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Builders Club Rewards | www.buildersclub.com 26 Lower loft does not necessarily equate to more distance for most everyday golfers. While less loft can work for faster swinging golfers, not having enough loft can actually hurt your distance o ff the tee without enough swing speed. Driver Shaft Length The USGA allows drivers to be no longer than 46 inches. Most modern drivers are be- tween 45 and 45.75 inches, while some have a shorter build option which are about 44 inches. The consensus among most golfers is that a shorter shaft can lead to better ac- curacy o ff the tee and a longer shaft can lead to more distance. Ideally, you want to fi nd a club that maximizes total distance but doesn’t compromise your ability to hit fairways. Driver Shaft Weight The second aspect to consider is the weight of the shaft, which ranges greatly in drivers. Some drivers have super lightweight shafts that weigh between 40–50 grams. These lighter options are great for slower swings as they make it easier to add speed and dis- tance o ff the tee. Mid-range shafts are typically between 50–65 grams and great for players with an aver- age swing speed. The heaviest driver shafts are 65 grams or more and are ideal for faster swinging golfers. Like the shaft length, the weight has a big impact on the spin, launch, and overall perfor- mance of your driver. Driver Shaft Flex The type of shaft fl ex used in a driver can greatly a ff ect the feel and performance of the club. Slower swing speeds will bene fi t from more fl ex, while faster swings will require less fl ex to optimize spin rates and distances. Di ff erent Types of Driver Golf Clubs Now that you understand the components that make up a golf driver, let’s get into the di ff erent types of driver heads. Picking the right driver is not a “one size fi ts all” approach as each club needs to match your swing. Game Improvement Drivers Game improvement drivers are a common type of driver and o ff er a great balance of per- formance and ease of use, making them an ideal choice for the majority of golfers. Game improvement drivers are designed for beginners and golfers with slower swing speeds. The forward CG placement in game improvement drivers help to reduce slices for more distance and straighter shots promotes a higher launch as well. The high-strength XL club faces in game improvement drivers are optimized to increase speed, promote a higher launch and inspire more con fi dence o ff the tee for the majority of golfers. Adjustable Drivers Adjustable drivers allow for a range of di ff erent settings and can be adjusted to fi t di ff er- ent swings. These clubs have become very popular in the last decade as you can easily adjust the loft, lie, and sometimes weight settings. Most modern drivers, including game improvement and all the way up to tour level drivers, have adjustable features that make it easy to fi ne tune the club to your swing. All current Callaway drivers feature an OptiFit hosel that allows you to change the loft and face angle. The Opti fi t technology enables you to add or remove loft to optimize trajectory and spin. The majority of Callaway drivers are available in loft settings of 9, 10.5 and 12 degrees and can be adjusted to either -1 or up to +2 degrees of the stated loft. Some drivers feature sliding weights for an additional degree of adjustability. Sliding weights enables golfers to fi ne-tune their drivers for incremental shot shape correction. By adding more weight to the toe or heel, it can help improve accuracy o ff the tee and straighten out your ball fl ight. Face angle refers to how the face of the club sits at address position. For right-handed golfers, if the club face is open at impact, it will lead to a left to right ball fl ight (slice). If the face is closed at impact, it will lead to a right to left ball fl ight known as a hook. By having an adjustable face angle you can alleviate the big miss and hit it straighter. If you’re like a majority of golfers who hit a slice, having a slightly closed face can help reduce spin and hit it straighter. Draw-Biased Drivers (Anti-Slice) Draw-biased drivers are designed to help straighten out a slice and as the name suggests, make it easier to hit a draw. More weight is added to the heel of the club so it’s easier to square the face at impact for a straighter ball fl ight. These drivers are built for high launch with high MOI thanks to the stretched pro fi le at address. The rear weight helps increase launch and lowers spin to maximize carry dis- tance. Drivers with built-in draw-bias are recommended for golfers who need help fi xing the slice o ff the tee. Tour Level Drivers Compared to standard models, Tour level drivers typically vary in size and loft to assist the adept golfer and meet their enhanced demands. Tour level drivers minimize spin and are built for golfers with a faster swing speed. These are often the choice of low handicap amateurs and professional golfers who want less, not more spin. In general, more skilled golfers swing the club faster and thus, create plenty of spin on their own. This is why they need low spin drivers to optimize ball fl ight and distance o ff the tee. Low spin drivers help reduce spin to maximize carry distance, which leads to longer drives. Tour level driver club heads often feature a more compact shape that makes them easier for golfers to work the ball in both directions. Driver Customization Options When customizing a driver, it is important to take into account the many factors that in fl uence ball fl ight. From the shaft fl ex, to the weight and loft of the club head, custom- izing a driver to your unique swing can help you fi nd your highest level of performance. If you’re considering customizing a driver, be sure to use a launch monitor or other cus- tom fi tting software. All reputable fi tting facilities should have these options. This can help you fi nd the best settings for desired ball fl ight and spin rate, leading to improved accuracy and distance with each and every tee shot. With a ton of custom driver compo- nents available, you have plenty of options when selecting and buying. Getting fi tted by knowledgeable experts at reputable retailers can provide guidance throughout the process so that you get maximum bene fi t out of customization. How to Choose the Right Driver Golf courses aren’t getting any shorter so buying the right driver is key to improving your performance o ff the tee. Now that you’ve learned about what goes into buying a driver golf club and the decisions that are in play, it’s time to pick the one that’s best for you. Whether you’re looking to buy a new or pre-owned driver, Callaway o ff ers a wide selec- tion of golf clubs, guaranteed to fi t any play style. For more help, check out our online driver selector tool for expert recommendations to improve your game. • Continues from page 5 Callaway Driver Buying Guide 2025