Today in Sports
  • Home
  • Featured News
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • More
    • Rugby
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Soccer
    • NBA
    • Racing
    • Cricket
  • DMCA
  • Disclaimer
  • Cookie Privacy Policy
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions
  • Contact us
No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Featured News
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • More
    • Rugby
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Soccer
    • NBA
    • Racing
    • Cricket
No Result
View All Result
Today in Sports
No Result
View All Result

Never Mind The Mini. Do You Need A Macro Driver?

March 21, 2025
in Golf
0
Home Golf
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter


You might also like

Vice Golf Does the US Open (and we’re here for it)

DUNDONALD LINKS GEARS UP FOR ISPS HANDA WOMEN’S SCOTTISH OPEN – Golf News

Rory McIlroy defends decision to skip media sessions at PGA Championship

Not long ago, I wrote a story about the rise in Mini driver offerings and hopefully provided some insights into whether a mini might be right for you.

Along the way, I suggested that perhaps that, while intriguing, the mini approach might not be ideal for average golfers. Most of us might be better served with a full-sized driver cut down to more playable (fairway wood) lengths.

Having tried a similar build, I can tell you that if straighter tee shots are your goal, it works as advertised (insomuch as shorter driver builds have ever been advertised).

The general thinking behind these type of builds is that, contrary to what many believe, a 3-wood isn’t likely to be more accurate off the tee than a driver and while better off the tee than a fairway wood, a mini driver is going to be harder to hit off the deck.

It’s why one reader called the mini driver a worst of both worlds solution. Harsh, but if you want to read that mini drivers have a limited audience, that’s likely fair.

Macro > Mini

Within this context, it’s at least interesting that you won’t find PING among the list of brands rumored to have a mini driver in the short-term pipeline. That’s not to say PING doesn’t think there’s value in a more controllable driver but it appears the company thinks that if you need to hit shots off the deck with any regularity, keep your 3-wood. If you don’t, you might want to consider what is sometimes referred to as a “thriver.”

Simply, a thriver or what PING’s VP Fitting and Performance, Marty Jertson, suggests could also be called a “macro driver”, is a full-sized driver head with a shaft cut down to 3-wood (43.5 inches), 5-wood (43) or even 7-wood (42.5) length.

Jertson posted the graphic below. It provides some key insights into who should consider a thriver/macro driver as well as some data from PING’s Proving Grounds showing comparisons between a shorter driver build and a conventional 3-wood.

The summary version is that the … let’s call it a “macro driver”, I really like that … hit 10 percent more fairways and produced 40 percent tighter dispersion than a PING LST  3-Wood.

Unlike mini drivers, there’s no suggestion that the macro driver (I’m sticking with that) is going to work off the deck. At 3-wood length, it’s going to fly about as far as 3-wood but you’re getting added control.

As the graphic suggests, that makes the macro driver a great option for golfers who already have plenty of distance, need something more controllable than a driver and if you’re going to pull your 3-wood, aren’t generally inclined to hit 3-wood off the deck anyway.

Where to start

The recommended starting point for a macro driver build is a 12-degree G440 head. PING has a number of supported shafts that allow you to build to 3-, 5- or 7-wood length. Presumably, control increases as shaft length decreases.

As with mini drivers, you may not have a spot in your bag for a macro driver but if you think it might be a good fit for your game, it’s probably worth spending some time with a PING fitter.

Have your say

Do you think a macro driver makes more sense than a mini driver? Let us know.

The post Never Mind The Mini. Do You Need A Macro Driver? appeared first on MyGolfSpy.



Source link

Tags: driverMacroMindMini
Share30Tweet19

Recommended For You

Vice Golf Does the US Open (and we’re here for it)

by TODAY IN SPORTS
June 5, 2025
0
Vice Golf Does the US Open (and we’re here for it)

Look, I’ll be the first to admit that Vice Golf occupies a weird space in my brain. On one hand, they make legitimately good golf balls at prices...

Read more

DUNDONALD LINKS GEARS UP FOR ISPS HANDA WOMEN’S SCOTTISH OPEN – Golf News

by TODAY IN SPORTS
June 5, 2025
0
DUNDONALD LINKS GEARS UP FOR ISPS HANDA WOMEN’S SCOTTISH OPEN – Golf News

Preparations are well underway at Dundonald Links as the acclaimed Ayrshire venue gears up to welcome back the ISPS HANDA Women’s Scottish Open. Taking place from July 24-27,...

Read more

Rory McIlroy defends decision to skip media sessions at PGA Championship

by TODAY IN SPORTS
June 4, 2025
0
Rory McIlroy defends decision to skip media sessions at PGA Championship

Mark SchlabachJun 4, 2025, 12:34 PM ETCloseSenior college football writer Author of seven books on college football Graduate of the University of GeorgiaRory McIlroy defended his decision not...

Read more

How to Stay Cool on the Golf Course During Summer

by TODAY IN SPORTS
June 4, 2025
0
How to Stay Cool on the Golf Course During Summer

Sweltering temperatures, relentless sun, and rising humidity can make a round of golf feel more like a test of endurance. But as any avid golfer knows, a little...

Read more

Why Is Wilson Golf Releasing A Raw Wedge?

by TODAY IN SPORTS
June 4, 2025
0
Why Is Wilson Golf Releasing A Raw Wedge?

We need to start this little update with a statement. You long-time readers will probably respond with an eyeroll and mutter, “Arright arready, we get it,” under your...

Read more
Next Post
Luis Diaz scores screamer past Alisson but Colombia downed by Brazil

Luis Diaz scores screamer past Alisson but Colombia downed by Brazil

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Related News

Is Lionel Messi in doubt for CONCACAF semi-final? Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano clarifies star’s injury status for Vancouver Whitecaps clash

Is Lionel Messi in doubt for CONCACAF semi-final? Inter Miami boss Javier Mascherano clarifies star’s injury status for Vancouver Whitecaps clash

April 23, 2025
NBA Taking a look at One other Completely different Format For 2025 All-Star Sport

NBA Taking a look at One other Completely different Format For 2025 All-Star Sport

November 4, 2024
The FIFA World Cup Qualification guess that Bet365 doesn’t need you to search out out about!

The FIFA World Cup Qualification guess that Bet365 doesn’t need you to search out out about!

September 6, 2024

Browse by Category

  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Golf
  • MMA
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Tennis
Today in Sports

Get the Latest Sports News and Updates on TodayInSports.net. Soccer News, Basketball News, Baseball News, Golf News, Boxing News and More!

CATEGORIES

  • Athletics
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Golf
  • MMA
  • NBA
  • NFL
  • Racing
  • Rugby
  • Soccer
  • Tennis

Recent News

  • Manchester United set “final” asking price for Antony as Old Trafford exit looms – Man United News And Transfer News
  • Will The Canelo Alvarez Vs. Terence Crawford Clash Deliver On Expectations?
  • Brentford believe they have found Bryan Mbeumo’s replacement as he nears Old Trafford switch – Man United News And Transfer News
  • Contact us
  • Cookie Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • DMCA
  • Get the Latest Sports News and Updates on TodayInSports.net.
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms and Conditions

Copyright © 2024 Today in Sports.
Today in Sports is not responsible for the content of external sites.

No Result
View All Result
  • Home
  • Featured News
  • Football
  • Basketball
  • Baseball
  • More
    • Rugby
    • Golf
    • Boxing
    • Soccer
    • NBA
    • Racing
    • Cricket

Copyright © 2024 Today in Sports.
Today in Sports is not responsible for the content of external sites.