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The start of a new year means the launch of a new line of drivers from the biggest brands in the game of golf. If you’re looking to upgrade the top of your bag, then you might be tempted by the offerings on show in 2025. Whether it’s a bit of extra distance, some more forgiveness or a new look behind the ball, then you’ll be covered. So, what are the best drivers that 2025 has to offer? Let’s take a look...

Last year, the 10K MOI story was at the forefront of the driver scene and that’s no different this time around. Virtually every brand has a driver that promises to get you in the fairway more often, which is certainly appealing.

As well as that, we’re being promised more distance, with some brands making concrete declarations of more yards off the tee. And then there’s looks. Plenty of these new drivers are stunning on the eye, which could lead you to putting one in the bag.  

Let’s see what 2025 has to offer...

Best Golf Drivers 2025: The Contenders

Credit: Callaway
Callaway Elyte image
Callaway Elyte
Callaway has made big changes to its range for 2025. Let's take a closer look.

PROS

  • Options that will suit every style and level of golfer
  • New Ai10x face design delivers more forgiveness and consistency 
  • New thermoforged crown helps to increase ball speeds 
  • Seven yards longer than the previous generation, according to Callaway 

CONS

  • Triple Diamond has gloss finish, as opposed to the stunning matte finish 
Available from £569 from Callaway 

We do this alphabetically, but where better to start the best drivers 2025 list?

The 2025 range from Callaway features a new colour scheme and a lot of new technology. At the heart of this is the Elyte driver, which features Callaway’s new Thermoforged Carbon Crown. This aerospace grade carbon fibre allows for faster club speeds than previous generations, which means more distance. The new Ai10x face delivers – you guessed it – ten times more control points than the old technology. That means impressive forgiveness. 

Three offerings in this range - the Triple Diamond, Elyte and Elyte X - will cater to every style of golfer. The Triple Diamond, which has been a staple from Callaway for several years, is aimed at those with faster swing speeds and golfers who are likely to hit the centre more often than not.

Meanwhile, the Elyte is the middle of the road offering and features a beautiful matte finish on the crown. As you would expect, this has a larger footprint than the TD, making it more forgiving and consistent. That's also the case for the Elyte X, which is Callaway's most forgiving driver in this range.

One thing I really did find with these drivers was the improvement in dispersion. Consistency is certainly a strong point in these clubs and for someone who wants to hit more fairways, that's big positive.

Credit: Cobra
Cobra DS-Adapt image
Cobra DS-Adapt
An incredibly adjustable driver that features impressive tech across the board.

PROS

  • FutureFit 33 hosel helps you adjust your flight
  • A new 10K model is super forgiving
  • QR Code on the driver helps you to easily get your flight locked in  
  • New face graphics makes these very easy on the eye  

CONS

  • You can't put an old shaft in this driver due to the hosel, which might be an issue for some people
Available for £469 from Cobra

The most adjustable driver in this buying guide, thanks to the FutureFit33 technology that Cobra has brought out in 2025.

This hosel takes centre stage in the Cobra DS-Adapt range and understandably so. 33 different settings can be put in play to fine tune your ball flight. These allow you to decouple loft and lie in your driver, allowing you to loft up your club without impacting lie angle, or vice versa. All this is explained when you scan the QR Code on the hosel of this driver, allowing you to get insight into what will work best for you. As well as this, new Smartpad technology helps to keep the face square no matter what setting you opt for. Cobra favourites like H.O.T Face and PWRBridge have been improved.  

Four models in this range really will cater for everyone. There's the LS model which stands for low spin and will suit better players.

Then, there's the DS-Adapt X which is a perfect cross-section in performance with forgiveness and speed. There's also the Max-D driver which is a draw bias option. In this case, you can adjust this driver to be massively draw biased, outside of what you would expect. There's also the Max-K driver which is a 10K option for maximum forgiveness wherever you strike the ball.

If it's adjustability that you want in your driver, then this is the option for you.

Credit: Ping
Ping G440
Ping G440
Forgiveness, distance and speed. The Ping G440 range has it all

PROS

  • New Carbon Fly Wrap allows weight to distributed better 
  • New Free Hosel design helps to redistribute weight around the head 
  • Explosive ball speeds, great distance and more forgiveness   
  • 10,000 MOI makes it super forgiving as we would expect from Ping

CONS

  • Turbulators might not suit everyone's eye 
Available for £575 from Ping

The Ping G430 driver range was incredibly well received, so you should be excited about the latest generation from the brand, the G440 line.
  
Let me tell you, a classic in the driver category just got better. The Ping G range is synonymous with forgiveness and the new G440 driver is sure to keep that tradition alive.

SFT stands for Straight Flight Technology and that comes in the Ping G440 SFT. You can be sure what this club aims to do. Although we see this as a middle of the road option, it can be put into settings which create a draw bias, something many of us could benefit from. As always with Ping, turbulators on the crown help to improve aerodynamics with this club without reducing stability.

Then, there's the Ping G440 LST. Low spin is the name of the game with this, but it's an option that certainly doesn't compromise on forgiveness. It's a 450cc head which is by no means small and there's a 29g back weight to improve stability.

