{"id":1155,"date":"2020-12-13T15:46:02","date_gmt":"2020-12-13T15:46:02","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/?p=1155"},"modified":"2024-09-03T16:42:10","modified_gmt":"2024-09-03T16:42:10","slug":"best-golf-drivers-for-average-golfers","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/best-buys\/best-golf-drivers-for-average-golfers\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 5 Best Drivers For Average Golfers: 2024 Updated"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re a beginner or high handicapper and shoot above 90, you\u2019re considered an average golfer. Everyone loves bringing the big stick out of the bag but it\u2019s also really important that you play the right driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are the best drivers for the average golfer:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Cobra F9 Speedback<\/strong>\u00a0(best for mid to high swing speeds)<\/li><li><strong>Cleveland Launcher Turbo<\/strong>\u00a0(best for slower swing speeds)<\/li><li><strong>Callaway Epic Flash<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Ping G400<\/strong>\u00a0<strong>Max<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Wilson Launch Pad<\/strong><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a big believer that the average weekend golfer shouldn\u2019t be buying the latest and greatest drivers. Over the past 5 years, almost all drivers go the same distance and you\u2019ll probably see little difference between them. These are all great options and we\u2019ll jump into each now.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is An Average Golfer?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>An average golfer is anyone who shoots above 90 on a par 72 golf course. These golfers are also referred to as high handicap players.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, the good news is that you can still bogey every hole on the course and you\u2019ll still be considered average. I don\u2019t know about you but that makes me feel a bit better about my game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This might seem a little bit hard to believe but the&nbsp;<strong>average golf score for all ages of golfers is 91<\/strong>&nbsp;on a par 72 course. Average golf is essentially bogey golf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can shoot in the 80s then you\u2019d be considered a mid handicap golfer. If you break into the 70s, you\u2019re in the low handicap range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s kind of crazy is that the&nbsp;<strong>average score hasn\u2019t changed<\/strong>&nbsp;very much over the years. If anything, it\u2019s gotten slightly worse. Even with the clubs and balls \u201cimproving\u201d year to year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What about if you normally shoot in the 80s? A lot of the time mid and high handicaps are completely fine using the same driver. Sometimes it is worthwhile switching though to really dial in your game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/best-buys\/drivers-for-mid-handicappers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Read The Best Drivers For Mid Handicappers<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Should An Average Player Look For In A Driver?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a&nbsp;<strong>beginner or high handicapper<\/strong>, you should be looking for different features than you would if you\u2019re a scratch golfer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You don\u2019t have the same clubhead speed as the pros, you don\u2019t hit the sweet spot as often, and your launch angle isn\u2019t going to be the same. That\u2019s why you need a driver that\u2019s designed for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are a few of the most important things to look for:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The correct shaft flex<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The right loft<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Large sweet spot<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>Adjustments (maybe)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Most people will just go out and get whatever feels the best in their hands. Sure, that could work fine, but if you really want to improve your game, you should look a little more closely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Driver Shaft Flex For Beginners &amp; High Handicaps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Carry Distance<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Swing Speed<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Shaft<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 200 Yards<\/td><td>Under 80 MPH<\/td><td>Senior\/Ladies<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>200-240 Yards<\/td><td>80-90 MPH<\/td><td>Regular<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>240-275 Yards<\/td><td>90-100 MPH<\/td><td>Stiff<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Over 275 Yards<\/td><td>Over 100 MPH<\/td><td>Extra Stiff<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>High handicap golfers normally have a swing speed between 80-90 MPH and that\u2019s why the best driver shaft flex is a regular flex. This will help generate torque and that will give you more distance.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The average golfer doesn\u2019t have the fastest swing speed and a regular shaft will help you&nbsp;<strong>launch the ball higher<\/strong>, will help you close the face, and will help with distance. Some golfers do have a faster or slower swing, and if that\u2019s the case, use the info in the chart above to pick the right shaft.