Summary: Best Drivers for 2025 β 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.
π Drivers Tested
1οΈβ£ 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.
2οΈβ£ 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.
3οΈβ£ Ping G440
- Performance: Best consistency, though not the best sound.
- Design: Matte finish, good for wet weather conditions.
4οΈβ£ 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.
5οΈβ£ Cleveland High Bore XL
- Shape: Unique “cone-head” design.
- Performance: High launch, spinny right misses, very forgiving.
6οΈβ£ Srixon ZX1
- Performance: Struggled the most with it.
- Sound: Slightly βtinnyβ compared to others.
7οΈβ£ Honma Zio (Luxury Driver) π°
- Price: $1,200 (most expensive tested).
- Materials: Ultra-light 39g shaft, gold face & shaft.
- Performance: Effortless power, premium feel.
8οΈβ£ Mizuno ST-Z 95 β Best Value Winner! π
- Price: $299 (lowest price, best performance).
- Performance: Best “pound-for-pound” driver tested.
Last updated on March 9, 2025 3:01 am