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If you are in a hurry and just want to find out what the Best Golf Drivers for Beginner is, then we recommend the Callaway Mavrik Max as the best one. Having the right club in the bag is important for every player, especially beginners. Everyone loves to swing the club hard and feel the momentum when you hit the ball dead center. Hitting it perfectly might not be as easy for beginners. Drivers have the lowest loft and longest shaft among all the clubs so things can go south quickly. What is a driver club? It is a wooden club that is often referred to as 1-wood. It is the longest club with the biggest head. Drives are used to hit the ball as far as possible towards the green. That is why they are usually used for the first stroke from teeing ground on par-3s, -4s, and -5s. The loft for them usually varies from 9 to 13 degrees but it could still be less or more than that. Clubs with low loft have low trajectory while the ones with high loft have a high trajectory. Why do beginners need a specific golf driver? Golf drivers are very important and the most popular clubs in a golfers club. Yet golfers often don’t pay much attention to them. Drivers are mainly manufactured for having a better distance with your off-the-tee shots. You may think that the expensive drivers used in PGA tours might be a good option for you but that is hardly the case. Those high-end drivers are designed for pros with high swing speed and shot precision. When the same clubs are used by beginners with low or medium swing speed, they will not perform well. Off the center hit with these clubs will produce a significant amount of sidespin that reduces the distance and accuracy of your shot. That is why beginners should use drivers that are appropriate for their level of skills. Forgiveness of the driver should be the first selection criteria A golf driver that forgives will prove to be a saving grace for beginner golfers. Such drivers allow the ball to cover good distance with more accuracy even if it’s a mishit, which happens often with beginners. It would be a mistake if you as a beginner buy an expensive driver that is advanced and used by pros. Such drivers have low forgiveness as they are made for advanced players. Beginners would make more mistakes and have a disappointing experience. You might even lose interest if you don’t make improvements. What is a club loft? Loft plays an important role in the selection of a driver. The loft makes a huge difference in distance covered and the ability of shots from the tee. Beginners quite often overlook it. Every golf club has it. It is the angle of the clubface as it’s positioned on the shaft. The degree of the loft angle of the club depends more upon the vertical plane as compared to the ground. Normally drivers come in a loft of 9 to 12 or 13 degrees. Beginner golfers can stick to the drivers with high loft. The more loft a club has the higher will its trajectory be. A driver club with more loft angle will provide a beginner with distance and accuracy benefits. Beginners require a higher loft because they generally have low clubhead speed. Many modern drivers have an adjustable loft which is beneficial because the golfer can select the degree of loft. What should a beginner look for in a driver? When it comes to the head shape and size of the driver there is no best. It is all about what works for you and gives you confidence. But still clubs heads with round shapes are a good option for beginners as they are easier to play with and have aerodynamics that produces better clubhead speed. To be able to hit the ball better go for a club head up to 460 cc. Drivers tend to have the longest shaft length among all the clubs but don’t be intimidated by it too much. If you don’t have the driver with the correct shaft length then it would be difficult for you to use it. The swing style and speed are also some factors that affect your shot. Drivers with more flex with lighter shafts are ideal for beginners. More flex is required when you have a slow swing speed. Lighter drivers will be easy to handle and play with. Follow this YouTube URL for more information. How often should a beginner buy a driver and how many? New drivers with better technology and improved design are released every year by manufacturers. You may also change our club if you have improved your game. However, if your driver suits your game and skill level then it might last for 2 to 4 years. Getting a new driver will mostly depend on the change in playstyle, skill improvement, and budget of the player. Some professionals carry two drivers; one for long-distance and the other for shot shaping. But for beginners, one should be enough. The adjustability of the club will allow you to improve both of the functions. To help you make a better decision we searched the online market and came up with the following 5 best golf drivers that are just right for beginners. 