Golf Club Reviews: Best Drivers Under $200
A more expensive driver does not necessarily mean a better driver. There are several excellent drivers on the market for under $200.
Beginning Golfers
Beginning golfers should choose a driver with the graphite shaft because it is lighter. A lighter club is easier to swing and will keep you from hitting the ball too hard. A titanium head is the best choice for a beginner because it is more forgiving. And finally, you want to find a club with a high loft.
The Tour Edge Exotics Ti Driver is an excellent choice for a beginner. Originally priced at $349.99, the Golf Warehouse offers this driver for $149.88. The Tour Edge Exotics Ti Driver has a graphite shaft available in Senior, Regular, Stiff and X-Stiff flex. Available lofts include 8, 9, 10.5 and 12 degrees.
The Callaway Men's Big Bertha 460 Titanium Driver, available at the Golf Warehouse for $169.88, is another excellent choice for beginners. This club offers the best ball flight with maximum forgiveness.
Intermediate Golfers
Intermediate golfers will want to use the same driver criteria as the beginner, with a few adjustments. As a golfer's swing improves, one may want to switch from a graphite shaft to a steel shaft. An intermediate golfer may choose to stay with a titanium head or opt for an oversized steel head.
The PING Rapture 460 Driver, available at the Golf Warehouse, for $199, is a nice choice for the intermediate golfer. It combines titanium and carbon composite head, with available lofts of 9, 10.5, 12 and 13.5 degrees.
The TaylorMade Men's Burner 460 Ti Driver, available at the Golf Warehouse, for $199, has a graphite shaft and lofts of 9.5, 10.5 and 13 degrees.
Advanced Golfers
The advanced golfer will want to switch to a steel shaft and may use a standard sized steel club head. To achieve more distance and less rise, the advanced golfer may choose a lower loft.
The Callaway FT-5 Driver, available at Discount Golf World for $199, has a carbon fiber body and an OptiFit Weighting System. The OptiFit Weighting System allows the golfer to customize her or her driver.
Final Note
Do your homework. Compare the various drivers and choose the one that is the best fit.
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4 Comments
Post a Commentso true i have a pro driver and it rips (300)when i hit it perfect 1 out of 3 or until i jet tired and cant swing 115 mph .then its dead for me cant hit it! grab lighter faster ti- driver. i lose 25 ta 30 yrds . but i can hit it 9 out of 10 golf bugs me LOL
Very helpful!
very good review, well done.
Great reviews. I'm definitely in the beginner category