While ball speeds have stayed relatively consistent, the massive leap in the last 10 years has been forgiveness—modern drivers like the Qi10 and SIM2 turn big misses into playable shots.
Their scorecard
Forgiveness: 5/5 — Qi10 is significantly more stable
Distance: 5/5 — Highest carry with Qi10
Sound & feel: 5/5 — SIM2/Qi10 sound dialled in
What they rate
Significant improvements in MOI and forgiveness
Transition to carbon faces and crowns has improved sound and weight distribution
Twist Face technology effectively manages off-center hits
What they don’t
Peak ball speed has not increased dramatically over 10 years
Prices have risen significantly
While ball speeds have stayed relatively consistent, the massive leap in the last 10 years has been forgiveness—modern drivers like the Qi10 and SIM2 turn big misses into playable shots.
Significant improvements in MOI and forgiveness
Transition to carbon faces and crowns has improved sound and weight distribution