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Is a draw driver worth it?

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Mia Kelly

Published Jan 11, 2026

So should you use a draw-bias driver? Well if you struggle with a slice, it is definitely worth testing a driver which will help impart less sidespin on the ball.

How much difference does a draw driver make?

Seventy percent of the golfers hit the draw drivers more to the left (13.3 yards farther on average compared to their regular drivers). Interestingly, they also hit the draw drivers farther—5.7 yards on average. It's worth noting that these results were immediate—less than five swings for each player.

Does a draw driver correct your slice?

In my experience, an adjustable driver will NOT fix your slice. I had a slice with my driver and nothing changed when I switched to an adjustable with a draw bias. Sure, it can help a little but you'll end up with a very similar result. The only thing that's going to fix your slice is to change your swing.

Do you lose distance with a draw biased driver?

Switching golfers who want less slice or fade to a draw-biased driver means more distance and improved accuracy because it fundamentally changes launch conditions.

Do more pros hit a fade or draw?

However, from a practical perspective, most club golfers will hit a draw further than a fade, because when they hit a draw they reduce the loft, leading to lower spin rates. Most of the time, shots with lower spin travel further.”

15 related questions found

Should I always hit a draw?

You shouldn't switch to a draw only to gain distance, but it certainly is a nice benefit if you decide to take your game in this direction. Not only will you hit the ball farther from the tee with your driver, but you should also find that your iron shots travel farther as well.

Does a draw go further?

Higher spin loft means more spin and a less efficient transfer of speed-producing energy to the ball. Higher loft and less ball speed produces less distance. And more spin means the ball will stop more quickly after it lands. The result: a draw will generally travel further than a fade.

What does a flatter lie angle do?

A flat lie angle means that the angle between the shaft and the ground is smaller, making the club shaft more flat as compared with the ground. If your club is too flat for your swing then it means that during your swing, the toe of the club will be lower than the heel (normally you want them level at impact).

What is a draw driver?

A draw is a controlled golf shot that moves from right to left, for a right-handed player. There are certain situations in which hitting a draw is strategically beneficial to help place the ball in a desired location.

Does more loft reduce slice?

Although many slicers want to hit the ball lower, remember the additional loft provides backspin that will reduce the amount a golf ball slices through the air.

Why do I hit driver off the heel?

Heel hits with the driver typically result in a slice and loss of distance. Coming over the top with an outside to inside swing path is probably the most common reason for a heel hit with the driver. The club head cuts across the target line during the outside to inside swing path.

Do pros use D type drivers?

What is this? The only Professional we know who used one was Keegan Bradley, in 2020 he put the TaylorMade SIM D Type Driver in play, this Driver does not have much offset, but the clubface sits closed and the weight is in the heel.

Does 1 degree upright make a difference?

Yes it will make a difference, I play 2 degree upright and +1/2. If your hitting the ball left all the while (I am guessing your right handed) won't be to do with having the lye angle to flat.

Does adjusting driver loft open face?

When you adjust a hosel to increase loft, you are actually closing the face fractionally. Conversely when you reduce loft you are open the face slightly. Some clubs counter this visual change by allowing you to also change the face angle by using balance points on the sole.

Should golf club be flat on ground at address?

How should a golf club lie on the ground? The golf club should address the ball with the toe set a few millimetres in the air – the clubhead should never sit flat on the turf. You should be able to fit a small coin under the toe of the club at address, with the heel remaining in contact with the ground.

How much does 1 degree of loft affect distance?

Given that you're at your maximum clubhead speed, just 1-degree change in the loft angle of a golf driver can affect your driving distance by 2-4 yards. As for irons, the difference in distance between 8-iron (37-39 degrees) and 9-iron (41-43 degrees) is usually 10-15 yards.

Should driver sit flat at address?

Drivers should always have the toe up at address ' if the hands return close to this position while impacting the ball -- because during the last portion of the swing there is a centrifugal force of up to 70 pounds just before impact, acting at the center of gravity (c.g.) of the head.

What is the easiest way to hit a draw in golf?

Golf Draw Method (Easier Version)

  1. Set up so that the club face is aiming slightly to the right of your target.
  2. Aim your feet, hips and shoulders further to the right than the club face (this will, in effect, give the club face a closed position in relation to the swing path, imparting draw spin on the golf ball).

Does ping make a draw driver?

For golfers with a slice, Ping offers the draw-biased G425 SFT with a fixed 23-gram tungsten back weight that moves CG toward the heel; Ping says this design creates approximately 25 yards of draw bias compared to its G425 Max model.

What is a high draw?

Overview. Tee your ball forward and higher to hit a high draw. During a round of golf, there are times when you'll want to hit the ball high and to the left or right, rather than straight. You may need to get over an obstacle or want more forward roll after the ball lands.

Is it better to hit a draw or straight?

If you hit straight, you'll be safely in the center of the green, but a faded shot will land closer to the hole. If you regularly tend to spin the ball too much to the right (a slice), you may want to aim even more to the left. While drawing OR fading shots naturally is fine, you want to avoid doing both randomly.

Where do you aim when hitting a draw?

Place an alignment stick on the ground and make sure it is aimed at the target. Next, you want to aim your body well to the right of the target line. For a right-handed player, your left foot will be several inches in front of your left. This will promote a swing path that is more out to the right.

Does a draw have topspin?

A draw doesn't have topspin. When we hit a fade we generally open the face more than we do when we hit a draw eg: more loft and therefore more spin. More spin = less distance.