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.
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.