The driver is the most satisfying club to pull out of the bag which makes your decision very important. As technology continues to evolve, the current models give women a far better chance of hitting consistently good tee shots. There are plenty on the market to choose from, but don’t allow yourself to get bogged down with the minefield of technical information.
First and foremost, decide what you want to achieve off the tee - Is it greater accuracy, as you’re fed up hitting your second shot from the rough? Do you want to gain distance, frustrated at continually being outdriven? Or is it added forgiveness when you miss the sweet spot? Perhaps you want a little bit of everything? Bearing these questions in mind, I have tried and tested some of the best golf drivers designed for women currently on the market to help you make an informed decision.
Additionally take a look at some of our other guides on drivers - the best golf drivers for distance, best golf drivers for beginners, or the best high handicap drivers on the market.
Alison Root has over 25 years experience working in media, predominantly dedicated to women's golf. She is a respected voice across all areas of the game and has tested many women's golf clubs throughout her career.
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The G Le3 driver has clever weighting which makes it easy to swing and generate more ball speed for penetrating and accurate drives. It’s also a great looking club.
Part of Callaway's 2024 Paradym Ai Smoke range, this luxurious-looking driver delivers ultimate forgiveness for high-launching and powerful shots.
This is a top of the range driver which delivers on both looks and performance. For women with a slow to moderate swing speed, with clever weighting, it's effortless to hit and easy to generate power.
Increased distance, accuracy and forgiveness on off-centre strikes are the notable selling points for TaylorMade's latest women's driver. The luxurious looks also make this feel like a powerful club to have in your hands on the tee.
The DS-ADAPT is packed with technology so you can alter the loft and lie to suit your swing and playing conditions. Overall, an exceptionally forgiving driver that won't let you down.
The Kalea Premier is a beautifully-designed driver that can be precision built to suit anyone. It's certainly eye-catching with elegant styling and performance.
Best Golf Drivers For Women 2025
Top pick
The sole of the Ping G Le3 Driver
The Ping G Le3 driver is the third generation in this range of clubs designed specifically for women with a slow to moderate swing speed for higher launch and ultimately greater distance.
Performance wise it is our top pick in these guide because it delivers consistently straight drives with notable distance and clever weighting means that the Ping G Le3 is one of the most forgiving drivers for women on the market.
It’s a stylish looking driver in the best colorway yet of the G Le3 range - navy with gold and silver accents. The clubhead design frames the ball really nicely at address and our tester immediately felt comfortable and confident when swinging this driver, something that is a common theme throughout the best Ping drivers.
- Read our full Ping G Le3 Driver Review
Best confidence booster
The sole of the Callaway Women's Paradym Ai Smoke MAX Fast Driver
There are four drivers in Callaway’s Paradym Ai Smoke range, and the women’s MAX Fast is best suited to those players that want a lightweight driver that can launch the ball with ease with maximum forgiveness.
The Ai Smart Face is one of the key features and with sweet spots across the entire face, our tester found it almost impossible to hit a bad drive, which makes it one of the most forgiving drivers on the market. It also delivered powerful shots with noticeable accuracy, so there is little to fault with this offering.
It’s an attractive looking driver with a clubhead design, colorway and soft and tacky grip that boosts confidence on the tee from the get-go. The weight of it also makes it effortless to swing.
- Read our full Callaway Women's Paradym Ai Smoke MAX Fast Driver Review
Best for forgiveness
Alison Root testing the Callaway Big Bertha Reva Driver
Next up we have the XXIO 13 Driver which I have picked as my top pick from a forgiveness perspective. The main technology to talk about here is the ActivWing technology which I felt was guiding the clubface into the optimal strike position, ensuring more consistency when finding the sweet spot and as a result ball speed was up.
Speaking of which this extra ball speed in my testing gave me improved distance and carry, and I was consistently gaining more yards too which I was astounded by. I also felt the club was nicely weighted, with a clever design feature adding mass to the butt-end of the shaft to act as a counterweight. This meant I found it so easy for me to take the club away and many women will feel the same performance benefit.
From a looks perspective the crown remains a striking deep blue and it’s very shiny. Personally, I like it, but some women might be put off, as it reflects in bright sunlight. There’s a subtle alignment aid on the top of the crown that’s mixed in with tiny diamond-shaped accents/ Finally it is worth saying it doesn’t come cheap, but if my results are anything to go by, it’s money well spent.
- Read our full XXIO 13 Ladies Driver Review
Best looking
Next up we have the Kalea Gold driver from TaylorMade which is arguably the best looking driver currently on the driver market. Featuring the unique carbonwood finish, it has a dark navy crown which is then complimented by silver and gold to give a luxurious, premium finish. I also liked the head shape too, not oversized and yet it instilled confidence and sat comfortably behind the ball.
In terms of hitting performance, it delivered impressive distance numbers for me, and the forgiveness felt plentiful as well. Importantly, this feels like a premium driver thanks to the premium-feeling feedback from the strike.
The overall swing weight might take some getting used to as it's a little different to other drivers, but it does not take long to get used to it. Overall I would say that most women will appreciate the benefits of this driver as it looks great and performs very well.
