As the 2025 PGA Tour regular season and the FedEx Cup Playoffs have wrapped up and we’re into the Fall Finish, it’s fun to look back at our annual tracking of every driver used by a winner during the course of the tour year. It’s a compelling endeavor as it provides an interesting way to review the year while also offering a closer look at the best technology used on tour. With Steven Fisk’s win at the Sanderson Farms Championship, Mizuno recorded its first victory on the season. Titleist has 12 in 2025, the most of any manufacturer. Next is TaylorMade, which has 11 wins, followed by Ping with 10, Callaway with five and Srixon with three wins. We’ll continue through the end of FedEx Fall season to add to the list and offer up the winning club and some interesting stats surrounding the victory.
Steven Fisk, Sanderson Farms Championship
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Jonathan Bachman
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Driver: Mizuno ST-Z 230 (Mitsubishi Kuro Kage White XD 70 TX), 9.5 degrees
Key driving stat: To win in his 26th career PGA Tour start, this rookie had a great week off the tee, ranking fifth in strokes gained/off the tee (3.939). He was fifth for the week in driving distance and T-11 in fairways hit.

Save for laterMizunoST-Z 230$300|Golf Galaxy 4.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Silver$300Similar in profile to the ST-X, the weighting here is more neutral to emphasize forgiveness across the face.A 14-gram weight deep in the center creates significant stability compared to the ST-G.Additional speed comes from the channel cut into the front part of the sole, which allows the face to flex more at impact, especially low on the face.A steel weight in the polymer filling lowers the center of gravity to reduce spin.The deep center of gravity yields a higher launch.The high-strength, titanium-alloy face creates more potential ball speed across a wider area.Lightweight carbon composite covers the crown and is balanced across a piece on the sole to keep the center of gravity neutral.MOI Rating: HIGH9.5, 10.5 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
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Scottie Scheffler, Procore Championship

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Jed Jacobsohn
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikura Ventus Black 7X), 8 degrees
Key driving stat: How are you going to beat Scottie Scheffler when he’s always dominating strokes gained/off the tee? You probably aren’t. At Napa, Scheffler was second for the week in the category (4.614). He was third in driving distance on all holes (304 yards) and fifth in fairways hit (34 of 56).

Save for laterTaylorMadeQi10$600|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$600
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Among the improvements here—beyond better overall stability on mis-hits on the heel and toe and high and low—is the increased use of carbon composite in the crown. Now stretching almost seamlessly to the top of the face, the crown saves weight to help increase stability on off-center hits and to lower the center of gravity for reduced spin and better energy transfer. The structure of the channel in the sole now gives more at impact to deliver extra flex to the face for faster ball speed, particularly on lower hits on the face.
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All the clubs Scheffler used to win in Napa
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Tommy Fleetwood, Tour Championship

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Jared C. Tilton
Driver: TaylorMade Qi35 (Fujikura Ventus Blue 6X), 10.5 degrees
Key driving stat: Fleetwood struggled with his driver in the final round at East Lake, but still managed to finish tied for fourth from the 30-man field in driving accuracy, hitting 42 of 56 fairways.
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Scottie Scheffler, BMW Championship

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Andy Lyons
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikura Ventus Black 7X), 8 degrees
Key driving stat: Scheffler’s impressive driving display in the 2025 season continues at Caves Valley as he finished No. 1 on the week in strokes gained/off the tee (5.302). The worst Scheffler ranked in any single round was fifth. For the week he was second in distance (326.4 yards on measured holes) and T-3 in accuracy (41 of 56 fairways hit).
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Justin Rose, FedEx St. Jude Championship

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Stacy Revere
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (Mitsubishi Diamana WB 63 TX), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: En route to his playoff victory at TPC Southwind, Rose finished 14th in strokes gained/off the tee (2.350). For the week he averaged 312.2 yards in driving distance on measured holes (ranking 18th) and hit 38 of 59 fairways (ranking 20th).

