Gear Guide 2023 – Drivers
A look at some of 2023’s top drivers
COBRA AEROJET LS
Why You’ll Love It: Sleek head design for jet-like aerodynamics
Why You Should Buy It: Swing at 100 mph or for more carry thanks to unique interior wraparound clubface
Insider’s Insight: Cobra learned a lot by working with Bryson DeChambeau, and it shows
Price: $549
PING G430 MAX
Why You’ll Love It: Great forgiveness, yet excellent feel
Why You Should Buy It: Ping’s ribbed crown design & thin face haven’t changed much in 7 years—and don’t need to
Insider’s Insight: It’s one club you might find in the bag of a 15-handicap and a scratch player
Price: $549
CALLAWAY PARADYM
Why You’ll Love It: Overall stability & forgiveness = very long on mishits
Why You Should Buy It: The paradigm shift is all carbon and no titanium in the head, save for “jailbreak” bars in face
Insider’s Insight: Once you figure out the adjustable weights you’ll see amazing consistency
Price: $600
TITLEIST TS2
Why You’ll Love It: Performance & forgiveness—an exception for Titleist
Why You Should Buy It: TS stands for “tour speed” and this driver yields great distance and consistency on mishits
Insider’s Insight: For better players who want more control, try the TS3
Price: $600
SRIXON ZX5 MK II
Why You’ll Love It: More traditional titanium design for sound and feel
Why You Should Buy It: Super-thin titanium crown & distinctive titanium face produce solid, consistent distance
Insider’s Insight: Sound is essential for feel; unlike carbon, this driver gives comforting crunch
Price: $500
MIZUNO ST-X 230
Why You’ll Love It: Slower swing speeds (code for older golfers) will love it
Why You Should Buy It: Higher spin for high launch & slight draw bias yet forgiving; good for higher handicaps
Insider’s Insight: Better players might want to consider lower lofts for shaping shots
Price: $500
This article can also be found in the April 2023 Issue of Colorado AvidGolfer.
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