2015 Buyer’s Guide: Drivers

TED JOHNSON

Ping | G30

[+] Slots in sole for faster speed
[+] “Turbulators” reduce drag, thin face and optimum sweetspot=long
[–] Some put off by matte black look
Price: $350

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TaylorMade | R15

[+] Ultimate fit and distance
[+] Two highly adjustable weights, higher launch & less spin
[–] Countless fitting options; confusing?
Price: $400

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Callaway | XR

[+] Multi-material head
[+] Lightweight, areodynamic head for zoom-bang fast swings
[–] Opfit Technology can be tricky
Price: $350

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Tour Edge | Hot Launch

[+] Ultra strong titanium head
[+] Easily adjustable head for deep drives for 1/2 the price
[–] Not much, really
Price: $200

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Cobra | FlyZ+

[+] Movable inner weighting
[+] Highly adjustable with forward weighting=optimum shots
[–] Cobra's color options can be a bit much
Price: $400

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Titleist | D2

[+] 460cc in traditional pear look
[+] Hot but forgiving, big reason why Jimmy Walker is No. 1
[–] Performance is at speed of 105+
Price: $500

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California-based CAG Contributor Ted Johnson writes our annual Buyer’s Guide. For the latest on golf equipment, subscribe to our free weekly newsletter at www.coloradoavidgolfer.com.