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Compare modern driver model families by estimated used price, launch profile, forgiveness, speed, and Every18 editorial score.
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90avg score
$282avg used price
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Drivers comparison
Compare score, estimated used price, fit profile, and fitting notes side by side.
| Metric | Callaway Epic Flash2019ReviewShop affiliate* | Mizuno ST1902019ReviewShop affiliate* | Cobra DARKSPEED2024ReviewShop affiliate* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Drivers | Drivers | Drivers |
| Fit profile | AI face speed | Low spin speed | Low-profile speed |
| Score | 97 | 97 | 97 |
| Est. used price | $180 | $180 | $385 |
| Value index | 226 | 226 | 106 |
| Forgiveness | 80 | 80 | 94 |
| Speed | 77 | 89 | 79 |
| Feel | 87 | 78 | 80 |
| Value rating | 89 | 80 | 79 |
| Launch | Mid | Low to mid | Low to mid |
| Spin | Mid | Low | Low |
| Best for | Golfers who match this fit profile in a professional fitting. | Fast or high-spin players who need a flatter window. | Fast or high-spin players who need a flatter window. |
| Watch out | Do not buy only by model name. Confirm loft, lie, length, shaft, grip size, and condition. | Do not buy only by model name. Confirm loft, lie, length, shaft, grip size, and condition. | Do not buy only by model name. Confirm loft, lie, length, shaft, grip size, and condition. |
Drivers comparison table
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| Year | Brand | Model family | Fit profile | Score | Est. used | Value | Affiliate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Callaway | Epic FlashFlash Face put algorithm-shaped face design into the mainstream. | AI face speed | 97 | $180 | 226 | Shop* |
| 2019 | Mizuno | ST190Mizuno re-entered the driver conversation with a cleaner, hotter profile. | Low spin speed | 97 | $180 | 226 | Shop* |
| 2024 | Cobra | DARKSPEEDA polished look with Max, X, and LS profiles. | Low-profile speed | 97 | $385 | 106 | Shop* |
| 2024 | Titleist | GT2 / GT3 / GT4GT introduced a new crown construction and faster shape. | Seamless thermoplastic speed | 97 | $425 | 96 | Shop* |
| 2025 | Callaway | ElyteElyte refined the speed shape and stretched the family from Max Fast to Triple Diamond. | Aerodynamic speed | 97 | $485 | 84 | Shop* |
| 2025 | PING | G440 Max / LST / SFTFree Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap moved CG lower for more launch support. | Lighter speed | 97 | $530 | 77 | Shop* |
| 2026 | Callaway | QuantumQuantum introduced a new face construction across drivers, fairways, hybrids, and irons. | Tri-Force face speed | 97 | $560 | 73 | Shop* |
| 2024 | Callaway | Paradym Ai SmokeA strong fit for golfers whose strike pattern changes across the face. | AI Smart Face | 96 | $385 | 105 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Wilson | TritonA highly adjustable driver made famous through Driver vs Driver. | Adjustable experiment | 95 | $115 | 347 | Shop* |
| 2016 | PING | G / G LS Tec / G SF TecA clean split between neutral, lower-spin, and slice-correcting heads. | Forgiveness fitting | 95 | $125 | 319 | Shop* |
| 2017 | Callaway | Great Big Bertha EpicJailbreak architecture became the defining Callaway driver story. | Jailbreak speed | 95 | $135 | 296 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Callaway | Epic Speed / Max / LSJailbreak Speed Frame paired ball speed with more directional support. | Speed frame stability | 95 | $245 | 163 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Wilson | D9A lightweight distance option that worked well for mid-speed players. | Value speed | 95 | $245 | 163 | Shop* |
| 2022 | TaylorMade | Stealth / Stealth PlusCarbonwood faces made the family a major used-market marker. | Carbon face speed | 95 | $285 | 140 | Shop* |
