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Drivers
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Driver
The X-factor in Callaway’s New Ai Smoke suite, which features three head options, is in its most forgiving face to date. Callaway boasts up to 12 yards of added distance from shots hit outside the club’s sweet spot, so mishits don’t hurt you as much.
Specs
| Head Size | 460cc |
|---|---|
| Length | 45.75in |
| Lie | 58° |
| Loft | 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
TaylorMade Qi10 Max Driver
TaylorMade has been the loudest voice in the 10K MOI discussion with its new Qi10 suite of drivers. The manufacturer also adjusted the shape of the head on the Qi10 suite to optimize inertia.
Specs
| Head Size | 460cc |
|---|---|
| Length | 45.5in |
| Lie | 58° |
| Loft | 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
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Cobra DarkSpeed Max Driver
Of its new DarkSpeed drivers, the MAX model offers the most in terms of accuracy and forgiveness, allowing you to dial in the draw-bias of the club. It’s great for those that deal with a left-to-right ball flight.
Specs
| Head Size | 460cc |
|---|---|
| Length | 45.5in |
| Loft | 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
Ping G430 Max 10K Driver
Another driver that achieved records in forgiveness with 10K MOI is Ping’s G430 series. It’s also produced its largest head profile ever, still within the 460cc limit.
Specs
| Head Size | 460cc |
|---|---|
| Length | 45.75in |
| Lie | 58.5 |
| Loft | 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
Titleist TSR2 Driver
Titleist’s TSR series isn’t a new release for 2024. (We’re still waiting on whether a new driver drops in time for spring play.) But it remains a favorite on both the tour and amateur circuits. Of them all, the TS2 is a great starting point to get fit from, offering the best mix of player utility and forgiveness to build off of.
Specs
| Head Size | 460cc |
|---|---|
| Length | 45.5in |
| Lie | 58.5° |
| Loft | 8°, 9°, 10°, 11° |
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PXG PXG 0311 Black Ops Driver
PXG is known for making some of the most forgiving clubs in golf. It’s no surprise that its new driver for 2024, the Black Ops, got high marks across the industry in a year where forgiveness was everything.
Specs
| Head Size | 460cc |
|---|---|
| Length | 45.5in |
| Lie | 60 |
| Loft | 8°, 9°, 10.5°, 12° |
Fairway Woods
TaylorMade Qi10 Fairway Wood
The Qi10 fairway wood suite also goes big on MOI, with a low center of gravity for the feel you need in the fairway.
Specs
| Clubs | 3W, 5W, 7W |
|---|---|
| Lofts | 16°, 19°, 123° |
| Lie | 59°, 59.5°, 60° |
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Ping G425 Max Fairway Wood
Ping's G425 fairway woods use innovations known as “Facewrap Technology” and “Spinsistency” to deliver more distance and spin. Two other variations include models for straighter ball flight and a reduced spin (LS) model for faster swing speeds.
Specs
| Clubs | 3W, 5W, 7W, 9W |
|---|---|
| Loft | 14.5°, 17.5°, 20.5°, 23.5° |
| Lie | 56.5°, 57°, 57.5°, 58° |
Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max Fairway Wood
Like its Driver counterpart, the Paradym AI Smoke fairway wood series features an “Ai Smart Face” that adds sweet spots where mishits used to be. Same as the driver, you get more useful forgiveness on heel and toe shots.
Specs
| Clubs | 3W, 3H, 5W, 7W, 9W, 11W |
|---|---|
| Loft | 15°,16.5°,18°, 21°, 24°, 27° |
| Lie | 56°, 56°, 56.5°, 57°, 58°, 59° |
Titleist TSR2 Fairway
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Titleist optimized the center of gravity on the TSR2 woods as well, adding a new “Open Hosel Construction” that produces a new sound.
Specs
| Clubs | 3W, 5W, 7W* (approx) |
|---|---|
| Loft | 15°, 16.5°, 18°, 21° |
| Lie | 56.5°, 57°, 57.5°, 58° |
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Hybrids
TaylorMade Qi10 Rescue
TaylorMade’s Qi10 rescue clubs are versatile in the types of players they can assist. From high-level low handicappers to beginners trying to get more distance and forgiveness from longer distances in the fairway, anyone can benefit here. The Qi10 rescues use the same twist-face technology as TaylorMade’s suite of woods and adds proprietary V-Steel technology for better turf interaction.
Specs
| Clubs | 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H |
|---|---|
| Loft | 19°, 22°, 25°, 29°, 33° |
| Lie | 58°, 58.5°, 59°, 59.5°, 60° |
Mizuno Pro FLI-HI 2024 Hybrid Iron
Mizuno’s Fli-Hi series is a hybrid in its definitive sense: It combines the look and feel of a long iron with the forgiveness and trajectory of a rescue club or wood.
Specs
| Clubs | 2, 3, 4 |
|---|---|
| Loft | 16.5°, 19°, 21.5° |
| Lie | 59°, 59.5°, 60° |
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Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Hybrid
Callaway’s rescue iteration of the Ai Smoke comes equipped with the same smart face as its wood and driver counterparts, adding forgiveness in spots that produce misses, typically.
Specs
| Clubs | 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H |
|---|---|
| Loft | 18°21°24°27° |
| Lie | 57.375°, 58°, 58.625°, 59.25° |
Cleveland Launcher Halo XL 2024 Hybrid
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Cleveland's Halo XL is designed to help players escape from a variety of non-ideal lies. With a larger head for added forgiveness, it makes it easier to get around the course.
Specs
| Clubs | 3H, 4H, 5H, 6H, 7H |
|---|---|
| Loft | 18°, 21°, 24°, 27°, 30° |
| Lie | 60.5°, 61°, 61.5°, 6°2, 62.5° |
Cobra DarkSpeed Hybrid
For adaptability across lies, Cobra'’ DarkSpeed hybrid family offers a higher launch and spin optimization through its “H.O.T. Face” tech.
Specs
| Clubs | 2H, 3H, 4H, 5H |
|---|---|
| Loft | 17°, 19°, 21°, 24°, 28° |
| Lie | 57.5°, 58°, 58.5°, 59°, 59.5° |
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Irons
Mizuno Pro 243 Irons
The cavity-backed 243 from Mizuno’s new iron suite are the most playable across the spectrum. They’re built for the forgiveness handicappers need with the slim profile strong players prefer.
Specs
| Type | Cavity back |
|---|---|
| Clubs | 2-PW (RH), 4-PW (LH) |
| Key Feature | Exceptionally compact players' profile, with more forgiveness |
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