What Is The Best Mini Driver On The Market?? TaylorMade Vs Callaway Head-To-Head

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Ай бұрын

Who has the best mini driver on the market? In this video, I put the TaylorMade BRNR Mini Driver Copper head to head against the Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 Mini Golf Driver to see which is the best mini driver you can buy.
I will be testing these off the tee and also off the deck with TrackMan data to see which is longest, most forgiving and perhaps most importantly most versatile.
Which of these would you pick to put in play? Let me know in the comments...
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@shaunkelley55 Ай бұрын

Recently purchased the TM BRNR copper Mini Driver it’s probably the best club I’ve ever bought I got the 11.5 dg positioned the heavy weight forward and 💣 away 275 yrd carry on average it’s so easy to hit, and it feels incredible, this thing is a weapon

@garethlloyd9828 Ай бұрын

Bought a Callaway. It’s been unreal. Touch shorter than the driver, but ends up in the better position on the fairway. Over all very pleased with it off the tee. Off the deck, less than ideal

@hannahholdenNCG 7 күн бұрын

Nice!!

@jbweezer Ай бұрын

Great review. I doubt most players will bag this and their driver at the same time during a round. So it really is a driver replacement and there is no shame with that if your driver is causing nightmares or making you want to quit the game. Glad these options are gaining in popularity.

@Mrbradlambert Ай бұрын

Good info as always. I bought the TM mini (BRNR) last year in 13.5 degrees and have only one bad round with it since, which was definitely operator error. The BRNR doesn't go quite as far as my normal driver, though a low spinning toey one will definitely get out there. However it's much more dependably accurate and I like being in the fairway for my second shot. The BRNR has some utility too as I can tee it up a bit to hit a draw shape or down nearer the ground for more of a fade, and it's not the hardest thing in the world to hit off the deck either. Gapping-wise it goes about 15-20 yards further than my standard 3 wood -in my case is a 16.5 degree high launch TM stealth, that is basically a 4 wood.

@lkae4 Ай бұрын

Surprising how long they are off the tee. If you're an average weekend warrior, a driver cut down and swing weighted heavy will likely be much easier to hit but these are very fancy tech.

@jbweezer Ай бұрын

That's what I did, but now my buddy's keep trying to steal my mini driver out of my bag, as it's point, shoot, fairway.

@JimmyHall-xc7xj Ай бұрын

Hi Hannah I think you should dive a bit further into mini driver’s majority of golfers miss loads with big driver so does amateur stats show better scores if hitting more fairways so is it more beneficial to sacrifice some yards

@cikarang5 Ай бұрын

Great video, nice to see the comparison. And you are looking great, congrats on whatever fitness regime you are on 👏

@nealfreeman01 Ай бұрын

I think it would be a really good option to keep in the boot for different golf courses. I wish that they had the right shaft and length for you! Great comparison!

@ianwoollard2063 Ай бұрын

A really interesting test. Both clubs are due out here in Australia this month. I’ve requested the Taylor made 13.5 loft to be held for me to test when it arrives on the 15th. I really want a replacement club for my 3 wood which I took out of my bag months ago. I like the idea of a bigger club face and really want a club for the tee more than the fairway. I must say though I’m very impressed with how well Hannah hit it off the deck! Knowing me the testing won’t last long and I’ll get it to experiment with for fun. Great video Hannah ⛳️

@hannahholdenNCG Ай бұрын

It’s so much easier to hit off the deck than I thought!!! Enjoy testing it 🤩

@malcolmparker2243 Ай бұрын

Hi Hanna, it was interesting that the land angle reversed for Tee to the Deck, off the tee Callaway 42.4 taylor made 38,4 off the deck Callaway 38.8 , Taylor made 41.5, both great looking drivers and you are so consistent which helps with reviews .

@johncoyne6823 Ай бұрын

Great video, well explained and demonstrated. Well done Hannah, the course looked great.

