I have just got the 9 degree carbon Wilson driver, took the plunge as a 15HC - absolutely no regrets, I seem to find the centre 8/10 times at the range, 9 out of 10 fairways hit on its debut last week, upgraded from a high handicap callaway b21 driver, not only does it go further (10-20yards easily) but it’s actually easier to hit - I can’t recommend it enough
Bought mine at the end of the season and can’t wait to put it into play!! I’ve had 2 sets or their irons in the last 10 years and believe they are really overlooked and people are missing out! They seem to be upping their game a bit!! I love seeing the older dogs coming back to the party so to speak!!!
Great reviews Matt!!! I recently retired my Nike Vaporfly Pro driver for the Cleveland Launcher XL2 and it is an amazing upgrade for me as I am a senior now and my club speed is slowing. The Cleveland driver has made golf fun again!!!
Thanks for reviewing the more budget drivers Matt. Enjoy your content. I had the Cleveland last year and regretted trading it in as it was super straight with decent distance.
I know it's not a 2024 driver, but check out the Callaway Mavrik '22 model. Absolutely love the sound, feel, and performance of it, and it's only $300 brand new.
I am so glad Wilson is making a comeback, but that Mizuno driver to me just looks so good. But then again I am not a fan of the color red and Blue is my favorite.
@@Mattfryergolf Matt, my 2022 Cleveland Launcher XL driver has already an adjustable hosel from 9 to 12... Btw, the price of a brand new XL driver has dropped to $249 in the U.S. (£198), which, given the few differences with the XL2, is a real bargain.
I recently acquired a Mizuno 230 STZ and couldn’t believe how much straighter I’ve been able to hit it! If anyone is on the fence on getting a new Mizuno driver don’t hesitate and get one in your hands!
Just purchased the latest AiSmoke max for £425 on offer from my local professional shop, sold my TSR2 on eBay for £350 as it was too spinny, happy days. The Callaway is brilliant, spinning at 2300 perfect for my expectations, much longer than the Titleist which was spinning at 3900, costing me distance, dispersion for the Ai Smoke is superb. So whilst might have saved £50 with the Wilson, it didn’t perform for me, nor did the Qi10 or Ping 425 10K max and they were incredibly expensive.
Matt, it's a shame you don't spend more time on your research. The old Cleveland XL lite had no adjustment, while the Cleveland XL was adjustable. You kept saying this driver is for higher handicaps.... I play it as a 67 year old 8 marker... It is just a great value driver for all abilities
Had a Driver fitting and gone for Ping G430 10k expensive yes but not had a new driver for 7 years and the stats compared to my old one is a gain of 13 yards which is going to be a massive help around my course. But I did try the Mizuno and the Wilson driver but didn't feel as solid for me.
id love it if you could get a hold of YONEX clubs ...specifically the shaft they produce themselves which has a double kick point ...doubt ill ever get access to them down under but would love to see what you think
I was going to suggest Wilson before you pulled it out of the bag as your 3rd option. I would have to go for the titanium as a higher handicapper. Just waiting for it to drop another £50 in price
I been playing the cobra F6 driver past couple years had the Cleveland monster before that would love to get the new cobra but clubs are just so damn expensive especially drivers
I just got the previous Launcher Driver. Can you do a comparison video with stats of 2024 Launcher Driver vs the previous gen? Also, I think the previous gen Launcher XL Driver also had adjustable loft from 9*-12*. The lite version didn't.
Sub 70 849D for mid high handicapper forgiving with plenty of shaft options price point far better at £279 or 849 for the better players same money surely that is a no brainer
Im surprised mizuno made this list. Cant see people overlooking mizuno. My list of over looked drivers would have been Wilson Tour edge exotics And Adams' new idea driver. It looks amazing, but nobody talks about adams anymore. Just my humble opinion.
Good video Matt, but why are they so expensive to us all the components are simular and probably made in the far East. Surely we are just paying for the name and the pro's who have sponsorship.
I am now 66 years of age I have been using a ping G25 25 Driver for 6 years and with my son hitting it it's a match for any new Driver on the market .oh and it cost 195 quid brand new not 600 quid .I rest my case .
