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Are Mini Drivers the next hot trend? – GolfWRXers discuss
In our forums, our members have been discussing the potential boom in Mini Drivers in the game. With Dustin Johnson and Phil Mickelson both using a Mini driver recently, WRXer ‘Tsecor’ asks if the use of the club is about to become the norm, and our members have been sharing their thoughts in our forum.
Here are a few posts from the thread, but make sure to check out the entire discussion and have your say at the link below.
- uglande: “I love mini-drivers but not as a driver replacement. I like them as a second option off the tee. My 425 LST 3-wood is a rocket, so I’m happy with that at the moment, but I really liked the Ping Rapture, the TaylorMade Original One (but not the SLDR Mini) and will definitely be testing the TaylorMade 300 that is rolling out soon.”
- tjwilliams31: “I basically tried the Phil setup. I have a TaylorMade aeroburner mini that’s a missile then built a bomber driver set up works well so far.”
- lefthack: “I’ve considered it as a 2 wood like Phil. Maybe for tight tees, but mostly long and/or low off the deck.”
- kthomas: “I personally don’t see the point. Doesn’t offer anything over a regular-sized driver, and having a second dedicated tee club makes no sense. I’d rather have that spot with something more versatile, such as a 3/4 wood.”
- GatorNate11: “If mini drivers are coming back, why not small drivers, too? Is a 380-420cc driver really too much to ask?”
Neal Shipley was the first to admit that he enjoyed his food while in college. But since his days at Ohio State, he’s slimmed down and earned a PGA Tour Card.
That hasn’t stopped him from having fun with his wedge stampings, though it’s led to some misunderstandings.
On the 54 (degree), we have ‘Big Fudge,'” Shipley told GolfWRX. “It was supposed to be ‘Big Fridge,’ so this happened a little while ago. ‘Big Fridge’ was a nickname between my college teammates and I, with ‘fridge’ meaning stomach, a big stomach.
“We told the Ping guys to put … ‘Big Fridge’ on it, and I think maybe some bad cell service or something, and they thought I said ‘fudge,’ so they put fudge on it.”
On Shipley’s 50-degree he also continues the food theme, this time with his go-to order at the “Golden Arches,” and his stamping “DONS 7.”
“The number 7 meal, the two cheeseburger meal, that was my McDonald’s order, back when I would have McDonald’s frequently,” Shipley shared.
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geohogan
Jul 20, 2021 at 8:12 pm
Larger CC driver is more forgiving and higher COR, than any mini heads.
To get the advantage of so called Mini Drivers, shorten shaft length on 360 to match
the shaft length on the Mini. Now the only advantage of the Mini is it may be easier to hit off
the turf.
Rich Douglas
Jul 8, 2021 at 1:43 am
I’ve had them in my bag for years. I started with the TM SLDR version, then switched to the TM Original one. They’re great for hitting long tee shots on tight fairways, yet skilled players can still hit them off the deck.
I’m still waiting to see why I should go to this one, though. I don’t see a real advantage. The twist face seems like a gimmick. (Otherwise, other manufacturers would have found ways to mimic it by now.) Mine already has the speed pocket. Plus, mine has a lightweight composite head. I don’t see any advantage to switching, but I do love playing it vice the 3-wood.
Euan Hardman
Jul 6, 2021 at 7:28 am
When were Mini-Drivers last in fashion??
It didn’t last then and it won’t this time.
Another 10 years and it’ll be back I suppose.
Clowns
Jul 3, 2021 at 6:03 pm
Matt Kuchar is A bozo
Jason
Jul 3, 2021 at 6:24 am
It’s all about marketing. Companies can’t make the driver any bigger and they need to keep bringing out something new to sell, so why not go smaller making golfers think that this will help their game. They’ll keep making smaller drivers for a while, then, they’ll come with a new 460cc driver saying it’s new technology and bigger is better. They’ll reintroduce the white head to. It’s a vicious cycle. Just buy a good 3 wood.
JW
Jul 3, 2021 at 7:30 am
Not true.
Jason
Jul 3, 2021 at 8:19 am
Explain.
mr doctor
Jul 2, 2021 at 6:50 pm
just swing harder