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the shaft doesn\u2019t say regular or stiff then you\u2019ll want to look for these letters:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>L: Ladies<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>A or M: Senior<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>R: Regular<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>S: Stiff<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>X or Tour: Extra Stiff<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Stiffer shafts are better for people with higher swing speeds. If you use a stiff shaft but have a slower swing, you\u2019ll probably&nbsp;<strong>slice the ball<\/strong>&nbsp;a lot and your shots won\u2019t go very high.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, if your shaft is too light, you\u2019ll have a really inconsistent ball flight (mostly big hooks).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>My swing speed is in the 90-105 MPH range and I could still get away with using a regular shaft. I\u2019ve even used a senior shaft and still played fine. It\u2019s just a good idea to get the right setup for the most consistency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why not use a regular shaft all the time?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you start getting better your swing speed will probably increase. When your swing speeds up, you\u2019ll send more torque through the shaft. Too much torque is very&nbsp;<strong>hard to control<\/strong>&nbsp;and there can be too much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As I said before, a shaft that\u2019s too light will send the ball in all sorts of directions. Most of the time, your club will be&nbsp;<strong>closed at impact<\/strong>&nbsp;and will result in a hook.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Your&nbsp;<strong>distance<\/strong>&nbsp;will also suffer a bit. If you have a fast enough swing then a stiffer shaft will give you a bit more distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of average players have a swing speed under 90 MPH and that\u2019s why a&nbsp;<strong>regular shaft<\/strong>&nbsp;will give you the best results overall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Driver Loft For Beginners &amp; High Handicaps<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>Swing Speed<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Loft<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Under 80 MPH<\/td><td>13+ Degrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>80-95 MPH<\/td><td>11-13 Degrees<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Over 95 MPH<\/td><td>9-11 Degrees<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>For high handicap golfers with an average swing speed, the best driver loft is between 11 and 13 degrees. This will generate the most distance and will also improve forgiveness.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Again, if your swing speed is faster or slower then you\u2019ll want to go with a different loft for optimal results. See the chart above for the full details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since your driver is lower lofted compared to other clubs, it\u2019s going to have the lowest ball flight. Average players don\u2019t have the fastest swing speeds and the extra loft will help get the ball in the air.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Professional golfers normally use a driver with a loft between&nbsp;<strong>7 and 9 degrees<\/strong>. That works for them because they normally swing hard enough and hit the ball at an upward angle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you tried using a lower lofted driver, you\u2019d most likely hit the ball 10 feet in the air and you\u2019ll most likely be hitting your second shot first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What loft you decide to go with will really depend on your swing speed. If you\u2019re&nbsp;<strong>older<\/strong>&nbsp;and have a slower swing speed, go with a 12-13 degree driver. If you\u2019re&nbsp;<strong>young<\/strong>&nbsp;and like to kill the ball, go with a 10.5 degree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The good thing about some of the drivers is that you can actually&nbsp;<strong>adjust<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>the<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>loft<\/strong>&nbsp;to see what\u2019s right for your game. If you get a 10.5-degree driver you\u2019ll be able to raise it to 12 degrees or lower it to 9.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s The Right Driver Head Size?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of drivers these days are&nbsp;<strong>460cc<\/strong>&nbsp;and that\u2019s what you\u2019ll want to look for. The bigger the number the more forgiving it usually is.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pro golfers sometimes like something a little smaller because it could be easier to control. They hit the ball so well that they don\u2019t need the increased forgiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll sometimes see a driver that comes in a standard and alternate model. The alternate model could be a tour model where it\u2019s a touch smaller or it could be a game-improvement model (a little bigger).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Should You Get An Adjustable Driver?