Updated November 9, 20262027 news checked November 9, 2026
The first 2027 drivers are on the USGA conforming list, but none are in stores or independently tested yet.
Coming soon
2027 drivers: coming soon
Nov 2, 2026
Ping G450 drivers and Ping's first mini driverConfirmed
The G450 MAX, G450 LST, G450 SFT and the new G450 MiniMax mini driver were added to the USGA conforming list. Ping has not announced pricing or a retail date. Reporting points to a January 2027 release at about $650 for the full-size drivers. The MAX and LST add a new FastFlex sole slot, and the MiniMax is offered as low as 7.5° loft.
Fall 2026
PXG Raptor drivers on the conforming listConfirmed
New PXG Raptor drivers, including a Raptor X10K+ model, have been added to the USGA conforming list, and a Raptor driver has been spotted on tour. PXG has not announced pricing or release timing.
May 2026
TaylorMade: no new driver in 2027Confirmed
TaylorMade moved its metalwoods to a two-year cycle. The Qi4D drivers, fairway woods and hybrids stay as its current line through 2027. It is the first year since 2001 that TaylorMade is not expected to launch a new driver.
Expected Nov–Dec 2026
Callaway and Cobra 2027 driversExpected
Nothing announced yet. Last year both brands posted their new drivers to the conforming list in early December and launched them in January. If that pattern holds, their 2027 lines should appear in the next few weeks.
Placeholder list: These are the top drivers of 2026, not 2027. 2027 models aren't in stores or independently tested yet. We'll replace this list as 2027 clubs are released and reviewed.
Top score (9.2) in MyGolfSpy's 42-driver test and Independent Golf Reviews' best overall. TaylorMade is keeping it as its driver through 2027.
Good forMost golfers who want one adjustable driver
Skip it ifYou need maximum slice correction
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Drivers of 2026; Independent Golf Reviews, The Best Golf Drivers of 2026 (updated Oct 2, 2026); Golf Digest, TaylorMade to hold off introducing a new driver in 2027 (2026)
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#2 · Best for distance
Callaway Quantum Max
$649.99 list price
Won MyGolfSpy's distance category and finished second overall with a 9.1 score.
Good forAverage swing speeds chasing yards
Skip it ifYou want the lowest-spinning head
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Drivers of 2026
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#3 · Best for fast swings
Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond
$699.99 list price
Finished third overall in MyGolfSpy's test, tied with the Quantum Max on score.
Good forFaster swingers and low handicaps
Skip it ifYour misses are big and frequent
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Drivers of 2026
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#4 · Best for low handicappers
Titleist GTS4
$699 list price
Independent Golf Reviews' pick for low handicappers: compact, low spin and workable.
Good forSkilled players who fight too much spin
Skip it ifYou want help on off-center hits
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, The Best Golf Drivers of 2026 (updated Oct 2, 2026)
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#5 · Most forgiving
PING G440 K
$700 list price
Independent Golf Reviews' most forgiving driver and a Golf Digest Hot List Gold winner.
Good forHigher handicaps who miss the center
Skip it ifYou want a lower, piercing flight
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, The Best Golf Drivers of 2026 (updated Oct 2, 2026); Golf Digest, 2026 Hot List: Drivers
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#6 · Best value
Tour Edge Exotics Max
$399.99 list price
Fourth in MyGolfSpy's test (8.9) and Independent Golf Reviews' best budget driver.
Good forAnyone who wants top-5 performance for less
Skip it ifBrand name matters to you
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Drivers of 2026; Independent Golf Reviews, The Best Golf Drivers of 2026 (updated Oct 2, 2026)
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#7 · Best for accuracy
LA GOLF Driver
$649.99 list price
Won MyGolfSpy's accuracy category.
Good forGolfers who value fairways over yards
Skip it ifYou want a big-brand fitting network
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Drivers of 2026
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#8 · Best for a slice
PING G440 SFT
$449 (discounted) list price
Hit the most fairways in Independent Golf Reviews' test. Discounted now that its G450 replacement is on the way.
Good forSlicers on a budget
Skip it ifYou don't fight a right miss
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, The Best Golf Drivers of 2026 (updated Oct 2, 2026); MyGolfSpy, PING G450 Drivers Hit The USGA List (Nov 2026)
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#9 · Best forgiveness for the money
Srixon ZXi Max
$549.99 list price
Won MyGolfSpy's forgiveness category at a lower price than most premium drivers.
Good forMid to high handicaps on a budget
Skip it ifYou want the longest driver
Source: MyGolfSpy, Best Drivers of 2026
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#10 · Best mini driver
TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini
$479.99 list price
Independent Golf Reviews' best mini driver.
Good forTight tee shots and a 3-wood replacement
Skip it ifYou need maximum distance
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, The Best Golf Drivers of 2026 (updated Oct 2, 2026)