The Best Game Improvement Drivers of 2024 Tested By A High Handicapper (18 cap)

Testing and reviewing the BEST golf game improvement Drivers of 2024. I brought in my buddy Andrew who is a 18 handicap to compare his current driver, the Taylormade M4 against the best game improvement and most forgiving drivers of 2024. He hit the Taylormade Qi10 Max, Ping G430 Max 10K, Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max, Cobra Darkspeed Max, Srixon ZX5 MKII and the the Wilson Dynapwr (Dynapower) Titanium. Find out which one of these golf game improvement drivers are the best!
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Thanks for watching the video Best Game Improvement Driver 2024 // High Handicapper Testing
00:00 Intro
02:08 About Andrew's Game
02:53 Current Driver
04:48 M4 Data
07:40 Wilson Dynapower
11:52 Dynapower Data
13:26 Cobra Darkspeed Max
14:50 Darkspeed Data
16:02 Srixon ZX5 MKii
18:22 ZX5 Data
18:53 Ping G430 Max 10K
22:05 G430 Data
24:45 Taylormade Qi10 Max
26:39 Qi10 Data
28:29 Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Max
29:43 Paradym Data
31:00 Titleist TSR2
33:16 TSR2 Data
35:09 Top Driver Data Comparison
37:23 Hits his M4 again
39:25 Be Nice

[@JussGolfin]

Do it !! Bring Andrew back let’s see the progress !!!

[@IsaacRichards-n1t]

Adding to this

[@knarfster]

Bring back Andrew, I love his attitude and his humor.

[@3frogltd987]

Andrew was awesome, I'm impressed with how consistently straight his ball launch is, I would love to have that swing ability. FYI, Titlelist TSR2 drivers can be had on sale in the US for $450, still more than many of us can justify, but the results it provided Andrew are amazing.

[@GilFavor101]

@@3frogltd987 _"FYI, Titlelist TSR2 drivers can be had on sale in the US for $450, still more than many of us can justify, but the results it provided Andrew are amazing."_ That is nuts to me to pay $450 for a driver (at least right now and until I change my gender to: Rich and Retired), I am struggling to justify using up gas and going to look at Goodwill for a ~$5 driver, lol.

[@4242brvrdbd]

Is Andrew secretly a mid capper, pretending to be one of us??

[@zoomlawncarelandscapes3987]

Had me glued to see him hit all the drivers , was hoping for the surprise gifting him the TITLEIST. He deserved it....one of the best real world testing out there Brandon...well done mate

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you! Appreciate the support. Andrew was great. I'm going to see what we can do for him.... 😉

[@camshan6873]

Was definitely expecting that Titleist to be handed to him after 80 hits and seeing what he did with it.

[@kasprzykdc06]

Love that you do high handicap content. You’re one of the only guys doing it and providing amazing data to the golfers like me. Thank you!

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you! Glad you're enjoying it. We'll definitely make more high handicap content. 🍻

[@39zack]

⁠what about some real high handicapers?

[@rolandgibson6018]

Gotta get Andrew to 7 cap or better Brandon, that would be awesome to see !

[@Singha8]

I’ve been saving 50 bucks per paycheck to do a fitting next year. After watching this I can see how important it is now. Thanks Andrew for being someone who represent myself for this video.

[@CharlotteK2008]

Could you not just finance it at £50 a month 🤷🏼‍♂️🤯

[@sylvandude1]

A fitting is 100 bucks usually and most shops take it off of your purchase. If you are in Canada, golftown and Golftec are the big boys.

[@Singha8]

@@CharlotteK2008the 50 dollar per paycheck is going towards a full set up. I have a really good set right now so I’m in no rush.

[@radidoc4832]

This fitting appears to include some serious swing lesson!