@RichardJones-hk6vs Ай бұрын

The only problem with these is they are so hard to get hold of, our local pro is a TaylorMade stockist and he was only given a handful. Would love to try the BRNR.

@hannahholdenNCG 21 күн бұрын

Yes they are really hard to find

@moyhennabuchanan1076 Ай бұрын

Reflecting on some comments below, what's missing (from most other reviews, which your "zig-zag" anecdote leads to) are not only numbers for a single shot but combined double shots, eg. mini off tee onto fairway + mini off deck versus dvr into rough + 5H out of it.

@georgewilson197 Ай бұрын

Burner is far better, no more believing callaway crap. Bought paradym and found it to be wanting, refused to go for the smoke. Hitting burner further than a paradym and the smoke that i used for a round. Seems to be a con.😅😂

@GONADSable Ай бұрын

Callaway looks amazing and being bigger head I would choose it sure only problem is it's so expensive Great video Thanks

@eddiemaylor2716 Ай бұрын

I used to use a 2 wood, but I was a lot lower back then. I don't know how I would re-arrange my bag to put a mini-driver in.

@hannahholdenNCG Ай бұрын

@@eddiemaylor2716 yes the bag substitute is a tricky one

@fretless05 Ай бұрын

Great consistent swings. The Callaway went a little higher off the tee and spun a little more, so consequently ran out less than the TM, which had the reverse launch data. The performance of the Callaway with the big head off the ground was surprising; I had expected it to me solely a tee club but you seemed to get the ball up easily enough. The TM, which I expected to do better off the deck, performed well. I would love to try out both side by side and see what they do for my swing, but I can say that I do hit my 3W fairly well, so I don't expect I'd use the club I chose off the ground much at all. That said, your comparison showed that my performance expectations were not warranted.

@cliffordbradford1392 Ай бұрын

Ben wanting a smaller head l can hit off the Tee thanks 😊😅

@gregs.8895 Ай бұрын

Gotta go hit these. Still laugh to myself just a little with them calling these "mini" and they are still large compared to my first two drivers.

@robharris6425 Ай бұрын

BRNR mini last year and it replaced my 3w. Easy to hit off the tee and a bomber out of the fairway. TM all the way.

@SigmaJAD Ай бұрын

You got me on 3 requests Hannah. Enjoyed this video

@gcrgolf Ай бұрын

Once again Hannah, a nice, quality video. Hoping that Ping may bring out a mini driver.

@richdouglas2311 Ай бұрын

I've gamed a TM mini since the first one (the SLDR) in 2013. I've played three other iterations, including the BRNR (which I game now). I haven't played a 3-wood since. The mini is a fairway finder and easy to hit off the deck. It's longer than a 3-wood, both from a tee and off the deck. Hannah is (perhaps) getting too much spin off the deck.

@richardlamb7791 Ай бұрын

Amazing review; I only carry driver and 5 wood and on average 12-13 clubs. I’ve been looking at the taylormade as a second off the tee option as you discussed; something that I can hit tighter fairways with and use a second shot to hit into par 5’s which I can’t reach with the 5 wood.

@hannahholdenNCG Ай бұрын

@@richardlamb7791 definitely sounds like a good option to fit those criteria!

@moyhennabuchanan1076 Ай бұрын

Another great vlog, love your work, well done, and thank you, Hannah. It's spooky but you always seem to address all the questions I have. #the_jacobs

@hermanohm7861 Ай бұрын

I played one round with callaway mini driver I love much easier to hit fairway with especially tight holes I didn’t get a chance to hit it off deck yet

@tonyellis8761 Ай бұрын

great video Hannah and what a stunning looking golf course. After much deliberation and after watching your first video of the Taylor Made BRNS, I have just taken delivery of the Taylor Made. My plan is to use it as a driver replacement and see how it goes from there. I also carry a 5W, 7W and 4,5,6 Hybrids. Ive gone for the 11 degree version, it does tend to be a bit windy here on Arran and am hoping it will help me keep it under the wind. 😁

@hannahholdenNCG Ай бұрын

@@tonyellis8761 how exciting!! Let me know how it goes. Love arran what a great place to be playing your golf 👌🏼

@tonyellis8761 Ай бұрын

If you ever fancy a visit let me know … it would be an honour to have you play as my guest at Shiskine GC … Tom Watson has just visited so you would be in good company 😊

@jessehupko Ай бұрын

Excellent review. Thx for the comparison

@hannahholdenNCG Ай бұрын

@@jessehupko thank you!!

