As the weather warms up, golfers' minds are already drifting to the course. With a new season approaching, they scramble to gather information on the latest "weapons" to add to their bags. The club that draws the most attention is undoubtedly the driver. What helps golfers most in making their choice is the on-course performance demonstrated by top professional players. Sales for the season can hinge on which player uses which club and how they perform with it.
According to industry sources on the 26th, the driver generating the most buzz this spring is TaylorMade's Qi4D. Yun Yi-na, the "long-drive queen" competing on the LPGA Tour, equipped it ahead of this season. Fellow LPGA Tour player Yu Hae-ran, along with Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour players Bang Shin-sil and Kim Su-ji, also plan to compete this season with the Qi4D.
The Qi4D features a new curvature on its face that delivers consistent spin regardless of impact location. An upgraded Speed Pocket further increases ball speed. The Qi4D-exclusive REAX shaft was developed based on data from more than 11 million driver shots.
Ping's G440 K driver has the highest moment of inertia (MOI) in the series, meaning it offers the best ability to correct mis-hits. The sole and crown are made of carbon, and weight has been reduced in the hosel to enable a lighter swing. That saved weight is redistributed to the perimeter, resulting in an even lower and deeper center of gravity. A 32-gram weight allows golfers to more easily adjust shot shape among neutral, draw and fade settings.