Save for laterCallawayParadym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond$600|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$600
The lowest spinning model in the family was developed with the help of data from elite golfers and tour players. It uses a distinct multi-thickness face, designed through the use of artificial intelligence, that focuses on enhancing performance on center hits. Slightly heavier than the standard models, it aims to produce a neutral ball flight. The largely carbon-composite crown and sole save weight to make room for interchangeable weights in the front and rear of the sole. Callaway says this version improves downrange dispersion over last year’s Paradym TD by 34 percent.
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Cameron Young, Wyndham Championship

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Jared C. Tilton
Driver: Titleist GT2 (Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: In (finally) capturing his maiden PGA Tour—and getting himself kicked out of this prize money club you don’t necessarily want to be a part of—Young finished second for the week in strokes gained/off the tee (4.571). That was fueled by being second in average driving distance (332.9 yards) on the two measured holes at Sedgefield Country Club.

Save for laterTitleistGT2$650|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$650The larger head provides more stability on mis-hits and a higher launch.If you tend to use the entire face and swing with average to above average speed, this is the model for you.A super lightweight thermoformed polymer piece, which wraps around the crown to meet the sole on the heel and toe sides, helps maintain Titleist’s preferred sound and feel.A slightly more forward center of gravity improves energy transfer and reduces spin.A slightly raised rear section and smoother lines and curves from crown to sole create better aerodynamic shaping for increased swing-speed potential.A new variable-thickness pattern includes a ring encircling the back perimeter of the face to maximize ball speed.MOI Rating: HIGHTop 5 in Performance, low- and middle-handicaps8, 9, 10, 11 degrees (with a 16-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
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All the clubs Young used to win at Sedgefield Country Club
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Kurt Kitayama, 3M Open

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Andrew Wevers
Driver: Titleist GT3 (Graphite Design Tour AD VF-7 TX), 11 degrees
Key driving stat: Kitayama ranked 23rd for the week in strokes gained/off the tee (1.71), thanks to being sixth in average driving distance (304.8 yards).
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Scottie Scheffler, Open Championship

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Christian Petersen
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikura Ventus Black 7X), 8 degrees
Key driving stat: Scheffler wasn’t the longest or straightest player at Royal Portrush, but his driver more often than not left him in places where he could be aggressive and not worry about losing a big lead in the final round. He was 48th in strokes gained/off the tee (+0.98) while averaging 313 yards, ranking him 22nd for the week.
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All the clubs Scheffler used to win at Royal Portrush
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Ryan Gerard, Barracuda Championship

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Lachlan Cunningham
Driver: Titleist GT3 (Fujikura Ventus Black TR), 11 degrees
Key driving stat: On his way to his first PGA Tour title, Gerard hit 43 of 56 fairways (76.8 percent), which ranked him T-13 for the week at Tahoe Mountain Club.
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Chris Gotterup, Genesis Scottish Open

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Warren Little
Driver: Ping G440 LST (Project X Hzrdus Smoke Black 70), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: En route to his second PGA Tour title, Gotterup finished seventh for the week in strokes gained/off the tee (8.060), gaining strokes in every round. As has been the case throughout the season, distance off the tee was his biggest weapon, as he ranked third in average yardage off the tee with all drives (318.2 yards).

Save for laterPingG440 LST$650|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$650The LST is for players with faster swings who are looking to reduce spin, and it still maintains one of the highest ratings for stability on off-center hits.Allows faster swings to maintain ball speed without unwanted increases in trajectory or spin.A carbon-composite piece wraps into the back half of the crown to save mass that is repositioned low and forward of the other G440 models.A 29-gram adjustable weight in the rear perimeter fits into neutral, draw or fade positions.A redesigned interior portion of the hosel creates room for that area of the face to flex better while lowering the center of gravity.The head has a flatter lie angle than the G440 Max to reduce draw bias.The titanium-alloy face is thinner and more flexible to optimize ball speed across a broader area.The stock-length shaft is stretched to 46 inches to create more potential swing speed.MOI Rating: HIGHTop 5 in Performance, low- and high-handicaps9, 10.5 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
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William Mouw, ISCO Championship

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Dylan Buell
Driver: Ping G400 LST (Mitsubishi KuroKage DT 60TX), 8.5 degrees
Key driving stat: The PGA Tour rookie was 19th in stokes gained/off the tee at Hurstbourne Golf Club, with an average driving distance of 340 yards and a long drive of 383 yards on the week.
Brian Campbell, John Deere Classic

