Gear focus: Wilson Staff Shockwave and Nike VR 420 drivers
Golf Monthly take a close look at the leading drivers that should be top of a golfer's wish list this summer
Wilson Staff Shockwave driver, £199.99
A great-looking club with a large sweet spot. The alignment aid is fussy but this is the only real criticism for a decent driver at a reasonable price. It produces a solid, if unspectacular, impact noise.
Key technology The Wilson Staff Shockwave driver is 10% lighter than standard drivers, with a 5g tungsten weight set deep into the head giving a high ball flight. Variable face thickness gives a sweet spot that is twice as wide as a constant thickness driver.
Nike VR 420 driver, £360
A beautiful head that is clearly made for tour players and good amateurs. This has a high price tag for a non-adjustable driver. At address, the VR 420 looks great. The compact design will be a dream for some but, for the majority of us, a good flight requires too much head speed. Confident players should definitely try it.
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Key technology The sole channel in the Nike VR 420 driver increases the compression of the body to produce increased ball speeds across the entire face.
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