Golf clubs, and drivers, in particular, have remained in a near-constant state of evolution since the late-1970s, when TaylorMade ushered in the era of metal woods. Although tomorrow’s designs have yet to be imagined, here are a few of the most revolutionary drivers currently on the market.
Revolutionary Driver Recommendations
Callaway Rogue ST
The original Big Bertha driver put Callaway on the map in the early 1990s, and the manufacturer continues to innovate with the Rogue ST line. Featuring four distinct clubhead designs to match the skill level and playing styles of four different types of golfers, all of the Rogue drivers are engineered to improve consistency and maximize forgiveness for off-center hits.
$550, callawaygolf.com
TaylorMade Stealth
Never a company to fly under the radar, TaylorMade seeks to change that trajectory—at least in the figurative sense—with the launch its new Stealth family. These drivers, which are available in three models to accommodate varying playing styles, feature lighter and larger, carbon-composite fiber clubfaces which help to generate greater energy transfer and ultimately longer drives.
$580–$600, taylormadegolf.com
Titleist TSi
Renowned for its top-selling Pro V1 golf balls, Titleist’s TSi drivers have taken the company’s club design to new heights. Literally. Designers incorporated titanium alloy used in commercial jet engines and NASA’s Phoenix Mars Lander into the four-model driver line, creating high-performing, faster-flexing clubs generally preferred by more skilled golfers who generate greater clubhead speeds with their swings.
$550, titleist.com