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David Berding
Driver: Ping G440 LST (Fujikura Ventus Black 6x), 10.5 degrees
Key driving stat: Campbell doesn’t bomb it off the tee, finishing 64th in average driving distance for the week. But his accuracy helped make up for that fact, as he ranked 11th in fairways hit (43 of 58).
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All the clubs Campbell used to win at TPC Deere Run
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Aldrich Potgieter, Rocket Classic

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Raj Mehta
Driver: Titleist GT2 (Fujikura Ventus Black 8x), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Much has been made with how fast the 20-year-old South African swings the driver, with ball speeds hitting 196 miles per hour. No wonder he led the field this week in average driving distance on measured drives (337.2 yards) and was seventh for the week in strokes gained/off the tee.

Save for laterTitleistGT2$650|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$650The larger head provides more stability on mis-hits and a higher launch.If you tend to use the entire face and swing with average to above average speed, this is the model for you.A super lightweight thermoformed polymer piece, which wraps around the crown to meet the sole on the heel and toe sides, helps maintain Titleist’s preferred sound and feel.A slightly more forward center of gravity improves energy transfer and reduces spin.A slightly raised rear section and smoother lines and curves from crown to sole create better aerodynamic shaping for increased swing-speed potential.A new variable-thickness pattern includes a ring encircling the back perimeter of the face to maximize ball speed.MOI Rating: HIGHTop 5 in Performance, low- and middle-handicaps8, 9, 10, 11 degrees (with a 16-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
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Keegan Bradley, Travelers Championship

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Andrew Redington
Driver: Ping G430 LST (Fujikura Ventus Black 6X), 10.5 degrees
Key driving stat: Bradley hit 10 of 14 fairways on Saturday and Sunday at TPC River Highlands, his best driving accuracy days of the week.

Save for laterPingG430 LST$550|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$550
The more compact size (440 cubic centimeters) and slightly more forward center of gravity should resonate with high-swing-speed players who are seeking extra control and low spin. A carbon-composite section in the back half of the crown helps to lower the CG. It also wraps around the perimeter to save weight. The lowest launching model in the G430 family uses a face design that’s thinner to provide additional ball speed. The face also curves less at the bottom so that those low-face impacts launch with more energy and less spin.
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J.J. Spaun, U.S. Open

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Warren Little
Driver: Titleist GT3 (Fujikura Ventus Black Velocore+ 6X), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: En route to his second career PGA Tour title, Spaun ranked 26th in strokes gained off the tee.
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Ryan Fox, RBC Canadian Open

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Anadolu
Driver: Srixon ZXi (Fujikura Ventus Black 7 TX), 10.5 degrees
Key driving stat: Fox finished 33rd in strokes gained/off the tee (1.031), his distance (308.1 yards) helping offset hitting only 39 of 60 fairways (43rd on the week).

Save for laterSrixonZXi$550|Golf Galaxy 4.5 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$550This driver fits a broad range of players looking for mid to high flight and mid to low spin.Unlike typical drivers, the face’s variable-thickness pattern uses a thinner (not thicker) middle section surrounded by thicker heel and toe sections to create a larger area of the face with the highest ball speeds.This unique pattern required the development of a new titanium alloy that is stronger, lighter and more flexible.Alternating rigid and flexible regions in the crown and sole provide a power boost at impact.The lightweight and super-thin titanium crown uses a lattice pattern of thicker, supporting bands that allow most of the crown to be thinner than a credit card.Two adjustable sole weights in the heel and toe regions provide options for creating a slight draw or fade and for dialing in your preferred swingweight.The face’s laser milling pattern optimizes spin and adds an element of forgiveness in wet conditions.MOI Rating: HIGHTop 5 in Forgiveness, middle-handicaps9, 10.5 degrees (with a 12-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
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All the clubs Fox used to win at TPC Toronto
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Scottie Scheffler, Memorial

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Icon Sportswire
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikura Ventus Black 7X), 8 degrees
Key driving stat: Scheffler’s game off the tee was near flawless at Muirfield Village as he finished second in strokes-gained/OTT (3.933). He gained more than a stroke in each of the final three rounds while averageing 290.6 yards on all holes for the week.
All the clubs Scheffler used to win at Muirfield Village
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Ben Griffin, Charles Schwab Challenge

