosing the right driver is essential to any golfer. Aside from the putter, it is arguably the most important club in the bag, setting you up for a strong start on every hole. Understanding how size, loft and type affect performance can make a significant difference to distance, accuracy and consistency off the tee. Whether you’re browsing our latest arrivals or exploring our range of men’s and women’s drivers, our team of experts are on hand to help you find the perfect driver for your game. So if you have any questions, don’t hesitate to drop us a message. 

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What are the best TaylorMade drivers in 2025?

TaylorMade has made some of the most iconic drivers in recent history and their latest line of drivers, the Qi35 series, match the quality we’ve come to expect from the company.

Engineered to maximise distance and pinpoint accuracy, TaylorMade’s drivers are a remarkable combination of premium materials and innovative thinking on how to reduce clubhead weight and streamline head shape to reduce drag.

In this buyer’s guide, we’ll introduce you to the company’s top ten drivers to help you make an informed decision to better your game off the tee box.

Main Takeaways

• TaylorMade creates innovative drivers that boost distance and accuracy
  
• The company offers drivers for every handicap
• The Qi35 is the best overall driver for largest range of golfers

Why You Should Choose a TaylorMade Driver

You should choose a TaylorMade Driver because they have a trusted reputation as a clubmaker that uses high-quality products to create drivers for a wide array of golfers. Each driver matches a specific handicap level to help them maximise their potential.

• Best TaylorMade Driver for Experienced Players: Qi10 LS
  
• Best TaylorMade Driver for Golfers on a Budget: M2
  
• Best TaylorMade Driver for Beginning Golfers: Sim2 Max

The 10 Best TaylorMade drivers in 2025

TaylorMade Qi35

If you are looking for the most accessible TaylorMade driver, we highly recommend the Qi35. The driver offers the best combination of distance, forgiveness, and low spin to help you maintain accuracy and dispersion off the tee. The multi-material construction continues TaylorMade’s long tradition of using the best products in creating strong, sturdy, and reliable golf equipment.

What works very well with the Qi35 is their new Trajectory Adjustment System. Consisting of two weights (one behind the face, the other at the rear of the club head) work together to increase dispersion, optimise spin and shot shape, and boost overall distance. We were blown away by how quickly and easily adjusting these two weights can affect ball height, especially when compared to the previous Qi10 Driver. 

Forgiveness is higher when compared to the Qi35 LS edition, making it ideal for mid and high handicappers. For the single-digit handicappers that want a less rigid hitting area than the LS version, the Qi35 produces tighter dispersion with minimised side spin.

Accessible for high, mid, and low handicappers, the flagship Qi35 Driver is another solidly spectacular addition to the TaylorMade history of drivers.

TaylorMade Qi35 LS

When it comes to the best TaylorMade driver available for advanced golfers, you’ll be hard-pressed to beat the Qi35 LS (Low Spin). This tee box weapon keeps the ball low after impact with lightning-fast penetrating flight. 

When it comes to workability, we’ve rarely seen a driver that provides this much control. If you want a high fade or a low draw that runs for days, the Qi35 LS has you covered. The driver utilises a slightly smaller head with its adjustable weighting system to dial in the ideal shot shape for whatever you’re facing on the tee box.

The weighting system is relatively unique as it has two small weights positioned behind the face but on the edges of the sweet spot. One is labelled “Fade”, while the other is labelled “Draw,” and those two labels make it easy to create your ideal shot shape by tweaking each side to your preference.

Of course, all of TaylorMade’s top features (Twist Face, Thru-Slot Speed Pocket, and the agile Carbon Crown) carry over to the LS model. But when comparing the new model to last year’s Qi10 LS, you’ll find spin is even more optimised to maximise carry without sacrificing that precious rollout that shortens the length of your approach shots.

If you are a low handicapper looking for tour-level control with far-reaching distance, the Qi35 LS is the perfect driver for your game.

TaylorMade Qi35 Max

High handicappers who need help minimising their slice will find the Qi35 Max more than capable of handling the challenge. Featuring an extra-large club head, the Max provides exceptional forgiveness with extremely high MOI to stabilise the face through the impact zone for tighter dispersion.

The driver carries a slight draw bias, making it ideal for high handicappers but not extreme enough to scare away mid handicappers. Both levels of golfers will find the new Max is lighter than the Qi10 Max without sacrificing ball speed.

