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The Best Selling & Best Performing Drivers of 2015

BY Tony Covey
Nov 24th 2014
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While there will no doubt be some surprises before next season is over, we’ve seen the lion’s share of what manufacturers will be putting on shelves to start 2015.

Now it’s time for them to sell it, and the rest of us to test (and buy) it. Everything on this list will be invited to participate in MyGolfSpy’s Most Wanted 2015 Driver Test.

Sales vs. Performance

Over the next several months, manufacturers will do anything and everything they can to get your attention. Nobody is going to gamble that they can coast through a short winter.

Big money will be spent on the PGA Tour, commercials, and whatever other means a given company believes will influence you to spend your money on its products.

You and I, we need to figure out how to navigate the advertising and find our way to those products that might actually benefit our games, because we all know that what sells best doesn’t always perform best.

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Which do you think will be the best selling and the best performing drivers of 2015?

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Anthony Bianchini

9 years ago

The titleist driver 915 with the properly fitted shat is the club to buy not that it it is going to make all the difference in the world but it is a really good driver the rest are just trying to be as good!

johnjohn

9 years ago

I bet Wilson will be one of the most accurate (fairway finder) in the bunch. They have a quality shaft also. It wont win a distance award, seems to never be chasing that, but the last three offerings from them have been solid. Im still gaming the D100 3 wood b/c it cant miss…ie… why it came in 2nd place last year in accuracy cat.

Mike

9 years ago

Does it matter? If your hitting driver 250 yards and are hitting fairways 60%
of the time why on earth would you buy a “new” driver? Ah, you not gaining 10 yards
when you’re hitting the ball consistently well. Instead, use the money to get on trackman and take lessons to hit fairways 70% Fairways = greens and greens = lower scores.
I thought the point of golf was to get lower scores, not to see who hits it longer into the woods.

Darryl

9 years ago

The Williams MR Drivers will be the top selling driver for 2015. Being an engineering company, Williams have introduced new drivers that will surpass any other golfing manufacturer. They have introduced new technology like Modulus Rebound and Single Frequency Matching to the market.

Driverhead

9 years ago

Interesting info on their website. When will these be available?

Driverhead

9 years ago

I am very interested in this club but have seen no evidence of marketiing and or distribution as of JUNE 1..

Driverhead

9 years ago

It looks like it could be an outstanding club, but its now July 29 and no evidence of it hitting the market anywhere yet, and the Williams website hasn’t had a news update since April 24.

Driverhead

9 years ago

Sept 16. No updates?

RON

9 years ago

logan What I meant by 300 dollars more is if you bought a used one fr 100 dollars now its identical than if you bought a new one now fr 300 bucks more, the new drivers today perform and go no farther than say a titleist driver or callaway one that came out in 2004 at 360 cc, you cant do no more to a driver since then. All the adjustability in the world now and they have and Phil Michelson and Tiger Woods still cant hit a fairway, they were better with the driver back then then they are with this adjustability today, thats proof alone.

RON

9 years ago

The difference between these drivers and the ones from 10 years ago is slim to none accually ABSOLUTELY NO DIFFERENCE AT ALL EXCEPT THEIR 300 DOLLARS MORE AND HAVE DIFFERENT PAINT COLORS ON EM , rolling my eyes.

Logan

9 years ago

Actually driver prices have stayed relatively unchanged over the past 10 yeas, even 15 years if you want to push it back that far. $300 more???? Come on, do your homework. The drivers from the major OEM’s were still at the same price points in the late 90’s all the way to now. We can even push back as far as the release of the Great Big Bertha by Callaway, $500 retail price tag and that was in 1997.

PlaidJacket

9 years ago

I didn’t take the survey. Why? I’m just not interested in a new driver per se’. I have a fairly new SLDR which was gifted to me this past summer. It’s nice and I hit it pretty good I suppose. Prior to that I was hitting a PING Rapture which I loved. I’m singing a new tune these days. It’s called Professional Fitting. Back in the early spring of 2014 I decided to (finally) get properly fit and purchase a custom built set of irons. I did that in August. Best investment I’ve ever made in my game. It took me a short period of adjustment to get my distances down and a comfortable feel for ball flight. My game and ball striking have defiantly improved. Next up is to take my drivers and fairway woods and have them properly fit/adjusted or I’ll purchase new customs. I’ll most likely play these irons for many many years. I don’t get why so many people buy into all the hype the Mfgs. spew out. It’s a scam.

Bill goff

9 years ago

The g30 is the best driver, added 10 plus yards to my drive. I’ve owned ping clubs and drivers for 25 years the that G30 driver is so freaking long my golf buddies are in disbelief. Just don’t try to over swing, let the club do the work….

Bullwinkle Moose

9 years ago

I agree with most who predict the Taylor Made R-15 will be the top seller, but unlike most I think the Cobra will be the best performer.