Finally, the Ping G440 Max is sure to be a huge hit. A club that is super stable, it's made with a three-position back weight that can be adjusted to balance out your ball flight.

A brilliant range of drivers that are tough to beat when it comes to reliability.

Credit: PXG
PXG Black Ops image
PXG Black Ops
Players who want a driver focussed on high launch and low spin, that looks great, too

PROS

  • Stunning and clean looking design  
  • Very forgiving thanks to the AMF technology  
  • Highest launching driver from PXG which will benefit almost everyone  
  • Standard model head will appeal to a wide range of golfers thanks to the adjustability  

CONS

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Available for £549 from PXG

The new PXG Black Ops drivers surprised me. It’s easy to hit and it’s also very high launching but there is so much adjustability with this driver. 
 
The PXG Black Ops drivers has three weight ports, which can be adjusted to increase MOI and make these super forgiving. It has variable face technology, so you get great speeds off the face and on off centre strikes.

The carbon sole and crown is where they’ve been able to save weight and push more weight around the perimeter for higher MOI. With the adjustable weighting system, you can create a 10K MOI Black Ops head, if you really need to get that extra forgiveness. It look great feel great and it performs, it's a great all rounder.
 
The Black Ops drivers is great and I think most people will fit the standard option. But if you do have the faster speed and are looking for a lower spinning option, the then the Tour 1 will be great for you. 

Credit: Srixon
Srixon ZXi driver
 Srixon ZX5 MKII
A good alternative to those looking at the next level of brands. 

PROS

  • Rebound frame delivers faster ball speeds   
  • Star Frame delivers stability  
  • Variable face thickness delivers great speed across the face    
  • Three options to choose from in the range  

CONS

  • High MOI in the ZX5 but not as forgiving as other options
Available for £549 from Srixon

With major champions such as Brooks Koepka, Shane Lowry and Hideki Matsuyama in its team, Srixon are clearly doing something right. That certainly isn't changing in 2025.

The Srixon ZXi range is a new look for Srixon and we predict that this will be a seriously underrated driver in 2025. Srixon make solid kit and their new drivers have been really well received on tour. The all new i-Flex face design allows for thinner centre and faster speeds from your drives.

If you want one that will suit mid handicap golfers then this is for you. Adjustability has certainly taken a forward step for Srixon this year, while the new i-Flex face design allows for a thinner centre and faster speeds. Also, we really do think this is a brilliant looking club. If you're looking for something that is a discreet but refined looking driver, then you should look to this. All in all, a great all-rounder. 

Credit: TaylorMade
TaylorMade Qi35 driver
TaylorMade Qi35  
A new style for 2025 from TaylorMade with the Qi35 range. And it's paid off.

PROS

  • The black clubface and matte carbon crown marry up for great looks 
  • New carbon fibre design saves weight to allow for more adjustability
  • No more red carbon face which wasn't everyone's cup of tea  
  • Super forgiving

CONS

  • The core model is large and might be too much for some  
Available for £529 from TaylorMade

There are three models in the TaylorMade Qi35 range and the core model is a supremely large head. This makes for a super forgiving driver with the properties of a maximum forgiveness model.
 
This club represents a big jump in both numbers and technology from the Qi10. The Qi35 driver range is undoubtedly one of the big stories in the golf equipment world this year. There's the obvious reason that this range of drivers looks totally different to the TaylorMade Qi10 and the two Stealth iterations that came before it.

There's also big technology stories which make this an impressive option for 2025. The Chromium Carbon Fibre head design is there to redistribute weight around the crown, making this more forgiving. There's also the added bonus of Trajectory Adjustment System weights which help you to dial in your desired flight. There's also the classics from TaylorMade with Twist Face and Thru Slot Speed Pocket which make a welcome return to the line.

This range of drivers will be popular on tour and that’s for good reason. A large head, the same shape we see in TaylorMade’s most forgiving model this year, along with repositioned weight, makes this a 9K MOI driver. A hugely impressive range that will go in a lot of bags this year.

Credit: Titleist
Titleist GT3 driver
Titleist GT3
Aerodynamically sound combined with impressive distance, control and stunning looks

PROS

  • Aerodynamic shaping for fast club speed which we expect from Titleist
  • Larger sweet spot for better distance and forgiveness
  • Adjustable CG track for better ball flight
  • Three models which all look great but offer something slightly different

CONS

  • A different sound to what you might be used to
Available for £579 from Titleist

One of the best looking drivers on the market, the Titleist GT range is not only stunning, but also very impressive. The GT3 is the model that will suit most golfers, offering a blend of forgiveness and distance.

Maximum adjustability is certainly a theme with this driver, with a new adjustable weight track at the front of the head providing five different options. As you would expect from Titleist this is also a driver which delivers super fast ball speeds. Split Mass Construction allows for longer drives and better control. There's also a new Seamless Thermoform Crown comprised of a new Proprietary Matrix Polymer. This unique, ultra-light material allowed Titleist engineers to place discretionary mass in the optimal locations for each model, providing exceptional speed and stability with GT’s Split Mass Construction.