Available in 9°, 10.5° and 12° loft options, this driver offers a wide range of launch for all levels of golfers. The thinner face, a combination of carbon-fibre and other composite materials, packs a nice spring at impact, getting the ball skyward quickly.

Another detail that boosts swing speed is the addition of a longer shaft to the Max model. TaylorMade also redesigned its Thru-Slot Speed Pocket to help increase the club head speed into the golf ball. Both features have helped increase distance for slower swingers who need help reducing the length of their approach shots.

Great for high handicappers who are ready to get serious about increasing their distance, the Qi35 Max is an incredibly powerful, yet versatile driver for their bag.

TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite

Great for high handicappers and senior golfers, the Qi35 Max Lite has one goal in mind for golfers: boosting swing speed. The lightest top-tier driver that TaylorMade has ever created, the Max Lite offers a sleek, dynamic profile that gets the club head moving fast into the golf ball for maximum distance.

Anchored by a rear weight in the club head, the Max Lite carries a deep, low centre of gravity to help get the ball into the air quickly and with elevated ball speed. The sweet spot along the face is wide and inviting, offering more than enough forgiveness for even the first-time golfer.

The stock shaft is light and quick, helping maintain that club head speed from the top to the bottom of the downswing.

MOI is off the charts with Max Lite helps keep the club head from twisting into the golf ball, thereby significantly reducing the amount of side spin that could throw your drive into the trees.

Ideal for golfers needing more speed, the Qi35 Max Lite is a superb achievement by TaylorMade, sure to help the golfers who need it the most.

TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini Driver

TaylorMade recently introduced the Mini Driver to offer more control to low and mid-handicappers who don’t mind sacrificing some distance for better accuracy and workability.

Tommy Fleetwood uses the R7 Quad Mini Driver to perfection this season on the PGA Tour and during his time with Team Europe for the 2025 Ryder Cup. With his high-speed swing, he’s able to keep the distance incredibly high while working the golf ball in all directions, something advanced amateurs should be able to duplicate with this unique golf club.

Of course, the Quad means four weights along the sole of the club head. Two weights are placed in the rear of the head, while two more flank the Speed Pocket that sits directly behind the sweet spot.

We found adjusting the weighting delivered the ball flight we wanted from our drives and from the occasional play off the short grass on the longer par 5s.

What’s great about the Quad R7 Mini is how it looks and feels like a driver but carries a smaller footprint, so while consistent contact is a must, you won’t be terribly penalised by impact off the toe.

TaylorMade Qi10 Driver

Last year’s Qi10 checks in on the list as a great option for mid-tier golfers who want outstanding performance with a slight price break on their total cost. The big difference between the LS version of the Qi10 and the standard version is club head depth.

The Qi10 is deeper from front to back, helping increase stability through the impact zone. Spin remains low even with the boost in launch, allowing the driver to produce that penetrating flight that’s far-reaching.

Featuring the popular and effective Twist Face technology, toe strikes maintain your target line with minimal reduction in ball speed. Ball flight is quick and high after impact, helping to extend carry and maximise rollout to help you get every yard possible from your swing.

Even though it has an adjustable loft sleeve, TaylorMade has included just one stationary weight near the hosel to increase the MOI. So while it doesn’t have total adjustability, the engineers have made sure your face will stay square at impact due to this single weight.

A dynamic driver made ideally for mid handicappers but accessible enough for mid and high handicappers to improve the quality of their tee shots as well.

TaylorMade Qi10 LS Driver

TaylorMade’s low-spin Qi10 LS Driver delivers impressive all-around performance for top-tier golfers. Featuring an 18-gram sliding weight behind the sweet spot, the Qi10 LS offers total customisation, helping single-digit handicappers shape shots with ease.

As a result, golfers with high-speed swings who consistently find the sweet spot are rewarded with tight dispersion that finds the fairway with jaw-dropping regularity. Even on thinner shots that hit low on the face, the Qi10 LS delivers the same enhanced ball speed with closed dispersion that you’d expect from a first-rate low-spin driver.

And that’s another reason why the low-spin drivers work best for advanced golfers. You need a high-speed swing to get the most from this club. If you are on the lower end of the swing speed spectrum, you’ll be better served by using a higher lofted driver off the tee to navigate tight fairways.

The Qi10 LS is a remarkably low-spin driver with a significant price break compared to similar drivers on the market, elevated by TaylorMade’s outstanding commitment to building drivers that deliver powerful performance.