1. Callaway Mavrik Max Mavrik is the new generation of clubs introduced by Callaway. This driver club features flash face technology designed by Callaway’s AI supercomputer. This driver has the biggest head among the three drivers from this generation of clubs. It is 460 cc but the way it is designed makes it appear larger. It has a straight top line at the address and a crown that stretches down towards the turf. This look will boost your confidence. It looks big but is not heavy or unattractive. You may like the orange details on the club or not but they can be customized to your taste. This beginner driver sounds unique. The feel of the driver can be changed with the two interchangeable weights of 12 and 14 grams that are used at the heel and the back of the club. These drivers feel safe like you won’t hit it off line. You will know which one you prefer when you use it. The AI designed flash face provides the player forgiveness and maintains ball speed. Even if you don’t have the skill level yet, you’ll be able to make some respectable numbers with this golf driver. You will get good distance and low spin with this highly adjustable club. The three models in the Max category of drivers are available in the loft from 8 to 14 degrees. Two models are available for both right and left-handers. The third model is available only for right-handed players only. The length for all the models is 45.7 inches. This easy to hit driver is worth the investment if you want to improve your distance and ball speed. What we liked FS2S titanium has been used in the construction of this driver. This highly strong material is 6 grams lighter than traditional titanium. It promotes optimal speed, spin robustness, and forgiveness, which is what a beginner needs. The sole and crown are connected by two internal jailbreak bars. This encourages fastball The lighter carbon crown helps redistribute the weight for higher MOI (Moment of Inertia). AI technology is used to make a sophisticated internal titanium rib system. This advanced technology fine-tunes the head and produces a satisfying sound. It also helps you achieve good distance and hit better shots. The highly adjustable loft makes it a great driver out there for beginners. This driver comes with two weights that are positioned in the sole near the heel and rear. You can choose to place the weights either in the heel to produce raw or in the rear for forgiveness. What we didn’t like Price is the only downside that we could find. If you are committed to improving your tee shots then you may invest in it. 2. Cobra F-Max Driver This driver club is intended for golfers with slow to medium swing speed for more forgiveness, ball speed, and distance. This solid club features a head shape with a tapered round profile and medium face depth. The crown has an alignment aid that helps to line up your shots. Some players may not like the alignment aid at first but with the time you’ll find that it looks good behind the ball. The glossy black finish with gold accents gives it a silky texture. This driver is very light as it is made using Cobras lightweight technology. It weighs 50 grams less than conventional drivers. Since it is light, it helps beginners gain more speed and distance. Its offset features will help the player hit straight shots. The length of this driver is 45.5 inches with a head volume of 460 cc. The 10.5-degree version is available for both right and left-handed players and the others are available for only right-handed golfers. This driver sounds lively and pleasant with its metallic pop. This driver will impress you with its forgiveness. You’ll be able to tell where you hit the ball. The responsiveness of this driver is very strong. This driver is advertised for its high launch and straight flight. It is easy to get the ball in the air with this driver, the ball won’t balloon on you. All of F-Max driver versions have draw bias which is achieved by placing the CG towards the heel of the club. This helps the golfer hit straighter shots. What we liked This driver weighs 285 grams, which is 50 grams less than most drivers out there. It is very light which proves beneficial in gaining ball speed and distance. All parts of this club are lighter including the head, shaft, and grip. This helps with long shots. The pleasant crown alignment with the Cobra logo and PWR ridges provides the player visual alignment which helps them set up square to their target. The head of this straight neck driver is weighted in your favor. If you think that turning it over in your hands is hard then concentrating the weight towards the heel will decrease the slice and improve the ball flight. Although it is very light, its head still has enough weight to make you feel more in control. This weighty feel will remain firm and stable. The large and midsize grips of this model improve the comfort and consistency with every shot you hit. It is affordable compared to some other models out there. What we didn’t like Its loft is not adjustable. You may feel that the club is very light if your swing speed improves with time. 3. TaylorMade SIM Max Driver After introducing M drivers, TaylorMade moved on to SIM drivers, which stands for Shape In Motion. These drivers provide maximum forgiveness and consistency. At the address, this club looks similar to SIM which looks quite normal but is a bit compact. The crown of the club is light grey carbon fiber. A thin white band separates the alignment aid “T” from the golf ball. This driver is slightly longer from front to back. It has a larger face and better center of gravity that helps it deliver more MOI and forgiveness. The inverted cone technology used in this club which promotes better mishit performance. This driver is available in 9.5, 10.5, and 12-degree lofts with a head volume of 460 cc. It has a loft sleeve that lets you adjust loft, lie, and face angle. The thru-slot speed pocket increases the sole flexibility, which helps achieve better ball speed and distance. This driver is made with cutting edge technologies such as Inertia Generator and asymmetric sole. It doesn't slide in weight, unlike the SIM driver. Instead, the inertia generator shifts the weight back. It sounds a bit louder than a SIM driver despite not having a slide in weight. Since it is designed to be forgiving it sounds a bit fuzzier so you will not be able to tell where the ball hit the face. It covers up mishits