[@seanscanlon9067]

I am in London, UK and for the past few years have downloaded and printed off a sheet for something called the Penny Challenge. It consists of on day one, which can be any day you choose to start but I usually use 1st January each year, putting 1 pence/1 penny/1p in a jar, tin or whatever and then marking it off on the printed sheet. You then put in 2p in on day two, 3p on day three (don't worry, I will not type up all 365 days) so that by day 365 you have close to £700. The sheets are available online in other currencies like dollars too and you can even save in reverse by putting in £3.65 on the first day and work backwards so it gets easier as the days go by, or if after each day you have an odd total of coins in your pocket like say £1.28, then you can jump to the day you should be marking off that figure or mark off several days that add up to £1.28. Here in the UK we have Poundland stores where everything (used to) cost £1 and I buy a sealed metal money box tin with a slot in the top and use a tin opener to open it when it is full. I am sure that there are similar stores in Canada and America too like Dollar Stores and then I take the coins to a coin counter machine at one of the banks I use, but any container will do, it is just that the sealed tin helps with not dipping into it for loose change. If you have young kids, you can even get them involved by allowing them to put the coins into the slots and mark off the days on the sheet, plus if they enjoy it then you can threaten to make them miss a day or days if they play up a bit. There are other sheets too where you save random figures like £3, £20, £12, £32 a time that you mark off in the order of your choice, that comes to around £1000 over the course of a year when all amounts are marked off.

[@dougmael]

I’m a Professional Clubfitter (33 years experience, including more than 15 years working on the PGA and Champions Tours), and I think that this is one of the best fitting videos that I have seen on KZbin! I would also rate the Titleist driver #1 among those tested here, with the TaylorMade at #2, just barely edging out the Ping 10K.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏻

[@freddyliriano2374]

Andrew was dope. Seems like a real dude, and his attitude towards the game is probably 70% of people out there. Love the game, the feel, the mental part of it, but it can get too expensive. So is all about pacing yourself and your waller. I also love the way you help him out and hype him up. You can see his confidence going up through the video.

[@kevinharris3672]

This is a great video as it is relatable to me and probably the vast majority of weekend golfers. THANKS

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks for watching. 🍻

[@benhoward7006]

seriously, this was the best driver video I have ever watched. This guy has way more potential as a player than the average 18-20 handicap. It was obvious that you know how to help players with equipment and technique.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks Ben! Appreciate the kind words. 🍻

[@user-lo8gu8tl8e]

This dude is full on a great example of the average golfer. Except he's probably more honest. 😅

[@alanianm]

As someone who plays at the similar handicap level as Andrew, I really enjoyed this driver testing session. You should definitely get him back in the simulator, maybe an iron and/or fairway wood session 👍

[@JustinMilligan]

Thanks for doing driver tests with a high handicapper 🙏

[@NewNineGolf]

Welcome 👊🏻

[@ryze9153]

his swing is too good to be a high handicapper lol

[@MindFKDwithPJ]

There's something just so satisfying about watching your vids of fitting high-handicappers 😂... Recently got the Cobra Aerojet Max because of one of your older vids, and I've been STRIPING it down the fairway. Also got fitted for some Mizuno JPX 923 HM irons, and I can't wait for them to arrive. My dispersion on the mizuno irons was sooo tight

[@NewNineGolf]

Sick! Good to hear. Enjoy your new sticks! Thanks for the support. 🍻

[@K4rN1v00L]

lies

[@mikehammett6652]

Awesome vid!!! Only thing is he doesn't need to spend money on a new driver. Last years model or even a 2 year old used driver will fit his budget. You spend the money to go get fit then go buy last years driver with the same shaft. He probably would hit the Titliest TSi just as good. Or the stealth 2 or the Ping G425. I did the same thing. The dark speed was the best in my fitting. Payed for the fitting and then went and found a good condition aerojet driver and put the same shaft in it. Very little difference. Upgraded shaft and all. For me, next year, the dark speed will depreciate 200 bucks or more( its a cobra) ill upgrade to the darkspeed i was fitted for and sell the aerojet. Do your research and ya save a bundle.

[@patbutler6467]

Andrew is a chill dude, and he’s like the majority of us(me especially) it’s refreshing to see a weekend warrior. The channel can definitely grow if he’s on more.

[@MrScottSchmidt]

I agree with a lot of the comments below, would be awesome to watch Andrew's journey on your channel... Great work man, this is brass tacks informative

[@TimO-fx5hf]

Andrew is a legend! I love data videos over 'in my opinion' videos. Its not like the opinion is not based on years of experience by professionals. its just that it is soo much easier to appreciate when the audience gets to see it happen live...

[@michellewashington2374]

Thanks for giving advice on lower cost option to improve his current club. Great recognition of his cost concerns.

[@jeffturnerhayes]

Loved the video!! Been waffling in going for a fitting and I’m convinced Also, summer series with Andrew sounds amazing!