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Sam Hodde
Driver: Ping G430 Max 10K (UST Mamiya Linq White PC TX), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: En route to his first individual victory, Griffin was fourth in driving distance for the week with a 304-yard average.
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Scottie Scheffler, PGA Championship

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Andrew Redington
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikura Ventus Black 7X), 8 degrees
Key driving stat: Let’s start with the fact that Scheffler has to change driver heads on Tuesday after his “gamer” was deemed non-conforming during a CT driver test. He still managed to finish sixth in stroke gained/off the tee with his new club.
All the clubs Scheffler used to win at Quail Hollow
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Sepp Straka, Truist Championship

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Andrew Redington
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (Fujikura Ventus Blue 6X), 9 degrees
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Key driving stat: Straka wasn’t the longest play last week, but Philadelphia Cricket Club didn’t require you be a bomber to succeed. What he did do right was find the fairways, hitting 60.71 percent for the week to tie for 19th place among all golfers in the field.

Save for laterCallawayParadym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond$600|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$600
The lowest spinning model in the family was developed with the help of data from elite golfers and tour players. It uses a distinct multi-thickness face, designed through the use of artificial intelligence, that focuses on enhancing performance on center hits. Slightly heavier than the standard models, it aims to produce a neutral ball flight. The largely carbon-composite crown and sole save weight to make room for interchangeable weights in the front and rear of the sole. Callaway says this version improves downrange dispersion over last year’s Paradym TD by 34 percent.
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Ryan Fox, ONEflight Myrtle Beach Classic

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Jonathan Bachman
Driver: Srixon ZXi (Fujikura Ventus Black 7 TX), 10.5 degrees
Key driving stat: Fox’s accuracy off the tee in Myrtle Beach was OK during the week (ranking 30th in the field while hitting 34 of 56 fairways), but he stepped it up in the final round, hitting 12 of 14, tying the second best performance on the day. It all added up to Fox’s first PGA Tour title.
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Scottie Scheffler, The CJ Cup Byron Nelson

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Sam Hodde
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikura Ventus Black 7X), 8 degrees
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Key driving stat: Scheffler finished third in strokes gained/off the tee (5.439). That number was fueled by a T-4 showing in fairways hit (40 of 56) and a T-12 performance in driving distance (304.0 yard average).
All the clubs Scheffler used to win at TPC Craig Ranch
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Andrew Novak and Ben Griffin, Zurich Classic of New Orleans

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Chris Graythen
Driver: Novak—Ping G440 LST (Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green RDX 75 TX), 7.5 degrees; Griffin—Ping G430 Max 10K (UST Mamiya Linq White PC TX), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: The duo combined to hit 11 of 14 fairways playing alternate shot in the final round en route to their one-shot victory, a first PGA Tour win for both players.

Save for laterPingG440 LST$650|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$650The LST is for players with faster swings who are looking to reduce spin, and it still maintains one of the highest ratings for stability on off-center hits.Allows faster swings to maintain ball speed without unwanted increases in trajectory or spin.A carbon-composite piece wraps into the back half of the crown to save mass that is repositioned low and forward of the other G440 models.A 29-gram adjustable weight in the rear perimeter fits into neutral, draw or fade positions.A redesigned interior portion of the hosel creates room for that area of the face to flex better while lowering the center of gravity.The head has a flatter lie angle than the G440 Max to reduce draw bias.The titanium-alloy face is thinner and more flexible to optimize ball speed across a broader area.The stock-length shaft is stretched to 46 inches to create more potential swing speed.MOI Rating: HIGHTop 5 in Performance, low- and high-handicaps9, 10.5 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
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All the clubs Griffin and Novak used to win at TPC Louisiana
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Justin Thomas, RBC Heritage

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Jared C. Tilton
Driver: Titleist GT2 (Mitsubishi Diamana prototype), 10 degrees
Key driving stat: On the holes used to measure official driving distance at Harbour Town, Thomas ranked 17th (307.8 yards) despite hitting only 33 of 56 fairways for the week (T-54 for the week).

