| In 2009, the USGA implemented a new rule allowing | | | | have a higher coefficient of restitution (COR) for a |
| for "adjustable" clubs to be used on the tour. This | | | | more lively shot. |
| allowance has led to a flood of new tour drivers that | | | | - Loft degree angle for standard and draw versions of |
| can be adjusted during play. Most other sports had | | | | 9, 10.5 and 12 with tour version of 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 |
| already allowed for in-game adjustments: NASCAR | | | | - Lie degree angle is basic |
| drivers make in-race adjustments, NFL teams make | | | | - Head volume of 460 for standard and draw versions |
| half-time adjustments and now golfers can make | | | | with 430 cc for the tour version |
| in-game adjustments. Many of the top golf drivers for | | | | - Length of 45.75 inches for standard and draw |
| 2010 share the added ability to adjust, individualize and | | | | versions and 45.125 inches for the tour version |
| customize clubs in order to improve performance. | | | | The Cobra ZL - ZL stands for Zero Limits - has an |
| The three primary targets for driver performance | | | | adjustable hosel for changing face angle. The rhombus |
| include accuracy, distance and overall game | | | | face insert gives the clubface a powerful striking edge |
| improvement. The top 8 golf drivers for 2010 include | | | | with a traditional rounded head for shaping shots. The |
| the following options: Adams Speedline, Callaway | | | | Cobra driver has a quietier sound on impact and a |
| Diablo Edge, Callaway FT-IZ, Cleveland Launcher DST, | | | | higher ball flight trajectory. |
| Cobra ZL, Mizuno MP 630, TaylorMade R9 and Titleist | | | | - Loft degree angle of 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 and 11.5 |
| 909. | | | | - Lie degree angle is standard - |
| The Adams Speedline Fast 10 driver has improved | | | | - Head volume of 460 cc |
| airflow and a deep, low center of gravity (CG) for | | | | - Length of 46 inches |
| higher lift and a straighter flight due to the reduction of | | | | The Mizuno MP 630 Fast Track has special weight |
| side spin. This club delivers a great ball speed and drive | | | | adjustments that permit 45 different settings for more |
| distance. There is 10% less drag due to the increased | | | | precise control of your stroke. It has an open clubface |
| head curvature and a larger clubface leading to a | | | | delivering a low CG, low spin and low flight. |
| larger sweet spot. | | | | - Loft degree angle of 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 |
| - Loft degree angle of 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 and 12.5 | | | | - Lie degree angle is standard |
| - Lie degree angle of 58 | | | | - Head volume of 460 cc |
| - Head volume of 460 cc | | | | - Length of 46 inches |
| - Length of 46.125 inches | | | | The TaylorMade R9 driver is full of the latest golf |
| The Callaway Big Bertha Diablo Edge driver has a | | | | technology aimed at improving ball flight: a "Flight |
| standard and tour version with different head face | | | | Control Technology" sleeve for an adjustable |
| shapes available. This driver has the highest moment | | | | head-and-shaft system, "Movable Weight Technology" |
| of inertia (MOI) and deepest CG in the Callaway family | | | | and "Inverted Cone Technology". The smaller, compact |
| providing great shot forgiveness. | | | | clubhead is ideal for shaping shops. |
| - Loft degree angle for standard version of 9, 10, 11 | | | | - Loft degree angle of 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 |
| and 13 with tour version of 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 | | | | - Lie degree angle of 59 |
| - Lie degree angle of 57 | | | | - Head volume of 418, 420 and 422 cc |
| - Head volume of 460 cc | | | | - Length of 45.25 inches |
| - Length of 45.5 and 45 inches | | | | The Titleist 909 driver has three models - D Comp, D2 |
| The Callaway FT-IZ driver has both standard and tour | | | | and D3 - all made of titanium offering an improved |
| drivers with increased stability, consistency and power | | | | sound, solid feel and superior distance. When you |
| due to the localized weight of four times as much of | | | | know your ball striking tendencies, you can adjust the |
| the mass on the clubface as opposed to the rear. This | | | | club settings for optimized ball speed, launch angle and |
| provides better ball control with a higher MOI and low | | | | spin. |
| CG. | | | | - Loft degree angles of 8.5, 9.5, 10.5 and 11.5 |
| - Loft degree angle for standard version of 9, 10, 11 | | | | - Lie degree angles of 59, 58.5 and 58.5 |
| and 13 with tour version of 8.5, 9.5 and 10.5 | | | | - Head volume of 460 cc |
| - Lie degree angle of 60 | | | | - Length of 45 inches |
| - Head volume of 460 cc | | | | There are many new golf drivers on the market this |
| - Length of 45 inches | | | | year but the above are the cream of the crop. If you |
| The Cleveland Launcher DST has three versions - the | | | | can't find a new stick to launch the ball a mile from |
| standard, draw and tour - these well-balanced clubs | | | | these than you may as well pick another sport. |