The Driver has the lowest loft of any golf club. Loft is the angle of the golf club face that controls trajectory and affects distance. A driver has a loft between 7° and 12°.
How much loft do I need for my Driver?
During the mid to late 1990's, the average loft on the PGA Tour for a driver was around 7°. However, those were difficult shots for the pros to make and the ball flight from such a low loft created lots of spin. The experts in ball flight analysis showed that the longest golf drives are achieved with a high launch angle combined with low spin.
So the professionals are increasingly moving to larger headed higher lofted drivers. They get more carry with less shot error. Just like you should do! Most PGA pros now carry drivers with lofts of 8. 5° to 10° or more. Non-pros should probably play drivers with lifts 10° or higher. So our recommendation is follow the advice of the PGA pros and increase the loft of your driver.
