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After 420 hours of testing 37 drivers, hitting 18,620 shots and accumulating 409,000 data points, we learned a lot about the best golf drivers of 2025. This year’s testing pool included every major new release plus last year’s winner, the PING G430 MAX 10K. While we all have our thoughts and ideas as to who will dominate testing, here are three surprises and three things we totally saw coming.

Three big surprises

1. Titleist GT2 kills it for distance

The Titleist GT2 was the longest driver of 2025 but that’s not the whole story. The GT4 was the second-longest and the GT3 was the fifth-longest. While Titleist driver performance has traditionally been at the top, the way they dominated distance in the 2025 test was not expected, especially considering the competition.

If you are looking for pure distance, the GT2’s ball speed and carry numbers are strong but keep in mind that there are some tradeoffs when you are purely distance-seeking.

2. A budget-friendly driver was the most accurate

“Budget-friendly” and “golf driver” don’t usually go hand in hand but in 2025 testing, the Tour Edge Exotics E725 ($399) proved to be the most accurate driver in the field.

That said, while the E725 stands out as a rare value pick, most top-performing drivers in 2025 still sit at $550 and up.

We tested 37 drivers for 2025 and three of them are Callaways. The Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond took first place overall thanks to its strong performance across the board. However, the Elyte X and the Elyte were not far behind. We will explain everything you need to know about the best Callaway drivers.

Best Callaway driver of 2025: Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond

It takes a lot to win the best driver of the year. The driver test consists of more than 18,000 shots and the Elyte Triple Diamond still managed to come out on top. It was the most well-rounded driver of all the Callaway models we tested in 2025 with its main strengths being distance and accuracy.

The Elyte Triple Diamond is considered a low-spin model but it was playable for a variety of testers and ranked in the top three for distance and accuracy. In the forgiveness category, the Triple Diamond was still above average.

There were very few downsides to the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond from a performance standpoint. However, some golfers did not like the glossy profile and topline transition into the face.

In our 2025 spiked golf shoe testing, adidas earned the top spot yet again with the TOUR360. However, the TOUR360 golf shoe is not the only one we tested. Other options, especially spikeless ones, are worth considering. Below, you’ll find four standout models from adidas based on our 2025 golf shoe test. Check out which one could be a good fit for you.

adidas TOUR360 ‘24 – Best overall spiked

The adidas TOUR360 is the best overall spiked golf shoe in 2025. It does a great job of maintaining stability without sacrificing comfort. This is a premium shoe with waterproof technology built to hold up over time.

If you need consistent traction and support and take your golf gear and accessories seriously, this is probably the adidas shoe you’ll want to consider.

On the hunt for a new headcover or two? For my money, no one does the headcover game better than SWAG. Between their mainline offerings and their movie-inspired Rewind series, there are few that come close to the utter “swagginess” of their head covers.

The only problem? They rarely go on sale and almost always sell out.

Luckily for you and me, you can score 20% off select SWAG headcovers now at Golf Galaxy, including the Rewind and Hometown Brand series.

I’m a big fan of the Kool-Aid covers, and the Happy Gilmore ones are pretty darn cool, too. There’s also a host of MLB, NCAA and NFL-themed headcovers available, too.

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Have you ever wondered if the exercises you’re doing and the speed training you use genuinely increase club speed? Recent research sheds new light on this topic and it might change your golf training regimen.

Background

Two recent studies provide valuable insights:

Associations Between Physical Characteristics and Golf Clubhead Speed: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis (Sports Medicine, 2024): Analyzed 20 peer-reviewed studies involving golfers from amateur to professional tour players.Associations and Within-Group Differences in Physical Characteristics and Golf Performance Data in High-level Amateur Players (Applied Sciences, 2024), specifically assessed how physical tests relate to golf performance.

Although we have to recognize every golfer is unique, recent findings strongly indicate that focusing on explosive strength, especially in your lower and upper body, will help your quest for more clubhead speed.

Lower-body explosive strength

How high can you jump? It turns out that the higher you can jump, the easier it may be to increase your clubhead speed.

“Jump impulse” (the force you apply quickly into the ground) had the strongest connection with higher clubhead speeds. Exercises to improve your jump impulse include the Squat Jump where you squat first, pause briefly and then explode upward as high as possible.

Do you have a low-handicap player in your life with an upcoming birthday or anniversary but you’re not sure what to give them? This list features seven great gift ideas that are sure to put a smile on their face. Whether their bag or wardrobe needs an upgrade or they love the grind of daily practice, a pick from this list will put you at the top of their favorite list, hands down.

Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond

The Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond was just named our 2025 Most Wanted Driver and for good reason. Ranking in the top five for distance and accuracy, the Elyte Triple Diamond provides the low-handicap player in your life with a club that weaponizes the tee box. Add in the ability to fine-tune weight placement via front and rear ports to prioritize low spin or stability and you’ve got a winner.

Rhoback Hesi Performance Hoodie

Known for their superior comfort and everyday style, Rhoback pulls out all the stops in the Hesi Performance Hoodie. Four-way stretch provides full range of motion, allowing for a free and full swing while the modern comfort fit allows for seamless transition to day-to-day wear. Upgrade their wardrobe with a gift they will use on a daily basis.

Tour Striker Smart Ball

The Smart Ball from Tour Striker is one of the most well-known training aids on the planet. Renowned instructor Martin Chuck designed the Smart Ball to help golfers get the arms and body working together in the swing, leading to more consistent ball striking. With Tour pros like Rory McIlroy and Justin Rose utilizing the Smart Ball in their range sessions, any low-handicap player is sure to find it beneficial.

Titleist 2025 ProV1

The Pro V1 has been the most-played ball on the PGA Tour for years for good reason. It flat outperforms. Titleist just released the 2025 version so what better time than to gift the player in your life with the one piece of equipment used on every shot?

Take advantage of Fairway Jockey's 24-hour flash sale on Thursday. Get 20% off premium pre-owned clubs like Miura, Callaway, Ping and more.

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As much as we love debating which courses are the best, we also enjoy arguing over which clubs have the finest 19th holes.

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How to watch the 2025 Valspar Championship on Thursday, including full Valspar Championship TV coverage and streaming info.

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Nicolai and Rasmus Højgaard, the top twins in golf, are big-hitting, trash-talking Ryder Cup hopefuls. Here are 10 things they taught me.

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Lexi Thompson and Rickie Fowler are two of the most popular golfers on the planet. Here's the part of each other's games they wish they had.

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Ping’s innovative specialty clubs — the BunkR and ChipR — aren’t for everyone, but they do provide significant performance benefits.

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Richard Globensky was sentenced to one year in prison Wednesday for transporting millions of dollars' worth of stolen Masters tournament memorabilia, including one of Arnold Palmer's iconic green jackets.

In today's edition of Play Smart, GOLF.com editor Zephyr Melton explains how one simple tip helped him add swing speed.

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From cowboy ribeye to chili, the Texas native and two-time Masters winner left his mark on the menu for this year's champions dinner in Augusta.

Slicing the ball happens primarily because of poor fundamentals at setup. Here's how you can fix them and start hitting it straight.

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I visited the range at the latest Champions Tour event and came away with four lessons on golf gear — and life.

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Scottie Scheffler didn't hold back when asked about the possibility of unification between the PGA Tour and LIV Golf.

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Ryan French joined GOLF's Subpar podcast to discuss the Monday-qualifying beat, getting to know Aaron Rodgers and more.

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