Drivers

The driver is the longest club in the bag and the hardest to buy well. Loft matters more than most golfers think: slower swings launch better with more of it, while stronger players can afford to bring it down. Forgiveness, meaning how the head behaves when you miss the middle, decides whether your bad drives stay in play.

Every golf driver here has been hit, tested and rated by our pros before it earned a listing. If it doesn't add yards or keep you on the fairway, it doesn't make the shortlist. Pair yours with the right golf ball to get the most from it.