Save for laterTitleistGT2$650|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$650The larger head provides more stability on mis-hits and a higher launch.If you tend to use the entire face and swing with average to above average speed, this is the model for you.A super lightweight thermoformed polymer piece, which wraps around the crown to meet the sole on the heel and toe sides, helps maintain Titleist’s preferred sound and feel.A slightly more forward center of gravity improves energy transfer and reduces spin.A slightly raised rear section and smoother lines and curves from crown to sole create better aerodynamic shaping for increased swing-speed potential.A new variable-thickness pattern includes a ring encircling the back perimeter of the face to maximize ball speed.MOI Rating: HIGHTop 5 in Performance, low- and middle-handicaps8, 9, 10, 11 degrees (with a 16-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
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All the clubs Thomas used to win at Harbour Town
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Garrick Higgo, Corales Puntacana Championship

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Andy Lyons
Driver: Titleist GT2 (Graphite Design Tour AD DI 7 X), 11 degrees
Key driving stat: During the final round at Puntacana Resort in the Dominican Republic, Higgo hit 12 of 14 fairways off the tee, hit best single-round showing the entire week.
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Rory McIlroy, Masters Tournament

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Driver: TaylorMade Qi10, 9 degrees
Key driving stat: McIlroy was seventh in strokes gained/off the tee among players who made the cut at the Masters, while ranking second in average driving distance (329.3 yards), just behind Bryson DeChambeau.
All the clubs McIlroy used to win at Augusta National
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Brian Harman, Valero Texas Open

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Mike Mulholland
Driver: Titleist TSi2 (Graphite Design Tour AD IZ 5S), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Harman did just enough off the tee to earn his fourth career PGA Tour title, finishing tied for 34th in fairways hit (28 of 56) and 34th in driving distance (291 yards).
All the clubs Harman used to win at TPC San Antonio
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Min Woo Lee, Texas Children’s Houston Open

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Jonathan Bachman
Driver: Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond (Fujikura Ventus Blue 6X), 8.5 degrees
Key driving stat: Lee continues to be, pound-for-pound, the longest hitter on the PGA Tour. At Memorial Park, he averaged 315 yards for all his drives, ranking third in the field. The distance helped off set the fact he only hit 22 of 52 fairways.

Save for laterCallawayElyte ♦︎♦︎♦︎$650|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$650The head shape is based on tour input and caters to higher swing speeds looking to reduce spin.Designed for better performance on off-center hits compared to past TD models without enlarging the clubhead.The AI-designed face uses an asymmetrical thickness pattern to produce consistent ball speeds and carry distances across a broader range of impact locations.The sole features two switchable weight screws in the front and back. Placing the heavier weight forward lowers spin and flight; keeping the heavier weight back bolsters stability on mis-hits and increases launch.A thermo-forged carbon crown saves weight that is repositioned low for reduced spin.Developed through new 3-D-printing capabilities, the enhanced head shape has smoother curves for less drag while maintaining lower spin and stability on off-center strikes.MOI Rating: ABOVE AVERAGETop 5 in Performance, middle- and high-handicaps8, 9, 10.5 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
All the clubs Lee used to win at Memorial Park
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Viktor Hovland, Valspar Championship

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Douglas P. DeFelice
Driver: Ping G425 LST (Fujikura Speeder TR 661-TX), 8.5 degrees
Key driving stat: En route to his seventh PGA Tour title—but first since the 2023 Tour Championship—Hovland was 19th in Strokes Gained/Off The Tee (1.964).
All the clubs Hovland used to win at Innisbrook
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Rory McIlroy, Players Championship

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David Cannon
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10, 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Much was made of the fact that McIlroy hit only 28 of 58 fairways during the week at TPC Sawgrass, leaving him 62nd in the field in driving accuracy. But he still managed to finish 17th in Strokes Gained/Off the Tee thanks to being fifth in average driving distance on the week (298.3 yards).
All the clubs McIlroy used to win at TPC Sawgrass
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Russell Henley, Arnold Palmer Invitational

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Mike Ehrmann
Driver: Titleist GT3 (HZRDUS Smoke Black 6.5 TX), 10 degrees

