TEEING OFF GOLFER’S DELIGHT Knock a stroke or two off the handicap with the latest tech-driven developments in club design // By Matt Saternus CLIFF ENDSLEY 56 NetJets
1 2 3 D R I V E R S All the biggest 2023 drivers have one thing in common: carbon fibre. Callaway’s Paradym (1 callawaygolf.com) driver is making waves with a 100% carbon-fibre chassis. A winner in its first three PGA Tour starts, it boasts a 15% tighter dispersion than its predecessor. Callaway also continues to use AI to design its club faces for maximum ball speed. The PING G430 LST (2 ping.com) marks the first time in recent years that the brand has incorporated carbon fibre into a driver. Its Carbonfly Wrap covers much of the crown as well as the toe and heel, aiming to lower the centre of gravity so high-speed players can get the low spin they need to optimise their drives. Finally, the TaylorMade Stealth 2 (3 taylormadegolf.com) is the brand’s first driver to contain more carbon fibre than titanium, including an all-carbon-fibre face. This second iteration of the Stealth features significantly higher MOI than the first, making it user-friendly for a wider range of players. HD (High Draw) and Plus (adjustable) models of the Stealth 2 make it a complete driver family. 1 2 3 ALL IMAGES COURTESY THE COMPANIES F A I R W A Y W O O D S 2023’s crop of new fairway woods sees the game’s biggest names taking different approaches to maximise distance. TaylorMade’s Stealth 2 Plus fairway wood (1 taylormadegolf.com) pushes adjustability to the extreme. In addition to the adjustable hosel, it has a 50-gram sliding weight in the sole. For comparison, the sliding weight in most drivers is 20 grams or less. This massive weight allows players to make the Steath 2 Plus high launching, low spinning, or something in between. It’s really like getting three clubs in one. For the players trying to rein in a slice, the Cobra Aerojet Max (2 cobragolf.com) is a great option. With two interchangeable weights and an adjustable hosel, players can dial in the exact amount of draw bias that they need. Regardless of their preferred set up, the PWR-BRIDGE design will boost ball speed for longer shots. Callaway’s three Paradym fairway woods (3 callawaygolf.com) cover a broad range of players, but the faster swingers will be focused on the Paradym Triple Diamond. This compact FW uses Jailbreak batwing technology to produce huge ball speed and a low, forward CG to create a penetrating ball flight. NetJets 57
