The Best golf drivers of 2023: my BIGGEST test ever
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- Опубликовано: 14 фев 2023
- Mark Crossfield tests the best drivers of 2023. His biggest-ever test reveals some amazing results.
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What would be your number one driver of all time?
G425 changed my game so im biased. I did hit the 430 and it sounds sooooooo much better
g400 Max
As a Nike fan I would choose the Nike Vapor 440 flex. If I wasn’t a Nike fan I would like the Taylormade Burner Draw
As of right now, my clear choice is my current Callaway Rogue ST driver!
2017 gbb epic!
I know it’s silly, but another driving factor imo for Ping/Titleist/Srixon is that their release cycle is every 2 years, so you don’t feel like you have “old” equipment after a year like the other brands make you feel…
Brilliant points.
not silly at all. totally legitimate which is why i started gaming clubs from companies that are NOT releasing new stuff every 12 months
100% agree. Plus I usually like to skip a generation since not that much changes so I'm upgrading/updating every 4 years rather than every year or every two years.
I have Nike Vapors and I still don't feel like my driver is old. People that waste money on drivers every year or two are kinda crazy.
No that's not silly in the slightest taylormafe makes.good drivers but I hate seeing tje latest and greatest pop up every year...that's always driven me away from them
Probably the best overall driver review I’ve ever seen. I love the idea of all the category winners (sound, looks, cost etc). Brilliant.
One of the best reviews i could think about before, well done and shows? How close are all together!
Excellent video Mark. I have the TSR2 in the bag and found it to be a great driver in every category
I really appreciate that you've brought up the resale value of these clubs. Over the past few years, so much golf equipment has crossed into a price that is a bit unreasonable for average players. Being able to utilize some value and trade up is such a big part of the buying process now it does effect which brands even more.
Great video Mark, very balanced and informative, thank you
Would have been really nice to see two drivers sneak into the competition. The PXG Gen 5 driver is currently $299 with 3 adjustable weight ports and plenty of available stock shaft options. Tour Edge Exotics should have been in the test as well given how well they have fared in other driver shootouts on TXG.
Is this txg?
Put the new 0211 ($199.99) and new 0311 (289.99) up against the wilson. Those are also before a military discount if you are eligible. It's tough to beat, IMO.
As always enjoyed the video Sir and very good information
Great review Mark.The G430 looks great, but for me the price for golf clubs are ridiculously high especially here in AUS. What annoys me the most when you search on line, golf outlets do not have the Ping and Titleist prices they ask you to send for a Quote, other brands no problems.I will stick with my Ping V2 Rapture for now until I win the Lottery😅
Great review Mark as we have come to expect the honest reviews from you , I got fitted into a Stealth 2 , my dispersion was the best with that club and a bit more ball speed thanks 👍
Well done Mark. Nice balanced overview, testing and ranking of each. 👏🏻 👏🏻
That's what I love about data driven reviews. Which there are few. Opinions on sound and feel then the numbers are all that matters. The few who don’t get that obviously do not understand what they are reviewing. Sad really.
Great review Mark and interesting comments especially when you trade in. I tend to change every two years golf is my hobby now I’m retired, and so trade in prices are important to soften the blow when buying new equipment. Even the big brands drop my TSR1 was £499 now after a year £140.
I think your considerations of holding value over time was spot on and that was a comment I hadn’t heard in driver reviews before.
Agreed
Paid 399 for a srixon zx7 and 12 month after I got 120 in a trade in, think your right it's got to be considered.
Great review, Mark. Very informative and well done. Nice to see your clubhead speed creeping up to 114mph. For me, the TSR3 with Tour Design is still a high performing premium combo. It is truly the most consistent ball speed machine I have tested. 👍🙏🔥🔥🙌🙌💯💪💪
Thanks for the review. I'm a new golf looking to move from my package set (Callaway Warbird). I'm tempted by the Paradym.
Excellent review and really good explanation of stats. Just purchased G430 Max 9 degree driver and it’s fantastic even for a slow swing player like me (87mph) goes 215 yds with best shots up at 250yds. Best bit is dispersion is much better and improved over G410.
Thanks for the great video. May I ask what shoes you are wearing in the outdoor portion of your testing? Thank you.
My Titleist TSR2 is phenomenal. Still in disbelief how much farther and straighter it is than my Titleist TS3 that was a very good driver. I’m finding myself down the fairway in places I have not seen in a long time and that has been during the middle of winter.
