In the ever -developing landscape of golf equipment, some clubs have experienced such an interesting revival as a mini driver. Sitting somewhere between a compact driver and a large tree of the big road, these versatile alternatives have seen their count of the already available quintuple options in 2025 (though, obviously, this is not saying much).
Whether you are looking for more accuracy from tee, you do not have special use for a 3-wood or simply you are curious for this growing category, this comparison guide will help you navigate the world of mini drivers with the ease of a slight stroke.
Exactly what exactly is a mini driver?
A mini driver is slightly crossed between a conventional driver and a road wood. Small driver? The big road? I think each description is appropriate depending on the specific model in question.
Hook is that, for many (if not most), the minis will prove more accurate than a driver and longer (and also likely more accurate) than a road tree. While you will almost certainly give up some distances by leaving a full-sized driver, the likelihood is that you will be better positioned to navigate the par-4s shorter and any situation where white shares are uncomfortable near the road.
And while, from the numbers, a full -sized driver will offer the highest MOI, a mini will exceed the MOI numbers of a road of road and in terms of practical remission (narrower shots, stronger distribution), the mini can be the best option of all three.
Who should consider a mini?
Mini driver makes special sense for some types of players.
- Golfists who do not hit 3-Dru nowhere, but outside. The decline in 3 wood use in PGA Tour, for example, is likely the most important reason why minis are increasing in popularity.
- Long hitters that require an opportunity that will not exceed their coverage.
- Players looking for a situational club that can be exchanged when the course conditions require it.
- Anyone who is constantly struggling to stay out of trouble with their driver.
On paper, most of the use of cases are the tendency to the best players, but I have met some players with the highest benefits that have embraced mini drivers and swear by them.
I’m coming from a tall winter. I am rusty, sore and broken border. I discovered that a mini driver holds the ball between the lines and hits more roads.
Surely, it costs me some yards. Best for the best, there is about a 20-yard change but, the worst for the worst, the results are significantly better with mini.
As the season grows, I will have to figure out if a mini replaces the driver, 3-wood or something else. It may prove very well to be situational, but I think there is a place for him in my bag and I doubt that while more players try minis, they will reach the same conclusion.
I think there are similar questions to be asked about the ping throw and while I will briefly mention it again in a little, it is out of scope of what we are here to talk today.
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| Club | More information | Size (CC) | Unprecedented | Stock | Movable weights | Stock | Stock | Retail | Get your |
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Taylormade R7 Quad Mini | 305 | 11.5 ° (Rh, LH), 13.5 ° (Rh only) | 43.75 | (4) – 2x4g, 2x12g (high, low, draw, pallor) | Fujukura Speeder MD | Golf pride z-grip | $ 479.99 | See the best price! |
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Title GT280 | 280 | 13 ° (rh, lh) | 43.5 | (2) – 11g, 3g (high, low) | Mitubishi Tensei 1k Blue, Mitsubishi Tensei 1k Black | Universal Title 360 | $ 499.99 | See the best price! |
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Formula fixed four mini | 305 | 11.5 ° (Rh only) | 44 | us | Fujukura Speeder X Tour, Fujukura Speeder X Lite | Crranous tournament wrapping | $ 499.99 | See the best price! |
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Callaway Elyte Mini | 340 | 11.5 ° (rh, lh), 13.5 ° (lh, rh) | 43.75 | (1) – 12g (draw, neutral, fade) | Project x Denali charcoal | Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 | $ 449.99 | See the best price! |
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Secret weapon pxg | 300 | 12 (Rh, LH) | 43.75 | (4) – 2x2g, 2x15g (high, low, draw, fade) | Project X Denali Blue | Pxg black z5 | $ 449.99 | See the best price! |
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Characteristics to take into account
The size and shape of the head
It is important to distinguish between size and shape when evaluating mini drivers. While the smallest volume of the head generally suggests lighter games, the profile (tall against the apartment) can make a smaller volume harder to hit or a larger easier than the numbers can indicate.
If you are using your mini driver exclusively out of tee, one should become a case for the highest MOI of a larger head. This explains why ping offers a “fast” construction – basically a G440 full size (typically the maximum model) built into mini driver length with hot melting added to Achieve normal shake weight.
The shaft options
For off -shelf buyers, stock shaft options vary significantly between manufacturers. While custom updates are always available (some free, some that match the typical driver’s update charge $ 350), stock options are not necessarily inferior – simply different.
In my opinion, the title offers the best stock options (Tensei 1k black or blue), followed by PXG and Callaway (both offer the taste of Project X Denali).
For the DIY crowd, mini drivers are usually built on the specifications with 3 wood, with whatever shaft you choose half inch. Title uses a wooden adapter and designed GT280 to work smoothly with a 3 -wood shaft. Callaway uses a driver’s adapter while Taylormade and Pxg use the same adapter for drivers and fairway woods. This means effectively that 3 -wood shafts you may already have for TMAG and PXG will fit (though the length may be off) while Callaway requires a more common approach, using road spectrum shafts with a pinch of driver.
Adjustment
All mini drivers in this list provide a form of Hosel adjustment although the range differs from the manufacturer. With the exception of Krank, each also contains movable weights.
Title GT280 Provides pre–to-back weight positioning similar to GT4. Callaway system mirrors Elyte series. PXG and Taylormade both use four -weight systems that offer both trajectory control (high/low) and correction of the left -right shot.
An important note: with the smallest trace of mini driver’s heads, the weight is consolidated in a more compact area, means that adjustments will have less impact on the ball flight than they would be on a full -sized driver head. I am not suggesting that adjustments are ineffective, only that they do not work to the same scale as in larger heads.
Loft options
Nominal lofts for mini drivers range from 11.5 to 13.5 degrees. Both Taylormade and Callaway models offer 11.5 and 13.5 models. Logically, version 11.5 works more as a direct driver replacement while 13.5 should be more movable by the road.
Pxg and GT280 They are available at 13 degrees only while Crank comes to 11.5.
While there are differences between adapter systems, each mini driver discussed here is adjustable with 1.5-2 degrees in both directions.
Which mini driver is right for you?
MygolfSpy testing is ongoing, but the clearer responses emerge at the extremities of use cases.
- If you never hit the road from the road, start with the scale 11.5 Callaway Elyte.
- If you need your mini to be as much as a 3-druer as possible, GT280 The most compact and way -friendly design would be my starting point.
My strongest recommendation? Prepare and demonstrate the grass if possible. Even in the extreme, you will most likely find that you can hit the GT280 effectively out of the Tee and many players can hit Elyte off the road. They just happen to be more suitable for some aspects of the game than others.
With this in mind the secret weapons Pxg and Taylormade R7 Quad can be considered the most comprehensive options. Honestly, despite some trace diversity, just like the category of drivers in general, the models are similar. The differences are likely to go down to fit the player’s individual player and the price point even though I will not sweat the $ 30 difference if it means better performance for you.
I do not have any practical experience with the Krank model, so I am reluctant to make specific recommendations.
Final thoughts
Mini drivers are not young but category 2025 has been dramatically expanded with expectations of more street options. There is a lot of curiosity and extended questions about where mini drivers fit and how players can benefit from playing them.
This guide serves as an introduction to what is currently in the market. If you already have a mini in your bag, tell us which one you are playing, how it is working and what club you sacrificed to make room for it.
office Mini Driver Matrix: A comprehensive comparison for any golf player first appeared in MygolfSSS.
