Today, there is a lot of debate and discussion on what the top longest drivers on the market are. Fortynineyearold dane, karsten maas, has made it into the hallowed pages of the guinness world records 2015 book for creating the worlds longest usable golf club. If you want to get the most from your shaved driver, you really need to. It was the longest and straightest driver i hit in the test. For each golfer, the driver with the highest average distance is given 100 points. The wide range of drivers available include everimproving technology and an array of materials and features. If you dont know how far the ball is going to travel when you hit it with each of your clubs, it can be very difficult to create a good game plan and work your way strategically around the course. Akron, ohio bubba watson is already the longest hitter on the pga tour, averaging 3. When it comes to hitting the ball farther, a lot of golfers realize that technique is important. Average driving distance lpga ladies professional golf. A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of longdrive, with the top talent competing professionally in various events and exhibitions. Drivers 2014, golf magazine clubtest 2014 drivers, best.
There is no wrong golf club distance, there is only your distance. Joe miller, 2010 remax long drive champion, launches a 469yard drive during qualifying to advance in las vegas. Go the distance with these top 5 drivers golf blog, golf. So thats why golfers get longer distance when they hit shots above the center.
The following players are currently ranked in the top ten for longest golf driver for the 2014 season. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a. Some of the worlds longest drivers who are not professional golfers but compete in long drive contests such as the. The top 5 drivers are all among the longest and least accurate drivers. Feb 15, 2014 see all the available 2014 drivers here which golf driver of 2014 is the longest. All the major golf manufacturers claim they make the longest hitting driver. It uses cobras bio cell and e9 face technologies to push its center of gravity 50 percent lower than the amp cell driver for a higher launch, lower spin and more forgiveness. We can take any golf driver and make it hit 2040 yards further.
Aug 06, 2014 jack nicklaus drive from 1963 would have won the 2014 pga longdrive contest. While characteristics such as weight, length, composition, durability and price may come into play when deciding whether to purchase a particular driver, the distance achievable is always most important. All used drivers are compression tested, bulge and roll quality tested and enhanced to increase distance. If you dream of hitting longer, straighter drives, golf magazines clubtest 2014 can help make that dream a reality. Louis oosthuizen wins longest drive as bubba watson protests. The golfers who are looking to maximize distance should pay special attention to our distancefirst category, while golfers who want the most forgiving drivers on.
Nov 25, 20 we test the best game improvement irons designed to help you get better. He won the 2014 remax world long drive championship, earning. Besides the record, the cannon is meant for speed and distance. Each subsequent driver is then given the percentage of points corresponding to the percentile difference between it and the longest driver. Bubba is wellknown for his long drives, as well as his bright pink driver. Illegalnon conforming golf drivers worlds hottest drivers. Let the phds argue over whether or not low spin is right for everyone.
Hell, while theyre at it, they can fight over whether or not 17 and 1700 rpm are the optimal launch conditions for everyone too. Professional golfers hit a driver 300 yards or more, but in a less experienced players hands the same driver probably will not produce those results. The korn ferry trademark is also a registered trademark, and is. Jul 02, 2010 to determine a score, we look at the distance numbers for each of the 7 drivers our testers hit. One of the most valued gold club drivers in the top 10 easiest drivers to hit straight was the callaway ft9. The best golf drivers for distance by jim hagerty with the way golf clubs and swing training techniques have evolved over the years, tee shots of 250 yards for men and just a couple hundred for women are are no longer acceptable in most golfing circles. Krank golf clubs home of the worlds undisputed longest. I wonder if their claims of being the longest hitting golf drivers in the world are really true. We modify customers drivers to make them hit 2040 yards longer. Fairly accurate, struggles with a block to the right. Though thats an impressive poke from one of golfs biggest. With all things being equal say using an iron byron machine for testing. Proprietary technology that provides the best senior golf driver for slower swing speeds seeking maximum distance gains. Personally, if 7 yards is the difference between the longest and shortest driver, i am taking the most accurate every time.
Aspire prox mens titanium face adjustable 460cc golf driver right hand regular or stiff flex graphite 3. There are a lot of reasons why improving the distance of your drive helps your golf game. Even your local paper golfing magazine has features about special products that guarantee you can drive like a champion. Club materials are also restricted to avoid any undue advantage, such as an excessive spring effect. If you know anything about krank, youve probably asked yourself. Meijer lpga classic for simply give grand rapids, mi. Maximizes swing speed and distance with advanced ultra light titanium and proprietary manufacturing for the longest driver available. Mar 06, 2014 long drive competition in nevada, gain distance with the driver and increase club head speed. While characteristics such as weight, length, composition, durability and price may come into play when deciding whether to purchase a particular driver, the distance.
In recent years, people are also beginning to recognize the importance of getting custom fit for your equipment in order to maximize driving distance and their overall average golf swing speed. The drivers that the top 10 longest hitters on the pga tour. These are the absolute best golf balls to get more distance with a shaved driver. Bangomatic driver 539 yard world long drive record holder. Powering our clubtest are 40 average joes, who trekked to the wold golf village resort in st. The former minorleague baseball player got hooked on golf longdrive competitions a few years ago. In golf stroke mechanics, a drive, also known as a tee shot, is a longdistance shot played from. Care is taken to select two holes which face in opposite directions to counteract the effect of wind. When it comes to distance and forgiveness in a driver, krank is definitely the best in the business. Grippers and rippers, here is your 2014 s most wanted longest driver in golf. This is the most important fact to take away from this article. Bubba watson records longest drive of 2014 at bridgestone. As a matter of fact, each person has their own opinion regarding this based on what kind of hitting drivers they are using when they play golf with their friends or family. Long drive is a competitive sport where success is derived by hitting a golf ball the farthest by driving.