I don’t understand why people get caught up the sounds or the looks of clubs … as long as they hit great I don’t really care what it sounds like or even how it looks 😂
I have to laugh at how much of this was dedicated to how it looks and sounds instead of how it really performs. Give me an ugly looking and horrible sounding club that goes straight and a decent distance than something pretty and sounds great.
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I have just got the 9 degree carbon Wilson driver, took the plunge as a 15HC - absolutely no regrets, I seem to find the centre 8/10 times at the range, 9 out of 10 fairways hit on its debut last week, upgraded from a high handicap callaway b21 driver, not only does it go further (10-20yards easily) but it’s actually easier to hit - I can’t recommend it enough
Bought mine at the end of the season and can’t wait to put it into play!! I’ve had 2 sets or their irons in the last 10 years and believe they are really overlooked and people are missing out! They seem to be upping their game a bit!! I love seeing the older dogs coming back to the party so to speak!!!
Great reviews Matt!!! I recently retired my Nike Vaporfly Pro driver for the Cleveland Launcher XL2 and it is an amazing upgrade for me as I am a senior now and my club speed is slowing. The Cleveland driver has made golf fun again!!!
Mizuno driver lead PGAT in total driving stats in 2023!
Thanks for reviewing the more budget drivers Matt. Enjoy your content. I had the Cleveland last year and regretted trading it in as it was super straight with decent distance.
Just want to add that currently the Mizuno ST Max comes in at $300.
Purchased it at that price and love it. Great driver for the price.
I know it's not a 2024 driver, but check out the Callaway Mavrik '22 model. Absolutely love the sound, feel, and performance of it, and it's only $300 brand new.
I got fitted for Wilson Dynapower Carbon driver last March. I enjoyed using it. I had best driving season
I went in for a driver fitting. TSr1 was the best, a little further behind was the Paradym X. Third was the Wilson carbon. They were all very close.
I love the Wilson Dynapower Carbon. Started gaming it as soon as it came out.
I keep hearing good things about Tour Edge. I have no real idea about performance, price or any of the other pertinent categories.
I am so glad Wilson is making a comeback, but that Mizuno driver to me just looks so good. But then again I am not a fan of the color red and Blue is my favorite.
I have a Launcher XL, and it's adjustable. I think the "XL Lite" has a fixed hosel, but the original is adjustable.
The Cleveland Launcher XL2 is seriously underrated, nice to see it get a mention here.
yep it was a surprise to see how well it did
I have fun with the previous XL for a year now (18 Hcp). That said, they're full titanium, so hard to compare perfs with carbon drivers.
Just remember to use earplugs when you´re hitting it...
@@Mattfryergolf Matt, my 2022 Cleveland Launcher XL driver has already an adjustable hosel from 9 to 12...
Btw, the price of a brand new XL driver has dropped to $249 in the U.S. (£198), which, given the few differences with the XL2, is a real bargain.
I have Wilson DYNAPWR 3-wood and 3-hybrid and absolutely love them. If I was up for a driver change, the Wilson would be very high on my list.
I recently acquired a Mizuno 230 STZ and couldn’t believe how much straighter I’ve been able to hit it! If anyone is on the fence on getting a new Mizuno driver don’t hesitate and get one in your hands!
Interesting to hear the differences between the UK take on pricing and brand awareness vs the US market.
The Mizuno ST Max is up there with any of the big names
Yep it was a stand out for sure!
Just purchased the latest AiSmoke max for £425 on offer from my local professional shop, sold my TSR2 on eBay for £350 as it was too spinny, happy days. The Callaway is brilliant, spinning at 2300 perfect for my expectations, much longer than the Titleist which was spinning at 3900, costing me distance, dispersion for the Ai Smoke is superb. So whilst might have saved £50 with the Wilson, it didn’t perform for me, nor did the Qi10 or Ping 425 10K max and they were incredibly expensive.
Great stuff, matt. Would love to see a review of the Sub 70 drivers.
I play the Srixon ZX5 driver (first edition). Great look at address and extremely forgiving.
