Drivers

The driver is the golf club most often used off of a tee peg from the tee box on Par 4 and Par 5 holes. The driver may also be used on long Par 3 holes or from the fairway depending on the driver loft, player ability or specific needs of a golf shot. The longest golf club in the set in terms of both club length and distance, the lofts on drivers typically range from 7 degrees to 12 degrees. Drivers may be constructed of varied materials, or combinations of materials, and are engineered with different design features to maximize distance and accuracy from the tee. Early drivers were constructed from a combination of wood and forged or stamped metal components, while the vast majority of current-day drivers are constructed of advanced, high performance steel, titanium and graphite materials. Advancements in both golf club head and golf club shaft material technology over the years have allowed for larger and more forgiving driver designs. Today�s driver manufacturer�s produce and sell drivers in varied lofts, and shaft types, lengths and flexes to optimize performance for all types of golfer launch conditions. Popular driver brands include TaylorMade drivers, Titleist drivers, Callaway drivers, Cobra drivers, Nike drivers, Mizuno drivers, and Ben Hogan drivers.