SURVIVAL OF THE FITTERS

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Drivers

It wasn’t long ago that the most innovative drivers used complex adjustable features. The thinking was admirable: One driver could be calibrated to fit a variety of golfer types. Today, adjustable features haven’t disappeared, but their use is very narrow. Companies now understand that one head, no matter how adjustable, can’t address the needs of all golfers. New drivers typically come in a series of models designed for different player types. Maybe you need a lighter driver to improve swing speed or a head that’s weighted to fight a slice or a head that flexes across the face to improve mis-hits. This is why we’re breaking out more details for each of these specific models so that you can learn more about how they perform.