EDITED BY PETER MORRICE
Busted As thin as driver faces have become in recent years, they’re still tough to damage through normal use. Manufacturers test durability by hitting thousands of balls at speeds seen only from the longest players. No amount of your usual swings or strikes with rock-hard golf balls will make a dent. At 125 miles per hour or higher, however, most driver faces get a little stressed, possibly leading to more clubface spring in as few as 100 shots. Does that mean longer drives? Consider this: Testing on the PGA Tour for hot drivers is on the rise.
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MARCH/APRIL 2026
MARCH/APRIL 2026
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