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>An adjustable driver&nbsp;<strong>isn\u2019t<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>as<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>important<\/strong>&nbsp;as the other factors and it shouldn\u2019t make or break your driver choice. That being said, it\u2019s a useful tool when you start getting better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being able to adjust the loft or lie of your driver can fine-tune your game but it\u2019s not going to instantly fix a hook or a slice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When I first started playing I had a big slice with the driver. I went out and got an adjustable driver and tuned it for a draw bias. But guess what, it&nbsp;<strong>didn\u2019t fix the slice<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, it did help slightly but it\u2019s not the main thing you should be looking for in a driver. If the driver comes with that feature, great, but don\u2019t worry about it if it doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When Should You Upgrade Drivers?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As you start working your way to the low 90s and eventually break into the 80s, you might be thinking it\u2019s time to upgrade your driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are times when that could benefit your game but the good news is that some of these drivers can be&nbsp;<strong>used by all skill levels<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a very high handicap and slice the ball off the course you might need an ultra forgiving driver. You could use it as a mid handicap player but you might want a bit more&nbsp;<strong>versatility<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Being about to&nbsp;<strong>draw or fade<\/strong>&nbsp;the ball or control the trajectory is important as you start getting better. Some of these ultra forgiving drivers won\u2019t let you do that but you\u2019re not at that point yet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I\u2019ve noticed is that almost all drivers over the past 5 years hit the ball the&nbsp;<strong>same distance<\/strong>. The only differences are the spin rates and maybe the forgiveness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get the driver that\u2019s best for your game right now. Once it becomes more than five years old or you feel like you need it to do a bit more, go out and upgrade.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Best Drivers For Average Golfers In 2024<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a beginner or high handicap golfer and are in the market for a new driver it\u2019s important that you pick the right one. I\u2019ve gone out and bought a club that I\u2019ve seen on TV and it just didn\u2019t perform well for me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s because the club wasn\u2019t designed for my swing speed and skill level. What I\u2019d also recommend is that you don\u2019t go out and buy the&nbsp;<strong>newest model<\/strong>&nbsp;on the market.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sure, you could if you wanted but I think you\u2019d get the same results by getting something that\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>1-2 years old<\/strong>. Save a bit of money and put that towards lessons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of these drivers can be used by&nbsp;<strong>all skill levels<\/strong>&nbsp;while a couple of them are designed for higher handicaps. All are great options for you right now but go with the one you feel would benefit you the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"speedback\">Cobra F9 Speedback (My #1 Pick)<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"This is THE DRIVER to beat in 2019.......\" style=\"width:853px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_KcR3AS-lEcw\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FKcR3AS-lEcw%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KcR3AS-lEcw\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT12M20S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2019-01-11T08:58:01Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_KcR3AS-lEcw\" data-src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FKcR3AS-lEcw%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">This is THE DRIVER to beat in 2019.......<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/KcR3AS-lEcw\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2FKcR3AS-lEcw%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"This is THE DRIVER to beat in 2019.......\" width=\"853\" height=\"460\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"COBRA KING F9 SPEEDBACK DRIVER REVIEW - RICK SHIELS PGA GOLF Professional Rick Shiels tests the new 2019 COBRA KING F9 SPEEDBACK DRIVER using GCQuad launch monitor and taking the COBRA KING F9 SPEEDBACK DRIVER out onto the golf course. Rick Shiels also compared the COBRA KING F9 SPEEDBACK DRIVER and against last years COBRA KING F8+ DRIVER \u25baBecome a FREE SUBSCRIBER to RICK SHIELS now http:\/\/bit.ly\/SubRickShielsGolf \u25ba Official Apparel and footwear partner: Nike Golf http:\/\/www.nike.com\/golf \u25baOfficial Garmin Ambassador: https:\/\/explore.garmin.com\/en-GB\/golf\/ \u25baGolf Monthly Top 25 Golf Coach http:\/\/www.golf-monthly.co.uk\/news\/notice-board\/new-golf-monthly-top-25-uk-coaches-list-revealed-89709 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \u25baMy Links: Facebook \u25ba http:\/\/bit.ly\/RickShielsFB Twitter \u25ba http:\/\/bit.ly\/RickShielsTwitter Instagram \u25ba http:\/\/bit.ly\/RickShielsIG Web \u25ba http:\/\/www.rickshielsgolf.co.uk\/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:853px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for