Equipment
Are Mini Drivers the next hot trend? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing the potential boom in Mini Drivers in the game. With Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson both using a Mini driver recently, WRXer ‘Tsecor’ asks if the use of the club is about to become the norm, and our members have been sharing their thoughts in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- uglande: “I love mini-drivers but not as a driver replacement. I like them as a second option off the tee. My 425 LST 3-wood is a rocket, so I’m happy with that at the moment, but I really liked the Ping Rapture, the TaylorMade Original One (but not the SLDR Mini) and will definitely be testing the TaylorMade 300 that is rolling out soon.”
- tjwilliams31: “I basically tried the Phil setup. I have a TaylorMade aeroburner mini that’s a missile then built a bomber driver set up works well so far.”
- lefthack: “I’ve considered it as a 2 wood like Phil. Maybe for tight tees, but mostly long and/or low off the deck.”
- kthomas: “I personally don’t see the point. Doesn’t offer anything over a regular-sized driver, and having a second dedicated tee club makes no sense. I’d rather have that spot with something more versatile, such as a 3/4 wood.”
- GatorNate11: “If mini drivers are coming back, why not small drivers, too? Is a 380-420cc driver really too much to ask?”
Entire Thread: “Are mini drivers the next hot trend?”
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- Peter Kuest what’s in the bag accurate as of CJ Cup Byron Nelson.
Driver: TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus (8 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus Black 7 X
5-wood: TaylorMade SIM Titanium (19 degrees)
Shaft: Project X HZRDUS Black 85 6.5
Irons: Srixon ZX U (2), Srixon Z-Forged II (3-PW)
Shafts: Nippon N.S. Pro Modus3
Wedges: Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Tour Rack (52-MID 10, 56-MID 10, 60-FULL 9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: TaylorMade Spider Tour
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Peter Kuest’s clubs here.
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- Kelly Kraft’s what’s in the bag accurate as of the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max (9 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Red 60 TX
3-wood: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max (15 degrees)
Shaft: Project X Denali White 70 TX
Hybrid: Callaway Apex UW (21 degrees)
Shaft: Aldila Synergy Blue
Irons: Srixon ZX U Mk II (23 degrees), Callaway X Forged Star (5-PW)
Shaft: Project X IO 6.0
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (52-12F, 56-08M, 60-08M)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Odyssey Versa 2-Ball Prototype
Grip: Odyssey Garsen Quad Tour
Grips: Golf Pride ZGrip Cord
Check out more in-hand photos of Kraft’s equipment here.
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Coolest thing for sale in the GolfWRX Classifieds (5/6/24): Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
At GolfWRX, we are a community of like-minded individuals that all experience and express our enjoyment of the game in many ways.
It’s that sense of community that drives day-to-day interactions in the forums on topics that range from best driver to what marker you use to mark your ball. It even allows us to share another thing we all love – buying and selling equipment.
Currently, in our GolfWRX buy/sell/trade (BST) forum, there is a listing for a Scotty Cameron Super Rat concept 1 putter
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geohogan
Jul 20, 2021 at 8:12 pm
Larger CC driver is more forgiving and higher COR, than any mini heads.
To get the advantage of so called Mini Drivers, shorten shaft length on 360 to match
the shaft length on the Mini. Now the only advantage of the Mini is it may be easier to hit off
the turf.
Rich Douglas
Jul 8, 2021 at 1:43 am
I’ve had them in my bag for years. I started with the TM SLDR version, then switched to the TM Original one. They’re great for hitting long tee shots on tight fairways, yet skilled players can still hit them off the deck.
I’m still waiting to see why I should go to this one, though. I don’t see a real advantage. The twist face seems like a gimmick. (Otherwise, other manufacturers would have found ways to mimic it by now.) Mine already has the speed pocket. Plus, mine has a lightweight composite head. I don’t see any advantage to switching, but I do love playing it vice the 3-wood.
Euan Hardman
Jul 6, 2021 at 7:28 am
When were Mini-Drivers last in fashion??
It didn’t last then and it won’t this time.
Another 10 years and it’ll be back I suppose.
Clowns
Jul 3, 2021 at 6:03 pm
Matt Kuchar is A bozo
Jason
Jul 3, 2021 at 6:24 am
It’s all about marketing. Companies can’t make the driver any bigger and they need to keep bringing out something new to sell, so why not go smaller making golfers think that this will help their game. They’ll keep making smaller drivers for a while, then, they’ll come with a new 460cc driver saying it’s new technology and bigger is better. They’ll reintroduce the white head to. It’s a vicious cycle. Just buy a good 3 wood.
JW
Jul 3, 2021 at 7:30 am
Not true.
Jason
Jul 3, 2021 at 8:19 am
Explain.
mr doctor
Jul 2, 2021 at 6:50 pm
just swing harder