The feel was the biggest difference between the two drivers, the M3 TaylorMade made a solid powerful sound at impact, and you can feel the latest Golfing craftsmanship & technology went into making this Driver. Slazenger Clubs are great, as they fit the balance of being decent clubs at an affordable price, don’t be pressured into spending more than you’d want to, just to fit in with your friends buying only the top of the range clubs.

The flex of the shaft on a driver will have an impact on the accuracy, trajectory and distance of your shot. The common options are regular and stiff, but there are light and X-stiff options as well. What does this tell you? Well, it’s simple Golf is all about technique, give any PGA player wooden vintage clubs from the 1920s and I guarantee they will play better than an amateur with a super-expensive top of line Golf set. Beginners need to concentrate on learning the basic fundamental movements like body movement and positioning, and just focus on hitting the ball well and gaining confidence with ball striking. Then and only then, will shafts, clubs grips make a difference. Put Slazenger clubs in the hands of anyone half decent and I guarantee they can play Golf and shoot low numbers just fine.Grip is another feature you need to be happy with. The right size will give comfort, control and, above all, confidence. What size you need depends on the size of your hands, but commonly on a driver you need a smaller rather than larger grip. These are usually reserved for irons and putters. If your teaching your child how to ride a bike, would the bike have stabilizers? It’s the exactly same thing with Golf, beginners will buy expensive bladed irons and wonder why the Golf ball is so hard to hit would discourage from learning Golf and becoming good! Remember that Golfing technique beats everything! Buy the cheapest equipment you can to play Golf, and spend the rest on lessons! You’re handicap will thank me later. Speeds of up to 90-95 mph are typically a good choice for a regular shaft, while speeds above this are better served by a stiff shaft. However, a regular shaft compromises accuracy and control compared with a stiff shaft. If you’re a beginner or casual golfer a regular shaft is a good starting point.

It doesn’t matter what Clubs you use, as long as you striking the ball well, at the beginner’s stage creating a solid consistent swing with good Golfing fundamentals like hitting the ball squarely in the Club face is what matters. Most golf clubs come with graphite or steel shafts, but as a general rule newer drivers have a graphite shaft, which are lighter than steel shafts but typically more expensive. Steel shafts are less flexible but more durable than graphite, which is why they’re typically found on irons rather than drivers. You can use either but you’ll struggle to find a new driver with a steel shaft. What difference does flex make?Key specs – Head: 460cc; Loft: 9, 10 degrees; Shaft: Carbon fibre; Flex: Stiff; Hand: Right; Guarantee: 1 year

When we tested the Benross alongside the more expensive drivers for this guide, we struggled to distinguish any huge differences. As such, if you’re not quite ready to go that extra mile on price, then this is a driver that you should seriously consider adding to your set. Does this matter to the average Golfer? Of course not! Just like with Clubs, buy the most affordable Golf balls for your price range, don’t make the mistake of paying ridiculous money for Pro V1s only to lose one by the second hole and be scared of losing money affecting your game, and making you play worse. We tested the drivers across a couple of scenarios, with the majority being used on the range over several visits. All the other clubs have either been or become favourites in the reviewer’s own personal golf bag.Not a driver for high handicappers, the TSR3 driver is for golfers who have consistent impact location – which basically means someone who hits the ball on the same spot on the club face regularly. Key specs – Head: 460cc; Loft: 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5, 12.5 degrees; Shaft: Graphite; Flex: Regular, stiff; Hand: Right; Guarantee: 1 year Key specs – Head: 460cc; Loft: 9, 10.5, 12 degrees; Shaft: Graphite; Flex: Light, regular, stiff, x-stiff; Hand: Right and left; Guarantee: 2 years