Save for laterTitleistGT3$650|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$650It has a more forward center of gravity compared to the GT2 and works best for golfers with a repeatable impact location looking to maximize ball speed.The weight track is forward in the sole to allow the golfer to dial in the preferred center of gravity for better energy transfer and more directional control.A super lightweight thermoformed polymer piece, which wraps around the crown to meet the sole on the heel and toe sides, helps maintain Titleist’s preferred sound and feel.The lightweight crown piece saves weight so that the center of gravity is slightly forward and lower from past models for increased ball speed and less spin.A slightly raised rear section and smoother lines and curves from crown to sole create better aerodynamics for increased swing-speed potential.A new variable-thickness pattern includes a ring encircling the back perimeter of the face to maximize ball speed.MOI Rating: MODERATETop 5 in Performance, low- and high-handicaps8, 9, 10, 11 degrees (with a 16-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
Key driving stat: Henley only ranked 23rd for the week in strokes gained/off the tee, but during the final round, he has his best day with the driver. He was 12th on the day, gaining .617.
All the clubs Henley used to win at Bay Hill
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Karl Vilips, Puerto Rico Open

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Kevin C. Cox
Driver: TaylorMade Qi35 LS (Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 6 TX), 9 degrees

Save for laterTaylorMadeQi35 LS$650|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$650This compact but stout tour-inspired shape is built with an extremely forward center of gravity for the lowest spin.The LS targets higher-speed ball-strikers who are losing distance because of excess spin.Three weight ports in the sole allow users to dial in a fade or draw while maintaining low spin.The company’s carbon-fiber face remains the only one in the industry, and compared to the Qi10, this fourth generation features a thicker perimeter and thinner center for more consistent spring across a wider area.A redesigned slot in the sole improves the way the face flexes.Special markings embedded in the face of the clubfitting models help launch monitors track the head for more reliable data.Chromium-tinged carbon flows across the crown for greater weight savings, and a white line atop the face makes the face angle clear at address.MOI Rating: ABOVE AVERAGETop 5 in Performance, low-handicaps8, 9, 10.5 degrees (with a 12-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
Key driving stat: Vilips missed just three fairways during the final round in Puerto Rico as he picked up his first PGA Tour title in only his fourth career start.
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Joe Highsmith, Cognizant Classic in the Palm Beaches

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Mike Mulholland
Driver: Titleist GT3 (HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 6.5), 8 degrees
Key driving stat: After struggling off the tee during his opening round at PGA National’s Champion Course, Highsmith improved each day, ranking 12th for Saturday’s third round in strokes gained/off the tee and fourth on Sunday to finish 11th for the week. With back-to-back 64s on the weekend, it was good enough for the former Pepperdine All-American to secure his first PGA Tour title.
All the clubs Highsmith used to win at PGA National
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Brian Campbell, Mexico Open

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Hector Vivas
Driver: Ping G440 LST (Fujikura Ventus Black 6x), 10.5 degrees

Save for laterPingG440 LST$650|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$650The LST is for players with faster swings who are looking to reduce spin, and it still maintains one of the highest ratings for stability on off-center hits.Allows faster swings to maintain ball speed without unwanted increases in trajectory or spin.A carbon-composite piece wraps into the back half of the crown to save mass that is repositioned low and forward of the other G440 models.A 29-gram adjustable weight in the rear perimeter fits into neutral, draw or fade positions.A redesigned interior portion of the hosel creates room for that area of the face to flex better while lowering the center of gravity.The head has a flatter lie angle than the G440 Max to reduce draw bias.The titanium-alloy face is thinner and more flexible to optimize ball speed across a broader area.The stock-length shaft is stretched to 46 inches to create more potential swing speed.MOI Rating: HIGHTop 5 in Performance, low- and high-handicaps9, 10.5 degrees (with an eight-way adjustable hosel)BUY NOW DETAILS
Key driving stat: Campbell was the beneficiary of a big break when his wayward drive on the second playoff hole looked like it was heading out of bounds only to hit a tree and bounce back into play. For the week at Vidanta Villarta, however, Campbell ranked 10th in the field in driving accuracy (44 fairways hit out of 54).
All the clubs Campbell used to win at Vidanta Vallerta
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Ludvig Aberg, Genesis Invitational

