2022 MOST FORGIVING DRIVER SHOOTOUT // Comparing the top 6 most forgiving drivers of the year 

Taking looks and feel out of the equation, I think it's very hard not to recommend the Cobra, especially at a significantly lower price point than the Titleist. But the TSR range look SEXY.

I’ve played the LTDx this year and I have to say it’s been one of my favorite ever. Forgiving and long- all for less $ than the big boys

Great review and comparison! Removing the subjective categories the new top three are: Cobra (15 Pts), Titleist (14 Pts), Ping (11 Pts) & Taylormade (11Pts)

I think the most amazing part of this test was that Mikey was hitting almost every shot off the bottom of the clubface. Being a little more toe-biased at impact probably resulted in the draw and that gave him some more distance. He's capable of hitting the ball so much farther. Great job overall!

Take out the subjective looks, sound and feel categories .......................... then the real winner is the Cobra. I think cost of the club should also be part of the test! Great channel guys, love you all.

I feel like a group of people you're missing out on with testing is the high swing speed, high handicap players. Usually it's high swing speed and low handicap or low swing speed and high handicap. That being said, if you would someone who is comfortable in front of the camera and fits that group, give me a call lol

Sold my Mizuno ST-Z last month for the Tour Edge Exotic E722. Added 10 yards to carry distance. Tightened dispersion noticeably.

I love when Mike does the testing. Our swing numbers are so similar. His testing of the LTDx early on is what ultimately clinched it for me and I got the LTDx LS. I absolutely love it. It is so long and forgiving for me. When I square it up, it just feels so fast, even though my swing speed is relatively low. The confidence factor definitely helps. I feel like I square it up a lot more often then not.

Would love to have you guys work with a 7-9 handicap 60+ year old high 80's low 90's Swing speed and see how you optimize their set up. Great info in all your videos. Keep it coming!

The part where Ian talks about certain faces being “easier to close” and therefore more ball speed was really informative!

I got fit into the Stealth from TSi3 bc it was the only one I could keep over 2000 spin consistently that looked good to me. I think they nailed the look of the TSR2 this year. Much less triangular looking.

I’m no cobra Stan, but in the last video I believe the spin std dev. Was around 65 with Ian’s shots (which is insane) and didn’t get a shout. Those are crazy numbers.

he was all over the low toe of the ping and the swing speed was usually about 100 highest 102. the stealth started hitting 104 and the titliest was 103.5+. The cobra LTD x had a 105 in there. so just the variance of swing speed overall must have a huge influence on the numbers.

I enjoy seeing these type of test with all the details comparisons with all the drivers from the TXG team. I'm a recreational golfer and don't play in any tournament. So for me price is also a factor to choose a forgiving driver. Callaway Rogue ST max: $550 Cobra LTDx: $500 Mizuno ST-Z 220: $299 Ping G425 Max: $400 Titleist TSR2: $600 TM stealth: $580 During my testing in a hitting bay, I got similar results as Mikey but for me, the extra distance/ball speed wasn't worth the extra money so I purchase the Mizuno STZ-220 and I have no regret.

Would love to see a test between 913 D2 vs TSR2. See how much difference over 10 years

Interesting. It just goes to show how important a proper fitting is in relation to your own physical capabilities. I’m a “mature” golfer with fairly debilitating arthritis. I was able to properly test the Ping G425, Taylormade Stealth, Callaway ST Max and the Mizuno (sorry no titleist). My driver swing speed averaged for the test at 87mph across the board. Ping instantly dismissed as it sounded like hitting an empty coke can (plus it only came 4th on distance). Taylormade second on distance but I definitely lacked consistency from arround the face (I’m no professional at a 22 handicap). It came down to a showdown between the Mizuno and the Callaway. Callaway a clear winner for me at my swing speed giving best to all the others by just over 8 yards and by far the tightest dispersion, both left to right and front to back. 40 gram shaft, 1 inch shorter and lofted up to 14degrees. First brand new driver I have bought in over 8 years. 😊

Thanks for the videos and comparisons! There was also a variance of 1-4mph swing speed so that may account for some of the differences in carry/total yards? Also-one of the things that is rarely discussed is price vs numbers vs value for $$? Most people do not have $600+ to drop on a driver.......you guys might but I do not!

