The Top Drivers for 2024

 

01. PING G430 MAX

 

Why You’ll Love It: Incremental tweaks over the years keep making it better
Why You Should Buy It:
25-gram weight offers draw-fade adjustability
Insider’s Insight: Thin T9S+ Forged Face gives more energy, yet the head is very stable
Price: $550

02. CALLAWAY PARADYM AI SMOKE MAX

Why You’ll Love It: Carbon fiber in head, AI-designed face
Why You Should Buy It:
It’s lighter and has more forgiveness in the hot face, making it all sweet spot
Insider’s Insight: Tungsten weights & carbon sheets = overall stability for distance

Price: $600

03. COBRA DARKSPEED X

Why You’ll Love It: High-tech materials meet aerodynamic design
Why You Should Buy It: Induces less resistance on downswing for more speed = distance
Insider’s Insight: Carbon crown & sole plus H.O.T face = Cobra’s best in years

Price: $550

04. TAYLORMADE QI10 MAX

Why You’ll Love It: Carbon & titanium mixed for high stable head
Why You Should Buy It:
High moment of inertia (MOI) which means little twisting on impact
Insider’s Insight: That means a larger sweet spot, more energy into the ball = distance
Price: $600

05. TITLEIST TSR1

Why You’ll Love It: Aimed at under-90 mph swing speeds

Why You Should Buy It: Multi-thickness in the face, better aerodynamics, aerospace titanium
Insider’s Insight: The Company known for appealing to the best players expands its market
Price: $600

06. MIZUNO ST-G

Why You’ll Love It: Pear-shaped, small head = induces on-demand shot-shaping
Why You Should Buy It: Two weight tracks on the sole can be pushed to more extreme positions
Insider’s Insight: Better players like 440cc are more desirable than “max” heads
Price: $600