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www.buildersclub.com | Builders Club Rewards 5 (January 3, 2025) - The fi rst club a golfer usually reaches for on the fi rst tee at any golf course is the driver. This particular golf club is used 10+ times per round and is essential to starting o ff the hole with a solid shot. Having the right driver can make all the di ff erence and improve the fi nal score on the card drastically. With so many drivers available on the market, it can be tough to know which one is best for you. This guide will help you choose the perfect driver for your game and instill con fi dence in every swing. We’ll cover topics such as club loft, shaft fl ex, shaft length and multiple other areas to ensure that you end up with a club that will take your game to the next level. Let’s get started! Before shopping for a new driver, it is important to understand the di ff erent com- ponents that make up a golf driver and how they will impact your performance on the course. A standard driver is made up of two primary parts, the club head and the shaft. Driver Club Head Size What separates the driver from every other club is the vastly larger size. The United States Golf Association (USGA) allows drivers to be up to 460 cubic centimeters (cc) but can be smaller. Most modern drivers on the market feature the full 460 cc for maximum distance and forgiveness. However, there are small- er head drivers which are closer to 430-450 cc. These more compact drivers are great for more skilled players who want less spin and more feel to shape shots o ff the tee. Di ff erent driver heads also have di ff erent centers of gravity, also known as CG. When the CG is lower and more toward the back of the club, it increases launch, making the club more forgiving. If the CG is more forward it will increase ball speed, reduce spin, and promote a more penetrating ball fl ight. We’ll discuss di ff erent types of driver heads in detail later in the buying guide to help you fi nd the one that will best suit your game. Driver Loft Driver lofts are a key factor to consider when shopping for a driver. Loft is the angle created between the club face and the ground. The more loft a club has, the higher it will launch. Men’s drivers range from 8 to 12 degrees of loft, with 9–10.5 degrees being the most common. Women’s drivers have slightly more loft and range from 9 to 12.5 degrees of loft, with 10.5 - 12 being the most common. Some drivers have as little as 5–6 degrees of loft (which are not recommended for the majority of golfers) and are more common for tour pros or long drive com- petitors. Plus, a lot of drivers have an adjustable loft sleeve which allows you to remove 1 or add up to 2 degrees of loft. Continues on page 26 Callaway Driver Buying Guide 2025 Elyte X Graphite Irons 48,070 Points Callaway Golf-For golfers looking for an iron that is con fi dence-inspiring at address and extremely easy-to-hit, the Elyte X model is designed with a larger pro fi le for maximum forgiveness with elite speed. Opus Platinum Chrome Wedge 9,475 Points Callaway Golf-Very few times in club design can you say a true barrier has been broken. Opus Platinum is a true leap forward in wedge technology, fusing advancements from metal injection molding (MiM), and tungsten for launch control. MiM Construction has opened the door for Callaway to de- liver precision in wedge construction like never before, to dial in touch and feel where players need it. Tungsten has been incorporated into the topline bringing the fl ight lower for more control and spin into greens.