Regis

9 years ago

I’m a Taylor Made fan, at least for drivers. I believe the biggest seller will be the Callaway V series because from everything I’ve read it is a top performer for all levels and come the spring the price will drop as compared to the newer entries (and I am not saying that to bash Callaway, quite the opposite). Best performer will be the Cobra Fly Z because they have been nipping at the big dog’s heels, and this entry is a big re-design for them and they have a stable of stock shafts that can fit a lot of swings.

Ocglide

9 years ago

There are so many good drivers out there or soon to be. Its going to be a busy year for you guys testing them all. I think all the major OEM’s have stepped it up its going to come down to brand preference for most people. I’m a TM fan so I am excited about the R15 and Aeroburner series. Aeroburner driver probably not for me but I am seriously interested in the fairway and hybrids.

Matt

9 years ago

I find it funny that your site posts articles about the hype around the newest drivers and how companies are out of touch with consumer needs. Yet here you are promoting the newest 2015 drivers and suggesting we go out and buy those new drivers. It’s disappointing.

jpcgolf

9 years ago

I think that the Taylormade will be the best selling, but I think that the callaway Xr, given how much I loved the X2 hot pro demo at my course, will perform the best. That club combined with the project X shaft set at 8.5, I don’t know what it was, but I could not miss with it. If the Xr is any better, then it will be amazing. Too bad I already bought the SLDR.

McaseyM

9 years ago

I’m looking forward to seeing the performance of the mizuno 850 and Cobra Fly Zs ( adjustable weight versus non) as well as the Tour Edge 8. Mizuno started the adjustable sliding weights waaaaaay before TMAG with the 650 back in ’07, but TMAG made it popular. Unfortunately, mizuno’s iron success hasn’t carried over to the woods yet…..but this 850 is a sexy beast. TMAG will out sell everyone because that’s what they do and from what I’ve seen, TMAG lovers tend to “upgrade” frequently. I agree with Callaway being a big loser, they just keep making Berthas with new names ( can there really be that much different tech in each one?). I LOVE me my cobra AMPs and want to demo the Mizuno and Cobra Fly Zs to see if makes any difference, but being a high capper, not sure it’s worth it until i can increase my consistency. I think Tour Edge will be a surprise, and Cobra will continue to rise.

TwoSolitudes

9 years ago

Why is the CG Black in that list? The Classic, Classic XL Custom, 588 Altitude and 588 Custom have all been released since the CG Black. It’s a great driver, but it’s 3 years old.

TwoSolitudes

9 years ago

Wait! I take that back. Its a brand new CG Black! OK, that could well be the best performer.

flaglfr

9 years ago

Wow!
So this is an interesting question. I find myself really thrown over the coals with this one. While I think the big guys (TM, Cally, Titleist, etc) will try to get everyone to think they are better, I really hate to say this, but I am voting for the underdog. I have hit the Cally and the Titleist. Gotta say that I didn’t like either. The sound of the Titleist and the feel of the Cally were less than desirable for me to hit everyday. Never thought I would say this but I am voting for the Cobra. The tech of it is the most interesting of em all. If it is half of what it is supposed to be, it will be one hell of a club.

In addition, I am having a hard time justifying the cost of upgrading this year. Hell I have even gone back to playing my pre-Bertha Cally. I must say the Cobra is the most interesting from a technology standpoint. Not to mention the fact it hasn’t yet succumbed to the near $500 price tag. Yet.

AWOL

9 years ago

even though the G30 has a step up on everyone with their earlier release i think TMag R15 will still be the number one selling driver. However im willing to bet that the G30 will be best overall performance despite being fractionally shorter than others. I also think Cobra and Nike will have a even better year. As for the 915 because of cost and loyalty i bet it wont sell much better than its predecessor.

Simon ACT

9 years ago

The G30 is so good it even makes ME look good. Shoe in for best performing driver in a combo of forgiveness and length.

Lou

9 years ago

One more thing. I know they have no chance mainly because people don’t know them as well as the “BIG GUYS” But Tour Edge could possibly win the performance side if more people used them on tour. I have never hit a hybrid 240 yards but I was with my 19 degree 3 hybrid xcg6. I have the xcg7 driver and was hitting it between 260-290. They are LEGIT as far as I’m concerned.

Bill

9 years ago

Agree with you, Lou. Picked up the XGC7 Beta in the spring and nothing on the market matches its performance for the money (although the PowerBilt may, sounds like another overachiever). I picked up the XGC6 hybrid at the end of the season based on my success with the 7. I liked that even more. It’s straight and very long. Mistakes are slight fades with minimal distance loss. The Beta Driver took some patience and I don’t know if it was the stiff Black Tie shaft or the somewhat open head (I played it at 9 degrees upright to fight it), but I had to play a stronger grip than usual and really slow my swing to hit fairways with regularity. I came away thinking either the red tie shaft or the 460 regular head driver may be a better fit for me…I will try the 8 when I can find a place with a Trackman that deals Tour Edge products to try to figure it out. But I digress.
Their drivers are as long as anything I hit (TM, Callaway, Titleist, Wilson, Cobra) and at least 100 dollars less. I may come up with another club in the end but the 8 will definitely get first crack at next years business.

