Ive got the Qi10 Max but there is no amount of technology that will save your drive from a funky swing! 🤣 I find that if I swing within myself and keep things believable this driver is amazing BUUUUUT the second I try and pretend to be a tour pro with a 150mph swing...yeah...that ball aint staying inbounds on the golf course! 🤣
Love your reviews. While not suffering from FOMO, it is always refreshing to see your reviews of new equipment. The technology and build quality of new clubs is amazing!! Thanks for your videos!!!
I just spent $650 on new ping after fitting and I hit it the same distance as my 10 year old Cobra, BUT the ping is forgiving as heaven. I'm 56 now, regular shaft works great.
Just sold my M4 driver and got a PXG 0211 2022 version (for the same price £120) and love it, so maybe in a couple of years this years PXG will be affordable and then I can give it a go. Keep them coming mate.
Great review James as to prices here in the UK the majority obviously love paying high prices because the big names dominate the market and the new Ping and new Titleist drivers are now nudging £600. When Wilson, Cleveland and Cobra become the big three then you know that the consumer has said enough is enough in the meantime prices will continue to rise and irons at £200 each are becoming the norm.
Cleveland XL Launcher 2 not making the list is actually VERY surprising. With that being said, I'm perfectly happy with my Cobra LTDx Max. Driver is MONEY
I went for a fitting and discovered that for my swing the Ping LST 430 worked better than anything else - even their 10k model. Just goes to show how important a fitting is.
Putting a fitted club in this test is a bit biased, we need to see base spec numbers. Any driver could be good with a multiple hundred dollar fitting getting exact shafts and weight combinations mate
I didn't like the turbulators, till I hit the G430maxtenk.....(and breathe) and after trying it, I'd hit it even if it had a picture of sunak on the top...ok maybe not that far..but its so good to hit, just ridiculously straight and great distance. The turbulators actaully make alignment easier too, which I found a struggle with the Qi10 infinity crown. So I'm going to learn to live with them!
nice video but they are all premium prices... what about the level below like the wilson's, cleveland, kirkland etc? not all golfers can justify paying those prices of £450+ for 1 club.
@@JamesRobinsonGolf James, make it something like your Next 100 but with drivers, fairways etc. also, you have a fairly decent swing speed but is there some way of doing a test aimed us older geezers with moderate to slow speeds? Cheers and good work.
Hi I’d love some feedback. I’m currently looking for a complete bag set up all new I’ve narrowed my choices down but struggling to decide got a pxg fitting booked but also looking at full ping bag i530s and max woods and 10k driver. would love to hear your thoughts and a little help. Great channel keep up the great work.
Having been through a number of driver fittings , the correct shaft is the most important thing in getting the right driver . Since I have gone to a counter balance shaft I haven’t looked back
oddly my most forgiving has been the DDD ai smoke Max...reg smoke max second. id say the qi10 was ok, i hate hate twist face...the dark speed line is great too, had the max and ls....
What about the mizuno 230 st-max? For 300 dollars it has to be in the top 5. You can use the money you save on an upgraded shaft and have a better overall driver than any of these 500-600 dollar ones on this video in my opinion. Or am I missing something??
I don't have a lot of money but, if you told me I could hit the ball 250 yards off the tee and be in the middle of the fairway 9 times out of 10, in today's price structure I'd pay as much as $2000.
Just like the dealership badging on my cars, you can get some goo gone or goof off and take that paint off your clubs. Love customizing my clubs when I can
So explain how the Mizuno ST-Max 230 doesn’t make your top 5…they really should be getting more respect but you all just keep with the big names and don’t really get into the real numbers and forgiveness
Didn’t upset me and think your channel is the best…I think Taylormade has gotten to gimmicky and don’t think they are as forgiving as the Mizuno or the Titleist TSR2 plus both those drivers are gorgeous and Callaway well other than there’s from 2years ago just never found there’s to be all that good or good looking
Unfortunately you didn’t go down range and show dispersion nor length from each driver. And don’t take this wrong but sounds like someone got a little something under the table from p.x.g? Get my point? And I’m not taking any sides I play Titleist TSi.
How long have you been a spokesperson for PXG? Whatever club you are testing it somehow comes out as best every time. Or is it a joke? I don’t see others agreeing!
Hello James!! Longtime subscriber, longtime golfer. I thought you guys were all about the clubs that were best for your budget not the ones that I would have to take a second mortgage on my house to buy.😮 Why not give us your top five budget drivers like maybe Tacoma, 11 clubs of that caliber.
