What driver head should I use?

What driver head should I use?

In tests conducted by Mackenzie, et al (2015), they found that the best performing driver head weight is 174 grams for golfers across the board. During their study, various low handicap golfers tested drivers with head weights of 174 g, 190 g, and 200 g.

Are all golf driver heads the same size?

The largest driver head approved by the USGA weighs in at 460cc (club heads are measured by volume) and the smaller ones are 440cc or 420cc. The 460cc club heads have larger faces, and the weight is designed to fall into the lower back portion of the club head.

Do golf driver faces wear out?

So, Do Drivers Wear Out Over Time? The fact of the matter is that, even though I may have been getting ahead of myself in the anecdote above, drivers can lose their pop over time. They can wear out and they start to lose efficiency in the face. This means that they transfer far less energy to the ball at impact.

Does a larger driver head increase distance?

How Do They Compare On Distance? The larger head driver seems to give players a little more distance than a small head driver. The reason behind this has less to do with the size of the driver head than it does with the size of the sweet spot.

How long will a driver head last?

If it is from a reputable manufacturer, then it should last for at least five years under reasonably heavy use. This means playing 30 to 40 rounds of golf a year and going to the driving range about once a week. The face will not lose its pop — i.e., resilience or ability to spring back during impact.

What is the best swing weight for a driver?

More than 80% of the time, he finds that golfers are creating the best results with a swing weight of D5 with Red Range shafts.

How often should I change my driver?

For most golfers, you’ll want to replace your driver every five years. Golf drivers do not wear out as easily as they did even 15 years ago. If you treat your driver well, there’s no reason it cannot last multiple seasons. And yes, that even goes for golfers that play frequently.

How often should you replace your golf driver?

3 to 5 years
Keep in mind that 3 to 5 years of use is a general guideline and differs for all golfers. If you play 30 to 40 rounds per year then based on normal wear and tear you should consider getting a new driver every 5 years. If you play less than that, then you could wait for 5 to 7 years.