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Old 04-18-2025, 01:22 PM   #7178
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Originally Posted by calgarygeologist View Post
I've honestly never heard of a mini driver but why not just hit a 3 wood off the tee? How does the mini driver differ from a 3 wood?
Larger club head, slightly longer shaft.
More forgiving contact due to the large club head, more distance, not as easy to hit off the fairway.

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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague View Post
Really the only difference - as far I can tell - is the shape. Basically you gain some club face and sweet spot and lose the ability to hit off the ground. Which I guess for some people (probably me included) they're better off not having the option to try to hit their second shot into a par 5 with 3 wood.

My question isn't why not hit 3 wood off the tee, it's why not hit driver. Just get a 12 degree full size driver and adjust it as desired. I would think for 80% or more golfers that would be the better option.
As I mentioned, the driver can get me in trouble on a tight course like mine.
On certain holes, you lose control a little and you're in big trouble.
Sacrificing a little distance and making sure it's in play is the move.

I'm fitted for a 9 degree driver and swing speed 102-105 mph; 12 would be a disaster for me.
I actually love my driver, just questioning the 2nd club in the bag.

This is where most people go to a 3wood, but wondering is anyone has gone mini driver instead and found it to be better.
I like my 5 wood off the fairway and hit that about 230, so I don't really need anything longer off the grass.
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