| 2023 | Mizuno | ST-230The chamber design changed feel and energy return. | CORTECH chamber speed | 95 | $330 | 121 | Shop* |
| 2022 | Cobra | LTDxA very strong all-around driver family with Max and LS options. | Forgiving distance | 94 | $285 | 139 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Srixon | Z 565 / Z 765Two shapes covered easy launch and stronger-player control. | Forgiving or players speed | 93 | $115 | 340 | Shop* |
| 2018 | Titleist | TS2 / TS3The TS reset delivered a major speed jump and cleaner launch windows. | Titleist Speed | 93 | $170 | 230 | Shop* |
| 2024 | Mizuno | ST-GA fitting-focused head with more weight-track control. | Adjustable low spin | 93 | $385 | 101 | Shop* |
| 2024 | TaylorMade | Qi10 / Qi10 Max / LSThe Qi10 era leaned into inertia, with Max aimed at extreme stability. | High MOI speed | 93 | $385 | 101 | Shop* |
| 2017 | TaylorMade | M1 440 / M2 2017Refined multi-material heads and a stronger M2 forgiveness story. | Adjustable speed / max forgiveness | 92 | $135 | 286 | Shop* |
| 2020 | TaylorMade | SIM / SIM MaxAsymmetric sole shaping made speed and launch the headline. | Aerodynamic speed | 92 | $210 | 184 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Mizuno | ST-Z / ST-XSplit personality: stable neutral ST-Z and draw-biased ST-X. | Neutral or draw speed | 92 | $245 | 158 | Shop* |
| 2021 | PING | G425 Max / LST / SFTA high-MOI reference point for fairway-finding golfers. | Forgiveness benchmark | 92 | $270 | 143 | Shop* |
| 2023 | TaylorMade | Stealth 2 / HDMore carbon and higher inertia broadened the Stealth fit window. | Carbon face forgiveness | 92 | $330 | 117 | Shop* |
| 2018 | Wilson | CortexA more polished carbon-body design from the second Driver vs Driver era. | Carbon-panel speed | 91 | $155 | 247 | Shop* |
| 2020 | Cobra | SPEEDZONEMore aggressive shaping and milled face continuity. | Face and chassis speed | 91 | $210 | 182 | Shop* |
| 2020 | Titleist | TSi2 / TSi3ATI face construction and two distinct stability/workability profiles. | Speed and fit | 91 | $230 | 166 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Titleist | TSi1 / TSi4Expanded the family for moderate speed and spin-killing needs. | Lightweight or ultra-low spin | 91 | $270 | 142 | Shop* |
| 2023 | Srixon | ZX5 Mk II / ZX7 Mk IIBetter sound and a tighter fit matrix made Mk II a sleeper. | Refined rebound speed | 91 | $330 | 116 | Shop* |
| 2025 | Srixon | ZXi / ZXi Max / LSA modern family with Max and LS options for broader fittings. | Tour-to-forgiving speed | 91 | $485 | 79 | Shop* |
| 2022 | Titleist | TSR2 / TSR3 / TSR4TSR improved aerodynamics while keeping the Titleist fitting language clear. | Tour speed and launch | 90 | $315 | 120 | Shop* |
| 2025 | Cobra | DS-ADAPTA large loft-lie fitting matrix made the line especially versatile. | Fitting adjustability | 90 | $485 | 78 | Shop* |
| 2025 | TaylorMade | Qi35 / Qi35 Max / LSA broad-family driver with Max, core, and lower-spin options. | Fittable speed | 90 | $485 | 78 | Shop* |
| 2026 | TaylorMade | Qi4D / Qi4D Max / LSFour-weight adjustability and refined aerodynamics headline the 2026 line. | Adjustable speed | 90 | $560 | 68 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Cobra | KING LTDA cult favorite for low CG and hot launch conditions. | Low CG distance | 89 | $115 | 325 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Titleist | 917 D2 / D3A classic SureFit-era driver with neutral Titleist shaping. | Traditional adjustability | 89 | $125 | 299 | Shop* |
| 2018 | TaylorMade | M3 / M4 Twist FaceTwist Face entered the driver conversation with M3 adjustability and M4 stability. | Stability and face correction | 89 | $155 | 241 | Shop* |
| 2021 | TaylorMade | SIM2 / SIM2 MaxForged ring construction improved chassis stability across the family. | Stability and speed | 89 | $245 | 153 | Shop* |