TaylorMade Stealth High Draw Driver

When it comes to draw-bias drivers for high handicappers and beginners, the Stealth HD (High Draw) driver tops the value list for TaylorMade. Set at a very affordable price, the Stealth HD delivers that smooth, silky contact with yardage to burn.

It does a phenomenal job at reducing side spin at impact. That dreaded side spin is the reason why we hit those ugly slices, so anything a driver can do to reduce that side spin helps us keep the ball straight. The Stealth HD, utilising the Twist Face Technology, keeps the ball flight high and long, and with a significant reduction in that side rotation we absolutely don’t want off the tee box.

There’s no adjustable weighting, but the driver does carry a loft sleeve that can alter the launch of your drives. By adding more loft to the face, you’ll hit the ball higher, but if you find you are skying your tee box efforts, you can bring the loft down to hit a lower draw with additional rollout.

For players who need help hitting the ball straighter and with more velocity, the Stealth HD comes in at a nice price, delivering that complete slice-killing performance that many growing golfers need.

TaylorMade SIM2 Max Driver

If you are looking for TaylorMade performance at a significantly reduced price, the SIM2 Max offers muscle with accuracy for your game off the tee box. Featuring all of TaylorMade’s most popular features, the SIM2 Max is built like a tank with only boosting distance on its mind.

And in that regard, it’s very successful. The driver sits higher at address than most new TaylorMade drivers, but if you are a mid or high handicapper who needs some wallet relief but still wants to turn the heads of your playing partners, you can do much worse than the SIM2 Max.

It doesn’t have the adjustable weighting of an advanced driver, but for golfers just looking for length and consistency, the SIM2 Max checks all the boxes. It’s light and agile with a versatile sweet spot that tightens dispersion but allows you to work the ball from side to side.

The ball comes off clean at impact, getting into the air quickly and with authority. If you are struggling with maintaining your ball speed, this driver will help get back those 5-10 yards you’ve lost over the last season, it’s really that good.

TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite Women’s Driver

Women golfers will find the Qi35 Max Lite Women’s Driver offers a nice mix of lightweight feel with impressive performance. Featuring a low, deep CG that powers the ball skyward, the driver is a great option for golfers with slower swing speeds who need every MPH of ball speed possible off the tee box.

Another superb addition to the driver is the 4° loft sleeve that helps raise or lower launch to your ideal specifications. For women who need more launch, a quick adjustment of the hosel can increase their carry with a higher ball flight.

The driver’s face is wide and inviting with a large sweet spot to match. Forgiveness is off the charts with the Max Lite, helping reduce side spin with improved overall dispersion. We really loved how agile this driver is in your hands, helping craft high, long drives that find the fairway with more consistency.

Women golfers struggling with slower swing speeds will find the Qi35 Max Lite delivers a significant jump in overall performance off the tee box.

What makes TaylorMade such a popular brand? 

High Quality Materials

TaylorMade has maintained its stellar reputation over the years by creating drivers made from high-quality materials. From their shafts to their solid club heads, the company has gone to painstaking lengths to make sure their drivers deliver premium performance to professionals and amateurs alike.

With each new driver, TaylorMade’s engineers have found ways to make each club lighter and stronger using a proprietary mix of composite materials featuring titanium, carbon, and other premium materials.

Brand Recognition

If you watch PGA Tour golf on any Sunday, you’ll see a landscape covered in TaylorMade clubs and gear. Top professionals such as Tiger Woods, Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler, and Tommy Fleetwood all trust TaylorMade to deliver the performance they need on golf’s highest stage.

In golf superstores across the world, TaylorMade remains one of the most prominent brands consumers see when they first walk into the establishment. For decades, weekend warriors have utilised TaylorMade’s drivers, irons, and golf balls to boost their enjoyment and level of play.

Top-Tier Performance

Of course, the biggest reason why TaylorMade remains one of the most popular golf equipment brands on the market is that their drivers deliver unmatched distance, accuracy, and ball flight. Across their entire line of drivers, amateurs love the forgiveness these clubs produce, helping these golfers hit more fairways with a tighter dispersion than any other company out there. 

If some of the greatest golfers of all time depend on TaylorMade, then it’s safe to say that casual and serious golfers can earn an edge using their drivers on the links.

Choosing the best based on experience levels

Beginners

For golfers just starting their golfing journey, TaylorMade has crafted the Qi35 Max Lite Driver to help you get the ball into the air quickly and with speed. Since learning golfers struggle with launch, the Max Lite delivers improved ball flight to help increase carry and rollout. Lightweight and extremely agile, this driver is ideal for golfers who want to start playing golf with the best chance for improving quickly.