I love my Wilson d9 driver
Have to agree on the Titleist. Notice on tour just how many non contracted players use the Titleist.
And despite not paying the players the mega bucks like Callaway and Taylormade, it's winning the driver counts on both tours every week, and five years ago that was Taylormade.
Got fitted by Titleist for my Tsr2 at the end of last year and I would recommend this club to anybody. Make sure you are fitted for whatever driver you buy. My 45 minutes with the Titleist pro was the best experience I've ever had purchasing clubs and after 25 rounds I can honestly say it's the best money I've ever spent on golf equipment. It is a fairway heat seeking missile launcher.
great video . I have hit the Titleist and Callaway and Srixon and Mizuno and TM. The ones I liked the best were the Titleist and Callaway. I just have to decide now. They are so similar but I love love the titleist looks, so old school and beautiful.
Great pick for overall winner, I have the TSR2 and love it!
I'd be tempted to buy an AeroJet too though, just because I love what Cobra are doing (and have a Cobra bag as well lol (minus putter)).
I have gotten extremely similar results and ball speeds to you, so this is an interesting comparison. The TSR2 and Aerojet are the two drivers I’m in between. Get a little bit more ball speed with the tsr2, but the cobra is super consistent and launches just a bit higher. Feels like it always clears 250 carry for me even on awful strikes were the ball speed drops below 155, where a bad miss for the TSR drops below 230. Feel like for the price and just a bit more forgiveness gives it to Aerojet for me.
Thanks Mark!!!
Great video. Can you please do this with Woods and hybrids too, as they're not discussed as often as they should be.
i can't wait to order my tsr2. ultimately they are all gonna perform within such a tight range a golfer of my skill isn't going to be consistent enough to notice. its all about 2 things, looks and sound.
Just got the paradym after having an M2 for a while now, just a beautiful driver and sounds amazing
Great Review.
I'm a 15-20 handicap and I game the TSR3. Its longer and straighter than my old Ping G425. I consistently hit the toe side and don't see much drop off in speed or distance. I love it and its staying in the bag for a long time.
Hi Jose paul here have you tried this at setup have your ball between centre of clubhead and shaft . I find on a bad day this gives me centre strikes , I am no pro but through practice I found this .
Great content as usual Mark. Love the look and sound of that new Titleist driver, it's perfect if you ask me. That being said, is their a reason you left out PXG in this test? Just harder to get ahold of it across the pond? Also, Cobra doesn't quite hold it's value well enough for me to say it's the winner on price.
I'll be gaming the TaylorMade Sim2 for another year or two. Just added a bit of lead tape. I gained a few yards and tightened the dispersion. I need to work on speed. Mark has got me by 50 yards at this point.
Duuuude- love your reviews
I really like the milled faced on the previous cobras, so I went Ltdx ls from my f8+. Got it in peacoat blue to match my navy blue oban airburst 😍 it’s so damn good looking. It is lower spin than the f8+ so I got it in 10.5 turned down to 9, vs 9-9.5 to 8
question. did you perform these tests with the stock shafts or your own? which shafts? many thanks
6:44 When I look at these prices, I am damn happy that this past October I bought a new 2021 PXG 0211 driver custom made to my specs for US$126.56 (includes delivery and any sales tax). I doubt that I would play any better with drivers in this review that cost up to four times as much.
In Canada the Cobra LS $699.99 Ping LST $849.99. The Ping was 8 yards shorter on carry and not all that forgiving. I bought the Cobra and love it. The Callaway Paradym TD was close to the Cobra performance with great dispersion,but that was with a $400. Ventus Blue Velecore shaft.$1200. total. LOL I bought the Cobra with stock Hazrdus Smoke RDX Blue 6.0 .
Custom fitter myself best performing drivers are the cobra and tsr drivers. Cobra with the wrap around face low strikes are amazing.
Personally, I like the look of the Mizuno and the look of the TItlelist. Totally hear what you’re saying bout Titlelist holding value though. Thanks Mark!
Titleist also holds their value because they have longer release cycles than other manufacturers. No clue if this has changed or not
I tried the Titleist TSR2 and TSR3. I though they looked, sounded, and felt amazing. I've never tried a driver that felt so good. However, I tested it against my 2017 Callaway GBB Epic, and found no difference in distance, and my bad swings still led to bad results. I saved myself $599.
