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Drivers remain one of the most scrutinized and talked about tools in a golfer's arsenal. From sleek designs to cutting edge technology, here's a look at the top five most popular drivers of the 2024 season that dominated the professional circuit and became a crowd favorite among the players:
#5. Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke
The Paradym Ai Smoke from Callaway is a cult favorite among professionals and club golfers alike. The range has several options to choose from to cater to each golfer's needs. Callaway debuted the world's first AI Smart Face on the range using swing dynamics from real players to ensure an optimal launch and dispersion. It results in micro deflections creating multiple sweet spots.
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The Triple Diamond and Triple Diamond Max versions are best suited for elite ball strikers with high swing speeds. Here's a look into the breakdown of each model's specs and their prices (via Callaway):
According to PGA Club Tracker, there are 7 professionals that have the Paradym AI Smoke Triple Diamond driver in their bags. They are: Erik van Rooyen, Si Woo Kim, Chris Kirk, Xander Schauffele, Phil Mickelson, Jon Rahm, and Emiliano Grillo. Four players use the Triple Diamond Max version.
#4. TaylorMade Qi10
The TaylorMade Qi10 range has been designed to cater to players looking for forgiveness and workability. The face of the drivers are made from 60 layers of carbon fibre and features the blue hued Infinity Carbon Crown as an added weight advantage.
Used by Scottie Scheffler and Nelly Korda, the range uses specially engineered materials to increase inertia. It features a lower CG projection and higher MOI than its drivers from 2023 and a third generation 60X Carbon Twist Face to maximize energy transfer.
Here's a look into the Qi10 roster (via TaylorMade):
The seven players that have equipped the Qi10 in the bag this season are: Scottie Scheffler, Martin Laird, Dustin Johnson, Brooks Koepka, Rory McIlroy, Maverick McNealy, and Nelly Korda.
#3. Titleist TSR2
Titleist's TSR2 has been spotted in several of the PGA Tour's best players' bags this year. This driver is perfect for those who tend to make contact across the club face. The Multi-Plateau VFT Design builds the face inwards to produce surreal forgiveness and ball speed. The center of gravity is lower and forward to aid in ball speed, launch, and spin.
Available in an 8, 9, 10, and 11 degree loft, the club retails from $449 onwards. It is ideal for players looking for a high launch and a low spin. Best suited for golfers with a swing speed ranging from 95 to 105 mph, the clean and glossy look is best suited for those who love a more traditional style club. The TSR2 has been an absolute weapon in Ludvig Aberg and Robert MacIntyre's bags.
According to PGA Club Tracker, ten players on the PGA Tour use the club. Some of them are Jordan Spieth, Lee Hodges, and Thomas Pieters.
#2. Titleist TSR3
The Titleist TSR3 is a driver for better players who have a consistent impact pattern. Featuring the Speed Ring Face Technology, it creates a focused point of speed that can be adjusted to match your contact pattern.
Used by Wyndham Clark and Nicolai Hojgaard, the driver provides exceptional feel and playability while optimizing distance. The SureFit Adjustable CG Track system allows golfers to adjust the COG for their ideal shot shape.
Retailing from $449 upwards, the driver comes in four lofts - 8, 9, 10, and 11 degrees. It offers a mid launch with mid spin. The club is designed for better players with higher swing speeds and is ideal for those who have a tendency to miss on the heel. The feel, glossy look, and sound of the driver are exactly what you expect from Titleist and is a favorite in the pro world.
According to PGA Club Tracker, the 12 Tour pros using the TSR3 are: Wyndham Clark, Cameron Davis, Davis Riley, Cameron Smith, Webb Simpson, Chesson Hadley, Cameron Young, Peter Malnati, Luke List, Billy Horschel, Matt Kuchar, and Matt Wallace.
#1. Ping G430
The G430 range from Ping has been one of the most popular clubs seen in the Tour pros' bags. The optimized T9S+ forged face creates faster ball speed. To deliver optimal ball flight and distance while retaining a high MOI, the 25 gram high-density tungsten backweight can be moved to alter the center of gravity for changing between ball flight settings.
The hosel provides eight settings to customize the driver with loft adjusting to minus or plus 1.5 degrees and lie up to three degrees flatter. Many players are initially taken aback by the sound the lineup makes with contact. However, over time, the players get used to it and enjoy the forgiveness and distance the club has to offer.
There are a whopping 21 players on the PGA Tour using this as their weapon of choice off the tee. Some of them are Brendon Todd, Matthieu Pavon, and Harry Higgs.