High Handicappers

Golfers with experience but struggling to take that next step forward in their game will find that the Qi35 Max delivers improved contact quality with exceptional results. TaylorMade’s most forgiving driver packs a bigger punch than the Qi35 Max Lite helping golfers with higher swing speeds than most beginning players achieve better overall performance across the board.

Mid Handicappers

The Qi35 Driver is great for mid-handicappers looking for a nice combination of forgiveness, distance, and launch. While it doesn’t demand the consistent impact of the LS version, this driver is versatile enough for a large range of golfers who don’t need the side spin reduction of the Max and Max Lite and just want straightforward performance from their driver. 

Low Handicappers

Single-digit handicappers will love the versatility and command provided by the Qi35 LS Driver. The LS (Low Spin) version of the Qi35 Driver offers a smaller, leaner profile that helps get the face directly into the ball for maximum workability. While it doesn’t offer the forgiveness of the Max version of this driver, the performance is ideal for advanced golfers.

Conclusion 

TaylorMade’s drivers continue to produce some of the best drivers each year, and their latest creation, the Qi35 driver line, is phenomenal, reaching every handicap level to help boost their distance and improve overall accuracy.

From their flagship model, the Qi35, to their driver for high handicappers, the Qi35 Max Lite, these drivers offer versatility with adjustable weighting and hosel sleeves to customise flight to help your game in the best way possible.

If you are looking for more value, then the company has the Qi10 drivers plus a few recent entries, such as the SIM2 Max and Stealth HD, that won’t crush your wallet.

An outstanding company whose drivers deliver on their stellar reputation, TaylorMade drivers will have you hitting the ball with more muscle and staying on your intended target line.

Why "Build A Bag"?

Alright, so you're thinking about diving into the world of golf, or maybe you're already knee-deep in it, obsessing over every swing and slice. Whether you're just starting out or you've got years of experience under your belt, finding the right clubs can feel like a complex puzzle. That’s where our "Build A Bag" service comes in. 

For Beginner Golfers

Starting your golf journey can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to choosing the right equipment. With so many options available, how do you know which clubs are right for you? That's where "Build A Bag" comes in.

1. Expert Guidance: Our team is here to guide you through the process, helping you find clubs that suit your game, whether you're just learning the basics or working on refining your swing. During a quick 10-minute call, we'll ask questions about your age, height, dexterity, and any experience you have. This helps us tailor our recommendations to fit your needs.

2. Save Time and Money: Instead of spending hours researching or visiting multiple stores, let us do the work for you. We'll provide a selection of clubs that match your criteria and budget, making it easy to start playing.

3. Personalized Options: After our call, you'll receive a few options that we've carefully selected for you. This way, you can see the clubs and get a feel for what will suit your game best.

For Experienced Golfers

Even if you're an avid golfer with specific preferences, "Build A Bag" has something to offer you. We understand that finding the right clubs is crucial to your performance, and we're here to help you get the best without paying the premium for brand-new equipment.

1. Get Fitted Clubs at a Fraction of the Cost: Bring us your fitting specs, and we'll do our best to match you with the exact clubs—without the "brand-new" price. 

2. Expert Matching: Our team is knowledgeable about all the latest models and can match your specifications.

3. Convenient and Hassle-Free: We'll handle the search and present you with options, ensuring a seamless experience from start to finish. All you need to do is  choose your clubs.

How to Get Started

1. Book Your Slot: Use our simple online form to choose a convenient time for your consultation.
2. Speak with Our Team: During your 10-minute call, we'll gather all the information we need to find the perfect clubs for you.
3. Review Your Options: See what our team have personally picked out for you to tailor your needs.
4. Make Your Selection: Choose the set that best fits your game and budget, and get ready to elevate your performance on the course.

At NEXT2NEWGOLF, we believe that every golfer deserves the right equipment to enjoy the game, regardless of their skill level or budget. Our "Build A Bag" service is here to make that a reality.

The game of golf is bigger and more popular than ever. Golf is now one of the most played sports around the world today, and everyone that plays requires a set of clubs. This means that there are thousands of different varieties of clubs available to buy so the task of choosing which ones are right for you can be quite daunting. Golf has some of the most recognisable brands within the world of sports that even most non golfers would recognise such as TaylorMade, Ping, Callaway & Titleist just to name a few.

