Callaway Hyper X
$299, graphite
callawaygolf.com

We tested: 9°, 10° and 11° in Fujikura Fit-On X graphite shaft. Shaft length: 45.5"

Company line: "Strategic hyperbolic shaping of the wall face thickness dramatically improves impact efficiency and produces the largest effective hitting area of any all-titanium Callaway driver. This generates higher ball speeds across the entire face."

Our Test Panel Says:
PROS: Significant feedback lets you know when and where you miss it; energetic, exploding feel, great pop, very good stability; medium, penetrating ball flight; reduces sidespin on toe and heel shots; large clubface and clear alignment aid inspire confidence behind the ball; the big, forgiving clubhead allows you to take dead aim down the fairway.

CONS: Light head can get lost during the swing, making some testers reluctant to turn it loose; limited workability; noticeable distance loss on thin strikes; can lose shots right.

"After a good strike my forearms feel like they've thrown a knockout punch." — Mike Gorski (14)

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Credit: Schecter Lee