[@jeffprescher6145]

Andrew, I had a fitting and got so wowed by the numbers, I said "Yes" to the big buck clubs. I have regretted it ever since. Kudos to you for sticking to your budget and saving some money for green fees. It's much more fun actually playing the game than it is looking at expensive clubs sitting in the garage.

[@Solidityv2]

Great video, awesome to see Andrew hitting the different drivers.

[@KevinSmith-tl1rz]

Awesome to see mid-high handicap player perform your driver testing. Just goes to show how important it is to get fitted into clubs that tailor to your swing. Thanks for the video!

[@GolfDuff]

Loved this video! And the headcover tips was awesome. Thanks guys!

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@jayjeyakumar6867]

Excellent that you actually used a high handicapper to test the drivers rather than professionals. I am a mid handicapper and I use a Callaway Rogue. Rather than changing the driver I will test a few shafts before I decide. Great video and thanks

[@granthodges9860]

New subscriber here - really pleasing to see everyday golfers go through this process which is so much more relatable than the usual pros or single digit handicappers. Keep up the good work 👍🇦🇺

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks for the support and the sub! 🍻

[@heebs72gb]

This is the best video I've seen a long time with a real world average golfer!! Got some one handicap or less telling us how forgiving a driver is!

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you. 🙏

[@Cpreston]

Andrew is my spirit animal. Bring the man back!

[@mynamesant98]

After seeing that data I respect his self control to not immediately buy either the Ping or Titleist. It wasn’t even my fitting and I’m contemplating eating canned soup for a month to afford the Ping

[@NewNineGolf]

😂😂👏🏻

[@JustinMilligan]

Hahaha

[@nisch2379]

I already sold a Kidney

[@4harrisonlhj]

Loved the session. Leaned a couple of things and now I'm feeling confident to schedule my next fitting appointment. Thanks!

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you. Glad i can help. 🍻

[@zacdavis7]

Awesome fitting. I love seeing mid handicap fittings. That us regular weekend golfers can relate to the fitting instead of 120 mph swing speed fittings.

[@ralphgiofre4316]

Great video and comparison of drivers. Definitely have Andrew or other high handicappers back for testing. I love the swing tips and info on the loft adjustment. Continued Success-Thanks

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Appreciate it. 🙏

[@tommywolfe2110]

Man! A tryout that many of us can relate... to see pros swinging the same club 105+mph carry 280+ yards is not a good benchmark for most golfers when testing "forgiving" drivers. Good job and good idea. I'd be curious to follow up with Andrew, fitting irons, wedges... and a review on performance by the end of the season!

[@davetherave20101]

only found this golf channel yesterday but gotta say im loving the content..... PS please bring Andrew back!

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks! He'll be back on soon. 🍻

[@randymahony8157]

I'm impressed with Andrew's swing speed and carry. Nice work Andrew.

[@uNkLeRaRa4]

N.N Definitely become one of my new favourite channels. Keep it up 🙌🏼

[@NewNineGolf]

Appreciate you. Thank you 🙏🏻

[@johnsanders7273]

He was my favorite tester of all I've seen so far. Use him. Quality video.

[@campingwithben]

Love the channel man!! Always so entertaining and interesting.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you!

[@advchaser]

An excellent demonstration showing golf clubs are not interchangeable. There really is a benefit to trying different clubs. Thanks!

[@06redralli]

That was very fun to watch. Very interesting stuff.

[@NewNineGolf]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@markarreza]

Love this series! Balancing handicap and budget is superb 👌

[@BroAlifSr]

Awesome video great info and feedback

[@kolabboy]

Really enjoyed this session. Great interaction between you both and very interesting results.

[@FatLad2FitDad]

Just subscribed, love the video and definitely bring him back for a summer series

[@gregmillard9072]

Really enjoyed this session. 👌

[@Koen-vd-Kolk]

Great video, proving the point of fitting. Well done!