As for resale, my five year old Epic still sells used for about $200. I think I bought it used in 2019 for $250. They really do hold their value.
I'm in my mid seventies and have the Srixon ZX5 and the PXG Gen 0311 and either one plays as well as the other. I recently got a deal on a used TSR2 and tried it for a couple rounds but it never out performed the ZX5 or Gen 5. Jsst goes to show no matter what is advertised as the best or top dog won't necessarily play well for everyone.
Any chance you’ll release the fairway woods of this before my custom fitting on Saturday?
Pumped for this video! Great content as always
Love my ping g425 and absolutely love the noise especially on the driving range grrrr it’s like the heavy metal / goth driver 😂 can’t afford the new one but don’t really need it realistically or maybe I do lol
The Aeroflot looks nice.
I’m not in the market for a new driver. Can’t justify it. But love watching your reviews. Data doesn’t lie and neither do your reviews. If I had to pick one, I couldn’t I’d choose 2, either the ping or the cobra for me. But cobra fan mainly because of rickie fowler still playing amp forged irons probably time for an upgrade. Keep up the good work
Replaced my Srixon ZX5 with a TSR2 last month. I've played 5 rounds with it so far and can confirm: it is brilliant.
thanks for the review.. but surprising to see you chose TSR2 as the winner after eulogising on both the Stealth2 and Paradym.. I certainly agree with that choice as I am more a traditionalist.. carbon has yet to give me the comfort of having a real trustworthy driver in my hands..
Nice review.
Great video Mark , please test Them out against greatest from the last 5-10 years, as i Think the tech is over sold 😜
I just got a cobra radspeed brand new for $199 and love it. Even mishits and the ball is in the fairway. Plus it leaves mark on face every time. Love it gives me feedback where I hit it on the face.
As ever a great honest review.
In essence, it all boils down to personal preferences 👍🏼
I'm going for the TSR4. It feels great! Gonna be my in bag soon.
I just bought it and tough to get used to so far.
If you or anyone like me really believes that flowing the golf shaft is the best way to get the most out of that golf shaft, then the Callaway is the only way to go. Because of its shaft sleeve system the shaft goes in the hosel and any adjustments are made by turning the cams, there in the flowed shaft is never turned away from the sweet spot, which I truly believe is the way to go. The others you turn the shaft all over the spectrum losing the sweet spot of the flowed shaft by turning it adjusting for moving the clubhead up or down in loft. Pay a lot for an after market shaft makes no sense for any of the other driver manufacturers. My opinion, but then it's my money too. Good video Mark, thanks.
I'd love to see a comparison between the Cobra King SZ (2020) vs this new AeroJet model.
I don't swing it the quickest right now, I'm doing speed training etc, but I still prefer the duller sounding clubs, I've got the Cobra Speedzone at the moment and I don't like that higher pitch sound. I know it's daft but it seems to be really loud and echoes a lot in driving range bays that are covered, and it really makes me paranoid to hit it as I feel like I'm putting other people off. But on the course I can tolerate the sound as it doesn't echo so it's not as harsh, but I think that would be a big factor on my next driver, I'd choose one that's got a duller sound so I can swing guilt free on the driving range :D I know that's probably a rubbish reason to buy a driver!
Another well reasoned review Mark. However, the review I want to see is of the guitars on your wall. They look the business!
You dont know the about the 4Gs of life?!?
God..Golf..Guitars..Guns...👍
As one who likes to wait it out and see what last year's top dog costs after the new ones come out, here are some typical U.S. online store prices a year later:
Aerojet- $300
Mizuno 230s- $300
Paradym- $400
Stealth 2- $400
Wilson Titanium - $300
Cleveland XL2 is already $350. $250 next year?
Last year I bought a new ZX5 for $180 shipped.
Mark, how about a retro driver review of the new swing. I remember seeing you and Mat doing jetspeed driver review you had 258 carry Mat 263 would like to see what you get now with it. Was the driver of my choice back then still play with it now
Enjoying your content as of late.
Thanks for watching Jeff
Mark, if you’re ever over in the states in Ohio for any reason, would love you play 18 with you. Thanks for all the information you provide.
