Do you really need an oversized golf driver? And what material should an oversized golf driver head been made of? When you're searching for this kind of golf clubs there a few things to think of.
- Do you need a standard, midsize or oversized golf driver?
- What head material?
Choose a standard head size of about 155 cubic centimeters if you are a good golfer who wants to have more control of the driver and who can also hit the ball well with a small sweetspot.
A midsize driver is a size bigger. The head is about 190 to 200 cubic centimeters and therefore, the sweetspot is also slightly larger. Very suitable if you are a mid handicapper and want to lower your handicap.
Oversized golf driver heads are between 200 and 250 cc. Characteristics: larger sweetspot, so fewer mishits, but harder to control as the weight has become heavier. The biggest golf driver heads have a volume of up to 400 cc, sometimes called oversized Jumbo heads.
WHAT HEAD MATERIAL?
The rule of thumb is: the harder the head material, the more your club forgives you. Although this also depends on the ball's compression or hardness. Aluminium and the different types of titanium alloys are nice to start with. But if you really want to have the top category, then choose golf heads of HST Aluminium, 17-4ph stainless steel or 431 stainless steel. The best are titanium, maraging metal, bi-metal or tungsten.
Titanium is the hardest and lightest head material. Many of the biggest driver heads are made of titanium. Ideal for beginners and high handicappers. But this material is more expensive than steel.
Pay attention: if you see a too cheap set with an oversized golf driver and fairway wood heads of, for example titanium alloy, be careful. The fact is that this head is not made of 100% titanium. It is even possible that there is only a small percentage of titanium in it!
Stainless steel is cheaper en heavier than titanium and titanium alloys. Oversized golf club heads made of stainless steel have smaller sweetspots due to a smaller head. But if you are a mid or low handicap golfer, this is good material for an oversized golf driver.
There are other important checks for selecting standard, midsize or oversized golf drivers. Such as shaft length and flex. You can find them in my Lady Golf Driver Checklist.
MaryAnne Davies is editor of All About Lady Golf Clubs where you can get information on finding the proper lady golf clubs and other golf equipment. Not for females only.
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