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Glad it was helpful! - DD

There is a surprisingly high number of people that are like you. Many golfers hit down on both their driver and their fairway woods, and to achieve optimal distance you need to hit up on your driver. For that reason, many recreational golfers (and even accomplished players) find they can hit a low -lofted fairway wood nearly as far as their driver. If that’s the case for you, this could be an excellent option. - DD

@@DavidDusek I'm not so worried about distance as much. Let's be honest. If a hole isn't over 500 yards, the driver might not be the best option.

Hope you enjoy it! Let me know what you think after you play a round or two with it. - DD

@@DavidDusek will do

You will love it they are an absolute weapon!

Just played my first round with it today, and all I can say is WOW what a phenomenal Driver, I purchased the 11.5 dg positioned the heavyweight forward, and Boom, it feels incredible, I hit every par 4 & 5 fairway, no loss in distance so easy to hit, so happy with it 👍🏌🏻‍♂️

@@shaunkelley55 yeah they are brilliant, I hit 13/14 fairways last medal round!

Pros and elite players chose to go for it from long range on par 5s because they know they can get up-and-down for birdie (or par at worst) because they have great short games. Most recreational golfers need to avoid penalty shots, reduce short-side misses and stop leaving the ball in spots that make saving par difficult. Instead of going for it from 240, why not hit a 9-iron or something else 140, then a wedge as your third shot from around 100 yards? In that situation, you give yourself a chance at birdie and probably walk away with par. The worst thing would be a three-putt and a bogey. If you go for it and miss badly, anything can happen. Strive for more distance, but play smart. - DD

@@DavidDusek Thanks! I agree 9i and wedge are money from 240, but what do you think about all the stats that say even people that shoot mid-80's shouldn't layup and hit from "preferred distances?" Of course not being silly is #1.

@@ZahraIsMyDog It depends on the hole and where the trouble is. For instance, if there is water in front of a green that you might struggle to carry, lay up. If the trouble is in the back of the green, go for it. If going for it and missing short means hitting off a downhill lie but laying up puts you on a flat lie, lay up. The stats don't lie, but you have to know your strengths, weaknesses and tendencies ... and then play to your strengths whenever possible. If you are lousy at chipping and pitching, why knowingly hit shots that lead to more 10 to 30-yard shots? If you are a bad bunker player, never hit a shot that could wind up in the sand. Etc. DD

Mike, every golfer is a little different, but broadly speaking, I think most new players will benefit more from the size of a driver's face and the stability that a driver can offer off the tee. A mini driver (or traditional 3-wood) will have a shorter shaft, which makes it more controllable, but if you mis-hit a 3-wood there will be less forgiveness than when you mis-hit a driver. For new players and high-handicap golfers, it's all about increasing consistency. That said, adjusting a mini driver's loft up and turning it into a traditionally-lofted 3-wood will make it easier to hit than a traditional 3-wood off the tee because, again, the face is bigger. The mini driver will also have a higher moment of inertia and more stability. Adding loft, as you noted, will also close the face, so it could decrease the severity of a slice. However, off the turf, a traditional 3-wood could be easier to hit because the face height is lower. Deep-faced (or tall) fairway woods can be tough to hit solidly for less-experienced golfers. - DD

It's almost impossible for me to say without seeing your swing and only knowing your club head speed. Find a good custom fitter and see how it performs. I suspect that your club head speed might be a bit slow, and that if you want something to maximize carry and overall distance, a fairway wood with more loft could work better. That said, a 13.5-degree Mini Driver Copper cranked up to 15.5 degrees thanks to the adjustable hosel could be interesting. Let me know what you learn. - DD

@@DavidDusek Many thanks most grateful to you!

That's coming soon. - DD

@GolfAddict65 I would go with the TaylorMade BRNR mini driver 13.5 loft. Because you have 90+ mph swing speed you should get plenty of distance plus this driver is forgiving and accurate. I have the TM BRNR mini driver 13.5 and adjusted to 15.5 loft using it for tee shots and off the fairway provided it has a very good lie. I have 83 mph swing speed and struggle to generate speed/whip with a 460cc driver so tried this '3-wood on steroids' club and its working good for me.

@@MattMJF yup i ordered the NEW BRNR Mini Driver 13.5 degree should be here May 1st lookin forward to it

Easy choice!! BRNR!

I think you're on the right track. This is designed to be an alternative to a driver for accomplished players, but I think a lot of golfers could use it when their driver might bring in danger. And yes, it's size makes it much straighter and more forgiving than a typical 3-wood. - DD

Teed low, this could be an outstanding option for that type of player. - DD

If memory serves me correctly, Taylor needs started using titanium and burner drivers around 1995. If you had a 1994, that was most likely stainless steel. The 2024 titanium BRNR Mini Driver Copper will be significantly longer than anything made with stainless steel, and significantly more forgiving. You’re talking about 30 years of manufacturing improvements, mechanical improvements, and research. The new club will be significantly easier to hit. - DD

It's not cheap, that's for sure! - DD

You're right. Many fast-swing players never hit their 3-wood off the deck because they don't need that distance into par 5s or long par 4s. This is a driver alternative, first and foremast, that you can also play off the deck. - DD

I Hit mine off the deck on long par 5's with good results so far.