Price does not always dictate distance, as the £25 driver nearly matched the £600 driver in total yardage; however, premium clubs offer significantly better forgiveness, feel, and launch optimization.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 5/5 — Most forgiving on the market
Distance: 5/5 — 304 yards total
Sound & Feel: 5/5 — Explosive feel off the face
Looks at Address: 1/5 — Looks minging
What they rate
Premium drivers (Ping/Tour Edge) offer superior ball speed and forgiveness
Tour Edge provides the best performance-to-price ratio
Even ultra-budget clubs can produce surprising distance
What they don’t
Significant ball speed drop-off once price falls below £200
Ultra-budget clubs suffer from poor component quality (grips/shafts)
High-end drivers cost over 20x more for incremental accuracy gains
Price does not always dictate distance, as the £25 driver nearly matched the £600 driver in total yardage; however, premium clubs offer significantly better forgiveness, feel, and launch optimization.
Premium drivers (Ping/Tour Edge) offer superior ball speed and forgiveness
Tour Edge provides the best performance-to-price ratio