The USGA’s conforming clubs list is updated every Monday morning. And when the site is actually up and running, it’s a great source for finding pics of yet to be released (or even announced new clubs), and the occasional actual prototype driver. Of course, for every Nike Vapor Fly we find, there are literal handfuls of drivers that you’ll probably never see in stores.
The USGA’s list isn’t just for big American OEMs. Small companies, Asian companies, and basically anyone else who ever might want their driver to be deemed tournament legal, can submit clubs to the USGA for a conformity check.
Very often we share some of the bigger finds with you, but there’s plenty more on the list from companies of all sizes, that we think you might find interesting.
It’s unfortunate that the USGA still uses black and white photography (it’s purpose is to document, not necessarily to make anything look pretty), but even without the benefit of color, there’s some pretty cool stuff to be seen.
Here’s a sample of some of the driver heads that were approved this month.
Mizuno JPX EIII SV
Bridgestone J015 Tour Prototype
Bridgestone JGR Prototype P46-1
Callaway Great Big Bertha Version 2
Henry Griffits PURIST Golf Series Low Launch
Chujo Co Ltd Typhoon Pro-09S
Yamaha RMX 116
Yonex EZone Tri-G Prototype IETX-1
PRGR Egg
Grand Prix MD-Special
Heavy Driver
Works Hyper Blade (Sigma) (Version 2)
Which One?
Of the heads on this list, which would you be most interested in checking out for yourself?
Nate
9 years ago
Something I mentioned in a previous comment- A lot of these clubs look great, but for me, it is really all about the experience. I need to feel how it swings to really know if it is something I could use on a regular basis. That’s just me though.