It's interesting seeing this because I just finished a driver fitting a few days ago. I'm a 6.6 handicap with an average driver swing speed of 110 mph. For me, Ping G425 Max was by far the most accurate and most forgiving in the fitting, so I'm not at all surprised to see it again ranked number one in accuracy here. I thought the TSR2 looked the best, but it was much more difficult to control, which was disappointing. But to all of us, the Callaway sounded the best--a great, classic sound. Wish the Ping sounded like that! Ultimately, if I'm choosing between having a few more yards of distance or a lot more accuracy, I'm always going to choose accuracy. So I ended up with my first Ping driver, and it's supposed to be here this week. Really excited! I can now see why MyGolfSpy rated it the number one over all driver for both Mid and High swing speeds.

Love the video. Gotta say, though, I got used to the sound of my Ping G425 Max driver with my 105 mph swing speed when I keep looking up and see it going straight down the middle! Eventually your brain equates the sound to "just another perfect drive" :)

The ball flight just looked hotter off the Titleist than the others so wasn't surprised to see ball speed up and spin in the proper window. Seems to be a common theme with the TSR line thus far. Looking forward to my fitting next month and testing them. I am looking forward to the new releases from Srixon that are coming up soon as well.

Switching from tsi3 to LTDX is the best decision I’ve made. So much easier to hit.

I would say Cobra ltdx had best overall results if you take out looks and feel. Price for the Cobra is also $150 less in Canada. Its looks and feel are not that bad, not like the Ping

High handicapper here. I didn't care about sound or looks so I was very happy when I chose my G425 driver. Shorter yardages, unusual sound BUT what a fairway finder.

Recently fitted into the Ping G4250Max, yeah it's louder than most, but goes straight. Definitely prefer center of the fairway.

Recently switched to the Cobra head not the low spin version. WOW!!! Best driver on low mis hits. Which are my speciality 👌

Curious why the older model Mizuno and not the STZ 220?

Toed the crap out of the Ping and it was still the most accurate. That’s forgiveness. As a higher handicap player that hits all over the club face that’s what I need more than another 10 yards deeper in the trees.

Nice win for the Cobra. Distance Speed and accuracy is all that matters. You wouldn't discount a HIO if you skamped it and it landed 20 yards short and bounced and rolled into the hole.

I game the Cobra Radspeed XD and still love it. Super easy to hit amd long. love the soznd and feel as well.

Great job Mikey, love reviews like this so thanks guys👍. With TSR2 I tried it yesterday & was recommended the premium Graphite Design AD option, any thoughts on how it compares to Tensei Blue 65? Only 55 available unfortunately & tip too active for me, weirdly I like it in my 3 wood

Cobra. I’m so impressed with the Cobra’s distance plus accuracy results that I may need to go test it myself.

Great video thanks, just on your grid at the end I think the points 1-6 on sound should be other way round

wow tsr taking both the players and forgiving tests is pretty remarkable. i’ve hit both and loved them. will be ordering soon!

Considering how poor the strikes were on the Ping and how well it did in terms of dispersion and distance it’s not even close imo Dispersion on callaway was also very good. I can say I’ve gamed almost all these drivers (except for tsr and Mizuno) and when I need to hit a fairway I pull the Ping every time. Hitting in a bay is one thing but when the rubber hits the road out in the real world and you need to put a ball in play it’s the Ping every time for me.

Hmm. How the Cobra isn't as heralded as the Titleist?! That is phenomenal based on the data and price point and they arrived earlier to the table! Might not have the badge in the bag, but clearly outstanding. Well done.

The new Titleist range appears to be performing really well.

Honestly, I don't know how the Ping developers heard those acoustics and said "Wow. That's sweet music."

Looks sound and feel have too much weight in this in my opinion. The second least accurate drive can win the forgiving driver shootout? It's 60% as accurate as first place. As a TS3 and Ping G425 max player, my key takeaway from this is Cobra LTDx is a great club that I should check out.