| 2022 | Callaway | Rogue STTungsten speed cartridge made the Max and Triple Diamond split especially useful. | Stable distance | 89 | $285 | 131 | Shop* |
| 2023 | Callaway | ParadymParadym shifted mass out of the body for speed with strong forgiveness. | Carbon chassis speed | 89 | $330 | 113 | Shop* |
| 2024 | PING | G430 Max 10KThe 10K head became a simple answer for players who value stability first. | Extreme MOI | 89 | $425 | 88 | Shop* |
| 2026 | PING | G440 KThe K version pushes straight-flight forgiveness even harder in the G440 family. | Record MOI stability | 89 | $620 | 60 | Shop* |
| 2017 | Cobra | KING F7 / F7+Moveable weights made Cobra especially easy to tune for the price. | Adjustable value | 88 | $135 | 274 | Shop* |
| 2017 | Mizuno | JPX 900A heavily adjustable head for golfers who like to tune flight. | Adjustable launch | 88 | $135 | 274 | Shop* |
| 2022 | Mizuno | ST-Z 220A compact, confident shape for faster or stronger players. | Low spin stability | 88 | $285 | 130 | Shop* |
| 2023 | Cobra | AEROJETCobra leaned into streamlining and a hot face story. | Aerodynamic speed | 88 | $330 | 112 | Shop* |
| 2019 | PING | G410 Plus / LST / SFTMoveable weight made PING fitting easier without losing stability. | Adjustable forgiveness | 87 | $200 | 183 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Srixon | ZX5 / ZX7Rebound Frame improved the face-body energy story. | Rebound frame speed | 86 | $245 | 147 | Shop* |
| 2025 | Wilson | Dynapwr Carbon / LSA stronger low-spin option with a credible premium story. | Better-player value | 86 | $485 | 74 | Shop* |
| 2020 | Mizuno | ST200 / ST200XA core model plus lighter draw-friendly option. | Stable speed | 85 | $210 | 170 | Shop* |
| 2025 | Mizuno | ST-MAX 230A bigger footprint option for golfers who want Mizuno feel with more help. | Maximum stability | 85 | $485 | 74 | Shop* |
| 2018 | Cobra | KING F8The milled-face look became a Cobra signature. | CNC face speed | 84 | $155 | 228 | Shop* |
| 2018 | Srixon | Z 585 / Z 785A clear split between friendly launch and tour shaping. | Cavity-back speed | 84 | $155 | 228 | Shop* |
| 2019 | TaylorMade | M5 / M6 Speed InjectedSpeed Injected faces pushed the family toward tighter CT control and speed. | Ball speed and forgiveness | 84 | $180 | 196 | Shop* |
| 2020 | Callaway | MAVRIKThree-head lineup made the fit story simple: Sub Zero, standard, and Max. | AI speed and launch | 84 | $210 | 168 | Shop* |
| 2016 | TaylorMade | M1 / M2Carbon-crown launch era with M1 adjustability and M2 easy launch. | Adjustable speed / max forgiveness | 83 | $115 | 303 | Shop* |
| 2017 | PING | G400A smaller profile with excellent sound and a loyal following. | Compact forgiveness | 83 | $145 | 240 | Shop* |
| 2023 | Wilson | DynapwrWilson's modern driver relaunch with Carbon and Titanium models. | AI-designed face | 83 | $330 | 106 | Shop* |
| 2023 | PING | G430 Max / LST / SFTMore ball speed with a better acoustic package. | Speed and sound | 83 | $365 | 96 | Shop* |
| 2026 | Titleist | GTS2 / GTS3 / GTS4The 2026 GTS lineup keeps the 2, 3, and 4 fit structure for stability to low spin. | Next-gen Titleist speed | 83 | $620 | 56 | Shop* |
| 2018 | PING | G400 MaxOne of the decade's standout high-forgiveness drivers. | Maximum MOI | 82 | $170 | 203 | Shop* |
| 2021 | Cobra | RADSPEEDForward and rear weighting choices served speed or forgiveness. | Radial weighting | 82 | $245 | 141 | Shop* |
| 2018 | Callaway | Rogue / Rogue DrawRogue widened the Epic concept for golfers who wanted more help across the face. | Forgiving speed | 81 | $155 | 219 | Shop* |
| 2019 | Cobra | KING F9 SpeedbackOne of the decade's best value-to-performance driver entries. | Speedback stability | 81 | $180 | 189 | Shop* |
| 2016 | Callaway | XR 16 / Big Bertha FusionXR carried speed, while Fusion made high-MOI forgiveness the easy recommendation. | Speed and draw help | 79 | $115 | 289 | Shop* |
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