Summary: Best Drivers for 2025 – PGA Demo Day
At the 2025 PGA Show Demo Day, the host tests various drivers to find the best one. Each driver gets five shots under similar conditions to evaluate feel, look, sound, performance, and price.
🏆 Drivers Tested
1️⃣ Callaway Elite X & Triple Diamond
- Elite X: Higher forgiveness, ideal for high handicaps.
- Triple Diamond: More compact, lower spin for better players.
- Performance: Solid sound, good feel, slightly different ball speeds.
2️⃣ Cobra Drivers (Standard & 10K MOI)
- Cobra LS: Low spin, solid matte finish, best sound (“thick” feel).
- 10K MOI Model: Higher launch, extremely forgiving.
- Performance: Consistent ball speed, one of the best designs.
3️⃣ Ping G440
- Performance: Best consistency, though not the best sound.
- Design: Matte finish, good for wet weather conditions.
4️⃣ Yonex Drivers (D & S Models)
- D Model: Draw-biased, high ball flight.
- S Model: More neutral for shaping shots.
- Price: $499 (cheaper than major brands).
- Performance: Strong value-for-money option.
5️⃣ Cleveland High Bore XL
- Shape: Unique “cone-head” design.
- Performance: High launch, spinny right misses, very forgiving.
6️⃣ Srixon ZX1
- Performance: Struggled the most with it.
- Sound: Slightly “tinny” compared to others.
7️⃣ Honma Zio (Luxury Driver) 💰
- Price: $1,200 (most expensive tested).
- Materials: Ultra-light 39g shaft, gold face & shaft.
- Performance: Effortless power, premium feel.
8️⃣ Mizuno ST-Z 95 – Best Value Winner! 🏅
- Price: $299 (lowest price, best performance).
- Performance: Best “pound-for-pound” driver tested.
