Bombs away! Who are the best drivers on tour?
Which pros are the best drivers on tour and what big dogs do they game? I’ve delved into the stats to see who gains the most strokes off the tee on every tour and which driver is helping them do so…
Best drivers on tour: PGA Tour
DeChambeau’s average driving distance of 323.7 yards helped him gain the most strokes off the tee of any player on the PGA Tour this season. He gained +0.328 shots more off the tee than World No 1 Rahm in second place.
To put that in perspective across the entire season he was 22 shots better than Rahm off the tee. That’s a serious advantage.
In terms of brands, Ping take the lead on the PGA Tour with four of the top ten using their drivers. This is closely followed by TaylorMade with three players in the top 10.
Best drivers on tour: European Tour
10. Jordan Smith
+0.6 strokes gained
Driver: Callaway Epic Speed
8. Romain Langasque
+0.62 strokes gained
Driver: TaylorMade SIM2
7. Daniel Van Tonder
+0.67 strokes gained
Driver: Titleist TSi3
6. Adrian Meronk
+0.69 strokes gained
Driver: Ping G425 Max
5. Sean Crocker
+0.70 strokes gained
Driver: TaylorMade SIM
4. Brandon Stone
+0.70 strokes gained
Driver: Ping G425 LST
3. Callum Shinkwin
+0.73 strokes gained
Driver: Callaway Epic Speed
2. Richard Mansell
+0.82 strokes gained
Driver: Titleist TSi3
1. Laurie Canter
+0.91 strokes gained
Driver: Ping G410
The top 10 on the European Tour was a lot tighter, with just 20.77 shots separating Laurie Canter in 1st and Jordan Smith in 10th.
As for the LPGA Tour, they didn’t collect strokes gained data for the 2021 season, so instead I’ve run down the 10 longest drivers on the circuit…
Longest drivers on tour: LPGA Tour
10. Jessica Korda
273.5yds driving distance
Driver: Titleist TSi4
9. Brooke Henderson
274.2yds driving distance
Driver: Ping G400
6. Nanna Koerstz Madsen
276.5yds driving distance
Driver: Callaway Mavrik Zub Zero Triple Diamond
5. A Lim Kim
276.7yds driving distance
Driver: Ping G425 LST
4. Lexi Thompson
278.3yds driving distance
Driver: Cobra Radspeed
3. Maria Fassi
279.7yds driving distance
Driver: TaylorMade SIM
2. Bianca Pagdanganan
284.8yds driving distance
Driver: Ping G425 LST
1. Anne Van Dam
290.8yds driving distance
Driver: Callaway Mavrik
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Hannah Holden
Hannah Holden is the Equipment and Instruction Editor here at National Club Golfer. If you’re looking to improve your game, by changing your golf swing or upgrading your golf equipment she’ll have the answers.
As well as writing lots of features and reviews you can find her on our YouTube channel giving you insights on the latest rules, clubs and tips to improve your golf game.
Hannah is a member at Alwoodley golf club. You will either find her here or driving up and down the country playing in a variety of elite amateur events.
