2nd Swing Golf
Master fitters, Trackman-heavy testing
“What more could you ask from a mini driver?”
A big-time entry into the mini driver category: bigger than the GT280 at 300cc, sits dead square, runs 1.48-1.49 smash off the tee, and produced an absurd 0.7-yard carry deviation off the deck.
+ the facts · 7 pros− the facts
- +Very fast, 1.48-1.49 smash off the tee and 1.47 even off the deck, ball speed approaching 160
- +Ridiculously tight off-the-deck consistency, carries of 246-248 with 0.7-yard deviation
- +Low spin for a mini driver, low 3,000s on good strikes
For: Golfers who hit 3-wood off the tee a lot and want more forgiveness, especially steeper players who need spin taken off
James Robinson Golf
Mid-handicap everyman reviews
“this is the best I've hit anything off the deck by far”
A 305cc mini driver that's outrageously consistent and the best he's hit off the deck, though not a must-upgrade over the GT280.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 1 cons− the facts
- +Bigger 305cc head feels more forgiving and confidence-inspiring
- +Excellent dispersion and shot-to-shot consistency
- +Superb off the deck as a three-wood replacement
- −Not enough of an upgrade to justify switching from the GT280
For: Golfers wanting a forgiving mini driver to send off the tee and hit off the deck.
Mark Crossfield
Coach, famously hard to impress
“The club is great. It does exactly what it should do.”
A well-made, accurate 305cc mini driver that performs exactly as intended, but it's niche and very expensive.
+ the facts · 4 pros · 3 cons− the facts
- +Great, solid sound and clean, classic Titleist looks
- +Bigger 305cc head is friendlier and more forgiving off the tee than a 3-wood
- +Tight, driver-like spin dispersion with good ball speeds (~158) for a 13-degree club
- −Priced very high
- −Hard to hit well off the deck; really a teeing-up club
- −Niche - only makes sense if you already carry both a driver and a 3-wood
For: Golfers with speed who struggle with or hate their driver but find a 3-wood too small.
Michael Newton Golf
On-course, season-long club tests
“It's not a million miles away from driver.”
A larger, more forgiving 305cc mini driver that trades 10-15 yards for more control and accuracy, a strong option if you fight the big stick.
+ the facts · 5 pros · 2 cons− the facts
- +Larger 305cc head is more forgiving with higher MOI on mishits
- +Very accurate and controllable off the tee
- +Shorter 43.5 inch shaft and 13 degrees add control
- −Lower club head speed and roughly 10-15 yards shorter than the driver
- −Weight-forward setting can be less forgiving on off-center strikes
For: Golfers who struggle with driver control and would trade some distance for finding the fairway more often.