The 2024 PGA Tour season is well underway and with that, we continue to take a look at every driver used to win on tour over the course of the year. We've played 23 events so far (with 24 winners), and Callaway claimed its fourth win of the season when Xander Schauffele won the PGA Championship on Sunday. TaylorMade holds the top spot with eight victories, followed by Ping six wins. Titleist has had three champs in 2024, Srixon has had two victories and Mizuno rounds out the list with one. Looking at all the winning drivers provides an interesting way to review a year, while also offering a closer look at the best technology being used on tour. Included with each player is a key driving stat from the week he won.
Xander Schuaffele, PGA Championship
David Cannon
Driver: Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond (Mitsubishi Diamana PD 70TX), 10.5 degrees
Key driving stat: In grabbing his elusive first major title, Schauffele ranked third in the field at Valhalla in strokes gained/off the tee, 15th in driving distance (310 yards) and T-16 in fairways hit (73.21 percent).
The lowest spinning model in the family was developed with the help of data from elite golfers and tour players. It uses a distinct multi-thickness face, designed through the use of artificial intelligence, that focuses on enhancing performance on center hits. Slightly heavier than the standard models, it aims to produce a neutral ball flight. The largely carbon-composite crown and sole save weight to make room for interchangeable weights in the front and rear of the sole. Callaway says this version improves downrange dispersion over last year’s Paradym TD by 34 percent.
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Rory McIlroy, Wells Fargo Championship
Andrew Redington
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikura Ventus Black 6x), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: McIlroy ranked first for the week in strokes gaine/off the tee, picking up 6.117 strokes on the field. He also led in driving distance (325.5 yards).
Among the improvements here—beyond better overall stability on mis-hits on the heel and toe and high and low—is the increased use of carbon composite in the crown. Now stretching almost seamlessly to the top of the face, the crown saves weight to help increase stability on off-center hits and to lower the center of gravity for reduced spin and better energy transfer. The structure of the channel in the sole now gives more at impact to deliver extra flex to the face for faster ball speed, particularly on lower hits on the face.
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Chris Gotterup, Myrtle Beach Classic
Sam Greenwood
Driver: TaylorMade SIM2 (Project X HZRDUS Black 6.5), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: At week's end in South Carolina, Gotterup ranked ninth in driving distance, averaging 300.3 yards off the tee on all holes.
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Taylor Pendrith, CJ Cup Byron Nelson
Mike Mulholland
Driver: Ping G430 LST (Accra TZ6), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Pendrith finished inside the top 10 in strokes gained/off the tee (sixth) and driving distance (third, 306.1 yards).
The more compact size (440 cubic centimeters) and slightly more forward center of gravity should resonate with high-swing-speed players who are seeking extra control and low spin. A carbon-composite section in the back half of the crown helps to lower the CG. It also wraps around the perimeter to save weight. The lowest launching model in the G430 family uses a face design that’s thinner to provide additional ball speed. The face also curves less at the bottom so that those low-face impacts launch with more energy and less spin.
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Rory McIlroy & Shane Lowry, Zurich Classic of New Orleans
Drivers: McIlroy—TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikura Ventus Black 6x), 9 degrees; Lowry—Srixon ZX5 MkII (Mitsubishi Diamana D+ White 70 TX), 8.5 degrees
Key driving stat: A bomb off the tee on the par-5 18th hole at TPC Louisiana from McIlroy during Sunday's final round, played using the foursomes (alternate shot) format, set up a birdie that forced a playoff. The Irish pals them won with a par on the first playoff hole to claim Rory's 25th PGA Tour title and Shane's third.
A larger looking profile with more of a flattened crown sets the tone for the most forgiving of the three models in this family. It should produce the highest launch of the three with a natural-draw weighting that works gently to mitigate your slice. This also makes it ideal for most average golfers who are looking for the best performance on off-center hits. The adjustable rear-sole weight lets your clubfitter dial in your ideal swing weight, especially helpful for those who want to play this driver at a slightly shorter length than the standard 45¼ inches.