Great video as usual guys! It would be interesting to see the same type of test with every driver fitted for Mikey or at least the same swingweight.

Carry is also a calculation. Let's not pretend Carry is correct on these sims and roll us the only subjective calculation.

Don’t talk about my ping baby like that! 😂

Such great, objective, and informative content!!

Good review. No favors. Just pure data. Keep it up guys

Interesting guys. Trying to test the TR soon and I think the TSR2 might be the one for me, but getting fit will tell. :)

I"m not surprised by the results. That new driver has been getting great reviews.

The ping doesn't sound bad outdoors, but it is really loud indoors

The Ping, its not very forgiving on the ears.

Nice Job by Mike...Thats a task testing 6 drivers in a session, Looked like my last fitting with you !!! Exausting, Looks like a new Driver going in your bag before the season is out.... Interesting that Ian mentioned some heads are easier to close than others, Thanks Guys Great Content again and again... cheers

Love how you removed the “shot counter” from the foresight header!

Love this! I swing it very similar to Mike and his specs! Very helpful!

Mikey got a workout today.

Looks a bit Fishy to me....the guys swing speed got quicker on certain clubs. You never show the swing speed in the end review. Perhaps you should do them all at 100 mph, his starting swing speed or Ian you do it at 110 mph. he never hit the middle of the club.

"Mikey, Mikey, Mikey!!!" 🤣

so "objectively", cobra is 1st (tied with titleist), it only got 3rd place because of looks and sound which are subjective..

Were these tests completed with the same shaft? Taking out looks and sound, I would give the nod to the Cobra.

Upgraded from Mizuno STZ to the TSR2. Swing the same as Mike...mishits with the TSR2 were centre fairway and 253 yards carry, total 263. Lost 20 yards in distance but kept the ball in play. The forgiveness is insane and ball speed all over the face.

I hope the Ping G430 is quieter when it is released soon. Mizuno and Taylormade are expensive over here. Ping have dropped their price a tad because the new release is coming, Do you include PXG in up and coming tests.

I don't understand how the most forgiving driver is the one that has almost the worst dispersion. When I got fitted at Precision Golf, the fitter asked what I wanted. I asked for forgiveness and tighter dispersion, which saw me in the Ping G425 SFT. I've lost 10 to 15 yards, but almost all my drives find the fairway or first cut. In the same fitting, I hit the Sim Max 2, a driver that was raved about as being long and forgiving, but I found it 10 yards longer than the Ping, but some 45 yards right. Only needed 3 hits to know it didn't suit me at all! So, how is launch and distance the "forgiving" bit? Surely dispersion is what to look at?

I know 6 is a lot to test but a PXG product would have been also nice because of cost. All of your selections are pretty pricey. Love the comparison videos.

Hmmm. Blurred out strike counter, no avg swing speed/ smash factor?

Don’t understand the hate on g425s sound. I think the sound is great when on the course.

Good stuff. I think I might break them up into performance and performance + subjective. I guess if you hate how it looks or sounds, you might not want to play it.

One of Mike’s swings with the Cobra was 5mph faster than the Rogue. Ball speed and carry impacted?

How about the Tour Edge models?

Lol anything to get stealth in the top. Im for sure checking out a cobra. Cant afford a titleist

Looks like if you don’t use a 3 wood off the deck, you could run the Ping G425 as a fairway finder off the tee behind the LTDx or TSR2

I love being in the fairway, cheers Ping

Wish he would’ve hit the Ping a bit better. The one shot that wasn’t off the bottom went an extra 20+ yards than the previous ones. Love the detailed testing nonetheless

Looks like Mike's work with Martin Chuck is paying off.

There’s nearly a 5mph difference in clubhead speed between some of the clubs. That can’t be clubhead alone.

Welp…looks like I’m buying an LTDx 😂

I hit TSR2 yesterday for the first time and its hands down the best feeling driver I've ever hit. I think if I can get the face angle to look right it will be a monster.

Man, I wish I had your club face control!…great video

I'm very impressed with the Titleist numbers! Looks like they got it right on that one!

What is causing 5 more miles per hour club speed with Cobra?

