TOP 5 DRIVERS UNDER £350

Benross HTX Compressor £149 I www.benrossgolf.com

Our verdict: Benross has been the king of “value” drivers for 10 years and the Compressor continues the trend. Its whole design shouts forgiveness and playability, and has an impressive package of components for less than £150.

Lofts: 10.5°, 12°, 14° Stock shaft: Kuro Kage Black Tini Adjustable hosel: No

Cobra King F7 £279 I www.cobragolf.co.uk

Our verdict: At a time when prices have sky-rocketed, the King F7 is remarkable value. It produced one of the longest single shots of our test (316 yards carry), so it’s no slouch. The ability to track drives via Cobra Connect is brilliant.

Lofts: 9-12° Stock shaft: Fujikura Pro

60 Adjustable hosel: Yes How much loft change: Eight settings from 9-12°

Lynx Black Cat £259 I www.lynxgolf.co.uk

Our verdict: The Black Cat is the best driver Lynx has made for some time. The deep face won’t be everyone’s cup of tea, but if you’re looking for a sensibly priced, powerful driver with a reasonable degree of forgiveness, you’ve found one.

Lofts: 8.5°-12.5° Stock shaft: Grafalloy Prolaunch Adjustable hosel: Yes How much loft change: +/-2°

Wilson Staff D300 £279 I www.wilson.com

Our verdict: Wilson’s idea of going super-light with every component is an interesting concept. In our minds there’s no doubt the concept’s sound, as long as you’re able to “time” shots on a consistent basis.

Lofts: 9°, 10.5°, 13° Stock shaft: Matrix Speed Rulz A-type Adjustable hosel: Yes How much loft change: +/-1°

Yonex EZONE Elite £199 I www.yonex.co.uk

Our verdict: The Elite looks huge from front to back, and because it’s so big it’s not as deep as many of the drivers we tested. For plenty of golfers that will mean extra confidence and much-needed launch.

Lofts: 10°, 12° Stock shaft: Yonex M60 Adjustable hosel: Yes How much loft change: +/-1.5°