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Four the Fairway

Finding the Sweet Spot with the Industry's Most Forgiving Drivers


There is no easy way to atone for your sins, especially on the course. How often have you left the tee box utterly unforgiven after an abysmal swing? These drivers not only help to identify your shortcomings but help to compensate for them as well. While drivers are generally seen as heavy artillery in the golfer’s arsenal, these clubs offer a well-rounded approach to conquering the fairway. This assortment of drivers from Nike, Callaway, Mizuno, and Nickent can turn that Moment of Inertia into a moment of glory.

Nike Sasquatch Sumo2Nike Sasquatch Sumo2Nike Sasquatch Sumo2

A successful round of golf can often boil down to a simple matter of mathematics. So it comes as little surprise that the Nike Sasquatch Sumo2 leads the pack. Due to its composite crown construction this driver is a true featherweight, but can still make the best shot out of the worst of swings.

Callaway FT-1 Tour Low CG DriverCallaway FT-1 Tour Low CG Driver

 

 

 

 

 

Callaway FT-1 Tour Low CG Driver

Maintaining a low center of gravity is a touchstone of athletic perfection. With the assistance of the pros, the designers at Callaway have created a club for the more advanced golfer as well as for players who aspire to greatness. This driver’s pioneering OptiFit System nearly eliminates the tendency to slice or fade by featuring three different center of gravity points on the club face. And with its VFT Titanium technology this driver features Callaway’s most sizable club face yet.

Nickent 4DX Special EditionNickent 4DX Special Edition

 

 

Nickent 4DX Special Edition

Nickent has taken one of the most classic clubs and made it into a work of modern elegance. Despite its George Jetson aesthetic, the 4DX SE hasn’t sacrificed functionality at all. There’s no problem finding the sweet spot on this driver. Its A-Frame Face technology, ultra thin titanium crown, and vibration dampening design, make it a strong contender for best in show.

Mizuno MP-600Mizuno MP-600

 

 

Mizuno MP-600

Though this looks like your grandfather’s driver it is anything but. Equipped with 15 ball flight settings, this club makes the ideal center of gravity an everyday reality. The Coretech designed face provides multiple thicknesses for heft and the reassurance to avoid the rough.

 

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