that way. It is mid-spin and launches high in the air. It gives you better ball speed and accuracy. This driver has a face that is 8 percent larger than a SIM driver. This driver is a good option if you are looking to improve your game. What we liked This driver is very forgiving and lets you hit long shots every time. These clubs have been calibrated and injected to reach the maximum legal limit of ball speed. The face curvature reduces side spin and helps in delivering straighter shots. It lets you adjust and personalize trajectory and face angle features. It comes with 12 settings that let you adjust your loft by +/- 2 degrees. It comes with a high launch shaft but other custom options are also available. The Z-grip is textured and provides a very good feeling. What we didn’t like This long-lasting driver is a bit expensive. It doesn’t have an adjustable weight system on the sole. 4. Cleveland Launcher HB Turbo Driver This distinctively stealthy driver is an eye-catcher. The head of this driver has a matte black and smoky grey finish that blends with the black Miyazaki of the shaft. The face of this driver has a unique variable thickness pattern that allows for more speed. The HiBore crown is not much noticeable but is complemented by the pockets at the back edges. This crown has a prominent step that lowers CG. The light hosel is not adjustable but it removes unnecessary weight. The whole weight adds up in the sole pad, which results in an increased launch that helps gain more distance off the tee. The chunky sole also helps improve MOI which in turn increases forgiveness and allows for better speed. At the address, there are three ridges and many micro nubs on the crown. The sole of this club has many angular levels but still looks sleek. The red accent line complements the red dashes on the clubface. The high-tech look of this driver adds to its appeal. This club sounds powerfully loud. The piercing metallic crack is consistently heard after any decent contact. This club feels fluid and encourages the player to swing confidently. This driver produces a high ball flight and it feels really easy to get the ball in the air. These drivers are available in 9, 10.5, and 12 degrees of loft with a head volume of 460 cc. All of them are available for right-handed golfers but only the 10.5 one is available for left-handed players. It is appropriate for golfers with low to medium swing speed. The closed address of this club will help you if you have slice issues. There is also a draw option where the bias is pronounced. If you need forgiveness and help with launch then this good looking driver is a good choice. What we liked The new face offers a large impact area that helps increase speed and in turn, gives a good distance. Deep weighting increases MOI significantly that increases ball speed. The extra weight in the sole increases the speed and distance gain. The redesigned HiBore crown lowers the center of gravity which expands the sweet spot. The lightweight hosel helps achieve high launch and more forgiveness. It comes with a matching headcover that protects your driver and increases its life. What we didn’t like The offset bit has draw bias models. The loft is not adjustable but since it is affordable you will be able to buy a new driver with a different 5. Wilson Staff LaunchPad Driver This driver is anti-slice and offers good forgiveness. This affordable driver has pleasant looks. It has a refined sole and deep metallic finish on the crown. At the address, the pinstripes help define the big clubhead. This club sets up closed which might have been distracting had it not been for the continuous black finish from the crown to the face. In the face, this club looks tall and offers a large contact area. The loud metallic crack that it gives off upon contact with the ball is consistent across the face of this club. The hosel has a slight offset which allows for more time to square the clubface. The extra weight in the heel encourages the shutting of the face. This driver features a technology that decreases spin focuses on higher launch angles to optimize carry distance. The center of gravity of these drivers moves towards the heel of the club which helps square face at impact and removes fade bias. It is very light at 272 grams which helps it gain speed and distance. The offset looks at the address and the +2 degree angle allows the reduction of the slice by at least 50 percent. This driver comes in 10.5 and 13-degree lofts for both left and right-handed players. This driver will be helpful for a good range of beginners. It offers reduced slice, more distance, accuracy, and speed. Its draw bias design and forgiving face help your slice issues and helps get straight ball flights. What we liked Its look is appealing with the black, grey, and white color combination. Its head allows for high ball speed and good launch angles no matter where you hit it on the face. It is suitable for high handicappers because it is very lightweight. It is very affordable What we didn’t like The loft is not adjustable These drivers are offset so if you are not looking for slice reducing drivers then this might not be for you. Conclusion All of the mentioned golf drivers have their differences but they will help improve your game. The right driver isn’t always the most expensive or the newest model. Any driver that matches your swing speed, path, golf goals, and your style is the right one for you. Scoring with a driver will never be easier as with the ones on this list. Some drivers help you with your slice issues while others increase distance. After improving with these drivers don’t hesitate to invest in advanced drivers. Good luck!