an awesome&nbsp;<strong>all-around driver<\/strong>&nbsp;that can be used by all skill levels, the F9 could be perfect for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It came out in 2019 and won a Golf Digest award for drivers. Even though it\u2019s a year or two old, it still holds up to the newest models and is one of the&nbsp;<strong>best drivers in all categories<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I like about this driver is that it\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>long and forgiving<\/strong>&nbsp;for the beginner golfer but it\u2019s also adjustable so the lower handicap can fine-tune the setup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are&nbsp;<strong>8 loft adjustment settings<\/strong>&nbsp;and moveable weights that will let you dial in your launch angle, spin rates, and ball flight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The loft can be set anywhere between&nbsp;<strong>9 and 12 degrees<\/strong>. Beginners will probably like 12 degrees better but scratch golfers might like 9 degrees for the lower spin rates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are two&nbsp;<strong>adjustable<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>weights<\/strong>&nbsp;on the club that\u2019ll also help with your shots. If you put the heavier weight to the back then you\u2019ll raise the launch angle, make the club more forgiving, and have a draw bias. The opposite with the weight up front.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s also cool is that it comes with an&nbsp;<strong>Arccos<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Sensor<\/strong>. It\u2019ll give you GPS data when you\u2019re on the course and will tell you how far you hit your driver.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019ll also keep track of your&nbsp;<strong>stats<\/strong>&nbsp;and will let you know where your common misses were, how many greens\/fairways you hit in regulation, and what your shot dispersion looked like.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s also going to track your hits and let you know your ideal loft and weight settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07MCW576N?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Check The F9 Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B07MCW576N\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Cobra Golf 2019 F9 Speedback Driver Black-Yellow  Men s Left Hand UST Helium 50 Reg Flex 10.5\">Check The F9 Price On Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reasonable price for what you get.<\/li><li>Sounds really good.<\/li><li>One of the longer drivers.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Not the best option for shaping the ball.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"turbo\">Cleveland Launcher Turbo (My #2 Pick)<\/h3>\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed-youtube wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube\"><div class=\"lyte-wrapper\" title=\"The driver you WON&amp;#039;T try....BUT SHOULD!\" style=\"width:853px;max-width:100%;margin:5px auto;\"><div class=\"lyMe hidef\" id=\"WYL_g6k0b2-cgvg\" itemprop=\"video\" itemscope itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/VideoObject\"><div><meta itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\" content=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fg6k0b2-cgvg%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"embedURL\" content=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/g6k0b2-cgvg\" \/><meta itemprop=\"duration\" content=\"PT6M48S\" \/><meta itemprop=\"uploadDate\" content=\"2019-10-18T14:00:06Z\" \/><\/div><div id=\"lyte_g6k0b2-cgvg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fg6k0b2-cgvg%2Fmaxresdefault.jpg\" class=\"pL\"><div class=\"tC\"><div class=\"tT\" itemprop=\"name\">The driver you WON&#039;T try....BUT SHOULD!<\/div><\/div><div class=\"play\"><\/div><div class=\"ctrl\"><div class=\"Lctrl\"><\/div><div class=\"Rctrl\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><noscript><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/g6k0b2-cgvg\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/plugins\/wp-youtube-lyte\/lyteCache.php?origThumbUrl=https%3A%2F%2Fi.ytimg.com%2Fvi%2Fg6k0b2-cgvg%2F0.jpg\" alt=\"The driver you WON&amp;#039;T try....BUT SHOULD!\" width=\"853\" height=\"460\" \/><br \/>Watch this video on YouTube<\/a><\/noscript><meta itemprop=\"description\" content=\"The golf driver you WON&#039;T try....BUT SHOULD! In this video PGA Golf Professional Rick Shiels heads out to the golf course to test a driver that most golfers wouldn&#039;t think to try. When you look in the golf bags of most amateur golfers and golfers on The PGA Tour &amp; The European Tour you will the same thing. Callaway Golf Drivers, TaylorMade Golf Drivers, Ping Golf Drivers, Titleist Golf Drivers &amp; Cobra Golf Drivers. This driver is different, this driver is from Cleveland Golf &amp; in this video you will hear why Rick Shiels thinks you should try it. Rick tests the new Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo driver and it really impressed him! \u25baBecome a FREE SUBSCRIBER to RICK SHIELS now http:\/\/bit.ly\/SubRickShielsGolf \u25ba Official Apparel and footwear partner: Nike Golf http:\/\/www.nike.com\/golf \u25baOfficial Garmin Ambassador: https:\/\/explore.garmin.com\/en-GB\/golf\/ \u25ba Hit #Subscribe &amp; #HitTheBell so you don&#039;t miss out on any new videos! ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- \u25baMy Links: Facebook \u25ba http:\/\/bit.ly\/RickShielsFB Twitter \u25ba http:\/\/bit.ly\/RickShielsTwitter Instagram \u25ba http:\/\/bit.ly\/RickShielsIG Web \u25ba http:\/\/www.rickshielsgolf.co.uk\/ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi I&#039;m Rick Shiels, welcome to my channel RickShielsPGAGolf. This YouTube channel is designed to help you play better golf, also to help you enjoy your golf more! I specialise in golf club reviews, golf club unboxing, golf club news, golf club head to heads, and all about golf clubs. I also want to make you play better golf by providing coaching video on all topics about golf, how to fix your slice, fix your hook, help you drive the golf ball longer, hit your irons more pure, hit your irons closer to the hole and help you draw and fade your golf shots. I will also help you lower your score by chipping better by stopping you duff and thin chips, pitch the ball closer and also create backspin. Also I will provide you help to putt better and hole more putts! On this channel I also make fun and entertaining golf content based on crazy and sometimes &quot;gimmicky&quot; golf clubs. I like to cut through the marketing hype about products and I like to give you the honest truth about golf equipment. If you enjoy the channel make sure you hit subscribe and also tap the notification bell so that you are always notified when I release a new video.\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"lL\" style=\"max-width:100%;width:853px;margin:5px auto;\"><\/div><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone with a&nbsp;<strong>slower swing speed<\/strong>&nbsp;and want a driver that\u2019s high launching and forgiving, this might be the best option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m a big fan of Cleveland products and I actually could see myself playing this driver. It\u2019s high launching, long, and straight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It won a&nbsp;<strong>Golf Digest award in 2020<\/strong>&nbsp;and is best suited for beginners and high handicaps. You could use it as you get better but there are probably better options out there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the downsides is that it\u2019s&nbsp;<strong>not<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>adjustable.<\/strong>&nbsp;Not a huge deal but you will have to pick a specific loft. It comes in either 9, 10.5, or 12 degrees but I\u2019d probably recommend the 12 for most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s not going to be as easy to shape the ball around but that\u2019s not something you should be looking for right now. Focus on hitting&nbsp;<strong>more<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>fairways<\/strong>&nbsp;and you\u2019ll see your game improve quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07WXVLK79?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Check The Turbo Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B07WXVLK79\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Cleveland Golf Launcher Turbo Driver 9.0 S RH\">Check The Turbo Price On Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Very forgiving.<\/li><li>High launching.<\/li><li>Pretty good price for a 2020 driver.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Not adjustable.<\/li><li>Doesn\u2019t sound the best.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"epic\">Callaway Epic Flash<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2_Blog-Post-Pic-9.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4885\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a fan of Callaway clubs and want a good&nbsp;<strong>all-around driver<\/strong>, this could be the option for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I actually still use an Epic Flash fairway wood and absolutely love it. I didn\u2019t like the driver quite as much as the F9 but it was still really solid.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>distance<\/strong>&nbsp;between them was pretty much identical and I actually do prefer the look of the Epic Flash.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What I did notice was that the F9 was a little bit&nbsp;<strong>straighter<\/strong>&nbsp;for me and that\u2019s why it could be better for the average player.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some people really love the way Callaway clubs feel, and if that\u2019s you, this is still a really good option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It won a&nbsp;<strong>Golf Digest award in 2019<\/strong>&nbsp;and was the only driver to get 20 out of 20 stars. It\u2019s best suited for people with swing speeds under 105 MPH.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This driver does come with&nbsp;<strong>adjustable<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>weights<\/strong>&nbsp;to get the ideal ball flight and you can also change the loft. I\u2019d probably recommend the 10.5-degree driver and then you can raise it up a degree or two.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This driver does come in two different versions, the standard and&nbsp;<strong>Sub<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Zero<\/strong>. Go with the standard driver because the Sub Zero is for lower handicap players.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07L8SQ7T6?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Check The Flash Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B07L8SQ7T6\" data-aawp-product-title=\"Callaway Golf 2019 Epic Flash Driver Right Hand Mitsubishi Tensei AV Blue 60G Regular Flex 10.5 Degrees\">Check The Flash Price On Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adjustable weight and loft.<\/li><li>Looks slick.