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Orlando Ramirez
Driver: Titleist TSR2, 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Aberg was fourth in strokes gained/off the tee (2.855) for the week at Torrey Pines South while ranking third in driving distance (305 yards). By comparison, when the course hosted the Farmers Insurance Open in January, Aberg was 35th in SG/OTT (0.199) and 10th, respectively.
All the clubs Aberg used to win at Torrey Pines
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Thomas Detry, WM Phoenix Open

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Andy Lyons
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (Mitsubishi Tensei CK Pro Blue 70TX), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Detry ranked just 26th in driving distance for the week at TPC Scottsdale, but his accuracy off the tee (33 out of 56 fairways hit) was inside the top 20, allowing him to finish 12th in strokes gained/off the tee.
All the clubs Detry used to win at TPC Scottsdale
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Rory McIlroy, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am

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Ezra Shaw
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10, 9 degrees
Key driving stat: McIlroy’s superior play off the tee was on full display at Pebble Beach, where he led the field in strokes gained/off the tee (5.970). The biggest shot of Rory’s final round was a titanic 339-yard drive on the par-4 14th hole, which found the fairway and allowed him to hit a 7-iron on to the green, leading to an eagle that took all the pressure off the final four holes of tournament.
All the clubs McIlroy used to win at Pebble Beach
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Harris English, Farmers Insurance Open

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Orlando Ramirez
Driver: Ping G430 LST (Fujikura Venture TR-Blue 6X), 10.5 degrees
Key driving stat: English hit just four fairways in the final round, but they all came when he was making 12 straight pars to close out his fifth career victory.

Save for laterPingG430 LST$550|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$550
The more compact size (440 cubic centimeters) and slightly more forward center of gravity should resonate with high-swing-speed players who are seeking extra control and low spin. A carbon-composite section in the back half of the crown helps to lower the CG. It also wraps around the perimeter to save weight. The lowest launching model in the G430 family uses a face design that’s thinner to provide additional ball speed. The face also curves less at the bottom so that those low-face impacts launch with more energy and less spin.
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All the clubs English used to win at Torrey Pines
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Sepp Straka, The American Express

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Orlando Ramirez
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (Fujikura Ventus Blue 6X), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: While only the two rounds played at PGA West’s Dye Stadium Course are measures, Straka ranked second in strokes gained/off the tee. Counting all four rounds, he was T-9 in driving accurary, hitting 41 of 56.

Save for laterCallawayParadym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond$600|Golf Galaxy 5.0 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$600
The lowest spinning model in the family was developed with the help of data from elite golfers and tour players. It uses a distinct multi-thickness face, designed through the use of artificial intelligence, that focuses on enhancing performance on center hits. Slightly heavier than the standard models, it aims to produce a neutral ball flight. The largely carbon-composite crown and sole save weight to make room for interchangeable weights in the front and rear of the sole. Callaway says this version improves downrange dispersion over last year’s Paradym TD by 34 percent.
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All the clubs Straka used to win at PGA West
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Nick Taylor, Sony Open

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Sarah Stier
Driver: Titleist TSi3 (Fujikura Atmos Blue 6X), 10 degrees
Key driving stat: Taylor gained .868 strokes on the field off the tee for the week.
All the clubs Taylor used to win at Waialae
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Hideki Matsuyama, The Sentry

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Maddie Meyer
Driver: Srixon ZX5 LS Mk II (Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 TX), 9.5 degrees
Key driving stat: Matsuyama broke the PGA Tour record with his 35-under total in part by finishing tied for seventh in driving accuacy, hitting 45 of 60 fairways.
All the clubs Matsuyama used to win at Kapalua

Save for laterSrixonZX5 LS Mk II$500|Golf Galaxy 4.5 GD SCOREGD HOT LIST SCOREHot List Gold$500
This model combines the large, confidence-inspiring shape of the standard ZX5 with the low-forward center of gravity seen on the ZX7. An eight-gram weight positioned forward in the sole helps to make this the lowest spinning of the three models. Its neutral ball flight and mid- to high-launch angle caters to more aggressive swingers looking to max out distance. With the weight forward in the sole, expect a little less forgiveness on off-center hits compared to the standard ZX5 but somewhat more than the ZX7.
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