@richardshippy2016 Ай бұрын

Great video, thank you! I might have missed it, what was the shaft flex for both of the mini drivers in your video?

@home4ya Ай бұрын

great review, as a low left hitter Id love to see someone come out w a TP/*** model so they arent draw bias, dream would be 15/16* ping in flat setting, any recommendations? driver is 250/260 so need mini for tee only for dog legs where fairway stops at 235....

@lkae4 Ай бұрын

Playing zigzag golf off the tee? 🤣 Might be time to put the Ping 10K back in the bag. 😎

@hannahholdenNCG Ай бұрын

@@lkae4 😂😂😂😂 it is definitely me not the driver but fair point!

@alor4049 Ай бұрын

Nice video Hannah , I hit everything right to left but I have a 3 wood with a stiffer shaft that I can hit a cut with off the tee when there’s no room and I can’t miss left . Mini driver is interesting if I could set one up to cut and get it out a bit further. I used to play on a course with a lot of ob left with right to left prevailing wind , I had to develop that shot !.

@jamespark3399 Ай бұрын

Good video. Which level of player is the mini driver aimed at. I’m 68, handicap 13..Thanks😊

@andrewlaw8121 Ай бұрын

I wish they would release a 460cc version of the burner back with the same looks

@cwugrad396 Ай бұрын

TM for me since I’d be using it off the deck and rarely off the tee

@kenphillips7594 Ай бұрын

Pick the better club and learn to love the way it looks.

@andrewjohnston5942 Ай бұрын

Another very good review. I can see where scratch golfers might use this sort of club, but, the average club golfer, I don’t see where it fits in. I currently use Driver, 3 W, 5hybrid. Takes me back, long before your time, late 70s, early 80s 2 Wood was a great option.

@kenmorbey676 Ай бұрын

I’m a 13 handicap and have played with a draw - bad shot pull hook for a long time. There is oob left on 14 out of 14 driving holes at my home club. I have the 11.5 Burner Copper mini turned down to 9.5 and loving my new fade! I’ve been playing on and off for the best part of forty years but have struggled with 460cc drivers with long shafts since they became vogue , the mini driver is much more like the drivers of my youth when I was actually half decent 😂😂😂

@Adrian-yv8sy Ай бұрын

Great review and thorough as always Hannah - dont know why you'd really use it - I got tsr2+ for fairway finder but find I dont use it much

@chrisengland1 Ай бұрын

Been waiting for this comparison - nice job!

@fishcatcherfleas Ай бұрын

My Callaway mini came today ,,, get to try it out tomorrow.

@fishcatcherfleas Ай бұрын

Have to say,, the Callaway mini was worth the money ,, of course losing about 20 - 30 yards yards , (shotscope stats) , thou making up on fairways hit. and fairways not hit were in semi close to fairway ... and no snap hooks..

@beyoncehadoneofthebest Ай бұрын

@@fishcatcherfleasthis is what i’m hoping for. ordered mine in 11.5

@kevinjeffery1865 Ай бұрын

Great video😊

@alecmichie2081 Ай бұрын

Good video, I guess it is subjective but for me I prefer the look of the Taylormade and think it would be the better option as it seemed more versatile. By the way I thought your golf dress very nice and really suited you

@markscott3267 Ай бұрын

I don’t understand the mini driver craze. If you can’t find an easy to hit driver (not you Hannah) on the market that suits today then arguably you’re beyond help. Drivers have never been so easy to hit. What problem is the mini driver trying to fix?

