There’s no denying the modern game has shown a relentless pursuit for ball speed and driving distance, and very quickly, the mantra ‘drive for show, put for dough’ seems to be becoming a thing of the past. Golf is not all about power, and you’ll certainly need to be holing your fair share of putts if you’re going to win any golf tournaments, but the ability to wield a driver and overpower golf courses is becoming more recognized and utilized by the top players in the professional game.
While a lot of the power and ball speed these top players produce comes from intensive workouts during the off-season and while on the road, the drivers they are using have to be dialed in precisely in order to generate optimal launch and spin conditions. Extensive testing will be done with the brand’s leading fitters to make sure that the players are using the best driver and best ball combination in order to maximize their performance from the tee.
With the length of the courses the players face each week on the PGA Tour seems to be ever lengthening, advancing the ball down a hole as far as possible seems to be the strategy many golfers are starting to take. Many players are realising that having less club from the rough is still giving them a better chance on the hole than hitting two clubs more in from the fairway on average – something Bryson DeChambeau exercised to great success en route to winning the 2020 US Open at Winged Foot.
The final major is over, so let’s look at the PGA Tour’s ten biggest bombers. Here’s a detailed breakdown of the driver, shaft, and grip each one trusts to overpower the course. While you’ll see some familiar titans, a few names on the list might surprise you.
1. Aldrich Potgieter
Aldrich Potgieter and his GT2 driver
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The young South-African stud has been the standout longest hitter on the PGA Tour this season with a whopping average of 327.6 yards. With an average of just under 126mph clubhead speed, Potgieter often surpasses the 190mph ball speed number in tournament play and played a huge factor in him picking up his maiden PGA Tour victory at the Rocket Classic in July.
The 20-year-old phenom games a Titleist GT2 9° driver, powered by a ridiculously heavy and stout Fujikura Ventus Black 8X. While a lot of fast speed players may opt for the GT3 driver, the GT2 likely offers Potgieter just a touch more stability, considering his outrageous speed. All of his clubs are equipped with Golf…
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