@@JamesRobinsonGolf thank you sir I bought the 101T ‘s a couple months back. Love them , just wanted your take on the driving irons, wedges , and The woods so I can make an informed buying decision. Keep up the great service you provide us old guys. 😉
So forgiving drivers means the most expensive and the usual perceived top brands. Difficult to justify the outlay when my Cleveland driver and the Wilson drivers hit it just as far and arguably are more forgiving.
I appreciate your opinion, last year I had numerous different brands in my top 5, this year I feel like these are the best. I’m doing a budget top 5 soon if you would like to see that ⛳️👍🏼👍🏼
Me too. I had both the 10k and the standard 430 max. Sold the 10k. Swapped the shaft for a Riptide CB as well. The max is longer and equally forgiving.
The 0211 set is pretty reasonably priced. You just don't get as many customizable options with it. I have the 7 and 3 woods in 0211 and they're fantastic! (I think they cost me $150 brand new). I also have a Gen 5 hybrid which does have some adjustability and honestly, I haven't tweaked it at all.
I did on a Qi10 Max (20 hcp) after fitting and it is fantastic. Yes, it was a retirement gift to myself, though what I noticed most from my old previous driver was the reduced distance drop off from off centre hits. My fitter asked me what I wanted & my reply was all the help technology can give me. I tried the standard qi10 driver too, but the numbers from the max was what I needed. Very happy with it.
Not true Steve,it's dependent on your disposable income. I'm a 20 handicapper down from 25 this year from hitting more fairways with my ping 10k. Prefer look of PXG and Qi10 but found ping 10 unreal on forgiveness
James, your focus on the looks of the club is subjective. Everyone's idea of what looks good to them, hard to say. I think that clouds your objectivity way too much. As for sound? Who cares? Seriously, who gives a hoot. Does the equipment work well or not.
Hi Michael, if you can show me a personal review that isn’t subjective that that would be great. I provide my opinions, other than that I don’t know what you want.
Basically another James,, I got it so is the best video,,getting boring now. PXG is good but lucky to be no 5 as per title of video so pls stop doing misleading title's
Was fitted for all 5 of the drivers you used. PXG is not even close to as forgiving as my current driver ping 10k or the qi10 standard/max or smoke,,even the aerojet. Did find it more so than the darkspeed tho,I'm currently a 20 handicapper. You do tend to favour your reviews to what you are using even if its not the best for you. You did this last year with the triple diamond,because it was the power driver u kept using it but was clearly not the best for you. Love your work just nor always your titles.
Ive got the Qi10 Max but there is no amount of technology that will save your drive from a funky swing! 🤣 I find that if I swing within myself and keep things believable this driver is amazing BUUUUUT the second I try and pretend to be a tour pro with a 150mph swing...yeah...that ball aint staying inbounds on the golf course! 🤣
Have to admit James, I do love how you stand up for yourself in the comments! 😄
I don’t get people lol
Love your reviews. While not suffering from FOMO, it is always refreshing to see your reviews of new equipment. The technology and build quality of new clubs is amazing!! Thanks for your videos!!!
Appreciate your time buddy
I just spent $650 on new ping after fitting and I hit it the same distance as my 10 year old Cobra, BUT the ping is forgiving as heaven. I'm 56 now, regular shaft works great.
Just sold my M4 driver and got a PXG 0211 2022 version (for the same price £120) and love it, so maybe in a couple of years this years PXG will be affordable and then I can give it a go. Keep them coming mate.
Love that
That was the best golf deal ever...love my 0211
I'm just about to put a stiffer shaft on my M4, if that don't work...Next muffin...definitely not my swing mind
Love the 0211 clubs. I rock a 7 wood one. My son uses a 3 wood.
Great review James as to prices here in the UK the majority obviously love paying high prices because the big names dominate the market and the new Ping and new Titleist drivers are now nudging £600. When Wilson, Cleveland and Cobra become the big three then you know that the consumer has said enough is enough in the meantime prices will continue to rise and irons at £200 each are becoming the norm.
Cleveland XL Launcher 2 not making the list is actually VERY surprising.
With that being said, I'm perfectly happy with my Cobra LTDx Max. Driver is MONEY
Love my qi10 ls 8.0 but a, also impressed by my ai smoke max d 3 wood and my stz max 5 wood mixed bag lol
I went for a fitting and discovered that for my swing the Ping LST 430 worked better than anything else - even their 10k model. Just goes to show how important a fitting is.
100% couldn’t agree more!
I would love to get a new driver but I think I should focus on not hitting the floor first 😅.