@lanced4114 Ай бұрын

Shorter shaft + higher loft + thinner face = lots more control and forgiveness 👍🏾 personally, I don't find hitting them much different than my 3W tho 😅

@markscott3267 Ай бұрын

@@lanced4114 exactly. I’m old enough to remember the strong 3 woods that hit the market with the metal wood craze. 13 degrees rather than 15. Essentially it’s that but either way if you can’t hit a modern driver in todays age then you’ve got wider issues than a mini driver will sort.

@alor4049 Ай бұрын

You can set it up to give a different shape , I play on a links and draw the ball, I need a 3 wood to cut when I can’t miss left , mini driver could do the same and get out there a bit more

@rikclarke4881 12 күн бұрын

I've always felt that 2w should be 80% the size of D, 3w 80% the size of 2w, etc. Would look great in the bag, and forgiveness go down proportionate to size and distance.

@Dbida12 22 күн бұрын

any more specific on how high to tee these?

@hannahholdenNCG 19 күн бұрын

I go halfway between driver and 3 wood tee height. Make sure ball is under height of the crown

@Pud56 Ай бұрын

The Callaway mini driver looks great, but i do question where it fits in the bag. I have a 9 degree AiSmoke Max driver, so easy to hit, also play a 16.5 degree 3 wood, great of the deck or tee, my distance difference is 30 yards off the tee, so suits me. Can i justify a club out of my bag to sit in the middle? After all i could always strengthen my 3 wood, maybe 15 degrees. I also have a 7 wood, 2 and 5 hybrid Ansell have gapped my bag. All in all, not sure a 2 wood is needed? It looks like you have the same problem, as your 3 wood is longer off the deck, perhaps strengthen your 3 wood as a backup off the tee?

@malcrandall1309 Ай бұрын

Wow, am I allowed to say how much I like that dress.

@CharlotteK2008 Ай бұрын

Absolutely…. We can all admire a lovely dress

@Jerry-rw9xn Ай бұрын

Hi very good video. Could I ask if you could test one of the mini drivers on a hole with your driver say some tight par fours to see if the mini keeps you on the fairway compared to your driver. I can't hit a driver I have a two iron which I use off the tee .l lose distance but I stay on the fairway. My handicap has come down from 22 to 16 since doing so. I know a mini driver would help with distance, and also should also keep me on the fairway, but just can't find one for sale .

@hannahholdenNCG Ай бұрын

@@Jerry-rw9xn good idea!! Will look into this. I know TaylorMade just did another drop but they do all disappear very quickly I would recommend checking second hand sites like cash for clubs

@chrisengland1 Ай бұрын

Shame we can't carry 15 clubs :O)

@Mdrnsamurai Ай бұрын

So you can't hit a 460cc Driver so try a 300cc Driver?? This makes zero sense... I think this move by TM and Callaway is nostalgia-based... All the people in golf when the 300ti and Brnr came out are older and have some bucks to spend... Great video as always Hannah... keep killing it...

@zazhou Ай бұрын

Yes, more for those who find the centre of the club face often. The smaller head (compared to 460cc driver) could generate slightly more clubhead speed but offset by the shorter shaft length.

@Toaster-v1z Ай бұрын

They are also shorter than standard driver.

@daniele1569 Ай бұрын

Yep - I think this is a case of the Emperors new clothes. Makes zero sense - get a shorter shaft on your driver if you can't hit it. But they do look nice!

@danielh4032 Ай бұрын

Have the BRNR 13.5 and a SIM 11.5 and see very little difference in distance but the BRNR has better dispersion and better for links golf, or if having an off day with the SIM. Tried the SIM with the BRNR shaft and it was a slice machine - swing weight needs adjusting with a shorter shaft. The BRNR is also a weapon from light rough.

@sillysailor5932 Ай бұрын

Seems like a rebranding exercise. We don't sell enough 3 woods let's call it a mini driver