[@davidshierling7381]

Did the same thing when looking for a new driver and ended up with the TSR2, crazy consistency

[@zakarm1]

[@kurtmarion2799]

That was entertaining and informative to say the least

[@GOLFADDICT65]

Good job Andrew well done Thats alot of balls to hit not sure i could do that lol Brandon i totally agree with you narrowed down to three Titleist / Ping / Taylormade would be my choices well done video cheers from Vulcan Canada

[@richdarlowgolf]

Really interesting thanks, my miss was a pull hook too but I changed from a stiff to an X flex shaft (£50 on eBay) and now they just go straight or fade, it’s a revaluation play the course from the right hand side as all the trouble is down the left where I play golf 👍😂

[@hardstuff57]

Thanks. I’ve learned a lot from this video. You’ve earned yourself a new subscriber.

[@scottallen586]

Great video , I have the same driver and same issues as Andrew, now looking at getting titleist driver with stiff shaft

[@minzerleigh2691]

Best video iv seen in a long time and honest just found your channel easy sub

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you! Appreciate you. 🙏

[@stevenhartman3267]

Great video for us average golfers. I wish every fitter was like you. Thanks👍

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you. Really appreciate it. 🙏

[@marcg1964]

My fitted Ping G430 driver and two hybrids are arriving Monday. Indeed, the Ping is very forgiving. Like many others, I really enjoyed Andrew and this video.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. Ping is soo forgiving. Enjoy your new clubs! 🍻

[@mistersooty]

Really enjoyed this video. I'm a similar handicap and find it much more relatable than watching a 115 mph golfer test low spin drivers that I'll get no benefit from. Subscribed.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks for the sub. Glad you enjoyed it. 🍻

[@davidlocker5398]

I couldn't have said it better. It's fun to watch those guys, but this content I can actually relate to

[@Arminian100]

I'm a 19 hcp but have a 111 swing speed 😳 I just struggle so much with face control and consistent setup

[@curtisgoodwin8962]

This video made me a subscriber! Very well done and timely for me as I’m a 20 handicap and in market for a new driver. After years away from golf I just got fitted for irons and ended up with Paradym Ai smoke HL, but waited for a bit on a driver because the price of them is shocking, and I wanted to do some research first. Maybe a trip down to Calgary is in order …

[@kepler240]

I got a G425 two weeks ago and I can hit it on the toe and the ball will start a little right and draw back into the fairway. Pretty amazing to watch the club work as advertised.

[@brandons4301]

Andrew is the man! Good on you, Mate!!!

[@sergiofigueroa5761]

Great video, I currently hit a TSR 2 as well and love the ball flight and forgiveness.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you. Ya its a great driver.

[@DR-zr5rs]

Love this - need to do this!

[@coreywagner5135]

Andrew with the Dad jokes! Bring him back and make it a series. I want to see how much he can shave off of his handicap.

[@markn1mmo510]

Great fitting video for the high handicap golfer. I can relate.😂

[@dr4426]

Great video, very relatable

[@TheBachCelloSuites]

Andrew! Take it from me ~ don’t drink on the course! I know… you could be awesome. Fantastic video!

[@darenrodillas5662]

Great video, lets see Andrew do a iron fitting next. Love to see videos of weekend warriors like myself :-)

[@bassplayer2011ify]

“I don't hear it echoing through the mountains.” A man after my own heart. I love the new carbon fiber drivers. But there is a nostalgia to the titanium heads that sound like a gun shot when you really hit it.

[@jphaxx]

Way to go Andrew! Your speed and delivery are very comparable to mine so I found a lot of value in this video

[@1mtis]

2 things… 1) I got fitted in March and the TSR2 was hands down the best for me. I was constantly seeing 1.51 smash and even got a 1.53 smash factor, fitting was done on a trackman. 2) you should let him know the titleist drive is $150 off right now. I’m sure he’d jump on that!

[@tomashmore4128]

very good video, Andrew has a great swing with some dedication that handicap is coming down

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you!.🙏 Ya he's been grinding. His cap will come down for sure. 🍻

[@Thelegitplaya]

I love this content bro! his swing is just like mine as a former college baseball player lol Bring him back for the summer improvement!

