Whether you’re a high handicapper looking for maximum forgiveness or just want a driver that works even on off-centre strikes, Rick puts the best options on the market through their paces to find out which ones are actually worth your money.
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We test all the big names (TaylorMade, Callaway, Ping, Titleist, Mizuno, Cobra and more) plus the direct-to-consumer brands you’re starting to hear about. New vs old, budget vs premium, “forgiving” vs “players” – we put them head-to-head so you can see what actually performs.
Our testing is built around launch monitor data (GCQuad) and real-world shots, but we always explain the numbers in normal-golfer language. No fluff, no hidden agendas – just whether a club will help your game or not.
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What about PXG?
So happy for Rick. After stopping drinking, he looks so healthy. His golf game has improved, and he is hitting it longer than ever before. He also looks happier and is much more positive on the course. Let's keep it going!
Whereas 11 golf. Why the big brand bias?
Got fitted by sggt Edinburgh, and the driver that was best for me cobra optm max k
same shaft with the ping has got to feel so heavy without counter-balance. Even though this year’s head is a bit lighter than usual.
Another Rick bait and switch?
Cobra drivers don't disappoint. I prefer fade biased drivers and with the futurefit33 adapter, I'm sure I can get it set just right for me.
what about Tour Edge ?
I still love my A.I. Smoke. That thing is a rocket launcher. I’m terrible at golf and I can still hit that thing over 300 yards easily.
No Wilson Max +?
My home course Cobbs Creek GC IS opening NEXT YEAR..Will we see you there Rick??…🤙.
He's Ping biased
I love seeing love for Tour Edge in the comments!
Love that quantum driver
Can we have the 3 wood version of this please?!
Now you should do a further review of the remaining drivers not just the biggest brands
Have to agree with you Rick – I have the Quantum TD Max (slightly different to the one you have there) but amongst others I tried the cobra was a close second for me.
One thing I have always loved with callaway is the hosel design, can adjust to any setting and leave the grip and shaft in the same line
PING
0:20 It’s been booming for 2 months here in central Florida 🏝️! But it never really died down much.
Cool to see Cobra do so well, but man, you were hitting it a long way with that Callaway! Great video.
Getting tired of your shilling for the big brands. Where's the Tour Edge that you reviewed and said it was one of the most forgiving ever? This is garbage TV.
Physics doesn't lie…Callaway went the farthest because of the drop in spin. What happens to spin on toe, heel, bottom and top of face hits? You know where mortals hit it sometimes….Are drivers more forgiving now? Surely, but $600 drivers equate to about $150 a yard over what most currently have in the bag.
Wilson max plus? I swear this channel only gives major brands the attention. A lot of other brands deserved to be on this video. Thumbs down for me 👎
That speed training working wonders
Appreciate you always keeping us up to speed on the latest and greatest Rick! Excited to see what goes in your bag for this year!
The way you hit that quantum it should be in your bag! Does your gamer even go that far?
PSA: any max driver from the last 5-8 years will be equivalent. Save some money and avoid blowing the cash. Unless you just absolutely have to flex on your playing partners that you can spend more than them.
Any reason you went Quantum Max, and not Quantum Max D? Callaway considers the quantum Max, the core driver don't they?
Just buy last year’s Cobra Max K and thank me later
please Change title to "WHAT IS MOST FORGIVING DRIVER FOR RICKS SWING"……
Babe, wake up, new episode of our show just dropped.