- Read our full TaylorMade Kalea Gold Driver Review
Best adjustability
The sole of the Cobra Air-X Women's Driver
Next up I have picked the Cobra DS-ADAPT Max-K Driver which certainly stands out thanks to a bold colorway that caught my eye. The black and gold finish with carbon elements really looks good in my opinion , modern and luxurious.
Performance wasn't limited to the cosmetic either. First it is worth noting this driver is noticeably heavier than others on this list so for those seeking a fully lightweight mode, it might be best to look elsewhere, however I still thought the hitting performance was excellent. What immediately struck me was how stable the driver was through impact, thanks to the streamlined perimeter face and the low back weighting. I also loved the satisfying sound, and the distance I was getting was good. I also found that it genuinely minimizes the impact of mishits and kept my less-than-perfect drives in play!
But to be honest here the star of the show is the adjustability. This is one of the most technology-packed drivers I’ve seen! It features Cobra’s FutureFit33 system, which offers a staggering 33 unique loft and lie settings. That level of adjustability is seriously impressive. You can fine-tune it by +/- 2 degrees, and the innovative SMARTPAD design means the face stays square, no matter what setting you pick.
- Read our full Cobra DS-ADAPT MAX-K Women's Driver Review
Best wide appeal
The sole of the TaylorMade Kalea Premier Driver
TaylorMade designed its Kalea range to suit a broad spectrum of female players, and ran a focus group asking 15,000 women golfers of varying abilities what they wanted in a driver. In my opinion, this is one of the best golfer drivers for women TaylorMade has ever built.
Coming in at 12.5 degrees of loft as standard, it features a lightweight carbon crown and sole, and the 22-gram steel back weight is designed to help women launch the ball higher. What’s more, TaylorMade's corrective 'Twist Face' to help straighten out your heel and toe mis-hits.
There's yet more technology in the flexible 'Speed Pocket' channel behind the face that expands the sweet spot, giving you an added boost of ball speed and forgiveness on low face strikes. I was impressed by the overall weight and feel, being 10g lighter than its predecessor, the Kalea 3 driver, and how it allowed me to shape shots with added distance.
- Read our full TaylorMade Kalea Premier Women's Driver Review
How we test the best drivers
When it comes to product testing, our reviews and buyers' guides are built upon a rigorous testing procedure as well as the knowledge and experience of the test team.
Getting into specifics for drivers, we first attend product launches and speak to manufacturer's to understand the technology. We then hit the golf clubs indoors, usually at Foresight Sports and test the products with premium golf balls on a launch monitor. Outdoor testing is the next port of call and this usually takes place at West Hill Golf Club, a course in Surrey with top-notch practice facilities.
Specifically women's golf club testing is overseen by Women's Golf Editor Alison Root, a writer with decades of experience in the golf industry and in testing golf equipment. She is also often supported by writers Katie Dawkins and Carly Cummins, two more golf writers with years of experience testing golf gear.
Ultimately, we aim to be as insightful and honest as possible in our reviews so it is important to acknowledge that no manufacturer can buy a good review. This is because our team tells it how it is. We want to try and find the best golf clubs on the market and give you some insight on them, which requires being thorough and transparent. To find out more on how Golf Monthly tests products, click here.
How to choose a new driver
You've probably already asked yourself whether you need to buy a new driver right now, but there's a few key things to consider when investing in a new driver. Hopefully answering these questions will narrow your search down slightly and make comparing between various models much easier.
What do you need from it?
When purchasing a new driver, it is crucial to ask yourself just what you need from it. Is distance your main priority or are you looking for something to help you find more fairways? We'd always recommend a custom fitting with a PGA Pro but if you know what you're looking for you can make an informed decision.
Accuracy or distance?
If accuracy is what you're after, go for something with a high MOI or adjustable weights to help alter spin and flight characteristics. If distance is key to you, look at a low-spinning driver to help ensure your ball doesn't balloon too much. If you're after something in the middle, the so-called 'standard' heads in most driver ranges will suit you the best.
Do you need to combat a slice?
The most common swing fault in golf is the ‘over-the-top’ slice, which adds dynamic loft to the driver, leading to a high launch and usually too much spin on the ball. This causes it to climb high and balloon into the wind. Drivers with more heel-biased weighting are designed to counteract the slice swing.
Forgiveness?
Typically, forgiving designs locate the centre of gravity back and low in the head. This creates more dynamic loft and is why a lower-loft driver can really benefit a lot of women because it brings the launch angle down and leads to more roll out.
For more driver buying advice, then check out our guides on the best drivers for seniors or best budget drivers.
FAQs
Which golf brand makes the best women's drivers?
There are lots of golf brands that make excellent drivers, but Ping has the strongest history in manufacturing clubs designed specifically for women. Other brands such as TaylorMade, Callaway and Cobra have since made a big impact in the women's driver market and Titleist produce great drivers that suit ability rather than gender.
What is the most forgiving ladies golf driver?
There are lots of good forgiving models out there right now including the Ping G Le3, TaylorMade Kalea Premier and Gold models, but from our testing the Callaway Big Bertha Reva Women’s Driver is our top pick in this regard.
Which brand makes the best looking women's driver?
Of course, this comes down to personal preference, the head/shaft color, clubhead design etc. In our opinion, the TaylorMade Kalea Gold is the best looking, although some women might not like the shiny black clubhead.
