Golf Driver Design

The Driver. The One Wood. The Big Dog. It doesn't matter what you call it. It's how you hit it that counts. And for most average golfers it is one of the most difficult golf clubs to master. But is the problem with their swing? Or is it with their driver? How many times have you seen someone prefer their 3 wood off the tee because they don't trust the driver? How many times have you left the big dog in the bag? Well its time to let the big dog eat. GolfSpyder can help you learn about the driver and why it might not be your swing that has you keeping it in the dog house.

Driver Loft

Having the proper loft angle for your golf swing can help you maximize your yardage off the tee. When selecting the loft angle for your driver, the two important factors to consider are swing speed and angle of attack. Golfers with higher swing speeds will generally benefit more from a driver with a lower loft angle, while a slower swing speed usually dictates a higher loft angle. The exception to this rule depends on the golfer's angle of attack.
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Driver Shafts

The shaft is one of the most important, yet most overlooked part of the driver. Not having the right shaft on your driver can have serious adverse affects on your distance and accuracy off the tee. It is important to understand how shaft flex, kick point, and torque impact the golf swing, and why you need to select the proper shaft type for your swing.
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Driver Head Size

Golf driver manufacturers have been steadily increasing the size of the driver's head. But why is bigger better?. A larger clubhead increases the surface area of the clubface. A larger clubface reduces the impact of off center hits allowing the average golfer to hit the golf ball straighter and longer with more consistency. So why didn't they come up with this sooner?

The problem with increasing the size of the driver clubhead had always been one of weight. The larger the head the heavier the club. The heavier the club the slower the swing speed. Slower swing speeds mean less distance. The solution to this problem was titanium. Titanium is a much lighter metal than steel, allowing driver manufacturers to increase the clubhead size while still maintaining a low weight.

But there are some things you need to know before selecting a titanium driver. Having an oversized titanium driver doesn't guarantee that you'll hit the golf ball farther and straighter. A common problem that many golfers encounter with the bigger and lighter titanium drivers is to over-swing the driver. Another problem is most golfers are used to seeing a smaller head. These larger drivers can be intimidating when addressing the golf ball. Remember that it takes time to get used to an oversized driver and to learn to let the club do the work and not take a vicious hack at the ball. You can learn more about the differences between titanium and steel drivers at .

Which Driver is best for me?

Once you understand the logic behind selecting the right golf driver, you now need to find which manufacturer offers the best model to suit your needs. Visit our Golf Club Fitting Guide to learn more about how custom club fitting can help you find the right driver for your golf game.