Really like the graphs in this video

Tried all other than the TSR. The Callaway won it for me (massively unexpected from a TM player)… recommend a fitting for everyone though as always!

The titleist gear is phenomenal this release. Curious how Taylormade looks come spring

I'm not sure if it's been requested, but it would be really cool to see a TSI 2 versus TSR 2 to see how much of an improvement it is over the driver it's replacing. Great stuff as always, keep it up!

When I went to dicks a few weeks back I tried the Cobra, the Callaway and the Ping and the Cobra was by far the most consistent. I'm a fairly high swing speed player 115 is about my average 117 is my high end, but I struggle with a slice when I hit the Ping it actually had my longest drive of the day, but it was extremely inconsistent for me (could have been a shaft issue who knows, it wasn't a fitting just a as is testing.) The Callaway was fine, but the Cobra was by far my most accurate driver, I saw a much much better dispersion with it than any other. This was really shocking to me as the Ping is the one I WANTED to be the best but I just couldn't get it to work for me.

How much can the variations be attributed to shaft? I assume the Titleist was the custom fit one, and Stealth shaft was also a former fit..

I love mikey, but I would of liked to of seen ball strikes all over the face. and a higher handicap person doing the test as well. I still love the video! keep up the great and amazing work you all!

PXG needs to be in there as well

Tour edge. I don't play it but from reviews it's pretty good

Nice video, why is he swinging the Cobra 5mph faster? Aero?

So a club scoring near the bottom for accuracy wins first place? That seems strange for a ranking of "forgiving" drivers. In fact, rating a club based on looks and sound and feel seems a little silly when they really don't have any effect on where the ball lands.

Great video as always guys 😀👍

The word "forgiving" didn't seem to be addressed in this comparative video. Who needs forgiving when the delta between the most and least forgiving is only 6 mph ball speed, accuracy extremes of 25 yards and all the drives were greater than 265 yards? To me the most forgiving club would be the one(s) with the least deviation between some mid-handicappers using the same clubs. And for Pete's sake, what does looks, feel or sound have to do with forgiveness?

Would have liked to see the PXG 0311 XF included as well. But you have to cut it off somewhere I guess.

I can't believe that the Cleveland Launcher drivers weren't included. The Lite is a great value driver for all abilities. I got rid of my Mizuno STZ for the Cleveland Lite... Best decision ever.

Compare clubhead speed between the 2 first drivers. 5mph is a lot of speed to adjust for when it comes to ballspeed and total length. You don’t just swing faster cause you change heads. At least not by 5%

So.... Carbon is less than or not equal to Titanium? 🤔

I'd damn near rather not play than have to listen to that Ping driver on every tee shot 😅

Mikey's dispersion on the club face, seemed to be the tightest with the Titleist. Also, the sound of the Ping driver is so obnoxious, that it wouldn't even be a consideration.

Bagging a Stealth 10.5 with project X LZ San Diego Stiff. Head set to standard 10.5 loft. On trackman, I am hitting up 6 degrees launch angle 15-16 degrees. My spin is regularly sub 2000. Typically 1500-1800. I’m guessing I’m hitting up on it and hitting it high on the face. Any tips to get more spin and decrease my angle of attack?

TSR2 is just really the complete driver now that it looks good. I can't point enough people towards trying it. For so many years, myself and everyone I knew wouldn't even pick it up because of its look and it just didn't perform close enough to where we needed it to. TSR2 is the best driver I've ever owned

Looks like Stealth got the first mover marketing advantage and big name endorsements, but TSR is dominating with performance and classic looks in the driver and fairway woods. I can easily see TSR overtaking market share from TM and lock in their place until they release their next product line. The Stealth felt gimmicky; see it more as a tester product to feel out the market towards “new technology” and aggressive styling. V2 or V3 of the stealth line may be interesting. I also see TM offering custom coloring for stealths somewhere down the line, something along the tunes of “your style of high performance.”

Great swings Mikey , Tsr for the win , but very close with cobra . Tsr gets nod based on sound , looks , and feel .

Going to be interesting to see if Ping addresses the G425 clubhead noise in the upcoming G430 driver.

What shaft was used in the Titleist TSr2 Driver?