New Golf Drivers are Expensive, Aren't They?

The new golf drivers sold by Callaway and Nike are expensive. And the problem with brand new models is that they are so new, there isn't much of a second-hand market for them yet. But that's where clone golf drivers come in. In the panel on the left you will find several clone drivers that play just like their name-brand namesakes, but cost way less. These are not cheap, off the shelf golf clubs, either. They are quality golf clubs at discount prices because you are only paying for the steak and not the sizzle (endorsements and advertising). Most of these incredible drivers are available well equipped for around $100!

Square Golf Drivers are Hot!

Maybe you don't like the way they look. Maybe you think they look pretty exotic. But none of that matters after you pound a drive straight down the fairway past all your buddies.

That's what happened to me last year when I first bought a Gigagolf Ozzy Moto (a Nike Sumo Squared clone). My playing partners laughed at the way it looked. They laughed at the way it sounded. But by the end of the round, they were all asking how they could get their hands on one. The were also surprised that I got a club with that much technology for under $100. The Ozzy has been replace by an even better second generation square driver. Read the GX Squared Ti driver review here.

You might benefit from a square driver too. If you have trouble keeping the ball in the fairway or if you suffer from lack of distance, a square golf driver will help add distance to your tee shots and may reduce any hook or slice spin you generate from off-center hits. I was surprised that my well-hit drives were traveling 30-50 yards further, but even more surprised that my "bad" hits were still going as far or further than my old driver.

What if I Don't Like the "Square Driver" Look?

There are plenty of excellent quality golf driver clones that have the more conventional golf head. In fact, there are far more choices for this type of club than for the square drivers. A lot of it has to do with your preference for look and style, but most of the newer versions will still be better than anything you have in your bag that is more than a couple years old. Check out the featured clone clubs in the left column for ideas of what's available. We keep adding the latest versions as they become available.

What if I Try a New Clone Golf Club and Don't Like it?

If you don't like a golf driver you order online, send it back. All of the clone golf club manufacturers we recommend are reputable companies with solid customer service. They want you to be pleased with the product you buy, and they will usually bend over backwards for you so that you will come back and buy from them again. Each company is different, but most clone golf companies allow you at least 30 days to try their clubs and offer a full refund if you don't like them.

Start Building your Clone Golf Set Now with a New Driver

A driver is a great place to start your venture into clone golf clubs. While it isn't necessarily the most important club in your bag, it certainly ranks right up there. If you are driving it long and straight off the tee, it can only build confidence for the rest of your game. Plus good tee shots put you in the best position to score well. Once you find the right clone driver, then you can start upgrading the rest of the clubs in your set. In addition to impressing your golfing buddies, you may just impress yourself with how far and how straight you hit it with a new clone golf driver. And most important, you'll have a lot more fun playing golf!

Joel Thomas is an avid golfer, gardener and fisherman who lives in S. Arizona with his lovely wife and children.