Cleveland

What it does: With a focus on size, Cleveland’s mission is to make your worst hits go farther and straighter. The club isn’t merely at the volume limit allowed by the rules – almost all drivers can do that. No, this one stretches that volume to occupy the maximum distance from heel to toe and front to back. This mammoth footprint creates a stable head that resists twisting on mis-hits for better energy transfer into the ball. The face is pie-plate size, too, friendlier than a new neighbour bringing dessert. That face is supported by flexible sections surrounded by firmer sections that effectively create a second spring at impact.

Why we like it: This isn’t just a bigger head; it’s smarter, too, like a rugby prop who can explain behavioural economics. Extreme off-centre-hit forgiveness is as real as it is spectacular, but so is the gamut of options from lightweight and draw-bias models to a 12-way adjustable head. Don’t overlook how effective the counter-balanced weight in the grip is, either. That makes the club easier to swing, which is what average golfers might appreciate most.

lofts 10.5 (launcher xl), adjustable; 10.5, 12 (xl lite); 10.5 (xl lite draw)