Hey Mark, this might seem silly but I know you’ve been a proponent of simple swing thoughts. After all the work you’ve done on your lower body and sequencing have you thought about just “swinging your hands faster” to create more speed and let you body support that. That’s how all other sports work. Interested to see the results 👍🏼
I bought the cobra LS very happy its fast and long
Had a great fit last week. 108 swing speed. Ended up with 10.5 degree triple diamond paradym. 55g shaft.
Totally different to what I thought I needed or had before.
Stiff ?
@@BuffaloBarber24 sometimes
I love driver reviews I just find it hard to take the prices seriously when you know a PXG 0211 is available for £199 with: an adjustable loft sleeve, range of fitting options and a warranty.
The PXG may be nice but honestly I can't stand the look of any of their clubs and I despise their entire marketing strategy. I wouldn't even consider PXG for those reasons no matter the price.
How do they rate to the launcher XL?
Those Asic golf shoes are beautiful. I need me a pair of those.
Great content…
The Wilson Ti is coming in at rrp £349 not £399, performs just as good as the others, great driver
If you keep it for 5 years ...yes...if you don't waste of money...99% of golfers swap there drivers a lot TM callaway titleist ping holds value
@@petekenny3774 99% Really not from my experience no where near that often
@@petekenny3774 the reason clubs are so expensive is because manufacturers know people keep trading in perfectly decent clubs for ones that are no improvement. It’s a pity really as they wouldn’t charge it if people didn’t keep buying new ones for basically no reason other than boredom
@Guy Whittern yeah but thats what 90% golfers do unfortunately it won't change will it ...people don't realise in the past 5 years there is no tech or advancement the colours change ridiculous tech words are used and boom the marketing works doesn't it...if you want a new driver every year and have the cash buy it...i personally don't I play a mavrik max that's 3 year old now
@@petekenny3774 Rogue from 2018 for me with a Rogue 22 headcover from eBay on it 👍
It’s nice to hear somebody speak about some of of the brands selling clubs off marketing. The performance really only jumps every 4-5 years imo. The year to year marketing from TaylorMade drives me nuts, but I’ve see a bunch of stealth 2.0’s in bags so far haha.
I love cobra drivers, I said this on an earlier video of yours but I used to lean taylormade when it came to drivers and I test them all before buying any, but 5 or 6 years ago I just began leaning more and more cobra every year after testing them. I also think that while they hold their value in the long run well, say three or four years the trade in isn’t much less than say a taylormade driver the same age, I think the year old cobra seems to always be discounted a hundred bucks less than again say the taylormade driver of the same year, and I buy my drivers a year old usually when they’ve been discounted to make room for the new drivers..
Why is it that no one includes PXG drivers in these comparisons tests ? When they do it’s usually the 0211 which is there lowest cost driver and they compare it to drivers that are 3 times the cost. I just purchased a PXG Gen 5 0311 XF for $299, half the cost of the drivers you reviewed here. $600 for a driver, I pay $630 for my annual golf membership which is unlimited golf with a cart at one of the nicest courses here in upper Michigan. $600, I don’t think so
Do they vary much in shaft length and flex?
Only had a budget of £350 so tested the Wilson and the Cobra. I take your point about resale value but I don't want to spend an extra £100 plus for marginal performance and maybe something extra back if I sell it. I ordered the Wilson as it was a big step forward over the Yonex VXF I have had for 10 years.
Wilson starting with this line could be turning a corner on brand, too. Their new CEO is really focusing on building tour level products and getting them into tour player hands. So resale might not be as bad as people think in 5 years time.
And how are you finding the dynapwr in play?
Very forgiving. Good sound and decent distance without having to swing beyond controllable speeds
@@buddyspaniel8285 ok i am between this ( dynapower) and keeping my stz220 but with a new shaft I can't compare them so dont know which to go for
I was lucky, my 96 year old dad gave me £250 towards the club.
Which driver should I buy?
Great video Mark well presented and I think that you made a very valid point on trade in price and purchase price. Wilson make great clubs and offer superb value and compete with the big brands. To be fair Cleveland and Cobra also offer great value. So on price a bag of clubs only Wilson and Cleveland come in for around £1700-£1800. ( Callaway X series £1100) But and here’s the but yes they will drop in price but you have saved a fortune when purchasing . My Titleist T300 irons and TSI woods are worth £900 on trade in but cost £2700 twelve months ago so premium clubs still cost you. The big brands now come out at £2200-£2800 for a full bag minus putter!
