TLDR: Found a driver I can hit with proper launch angle and spin rate and added 30+ yards. It had nothing to do with hitting up on the ball or other swing changes. I shared this with a friend who struggles with distance so I figured I’d post here as well. BUT — there is a but of a catch for those wanting to know more ….

OK the full story for those still here. I was generally in the “It’s the carpenter, not the tool“ school on golf equipment until I actually started looking at my driver stats this year. So this is for people of similar mindset (especially us older ones who are set in our ways).

I’ve been a mid-swing speed guy my whole life. When I got back into golf about 6 years ago I went to the store, hit several drivers and took home the one that felt the best. It goes 225-240 yards when properly struck and is pretty reliable (BTW I‘m in my late 50s). That’s full distance not carry, but the carry numbers were pretty close to that.…