Mizuno ST MAX 230
I'm more than happy with my Wilson Dynapower
This was close to being in! Great driver for the price
Putting a fitted club in this test is a bit biased, we need to see base spec numbers. Any driver could be good with a multiple hundred dollar fitting getting exact shafts and weight combinations mate
I got the 0211 gen 5 brand new fitted on a great discount - made a big difference to both distance and dispersion off the tee
Just upgraded my R1 and got fitted into a PING G430 10K. Now it’ll be my driver for the next 10 years!
I didn't like the turbulators, till I hit the G430maxtenk.....(and breathe) and after trying it, I'd hit it even if it had a picture of sunak on the top...ok maybe not that far..but its so good to hit, just ridiculously straight and great distance. The turbulators actaully make alignment easier too, which I found a struggle with the Qi10 infinity crown. So I'm going to learn to live with them!
When are you going to test the new Adam's equipment
nice video but they are all premium prices... what about the level below like the wilson's, cleveland, kirkland etc? not all golfers can justify paying those prices of £450+ for 1 club.
Thanks, budget video of the same incoming 👍🏼⛳️
Why moan about being poor,get a better job 🤷🏼♂️
@@davejohns1987 i have a good job thanks.. i didn't need stupid comments like this or asked for one.. not everyone wants to pay +£450 for a golf club
@@JamesRobinsonGolf James, make it something like your Next 100 but with drivers, fairways etc. also, you have a fairly decent swing speed but is there some way of doing a test aimed us older geezers with moderate to slow speeds? Cheers and good work.
Hi I’d love some feedback. I’m currently looking for a complete bag set up all new I’ve narrowed my choices down but struggling to decide got a pxg fitting booked but also looking at full ping bag i530s and max woods and 10k driver. would love to hear your thoughts and a little help. Great channel keep up the great work.
TSR should replace the Callaway in this list. Callaway drivers imo have been incredibly unforgiving since the EPIC line.
Having been through a number of driver fittings , the correct shaft is the most important thing in getting the right driver . Since I have gone to a counter balance shaft I haven’t looked back
I agree it’s very important
oddly my most forgiving has been the DDD ai smoke Max...reg smoke max second. id say the qi10 was ok, i hate hate twist face...the dark speed line is great too, had the max and ls....
Tried the new PXG this spring and didn’t come close to my Gen 4 PXG driver.very disappointed after all PXGs hype.Wasnt happy with the fitter either.
But James which one would you use
Apart from the pxg, i tried them all out on the course and trackman and ended up going with Wilson. Very little between them and £150 cheaper
What about the mizuno 230 st-max? For 300 dollars it has to be in the top 5. You can use the money you save on an upgraded shaft and have a better overall driver than any of these 500-600 dollar ones on this video in my opinion. Or am I missing something??
James is it true that ping are taking the 10k drivers back because they are not says what they supposed to do or is it a roumer
I’ve heard the rumours but not sure!
What do you mean, what are they falsely saying
The pxg Black ops is the best driver I've ever played. I've played TaylorMade's, Titleist, cobras and they don't even come close!
Qi10 core driver has been incredible for me. Best driver I’ve ever hit
I don't have a lot of money but, if you told me I could hit the ball 250 yards off the tee and be in the middle of the fairway 9 times out of 10, in today's price structure I'd pay as much as $2000.
Just like the dealership badging on my cars, you can get some goo gone or goof off and take that paint off your clubs. Love customizing my clubs when I can
Hahaha
So explain how the Mizuno ST-Max 230 doesn’t make your top 5…they really should be getting more respect but you all just keep with the big names and don’t really get into the real numbers and forgiveness
I’ve reviewed them all and the Mizuno wasn’t in my top 5, I’m sorry if this upsets you, what’s your top 5? As mentioned, all personal preference 👍🏼
Didn’t upset me and think your channel is the best…I think Taylormade has gotten to gimmicky and don’t think they are as forgiving as the Mizuno or the Titleist TSR2 plus both those drivers are gorgeous and Callaway well other than there’s from 2years ago just never found there’s to be all that good or good looking
James you’re the goat man!
Appreciate you Jordan
Unfortunately you didn’t go down range and show dispersion nor length from each driver. And don’t take this wrong but sounds like someone got a little something under the table from p.x.g? Get my point? And I’m not taking any sides I play Titleist TSi.
I like the chevron and it helps me - we are all not as good as you 💎💎💎 players 😉 and you like the horrible X on the PXG 🤔
What is the Krank driver
How long have you been a spokesperson for PXG? Whatever club you are testing it somehow comes out as best every time. Or is it a joke? I don’t see others agreeing!
You ripped every one of those drivers. I personally really like Ping Drivers.
