Value buys

Best used drivers (2023–2025 models)

Recent drivers that fit almost as well as the top new pick, and are worth a look on the used market. Used ones sell for less than launch price, so check the listings against your budget.

All drivers in the catalog.

Method

How these picks are chosen

These are the used-value picks the FitMySwing fitting shows example golfers at each swing speed and handicap: the best 2023–2025 model at least as good a fit as 90% of the top new pick, compared without the age terms. A model is listed once, with every golfer it was picked for.

The example golfers are men with moderate tempo, mid trajectory and no budget, swinging 75, 85, 95, 105, 113 mph, at 5, 15 and 25 handicap: 15 golfers in all. The pick has to launch at the top pick's price tier or higher, and it is taken from the whole catalog, so it can be a model that is no longer made.

Prices are approximate catalog launch prices, not what a used one costs. Used ones sell for less than launch price, so check the listings against your budget.

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The picks

6 used drivers to look for

The model picked for the most example golfers comes first. The shop links go to used-market shops.

  1. Cobra DS-ADAPT X (2025)It launches mid-height with moderate spin. Forgiveness rating 8 out of 10. It is rated for swing speeds of 85 to 115 mph and handicaps of 0 to 22.Launched at $450 in 2025Picked for: 100–110 mph, 15 and 25 handicap; 110+ mph, 15 and 25 handicap.
  2. Titleist GT3 (2024)It launches mid-height with low spin. Forgiveness rating 7 out of 10. It is rated for swing speeds of 90 to 120 mph and handicaps of 0 to 15.Launched at $649 in 2024Picked for: 80–90 mph, 5 handicap; 90–100 mph, 5 handicap; 100–110 mph, 5 handicap; 110+ mph, 5 handicap.
  3. Callaway Elyte Max Fast (2025)It launches high with moderate spin. Forgiveness rating 9 out of 10. It is rated for swing speeds of 60 to 90 mph and handicaps of 12 to 36.Launched at $600 in 2025Picked for: under 80 mph, 25 handicap; 80–90 mph, 25 handicap.
  4. Tour Edge Exotics Max (2025)It launches high with moderate spin. Forgiveness rating 10 out of 10. It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 105 mph and handicaps of 5 to 30.Launched at $500 in 2025Picked for: under 80 mph, 15 handicap; 80–90 mph, 15 handicap.
  5. Wilson Staff DYNAPWR Max (2025)It launches high with moderate spin. Forgiveness rating 9 out of 10. It is rated for swing speeds of 70 to 105 mph and handicaps of 8 to 36.Launched at $450 in 2025Picked for: 90–100 mph, 25 handicap.
  6. TaylorMade Stealth 2 (2023)It launches mid-height with moderate spin. Forgiveness rating 8 out of 10. It is rated for swing speeds of 85 to 110 mph and handicaps of 2 to 22.Launched at $275 in 2023Picked for: 90–100 mph, 15 handicap.
Buying used

Before you buy one

Buying used
  • Check the return policy before you buy.
  • Ask for photos of the face, crown and sole.
  • Fake heads and shafts exist. Be wary of prices far below the others and of sellers you do not know.
  • Shops that grade condition, like 2nd Swing and GlobalGolf, make returns easier.
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