<\/li><li>Great distance.<\/li><li>Can be used by all skill levels.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Not as forgiving as some.<\/li><li>The sound is a little muted.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"g400\">Ping G400 Max<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/1_Blog-Post-Pic-10.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4884\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re someone with a&nbsp;<strong>faster swing speed<\/strong>&nbsp;and want an ultra forgiving driver, this could be right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The G400 does come in a few different models and the&nbsp;<strong>Max<\/strong>&nbsp;is their high handicap option. The head is a little bit deeper and that\u2019s where the increased forgiveness comes from.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I prefer the standard G400 myself but both are solid choices. If you\u2019d like a driver you can use as you get better, the&nbsp;<strong>standard<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>model<\/strong>&nbsp;might be better for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<strong>distance<\/strong>&nbsp;on this driver is essentially the same as the others but it might have the best feeling coming off the face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><a rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\" class=\"rank-math-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.globalgolf.com\/golf-clubs\/ping\/driver\/\" target=\"_blank\">Check The G400 Price On Global Golf<\/a>.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Adjustable loft.<\/li><li>Great sound.<\/li><li>Very forgiving.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Not the best for shaping the ball.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"wilson\">Wilson Launch Pad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/Blog-Post-Pic-11.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4883\"><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to spend the big bucks on a new driver and want something super&nbsp;<strong>forgiving<\/strong>, this could be for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of people overlook Wilson products but I do really like them myself. They may not be the best for scratch golfers, but for us average hackers, they do a really solid job.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This driver isn\u2019t adjustable so you\u2019ll have to pick a set loft. I\u2019d probably recommend the&nbsp;<strong>13 degrees<\/strong>&nbsp;to get that high ball flight and more distance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wilson made this driver for people who&nbsp;<strong>slice the ball<\/strong>. Again, it won\u2019t fix your slice overnight but it should straighten things out a little bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The big downside to this driver is that it\u2019s not going to be the best when you start getting better. It could work alright but it\u2019ll be tough controlling the trajectory and shape of the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong><a class=\"aawp-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0836LPHH9?tag=gweek_end-20&amp;linkCode=ogi&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1\" title=\"Check The Launch Pad Price On Amazon\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener sponsored\" data-aawp-product-id=\"B0836LPHH9\" data-aawp-product-title=\"WILSON Staff Launch Pad Men s Golf Driver - Right Hand Graphite Senior 10.5\">Check The Launch Pad Price On Amazon<\/a>.<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Pros<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>High launching.<\/li><li>Made for slicers.<\/li><li>Reasonable price.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Cons<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Not adjustable.<\/li><li>Won\u2019t offer very much control.<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you\u2019re a beginner or high handicapper and shoot above 90, you\u2019re considered an average golfer. Everyone loves bringing the big stick out of the bag but it\u2019s also really important that you play the right driver. Here are the best drivers for the average golfer: Cobra F9 Speedback\u00a0(best for mid to high swing speeds) &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Top 5 Best Drivers For Average Golfers: 2024 Updated\" class=\"read-more button\" href=\"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/best-buys\/best-golf-drivers-for-average-golfers\/#more-1155\" aria-label=\"More on Top 5 Best Drivers For Average Golfers: 2024 Updated\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1156,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"rank_math_lock_modified_date":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[23],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-1155","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-best-buys","infinite-scroll-item"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1155"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1155"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1155\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2562,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1155\/revisions\/2562"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/1156"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1155"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1155"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/outofboundsgolf.co\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1155"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}