Best Golf Drivers 2009

Once again, the golf manufacturers used every bit of their technological and design innovations to provide drivers designed to help golfers hit the ball farther and more accurately in 2009. There are a number of great options out there to fit every budget and handicap.

Once again, the oversized clubhead was king. Most of the best drivers of 2009 used 460cc clubheads, which allow the designers to tweak the internal and external weights to increase the hitting zone, the forgiveness, and the MOI.

When shopping for drivers, the first thing to keep in mind is that a good driver must suit your individual game. High-handicappers should really focus on forgiveness, and there are many models designed to do everything but hit the ball for you. More skilled golfers will be looking for drivers that offer more control and shot-shaping abilities.

Of course, these new drivers cost money. The usual dividing line between higher and lower-priced models is the $350 mark. There are a ton of great buys below that number, such as the Ping G-10, the TaylorMade Burner, the Adams Golf Speedline, the Callaway Big Bertha Diablo, and the Cleveland Launcher.

For those looking to spend a little more, there are some higher-end models that do everything but get the ball down the fairway under their own power. The Callaway FT-9 and FT-IQ, TaylorMade R7 Limited, and Nike SQ Dymo and Dymo2 STR8-FIT are some of the best drivers of 2009, and a few hits on the driving range are enough to sell anyone on those models.

Whatever your budget, skill level, or price range, 2009 produced a driver for you. With a little effort checking out the best reviews and pricing options on the Internet, you'll be able to find a club that meets your needs.