Drivers

: TAYLORMADE R7 SUPERQUAD; STREET PRICE: $400
WEBSITE: taylormadegolf.com
LOFTS
8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 12* (*not in TP version)

TECH STORY The clubhead has four movable weights (the only 460 cubic-centimeter head with that many). The SelectFit fitting system has five r7 head options and 17 shafts. The movable weights are designed for six ball flights (more on the TP version), and the inverted-cone face helps increase the springlike-effect area.

PLAYER COMMENTS "I like the all-black look and the matte face. It's hot off the face, and it really corrects a lot of things. . . . Face jumps like something's chasing after it. . . . I love every shot I hit with this. Beautiful to look at. Perfect trajectory."

HOT There's little argument that this is the most customizable driver on the market for any player with a reasonable amount of ability. The r7 family remains a powerhouse.

NOT MOI number is relatively low, and if you're looking for significant ball-flight correction, there are better options.

: TITLEIST 907D1; STREET PRICE: $400
WEBSITE: titleist.com
LOFTS
7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5

TECH STORY
The triangle shape helps to improve stability (highest MOI of any Titleist driver) and move the CG farther from the face. The face has a beta-titanium insert that tapers from bottom to top to enhance speed and launch angle. A thin crown and a lightweight hosel allow mass to be redistributed to the rear of the clubhead.

PLAYER COMMENTS
"It looks like a hammer coming into a nail. Effortless distance. . . . Not quite as forgiving, but it's explosive. . . . Better than I thought with that shape. Designed to hit the ball high. If you can create speed but need more height, this is for you."

HOT
As user-friendly a Titleist driver as there is. Finding your local Titleist FittingWorks location should be a priority.

NOT
Its MOI is well above average for Titleist, but if you're buying MOI, there's more for the dollar elsewhere.

: TITLEIST 907D2; STREET PRICE: $400
LOFTS
7.5, 8.5, 9.5, 10.5, 11.5

TECH STORY
A traditional shape benefits from less weight in the crown (thin titanium casting) and hosel (lightweight 6061 T6 aluminum), allowing for a lower CG. The face area is 8 percent larger than past Titleist models, and the beta-titanium face insert tapers from bottom to top to launch the ball higher and produce less spin.

PLAYER COMMENTS
"An excellent, classic look at address with solid feel. . . . It's a lean, clean, hittin' machine. Simple design: no points, appendages or tails. The ball jumps off the face. No distractions at address. . . . Middle-handicappers shouldn't be afraid of this. It's very forgiving and sets up nice. Not the hottest driver, but plenty long."

HOT
About as boring as long and down the middle of the fairway. Not flashy, but the technology is as solid as the hits feel.

NOT
$400 for a plain old all-titanium driver is hard to justify these days.