A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of longdrive, with the top talent competing professionally in various events and exhibitions. Louis oosthuizen wins longest drive as bubba watson protests. Jul 10, 2014 the sldr was voted the longest driver by our panel of custom fitters, and also hit some of the longest drives in our test. Consistently this is rated as the number 1 top golf driver since it represents a new technological shift in driver design. Best golf drivers for golfers over 50 and senior golfers. Often, players on the pga tour, such as tiger woods, build their game arou. Golf club companies throw out a lot of sophisticated words that sound cool, but no one really know what they mean. The best golf drivers of all time do actually change almost every year, so what any beginner should know is that the best golf driver for high handicappers would actually be the ones that have a wider face, that is longer than average, that is a little on the heavy side, with the center of gravity located near on the lowermiddle end, and that. The golfers who are looking to maximize distance should pay special attention to our distancefirst category, while golfers who want the most forgiving drivers on. The most wanted equipment tests here on mygolfspy are the most thorough club testing program in the golf industry.
Wilson d200 driver created with lightweight materials to increase a. At this level of premium drivers we narrowed down the top5 drivers out of 22 different models in three different categories in this test, the longest driver for each player is usually player dependent. The krank golf driver is one of the longest drivers if not the longest out there after winning 15 or more long drive world titles. While characteristics such as weight, length, composition, durability and price may come into play when deciding whether to purchase a particular driver, the distance achievable is always most important. The following players are currently ranked in the top ten for longest golf driver for the 2014 season. The drivers that the top 10 longest hitters on the pga tour. As of 2011, watson had the longest average drive in professional golf, with an average drive of 315.
Let the phds argue over whether or not low spin is right for everyone. Say a swing speed of 105 mph any speed as long as it is equal and using the same ball whatever ball somebody picks to use which driver is the longest. This year has seen a raft of new launches, all claiming to help you hit the ball longer and straighter. Furrh was able to hit the ball 63 yards in the air. Without doubt, one of the longest, straightest and easiest to adjust drivers we have tested in 2015. Perfection is a journey and after 16 years in custom golf club manufacturing, this driver is as close to perfection as we have ever come. Grippers and rippers, here is your 2014s most wanted longest driver in golf. Longest drive comp ping g25 vs callaway razr fit xtreme driver duration. Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers.
If you are really wanting to improve your game, your fun on the course and hitting the ball further down the fairway, its time for you to hit krank. We cant remember a bigger year in the most important product category for golf. Apr 10, 2015 without doubt, one of the longest, straightest and easiest to adjust drivers we have tested in 2015. This years top drivers all come in lofts of 8 degrees all the way up to 14 degrees. We rely on the data, and more specifically our total driving averages to determine mygolfspys most wanted driver of 2014, and based on the ping g25 finishes a very close 2nd. It might be the most expensive in this test but if. A new sixlayer carbon crown and carbon toe panel doesnt just look cool, it.
Knuth pulls out another chart, this one from a 2010 golf digest study that shows where on the driver face that average golfers made contact with the ball. Be sure to come back tomorrow to find out which of the 23 drivers is our 2014 most wanted driver. Full 2014 most wanted driver coverage coming soon mygolfspys 2014 most wanted driver test. Illegalnon conforming golf drivers worlds hottest drivers. This driver will be shaved to increase its performance.
Each and every one of these guys can bomb it off the tee, and here are the clubs they are doing it with. There have already been some exciting 2014 driver launches. Even your local paper golfing magazine has features about special products that guarantee you can drive like a champion. I want to practice the game of golf, said watson, who hit a drive measuring more than 400 yards in the.
Even your local paper golfing magazine has features about special products that guarantee you can drive like a. When it comes to selecting a golf driver, the pertinent question is how to determine the driver you can hit for the longest distance. Akron, ohio bubba watson is already the longest hitter on the pga tour, averaging 3. The club head is crafted mainly to increase speed and distance. Feb 11, 2014 grippers and rippers, here is your 2014s most wanted longest driver in golf let the phds argue over whether or not low spin is right for everyone. Grippers and rippers, here is your 2014s most wanted longest driver in golf let the phds argue over whether or not low spin is right for everyone. Top 5 best golf drivers of all time 2020 updated a. Next in the list is the callaway big bertha diablo, which is one of the longest and straightest drivers that anyone can purchase but has one major setback as. For those who place a premium on accuracy, you can make a damn strong case for the ping g25.
Some of the worlds longest drivers who are not professional golfers but compete in long drive contests such as the. That might manifest itself in better scores or a lower handicap. I was able to hit the club before and after we shaved the face down, i was 3 mph faster on my miss hits but still swung within myself and kept only 15 yards off center line for a tighter dispersion. Bubba is wellknown for his long drives, as well as his bright pink driver. Aug 06, 2014 the pga tour is on hiatus until june due to the coronavirus crisis, but in the meantime golf fans do have some good news to celebrate. Sandra carlborg, ladies division wr holder 391,yards world long drive champion 2011,2012,2014,2015, 2017. With all things being equal say using an iron byron machine for testing. Other manufacturers have also upped their game for 2014. Cobras bio cell is the companys most forgiving driver for 2014. It uses cobra s bio cell and e9 face technologies to push its center of gravity 50 percent lower than the amp cell driver for a higher launch, lower spin and more forgiveness. Michael furrh set the guinness world record for swinging the longest usable golf club with a 20foot, sixinch driver.