Lou

9 years ago

I’m actually using the xcg7 head with the matrix red tie that goes with the beta and have been getting fantastic results. My 3 wood is the cb4 tour that Ihave been able to hit 245 max but honestly have not hit it as well as I was swinging the other day and the hybrid is the xcg6 and it’s just a monster. Very forgiving and very long. Anyone who is looking at getting some new clubs needs to try this

Regis

9 years ago

I think Tour Edge has always made the best hybrids. Love their fairways too but I prefer a more compact head. But their driver has always fallen a little short in comparison, at least for my game.

Jon

9 years ago

I really wanted to like the Titleist 915 but after hitting both the D2 and D3 I hated them. I thought the feel was terrible but thats just me. I hit the R15 in both the 460 and 430 and was impressed but I really think the G-30 is the best of the bunch.

Ryan

9 years ago

R15 will be the best selling because they will discount the hell out of them and since there are a lot of people obsessed with TM

the Cobra FLY-Z line will be the best performance line out in 2015 and best value

Dave S

9 years ago

I know Titleist didn’t take part in any of your tests this past year, but do they really HAVE to agree to be included? Can’t you just get a 915 and test it anyway? People do this online all the time (just with much poorer testing parameters). Don’t let them bully you… we all want to know how the 915 stacks up against the competition and frankly, if it’s included, I would consider the test incomplete (b/c we all know how good it likely will do).

Dave S

9 years ago

Just going on past numbers, I have to assume that either the R15 or Aero Burner will be the top-selling driver (TM always is). My bet for performance is on either the 915, G30 or Vapor. Quite frankly, this might be the most tightly packed performance test yet… there are at least 10 drivers listed above that I could easily see winning the thing.

Eric

9 years ago

G30 best selling

Best performing for me j715

markb

9 years ago

In comparative terms to past years, sales AND performance of 2015 drivers will be poor.

I see no paradigm shifts or breakthroughs. The G30 didn’t get speedier for most hitters, the 815 is the same ole BB from the spring 2014, the R15 has two weights — big whup, the 915d is a bit longer than its garycoleman-esque sibling the 913.

It’ll be a year of “so what” for anyone reasonably familiar with recent product offerings.

As far as sales go — another downer year is virtually guaranteed. The only interesting unknowns will be found in which brands manage to cut out bigger slices from an ever-shrinking pie.

glock35ipsc

9 years ago

Best selling – R15. Because…. fanboys.

Best performing – Cobra. But….. no one actually wants to admit that they ARE among the top performers.

Frobar

9 years ago

Selling – R15 because will get cheaper quicker than other flagships.

Performing – JPX 850 but probably won’t happen due to Mizuno’s past with drivers but you never know.

Rex

9 years ago

Best selling: (units) G30 / (value) R15

Best performing: (Low/Mid Handicap) 915 / (High Handicap) G30

Number 1 on Tour… already determined R15.

Sandsonni

9 years ago

No way the Titleist is the best performing. Not even close

TW23

9 years ago

I’ll admit I have no dog once so ever since I will be looking to switch my equipment this year.
-The R15 will sell like crazy
– I think Nike will continue its upswing and gain some ground this season….(not sure if I like them releasing the Flex model along with the pro and version)
-Titleist might have their best driver ever out and I personally would love a mid season release of D4 or D5.
– I believe the Dark Horse is Cobra…yes Cobra, they have really been improving on the R&D front and this might be the stick that gets them back to their late 90s form.
– I honestly believe Callaway is the big loser this year. basically releasing 2 new alpha’s that have minimal differences not just from each other but from the previous model as well

olivier

9 years ago

best performing for who …

Rob

9 years ago

Good chance that the best SELLING and the best PERFORMING will be at complete ends of the spectrum.

Tom

9 years ago

I think Ping will be the best seller but Tour Edge E-8 will be hard to beat in performance.

Chal

9 years ago

I guess I did this survey a bit on what I think will be the best driver for myself. Personally, the driver that fits me best and performs best may not be the best for somebody else. I have 4 out there that I am very intrigued by. It will be an interesting year.

Lou

9 years ago

the LPGA is going in the right direction for sure. There are so many talented girls out there today. I mean, I friggin’ 17 year old girl wins it all against the best in the world. That’s incredible.

Lou

9 years ago

Oops! was supposed to be in the forums – please remove comment lol

Lou

9 years ago

TMag will most likely be the #1 driver on tour. I’m betting the Titleist 915 will be the best performing but really it will all depend on who’s swinging the club and what kind of year they are having. Rory’s numbers with the Vapor are crazy so far but he would likely put those numbers up with any of these drivers.

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