Explore golf drivers from the biggest names in the industry at the lowest price, guaranteed. Apr 19, 20 go the distance with these top 5 drivers april 19, 20. Game golf live, a wearable realtime shottracking system that received golf digests editors choice for best game analyzer, provided data regarding the average driving distance from rounds. One of the best drivers on the market in 2017 and one of the longest. In this series of videos rick and mid handicapper rob potter test the latest drivers to see what technology can offer the average golfer. World long drive 2014 joe miller hits 469yard drive golf. Pga tour, pga tour champions, and the swinging golfer design are registered trademarks. Chances are, youre never going to buy a driver that isnt produced by a major equipment manufacturer.
The best driver on the market is one of the biggest questions in golf each year, with every manufacturer making bold claims about their new drivers and the latest technologies they have used to help you hit it further and straighter. Each and every one of these guys can bomb it off the tee, and here are the clubs they are doing it with. Watch the worlds longest usable golf club in action. According to the association, golf drivers must conform to specific dimensions in terms of length, weight and head volume. Some of our distance drivers are designed to cut through the wind, while other discs offer extra glide which provides additional distance for less powerful throwers.
Taylormade named this one the longest driver ever, but besides extremely long distance performance think 5 to 10 yards longer than any other driver, m1 also comes with the adjusted center of gravity, which is pushed back further and lowered. Disc golf discs used to set world records are clearly discs that are capable of delivering the highest levels of performance. Bubba watson leads the pga tour in driving distance at 3. Reminds me of those guys at the range who show off with their driver and. The best way to activate the effects of the driver shaving is with a harder compression ball. Intech golf illegal nonconforming extra long distance oversized behemoth 520cc driver 3.
Oct 24, 2014 ranking the 10 best drivers of the golf ball on the pga tour. The mizuno st180 driver offers a new wave technology that enables the face to flex back and forward, producing increased ball speeds and limiting the backspin rate for a more penetrating ball flight. But what makes the world record holding discs so special, and can they. All of our distance drivers are created to bring maximum range and control in each unique situation. The new formula x extreme golf driver is the best driver we have ever made. Beyond the obvious fewer strokes to the pin equals a lower score, that prideful feeling you get by smoking a drive way down the fairway is a tremendous boost of confidence. And knowing your distances also known as knowing your yardages is much more important than knowing how far each club is supposed to go. We have perfected everything from the combination of our super hardened beta titanium metals, our trisleeve adapter to the balance of your driver head for the most accurate hitting of any driver in the world. The bangomatic driver is the best selling component golf club head ever in the history of the golf business. Jack nicklaus drive from 1963 would have won the 2014 pga. Jack nicklaus drive from 1963 would have won the 2014 pga long drive contest. Ranking the 10 best drivers of the golf ball on the pga tour. Also, what can they possibly know that the major golf club companies dont know.
Intech golf illegal nonconforming extra long distance oversized behemoth 520cc driver. From your driver all the way down to your wedges, knowing your distances is of utmost importance. Drivers 2014, golf magazine clubtest 2014 drivers, best golf. Dec 10, 2018 the pinemeadow pgx driver is one of the best options for people who are just starting with golf because of the easy handling but that does not make it bad for those who are long time players or professional when it comes to this particular sport. Grippers and rippers, here is your 2014 s most wanted longest driver in golf let the phds argue over whether or not low spin is right for everyone.
Pure silk championship presented by visit williamsburg canceled williamsburg, va. Though thats an impressive poke from one of golf s biggest. They will cause the face to flex more and rebound at a faster rate than a lower compression ball. Check out the drivers that made the latest edition of the golf digest hot list. Published on mar 6, 2014 long drive competition in nevada, gain distance with the driver and increase club head speed. When it comes to selecting a golf driver, the pertinent question is how to determine the driver you can hit for the longest distance. Current world record holding disc golf discs posted on january 26, 2018 april 3, 2018 by bart bird site manager disc golf discs used to set world records are clearly discs that are capable of delivering the highest levels of performance. The rpro boss currently holds the world distance record of 1108 feet thrown by. The united states golf association establishes the rules for golf, including the standards governing equipment.
Golf digest may earn a portion of sales from products that are purchased through our site as part of our affiliate partnerships with retailers. Cobras bio cell is the companys most forgiving driver for 2014. A new sixlayer carbon crown and carbon toe panel doesnt just look cool, it also increases your ability to find extra. A small but dedicated talent base of golfers populate the world of long drive, with the top talent competing professionally in various events and exhibitions. Powering our clubtest are 40 average joes, who trekked to the wold golf village. Well, im here to tell you that we do know why we dominate all of them in distance. It appears that the ranking put more emphasis on distance than accuracy. The internet is filled with all sorts of ads about finding the driver with the most distance off the tee.
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