Golfer swings 20footlong driver to break world record. The drivers that the top 10 longest hitters on the pga. One of the best drivers on the market in 2017 and one of the longest. Our annual drivers test is always keenly anticipated but we cant remember one quite as exciting as this years.
It might be the most expensive in this test but if you can stomach the price tag, you are. Newport, wales nicolas colsaerts has hit the longest drive ever recorded on the european tour en route to grabbing the clubhouse lead with a 5under 66 on the opening day of the wales open. Long drive is a competitive sport where success is derived by hitting a golf ball the farthest by driving. The gap between the shortest and longest drivers i hit year have been about 12 yards, with the nike vapor pro being lower middle of that pack. In golf stroke mechanics, a drive, also known as a tee shot, is a longdistance shot played from. Proprietary technology that provides the best senior golf driver for slower swing speeds seeking maximum distance gains. Current world record holding disc golf discs posted on january 26, 2018 april 3, 2018 by bart bird site manager disc golf discs used to set world records are clearly discs that are capable of delivering the highest levels of performance. We are the inventors of a process known as golf driver shaving which reduces the face thickness on golf drivers to create more trampoline effect and distance. Jan 26, 2015 knuth pulls out another chart, this one from a 2010 golf digest study that shows where on the driver face that average golfers made contact with the ball. Heres a tally of what the top 10 in driving distance on tour are using by driver manufacturer. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a less experienced players hands the same driver probably will not produce those results. So, the above listed golf drivers 2016 that are for hitting the ball long off the tee were selected looking over the best features.
Cobra golf 2019 f9 mens speedback driver blackavalanche cobra 2017 golf mens max driver. Nicolas colsaerts hits longestever european tour drive golf. Jack nicklaus drive from 1963 would have won the 2014 pga. The internet is filled with all sorts of ads about finding the driver with the most distance off the tee. We can take any golf driver and make it hit 2040 yards further. The worlds longest driver denmark golfer karsten maas recently set a guiness world record swinging this 14 5 long beast. Who hit the longest golf drive ever as golf club technology advances, players are driving the ball straighter, farther and with more consistency off the tee.
The longest one i hit was the callaway big bertha alpha black diamond longest name in the history of golf and my average carry distance with the club was 274. What drivers do the pga tours longest golfers use to bomb their tee shots. The fact is, golfers are getting better and equipment technology is the reason. Taylormade golf m6 dtype driver 460cc mazel titanium golf driver for men,right handed,460cc. Once you find the right settings for you, its difficult to miss fairways and distance is one of the longest in the game improvement driver category. Golfer swings 20footlong driver to break world record for. Dec 07, 2017 one of the best drivers on the market in 2017 and one of the longest. Maximizes swing speed and distance with advanced ultra light titanium and proprietary manufacturing for the longest driver available. The latest golf drivers have new tech that makes them easier to use and helps minimize slices and draws.
Fortynineyearold dane, karsten maas, has made it into the hallowed pages of the guinness world records 2015 book for creating the worlds longest usable golf club. Sep 18, 2014 newport, wales nicolas colsaerts has hit the longest drive ever recorded on the european tour en route to grabbing the clubhouse lead with a 5under 66 on the opening day of the wales open. Watch the worlds longest usable golf club in action. Callaway have reintroduced the big bertha, nike are building on the success of covert and in same vain cobra have released the new bio cell. Loft one of the most important aspects of selecting the correct driver is picking the best loft. Well, search no more, because the golf club guru is here to help. The longest golf drivers use some of the best equipment around, and you can probably. Oct 06, 2016 longest golf drivers for distance and forgiveness should be loaded with the high performance specs like loftlie adjustability, maximum gear effect, euro dynamic design all without compromising a great look and feel. The world record recognized by guinness world records as the longest drive in a. Krank golf clubs home of the worlds undisputed longest. Mizuno st180 driver the mizuno st180 driver offers a new wave technology that enables the face to flex back and forward, producing increased ball speeds and limiting the backspin rate for a more penetrating ball flight. All the major golf manufacturers claim they make the longest hitting driver. Mar 11, 2015 we kick off our exhaustive 2015 testing programme with the club we all love most the driver.
The best driver specifications for golfers over 50. See all the available 2014 drivers here which golf driver of 2014 is the longest. We enhance the driver, both fairway woods, the hybrid and all of the irons the putter is up to you. The pga tour is on hiatus until june due to the coronavirus crisis, but in the meantime golf fans do have some good news to celebrate. The wide range of drivers available include everimproving technology and an array of materials and. Hell, while theyre at it, they can fight over whether or not 17 and 1700 rpm are the optimal launch conditions for everyone too. Fairly accurate, struggles with a block to the right. It might be in the form of more quality shots more. A new sixlayer carbon crown and carbon toe panel doesnt just look cool, it also increases your ability to find extra.
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