[@vincedoss4230]

I’m a beginner. Taking lessons and a fitting down the line. Just wanted to give a hats off to you for a great channel. I learned a lot by watching this video. Keep up the great work. You have a nice presence, communicate clearly without too many words and deliver a nice edited product. While most are obvious, I would love to see a quick touch on what all the data metrics mean and how to affect them.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you! Appreciate the kind words. 🙏

[@TonyHammer61]

Just been fitted for a Ping G430 Max. The data vs my Ping G30 is off the charts. Worth the money

[@tray5765]

Nice to see a good video from an average joe. Definitely 2 thumbs up

[@NewNineGolf]

Thanks for watching. Glad you enjoyed it. 🍻

[@joshsands8691]

This was amazing - one day when i get a fitting or walk into a golf shop with the intent of buying a new driver.. i hope i get an indepth experience like this and can confidently make a decision on what bests for me

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you! 🙏 Glad you enjoyed it. 🍻

[@kirkshammett94]

I just went with a qi10 max from a ping g425. I’m a 9 handicap and my driver distance immediately went up 25 yards on average

[@NewNineGolf]

Crazy. Enjoy your new club. 🚀

[@m2karateman]

I bought new clubs this year, for the first time in over two decades. Went to a local golf shop for a fitting. Ended up getting a whole new set of Ping G430s (Irons 4-W, Driver, 3 and 5 woods). Golf season just starting where I live, but I've gone out a few times. I love these clubs. I can see why he hit the G430 10K Max so well. It's a great forgiving club.

[@NewNineGolf]

Great choice!! Enjoy your new clubs. 🍻

[@adrianlovett3483]

Great video the difference you can see with a high handicapper is stark compared to a pro with the different options. Good driver tip too. Shaft is key , maybe the shaft with the Titleist suited Andrew best.

[@Arminian100]

Andrew was awesome man! Seriously. Was hoping to see you surprise gift him that titelist.

[@jeffreyd7796]

Great video. I would love to get a fitting like this.

[@Sohlio]

Love this

[@wellgreatengineeringltd3884]

I enjoy watching your show. I have played them all. The best Drivers for me are Titleist, Taylor Made, and Ping. Irons are, Ping, Titleist, and Taylor Made. Putters Scotty Cameron, Ping, Titleist. I live in Asia and play with caddies here. Most of my friends here play the Gold Honma and Mizuno Drivers. To me the driver is key to a good round. My wife plays Honmas.

[@stacks4943]

Great Job Andrew..!

[@viewsfromthepit]

Bring my boy Andrew back! As a high handicapper myself, I would love to see his progress

[@rogerdaniels1826]

Very good video. You do an awesome job. I am not sur if I would want to do what Andrew did. Great job.

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you appreciate it. Ya he was exhausted afterwards. Haha

[@ozone5150]

Andrew is definitely we’re I’m at regarding budget and skill! Consistency, consistency, consistency

[@jeflan74]

This was the best review I've seen. 😊

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you! Appreciate it. 🙏

[@RandomActs-db3yi]

Watching him swing encouraged me to go find a new driver

[@nisch2379]

This guy can drive the ball well done

[@gerrycampbell2031]

I've got the same swing speed as Andrew, and use a A flex, in my Ping G430, with a 47" shaft. After seeing this I'm going to try a stiff shaft. Thanks for the tip

[@deepiper6529]

I like Andrew's swing, attitude, everything. Golf is an expensive sport and it's gotten crazy expensive. I like the idea of working on changing the shaft in his current driver over buying a new one . I liked the Titleist too but i don't think I would get much more out of it than maybe a shaft change in the Cleveland driver that I have in the bag now.

[@GTOUranus]

the data driven videos are awesome as a beginner golfer

[@mobmuffinman]

Let’s go Andrew!! Great job on just seeing the improvement with a couple little tweaks and some modern tech. Lightyears of improvement, his buddies won’t be helping him look for his ball much longer.

[@johnathanrucker6275]

Another great episode

[@connieevans827]

Great work Andrew! Love the improvements in just this fitting! I’m currently looking for a new driver and am torn between the TSR2 and the QI10 Max….have played both recently during rounds and both have been pretty great at hitting fairways. Today I used the QI10 and I wanted to not like it cause I find it quite big and shiny compared to the sleek TSR2….but it hardly missed a fairway and I never got any big fades esp. into the wind (my scary miss). The TSR2 gave me a few right misses the day before….. I may have my answer…..

[@jonathankarlsson3327]

Titleist above everything else, love em

[@Robert-sg9nr]

Love these videos!

[@NewNineGolf]

Thank you. 🙏

[@rickcudmore8156]

That was a great review and kudos to Andrew. Was the same shaft in all of the drivers?

[@Doran902]

Great video! Definitely bring Andrew back, I think some of his lower numbers he was just getting tired / winded.