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Scottie Scheffler, RBC Heritage
Jared C. Tilton
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikua Ventus Black 7X), 8 degrees
Key driving stat: Scheffler was a driving machine again at Harbour Town, finishing first in strokes gained/off the tee (5.204) and third in driving accuracy (45 out of 56 fairways hit).
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Billy Horschel, Corales Puntacana Championship
Michael Reaves
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (Fujikura Ventus Black TR 6 X), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: In claiming his eighth career PGA Tour title, the 2014 FedEx Cup champion was tied for eighth in driving accuracy (87.5 percent, 49 out of 56).
This is Titleist’s most popular model on tour. It's designed for players who have a consistent impact pattern around the center of the face. As a result, the face features a special variable-thickness pattern that emphasizes the best performance for center strikes. The TSR3 has a more compact size, but it also adds a movable weight that allows players to shift the center of gravity slightly. Yes, this helps somewhat with draw or fade preferences, but mostly it’s designed for lining up the CG with where a player is making impact. The result is better energy transfer.
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Scottie Scheffler, Masters Tournament
Andrew Redington
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikua Ventus Black 7X), 8 degrees
Key driving stat: Scheffler ranked 13th in driving distance at Augusta National, averaging an impressive 305.1 yards off the tee for the week.
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Akshay Bhatia, Valero Texas Open
Raj Mehta
Driver: Callaway Rogue ST Max LS, (Fujikura Ventus Black 7X), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: The 22-year-old former junior phenom ranked sixth on the week in strokes gained/off the tee. He was inside the top 10 in the field in Driving Distance on measured holes as well as all holes overall.
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Stephan Jaeger, Texas Children's Houston Open
Raj Mehta
Driver: Ping G430 LST, 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Jaeger had a shaky opening round off the tee (3 of 13 fairways hit), but then found the short grass 26 of 39 times during the second, third and fourth rounds.
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Peter Malnati, Valspar Championship
Julio Aguilar
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (Project X Denali Blue 60 TX), 10 degrees
Key driving stat: In winning his second career event, but first in nine years, Malnati was steady off the tee, ranking fourth in strokes gained in the category despite being tied for 47th in accuracy and 59th in distance.
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Scottie Scheffler, Players Championship
David Cannon
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikua Ventus Black 7X), 8 degrees
Key driving stat: To say Scheffler was dialed in off the tee would be an understatement. He was first in SG/off the tee thanks to be first in driving accuracy for the week (45 of 56) and tied for 13th in distance on all drives.
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Scottie Scheffler, Arnold Palmer Invitational
Mike Ehrmann
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 (Fujikua Ventus Black 7X), 8 degrees
Key driving stat: Scheffler was No. 1 in the field in strokes gained/off the tee (5.046) for the week, ranking second in the field for the final round on Sunday, when he pulled away to a five-shot victory.
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Brice Garnett, Puerto Rico Open
Andy Lyons
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond, 10.5 degrees
Key driving stat: Garnett wasn't long off the tee in Puerto Rico, ranking just T-30, but he was accurate, hitting 42 of 60 on the week to rank fourth.
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Austin Eckroat, Cognizant Classic in The Palm Beaches
Brennan Asplen
Driver: Ping G430 LST (Project X HZRDUS Smoke Green 6.5), 10.5 degrees
Key driving stat: Eckroat was fourth in strokes gained/off the tee (3.531) while being tied for third in the field in driving accuracy (45 of 56/80.3 percent).
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Jake Knapp, Mexico Open
Orlando Ramirez
Driver: Ping G425 LST (Project X Hzrdus T1100 Green TX), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Knapp ranked 90th in strokes gained/off the tee through the Genesis Invitational, then finished 11th for the week at Vidanta. He was also second in driving distance at 322.6 yards.
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Hideki Matsuyama, Genesis Invitational
Ben Jared
Driver: Srixon ZX5 LS Mk II (Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 TX), 9.5 degrees
Key driving stat: For the week at Riviera Country Club, Matsuyama was 16th in strokes gained/off the tee while averaging 300.0 yards on the measured driving distance holes.
