Most used driver on PGA Tour 2023 is Titleist TSR3 Driver. 16 golfers in Tour use it followed by Ping G430 LST favored by 13.
Every player dreams of having the best distance off the tee as well as maintaining accuracy and trajectory. In order to achieve that, they need to be equipped with the best driver.
With each passing year, the drivers are getting more advanced, thanks to the technology and hard work behind the R&D done to match the players' wishes.
The advancement in the manufacturing of drivers with the latest technology will surely see golfers hitting the ball 400 yards in the very near future.
The driver the player uses is equally important to the form, strength, and technique of the player. If a talented and skillful player chooses a poor driver, the results would not be desirable and therefore, players on tours equip the best of the lot.
What Drivers Do The Pros Use (PGA Tour Top 100)
Driver Brand | Number of Players |
Titleist | 33 |
PING | 22 |
TaylorMade | 19 |
Callaway | 16 |
Srixon | 6 |
Cobra AEROJET | 3 |
Titleist
Titleist is the most used driver on tour and is used by Justin Thomas, Cameron Smith, and Max Homa to name a few. Titleist is used by 33 Tour players.
The golf equipment brand was founded in 1932 by Phillip E. Young and is produced by the Acushnet Company.
Justin Thomas uses the TSR3 Driver which is priced at $599 on their official website and gives the player precise speed and distance. The shape and feel of the driver is perfect for the player's liking.
The TSR3 is used by 16 PGA Tour players and is a renowned driver on tour. Cameron Young also prefers this driver for his shots and the driver is faster through the air and eliminates resistance.
The TSR1, TSR2, TSR3, and TSR4 driver range was launched in 2022 and has since become popular among players. It has improved dynamics and also features aerospace-grade Titanium.
All four options are great depending on the player's style of play and the head size, launch, and spin vary from each other.
The loft option for the four drivers are:
- TSR1 - 9.0, 10.0, 12.0 degrees
- TSR2 - 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0 degrees
- TSR3 - 8.0, 9.0, 10.0, 11.0 degrees
- TSR4 - 8.0, 9.0, 10.0 degrees
Tiger Woods, Rory Mcllroy, and Phil Mickelson are some of the notables who were previously using the driver before they moved on to different brands.
PING
Ping G430 LST, G425 LST, G430 MAX, G430 SFT, and G430 HL are among the best golf diver in the world. The G430 LST is used by 13 players on the PGA Tour.
The 13 players who use this model make this the second most used driver in the PGA tour and there is a reason why it is so widely used and loved. The brand is used by 22 in the tour, only behind Titleist.
Cameron Champ, Louis Oosthuizen, and Seamus Power use the G430 LST Driver whereas Tony Finau uses the G425 LST.
The G425 LST was launched in 2021 and the G430 LST is the latest driver that was launched in early 2023.
The G425 LST has a lower spin, long distance, and forgiveness and the best feature is its aerodynamic hosel sleeve which increases distance and accuracy.
The latest series has more speed and distance which is why many players are loving this model.
TaylorMade
Among the best driver PGA Tour is TaylorMade which is used by Rory Mcllroy who averages a driving distance of 325.8 yards in 2023. He uses the Stealth 2 Plus.
Gary Adams founded TaylorMade in 1979 and basically deals with products only related to the golf market and is used by 16 players who are on the PGA Tour.
Tiger Woods, Scottie Scheffler, and Collin Morikawa are notables who use the same Stealth 2 Plus Drivers as Mcllroy. The driver is priced at $629.99.
The new series of drivers in the Stealth 2 family has more carbon which means more Fargivenessn which is their main tagline.
The Stealth 2 Plus has a low spin and medium launch with high forgiveness and also features the all-new sliding weight track. It also has a 60X Carbon Twist Face and an Asymmetric Inertia Generator.
The three drivers in this series are:
- Stealth 2 Plus Driver
- Stealth 2 Driver
- Stealth 2 HD Driver
Callaway
Players like Jon Rahm, Xander Schauffele, Sam Burns, and Christiaan Bezuidenhout use Callaway making it one of the most popular driver on PGA Tour.
Callaway drivers are popular on the PGA Tour as it is used by 16 players and provide the players with a variety of drivers to choose from. Each driver has its own perks and features.
The sports equipment manufacturing company previously known as the Callaway Golf Company was founded by Ely Callaway Jr.
Jon Rahm uses the Paradym Triple Diamond Driver as his preferred choice which costs $599.99 and is known for long-distance shots and is used by nine pro golfers.
Some of the features that make this driver loved by so many professionals are:
- 360° Carbon Chassis - 45% lighter than titanium chassis
- Speed and stability
- A.I. designed face enhances downrange dispersion
The brand also has other drivers which are gaining popularity on tours such as the Paradym X Drivers, Rogue ST MAX Drivers, and Rogue ST Triple Diamond LS Drivers to name a few.
Srixon
Shane Lowry and Hideki Matsuyama are players on the PGA Tour that prefer Srixon as their desired driver brand. Ernie Els and Keegan Bradley also use the same brand.
Srixon is used only by six players on the PGA Tour but that does not mean that the wood is not up to the mark. The driver is as good as any other when it comes to performance.
The ZX5 Mk II, ZX5 LS Mk II, and the ZX7 Mk II are the options you can choose from. All three have different spins and launches. The latest addition to the ZX family is the all-new ZX Mk II.
It enhances distance with every shot as it has dual flex zones which is only available in the latest model. The ZX5 Mk II has the maximum forgiveness whereas the ZX5 LS Mk II has the lowest spin.
Cobra AEROJET Driver
Cobra Aerojet Driver is used by Rickie Fowler and Gary Woodland among other golfers on the PGA Tour. Both use the AEROJET LS Driver.
A subsidiary of Puma, it was founded in 1973 by Thomas L. Crow and only manufactures golf clubs and equipment.
The AEROJET LS Driver is priced at $549 and the shape of the clubhead is designed after feedback from the players who demanded low spin and low launch.
The latest designs are faster due to the raised skirts and shaping of the club that gives the players the most speed. The three drivers provide different traject and shapes depending on the model.
AEROJET LS used by Fowler and Woodland offers a low launch and low spin with a neutral to fade-biased shot shape.