Although this isn't a brand-new driver for 2025, it will certainly be one of the most popular this year. This is an exceptionally fast driver that produces consistent levels of spin that will help you hit penetrating drives.

In the GT range there is the option of the GT2 driver which will inspire confidence, while there's the GT4, ideal for golfers who want to keep spin levels as low as possible.

Credit: Wilson
Wilson Dynapwr Carbon image
Wilson Dynapwr Carbon
A big upgrade from Wilson in 2025 is an enticing prospect 

PROS

  • Great distance and speeds 
  • Huge jump forward in the looks department 
  • New LS model will cater to better players looking for something different   
  • New PKR-360 face delivers great feel and forgiveness  

CONS

  • New tech means a higher price point but otherwise hard to fault
Available for £480 from Wilson

A real star of the best drivers 2025 rundown.

Wilson gets overlooked a lot of the time and if you are one of those people who turns their nose up at the name you're missing out. This is especially true in 2025. The new range features three models, all of which will do well in a specific audience. The main tech story comes from the PKR-360 face, which is Ai driven and designed to improve performance across the face. There's also a six way adjustable hosel in each driver which allows for great versatility. Let's take a closer look at the three models.

Firstly, the Dynapwr LS is a new addition to the landscape for Wilson. The driver is really low spinning which is great for faster swing speed players. However, there is great levels of adjustability, particularly in the front and back weights. A great first iteration of low spinning tech from Wilson.
 
The Carbon driver sits in the middle of the road for the Wilson range and is a brilliant all round performer. Again, the looks, in our opinion, have really been enhanced in this club, which is a bonus. Designed for golfers who want a blend of workability along with forgiveness, this is a brilliant all-round option.

Finally, the Dynapwr Max is the most forgiving of the three. A draw bias head helps you to straighten out your ball flight, with a larger footprint enhancing stability.

A huge jump forward from Wilson in 2025.

Best Golf Drivers 2025: The Conclusion 

As you'll see, there are some exciting prospects when it comes to drivers in 2025.

We all know that Callaway make great kit and their Elyte driver makes for an exciting new look. This is certainly tough to beat on the consistency front. Then, we've got the Cobra DS-Adapt, which is incredible when it comes to aerodynamics and adjustability. We also know that when reliability and stability are the main aims, then Ping is going to be hard to see past.

The PXG Black Ops, which is still an impressive 2024 model is firmly in the mix, along with the Titleist GT range, which isn't brand-new but still offers brilliant levels of performance. Then there's TaylorMade with a new look for 2025 and a driver that is simply brilliant.

Finally, there's new looks from Srixon and Wilson, both of which provide alternatives to the huge names but don't sacrifice performance.

So, which are we picking? It's a tough choice no doubt, but both James Tait, Gear Ed and Lewis Fraser, Performance Ed, put every driver in this list to the test to see which one would be going in the bag for 2025.

Best Golf Drivers 2025: The Video

We headed down to GolfIt! in Glasgow armed with the drivers who made the list for 2025 to see who would come out on top. We hit ten drives with each, picked the best five and the results were certainly interesting.

Here, we've got the opinion of a fast swing speed player and an average swing speed player to cater for different needs.

You can watch the Best Golf Drivers 2025 over on the bunkered YouTube channel.

If you watch the video, you'll find our full thoughts. In the meantime, here's a brief round-up of the results...

James Tait - Gear Editor - Club speed approx 132mph

  1. Callaway Elyte TD
  2. Ping G440 LST
  3. Cobra DS-Adapt LS

Lewis Fraser - Performance Editor - Club speed approx 93mph

  1. Wilson Dynapwr Carbon
  2. TaylorMade Qi35
  3. Cobra DS-Adapt X

Best Golf Drivers 2025: The Numbers

James driver test data

Truthfully, none of the brands makes bad equipment any more. As you can see, ball speed numbers are so similar across the board in every brand.

It’s largely about getting out there and trying them for yourselves. Get booked for you fittings, lower those handicaps, and happy hitting with the best golf drivers of 2025.

Maybe you're looking for a bargain, or want to know how these drivers stack up against the models from last year. If that's the case, take a look at our best of 2024 drivers page, here.

How we picked

Performance Consistency

We meticulously evaluated each piece of equipment's performance across a number of variables.

Forgiveness and Playability

With golf clubs, our assessment always considered the versatility and forgiveness levels, especially on off-centre strikes.

Innovative Technology

We scrutinise the incorporation of innovative technology in each piece of equipment we review.

Customisation

We consider factors like adjustable features and customisation options available to the buyer.


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James Tait is bunkered’s Gear Editor. Want to know how the latest Callaway driver, Vokey wedge or Scotty Cameron putter performs? He’s the guy to ask. Better yet, just watch his videos on the bunkered YouTube channel. One of the biggest hitters in the UK, James also competes on the World Long Drive circuit and is a descendent of former Amateur champion Freddie Tait.

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