Ping G425 Max driver £450
It may not be new for 2022, but the Ping G425 Max continues to set the benchmark for forgiveness and accuracy, even amid waves of new models hitting the market. They are, after all, two of the most sought-after attributes golfers are looking for, so to overlook this driver for Editor’s Choice in 2022 would have been unforgivable.
Sky-high forgiveness
The off-centre stability comes courtesy of a movable 26-gram tungsten weight in the back of the driver, which pushes the total MOI over the 10,000 mark. It also allows golfers to choose a Neutral, Draw or Fade setting to control shot shape or align more mass behind their typical strike pattern. The look at address inspires maximum confidence and the powerful sound at impact projects to the adjacent fairway and beyond, letting golfers know a ball has been hit hard. It may not be the longest driver you’ll test, but you’ll struggle to find a straighter one and golf is a much easier game to play from the fairway.