I really thought Titleist TSR 2 would make your top 5.
TSR 2 last years I think
Hello James!!
Longtime subscriber, longtime golfer. I thought you guys were all about the clubs that were best for your budget not the ones that I would have to take a second mortgage on my house to buy.😮
Why not give us your top five budget drivers like maybe Tacoma, 11 clubs of that caliber.
Hi mate, I cover all bases for everyone. Budget video coming soon as well. It’s “Takomo”
@@JamesRobinsonGolf thank you sir I bought the 101T ‘s a couple months back. Love them , just wanted your take on the driving irons, wedges , and The woods so I can make an informed buying decision.
Keep up the great service you provide us old guys. 😉
Appreciate you buddy
What about Titleist GT it’s a 2024 driver?
It’s not out yet mate 👍🏼
Pxg black ops is good enough for me for the next 10 to 15 years..
The PXG driver is unreal
🔥🔥🔥🔥
So forgiving drivers means the most expensive and the usual perceived top brands. Difficult to justify the outlay when my Cleveland driver and the Wilson drivers hit it just as far and arguably are more forgiving.
I appreciate your opinion, last year I had numerous different brands in my top 5, this year I feel like these are the best. I’m doing a budget top 5 soon if you would like to see that ⛳️👍🏼👍🏼
I could game anyone of those drivers
I guessed it was the pxg, do I win one.
PXG ?
Id like a ranking system without looks being ranked. Idgaf how it looks. I want the best performance
Fair
I am surprised about your number one choice. May have to look at this more seriously.
I had the ping 10k and it felt super heavy
May be the shaft?
Me too. I had both the 10k and the standard 430 max. Sold the 10k. Swapped the shaft for a Riptide CB as well. The max is longer and equally forgiving.
Defo trying for a PXG sponsor 🤣🤣🤣
Good video but you lost me at PXG!
Have you tried it?
No and I wont!
Pxg overpriced as are the others ,then on trade in they rip customers off.
The 0211 set is pretty reasonably priced. You just don't get as many customizable options with it. I have the 7 and 3 woods in 0211 and they're fantastic! (I think they cost me $150 brand new). I also have a Gen 5 hybrid which does have some adjustability and honestly, I haven't tweaked it at all.
I can Not believe TITLEIST is NOT in your top 5 , GRUMPY DEREK
I think your title for this is a little miss leading?
I’d love you to explain this one?
@donalddopp1257 Who is this Ms. Leading you speak of?
No high handicapper is going be spending £500+ on a driver!!!!!!!
Why does handicap have correlation with disposable income Stevie? That’s a very strange take.
I did on a Qi10 Max (20 hcp) after fitting and it is fantastic. Yes, it was a retirement gift to myself, though what I noticed most from my old previous driver was the reduced distance drop off from off centre hits. My fitter asked me what I wanted & my reply was all the help technology can give me. I tried the standard qi10 driver too, but the numbers from the max was what I needed. Very happy with it.
Not true Steve,it's dependent on your disposable income.
I'm a 20 handicapper down from 25 this year from hitting more fairways with my ping 10k.
Prefer look of PXG and Qi10 but found ping 10 unreal on forgiveness
Sure they are. Low handicaper can hit and old driver.
You'd be surprised lol.
James, your focus on the looks of the club is subjective. Everyone's idea of what looks good to them, hard to say. I think that clouds your objectivity way too much. As for sound? Who cares? Seriously, who gives a hoot. Does the equipment work well or not.
Hi Michael, if you can show me a personal review that isn’t subjective that that would be great. I provide my opinions, other than that I don’t know what you want.
Getting monotonous...
This is the first top 5 I’ve done of the year… 😂😂😂 I hope you comment on the videos you enjoy 🙌🏼⛳️❤️🎥
Quite surprised at your driver of choice, as watching your videos, your driving has been much poorer then previous years .
That’s the archer not the arrow lol
Basically another James,, I got it so is the best video,,getting boring now.
PXG is good but lucky to be no 5 as per title of video so pls stop doing misleading title's
Eh? Have you even tried it David?
Was fitted for all 5 of the drivers you used.
PXG is not even close to as forgiving as my current driver ping 10k or the qi10 standard/max or smoke,,even the aerojet.
Did find it more so than the darkspeed tho,I'm currently a 20 handicapper.
You do tend to favour your reviews to what you are using even if its not the best for you.
You did this last year with the triple diamond,because it was the power driver u kept using it but was clearly not the best for you.
Love your work just nor always your titles.
How else would you have titled this out of interest? It’s an optional based video