I change every couple years only because like cars the longer you keep them the more you lose. Now I’m retired I spend my money on my hobby golf. Not for everybody I know. I’ve always loved Wilson good products at sensible prices and slightly left field it’s great to out perform your mates and you say Wilson, seriously yes seriously!
After seeing say a few - modestly put - reviews, I think There are two choises of surprise.
Callaway Paradym [paradim] and Mizuno STX.
Like the guitars in the background!
Thanks they are my pride and joy.
What is the ideal launch for drivers
Bought Cobra LS crazy fast and crazy long very happy
IMO the manufacturers who produce a new line once a year their value drops off faster. Cobras from a year ago are dead cheap now. They are basically giving away Rad Speeds. Rogue ST second hand price fell off a cliff. I think Mizuno, Ping and Titleist will hold their value over time since they are on longer release periods.
Ping hold the best value 👌
Great video. Excellent result. A proper test.
Imho, manufacturers don't make bad golf clubs, just some can maximise more income than others.
1 question - I guess you used the same golf ball throughout the test, but would different golf balls produce much different results?
Great video and from seeing all the drivers I agree with you however,,, PXG is not a driver in 2023?
was the test done with the same shaft/ weight / flex/ length
Great video Mark. This must have taken you ages to put together
Maybe it's time for an upgrade, strong believer in it 's not the club but how you hit it that really matters. My 2004 460CC Adams Redline Driver has served me well, had the shaft shortened and regripped a few years back for better consistency. Will head to 2nd Swing for a fitting and let the chips fall where they may ......
The only tech that stands out is a company’s ability to market.
Hi Mark - really like your penguin golf polo but cannot find it online - please provide details
Are those the gel kyano?
Mark, in your opinion does the sound mean distance or lack of it . by this I mean louder more umf less noise less distance .
paul
Bought the Cleveland Golf XL Launcher. Great price and never hit it straighter! Great MOI and price. A winner.
That's a 2022 driver, not 2023. This review was for 2023 releases.
Good luck selling it. I bought one last summer off a guy like new that he had for only a few months. It had only been out for a few months at that time. 100.00 I paid for it. It was the Lite version. I played one round with it and hated it. I sold it for 150.00 the next day. People won't pay much of anything for a used Cleveland. If you love it keep it...
100mph swing speed, moderate tempo. Got fit into the TSR2 10° set at A1, Mitsubishi C6 Red 60 Stiff at 45”. Gained 20 yards carry over my Mizuno STZ. Tested against the new paradym, stealth 2, and Ping g430. TSR2 was hands down the best distance, second to the paradym on dispersion. Paradym was 10 yards shorter for me.
Did you not test the new stz230 to see if it was longer than the stz
@@conalsands4748 STZ 230 wasn’t in stock at the time of fitting.
Lol Mark as an OG fan I feel like this video/thumbnail so not you. But I understand you need to play the RUclips game. Wishing you some success.
Are you planning to do a commentary video on LIV? Did you already do one? Maybe I missed it. Here’s an idea. Inject a bunch of golf youtubers into the LIV league to add some personalities. I think if LIV wants to succeed they need to increase the hype and personalities for entertainment value because the golf and prize money alone will not be enough to move the golf needle.
Value retention is a lot higher with Ping and Titliest. Callaway nearly half in value on the second-hand market within 12 months. AeroJet won't hold its value like you'd think or hope. Ping G425 up until 8 weeks ago was still going second-hand on eBay for over £300.
Are you playing driver in the center of your stance? Maybe a photo illusion 🤷♂️ Great video!
Prices are completely nuts...
Did you swing the taylormade faster then the others ? Lots of other reviewers seem to swing the taylormade a good bit faster, for some reason
Outstanding review Mr Crossfield. I'm that kinda golfer looking for the newest, greatest club on the market to improve distance and accuracy, I also understand that no matter what material is incorporated into today's clubs, the USGA has it's limits on clubface speeds. So no matter what material you choose, it comes down to your personal clubhead speed. Keep up the good work. Appreciate the informative reviews.
The limit is at the hottest point. The innovation in new clubs is to have the face stay hot over a wider area & controlling spin across the face for less drop-off on off-center hits.
I have a lot of drivers and hit dead middle, my TaylorMade SLDR is still the longest. But an inch off center, my Mavrik Max holds up distance WAY better.