Matt, it's a shame you don't spend more time on your research. The old Cleveland XL lite had no adjustment, while the Cleveland XL was adjustable. You kept saying this driver is for higher handicaps.... I play it as a 67 year old 8 marker... It is just a great value driver for all abilities
I wholeheartedly agree Matt! If Mizuno dropped their price on the Max; I will be on board in a heart beat.
Had a Driver fitting and gone for Ping G430 10k expensive yes but not had a new driver for 7 years and the stats compared to my old one is a gain of 13 yards which is going to be a massive help around my course. But I did try the Mizuno and the Wilson driver but didn't feel as solid for me.
The Cleveland driver sounds similar to my PXG 0811!!!
id love it if you could get a hold of YONEX clubs ...specifically the shaft they produce themselves which has a double kick point ...doubt ill ever get access to them down under but would love to see what you think
I was going to suggest Wilson before you pulled it out of the bag as your 3rd option. I would have to go for the titanium as a higher handicapper. Just waiting for it to drop another £50 in price
I'm a big fan of the Mizuno line. Great drivers!
I been playing the cobra F6 driver past couple years had the Cleveland monster before that would love to get the new cobra but clubs are just so damn expensive especially drivers
Would be cool to see Takomo Ignis driver and how it compares to these three 🤔🏌🏼♂️⛳️
Again brilliant reviews Matt.
I just got the previous Launcher Driver. Can you do a comparison video with stats of 2024 Launcher Driver vs the previous gen?
Also, I think the previous gen Launcher XL Driver also had adjustable loft from 9*-12*. The lite version didn't.
I did really like the dynapwr last year, but in the end I bought a paradym on demo sale for the price of these.
good way of getting a big brand name
Srixon drivers are hugely underated also.....
Sub 70 849D for mid high handicapper forgiving with plenty of shaft options price point far better at £279 or 849 for the better players same money surely that is a no brainer
Im surprised mizuno made this list. Cant see people overlooking mizuno.
My list of over looked drivers would have been
Wilson
Tour edge exotics
And
Adams' new idea driver. It looks amazing, but nobody talks about adams anymore.
Just my humble opinion.
alot of slept on drivers
Good video Matt, but why are they so expensive to us all the components are simular and probably made in the far East. Surely we are just paying for the name and the pro's who have sponsorship.
How about the Adams idea driver?
Just got custom fitted for Cleveland xl 2 and beat the likes of Callaway.taylor made and cobra and I am a 16 handicap
Hi could you test the new cobra air x2 driver
Try the tour edge hot launch c524, $250 american
I am now 66 years of age I have been using a ping G25 25 Driver for 6 years and with my son hitting it it's a match for any new Driver on the market .oh and it cost 195 quid brand new not 600 quid .I rest my case .
The cobra line up meant to be very good
Another great video Matt.
I'm sorry but your inability to say "performance" always makes me chuckle
I don’t understand why people get caught up the sounds or the looks of clubs … as long as they hit great I don’t really care what it sounds like or even how it looks 😂
Well... Cleveland driver got my tinnitus ringing in my ears so bad that after a day it got itself a new home fast... in a bin...
Rest assured, only snobs look for the brand, only poor golfers look for the look, and only delicate, fragile people can't stand powerful sound 😀
@@kepler1649 😂😂😂
Bought a 2011 Bridgestone head $25 and an Apollo steel shaft $10. Just boring fairways and greens.
deal of the century!!
Matt, what going on with the white flag frame behind you?
That better be a slazenger in the middle
Tour Edge Driver?
All drivers are the same 🤣🤣🤯🤯🤯🤯 pick one and get fitted get the right shaft loft etc ...the mizuno is lovely
The new Pxg black ops is all gloss crown. It’s sounds terrible
Only £379 😂 , the price of golf clubs has got completely out of control
Day/video 40 can I have the ER5 yet
Can get the Mizuno for $300 now.
I have to laugh at how much of this was dedicated to how it looks and sounds instead of how it really performs.
Give me an ugly looking and horrible sounding club that goes straight and a decent distance than something pretty and sounds great.
PXG black ops
Great review Matt!! And I think Wilson is underlooked in almost all categories irons, wedges and putters. 🏌♀⛳