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Nick Taylor, WM Phoenix Open
Orlando Ramirez
Driver: Titleist TSi3 (Fujikura Atmos Blue 6X), 10 degrees
Key driving stat: During a surprisingly crummy weather week in the Arizona desert, Taylor put in steady work off the tee. During his opening-round 60, he led the field in strokes gained/off the tee. For the week he hit 37 of 58 fairways, putting him 22nd for the week.
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Wyndham Clark, AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am
Ezra Shaw
Driver: Titleist TSR3 (Project X Hzrdus Smoke Green 60 6.5), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Clark ranked 11th in strokes gained/tee to green while also ranking third in driving distance for the week on the Monterery Peninsula.
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Matthieu Pavon, Farmers Insurance Open
Orlando Ramirez
Driver: Ping G430 Max (Fujikura Ventus TR Black 6X), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Pavon became the first Frenchman to win on the PGA Tour since 1906 with the help of hitting 35 of 56 fairways for the week, ranking him T-16.
This is Titleist’s most popular model on tour. It's designed for players who have a consistent impact pattern around the center of the face. As a result, the face features a special variable-thickness pattern that emphasizes the best performance for center strikes. The TSR3 has a more compact size, but it also adds a movable weight that allows players to shift the center of gravity slightly. Yes, this helps somewhat with draw or fade preferences, but mostly it’s designed for lining up the CG with where a player is making impact. The result is better energy transfer.
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Nick Dunlap (a), The American Express
Sean M. Haffey
Driver: TaylorMade Qi10 LS, 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Dunlap, a sophomore at Alabama playing in just his fourth PGA Tour event, ranked fourth in driving distance (averaging 320.5 yards) en route to joining a select group of amateurs to win PGA Tour events.
Before the introduction of Max 10K, this was the most stable head in the Ping lineup. Its difference lies in mixing that stability with a 25-gram movable-weight system to set ball flight at neutral, fade or draw. Aerodynamic ridges at the front of the crown (“turbulators”) help this big head glide through the air, and a thinner face adds energy. At the same time, less face curvature means low impacts launch with less spin for more distance.
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Grayson Murray, Sony Open in Hawaii
Michael Reaves
Driver: Mizuno ST-X 230 (UST Mamiya LIN-Q M40X 7F5), 9.5 degrees
Key driving stat: In claiming his first PGA Tour title since the 2017 Barbasol Championship, Murray led the field in strokes gained/tee to green (5.075). He averaged 310.5 yards in driving distance and hit 66.7 percent of his fairways for the week.
Somewhat the fraternal twin of the ST-Z 230, the ST-X 230 shifts the weight saved from its carbon-composite crown and sole slightly toward the heel. While for some, that 14-gram back weight offers a bit of slice correction, its main function is to make the overall head easier to manipulate during the swing. That means it can appeal to players looking to work the ball. Still, its relatively deep position in the head improves overall stability on off-center hits. Just as important to ball speed are the high-strength titanium alloy in the face and a channel cut in the sole to improve the way the face deflects, particularly on lower impacts.
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Chris Kirk, The Sentry
Michael Reaves
Driver: Callaway Paradym Triple Diamond (Fujikura Ventus Blue 6 TX), 9 degrees
Key driving stat: Kirk wasn't flashy off the tee, averaging only 281.6 yards to rank in the middle of the field at Kapalua, but he was among a host of players to hit at least one drive more than 400 yards, hits long measuring at 428.
Somewhat the fraternal twin of the ST-Z 230, the ST-X 230 shifts the weight saved from its carbon-composite crown and sole slightly toward the heel. While for some, that 14-gram back weight offers a bit of slice correction, its main function is to make the overall head easier to manipulate during the swing. That means it can appeal to players looking to work the ball. Still, its relatively deep position in the head improves overall stability on off-center hits. Just as important to ball speed are the high-strength titanium alloy in the face and a channel cut in the sole to improve the way the face deflects, particularly on lower impacts.