A modern set of golf clubs typically consists of three woods (the driver, 3 wood, and 5 wood), and sometimes hybrids. A golfer usually carries seven irons in the bag (4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and PW) as well as a lofted wedge and a putter. The rules of golf allow you to carry fourteen clubs in your bag, so many golfers add another wedge or specialty hybrid. After all, the more tools we have in our toolbox, the more options you have to make doing your job easier! However, due to the fact that there are so many different clubs that a golfer needs, it can become quite confusing even to experienced golfers as to what clubs they need. There are many factors that come into play when choosing golf clubs to buy; loft, grips, height, shaft material, just to name a few. 

The first mistake a golfer could make when buying new golf clubs is not considering buying used or second hand golf clubs. The large golf manufacturers around the world spend millions each year on research and development in pursuit of developing the best quality golf clubs possible with performance and durability in mind. As a result of this, many golfers choose to sell their used golf clubs. The high quality design of  modern golf clubs means they can be used for many years, whilst showing very little signs of wear and tear or loss in performance. 

Even though it is sometimes more desirable to buy brand new golf clubs, especially when you see the pros using the brand new models on tour every year, buying second hand golf clubs is both more environmentally friendly and more economical for the customer. Often buying second hand golf clubs can save the customer half the RRP of the clubs brand new, if not more. Often the only reason the tour pros used thebrand new model of golf clubs is because sometimes the new technology helps them perform slightly better on the course by very fine margins, which in a major could make the difference when trying to make the cut. However, there is no need for the average amateur golfer that is not pursuing a career in professional golf would not notice a difference in performance between a brand new golf club and one that is 5 years old, or even older than that.

Traditionally, golfers bought their golf clubs at large retail shops or at the pro shop at the golf course. Thanks to the growth of the internet worldwide, there are now many platforms where you can easily buy and sell second hand golf clubs with thousands of models from all over the world being easily accessible so that you can be assured that you will find the clubs that are right for you. One of the best and most trusted websites to go to when looking for high quality second hand golf clubs is Next2NewGolf (www.next2newgolf.com). Their website is the best place to buy second hand golf clubs because they have a large range of golf clubs from all of the world's leading manufacturers for sale, including clubs like second hand golf drivers for sale. 

Another mistake a golfer can make when deciding which golf clubs to buy is not knowing what to buy. When there are so many things that influence what clubs are right for you, it can often get confusing, especially if all your friends and videos online all tell you different things. Different golf clubs are suited to different people. 

Generally amateur golfers tend to use more forgiving golf clubs. Having a forgiving golf club with a larger ‘sweet spot’ allows the golfer more room for error when striking the ball whilst still hitting the ball straight. For example, PING claims that their G425 Max driver is the ‘most forgiving in golf’. For this reason an amateur golfer would find it worthwhile looking for a second hand golf driver for sale such as the PING G425 Max to improve their consistency on the golf course.

Understandably some people would say the best place to buy second hand golf clubs is the traditional way at the pro shop or at a large retailer with a driving range so you can try before you buy. Whilst it's true that it can be beneficial trying a golf club before you buy it, there is no shame in going to your local retailer and trying a club and then browsing for the club to get a better deal online. One of the best online retailers and the best place to buy used golf clubs online is Next2NewGolf. They are 5 star rated on google from their customer reviews and have a great returns policy. This way, you can find the golf club/equipment that's right for you, have the products shipped straight to your door without any hassle and then have the reassurance that if the product isn't quite right, you can get a full refund.

Lastly, a common mistake made by amateur golfers when looking to buy golf clubs is that people fall into traps of buying gimmick clubs and equipment. One of the best things to do as an amateur golfer looking for a new set of golf clubs or one club in particular, is to stick to well known and reliable brands. Arguably one of the most important parts of improving your game at an amateur level is to maximise consistency when striking the ball. The larger well known brands produce lots of golf clubs that are designed with reliability, consistency and forgiveness in mind.

 Gimmick clubs manufactured by companies that aren't found in your average golf shop or online retailer often aren't what they're made out to be. Most of the time, gimmick clubs or fakes/replicas claim to have game changing technology that will help you perform better on the course whether it be driving longer distances or becoming more accurate. However, it is usually the case that they are cheaply manufactured and the claim is a misleading marketing campaign. You are more likely to gain driving distance by buying a high quality second hand golf driver for sale from a reliable used golf retailer such as Next2NewGolf, as their website quality checks and authenticates every club and piece of equipment that is sold on their website.