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It’s probably too soon to suggest that mini drivers are all the rage but interest in the category is growing – if only because most of us have never played one. They’re like a fusion restaurant that serves sushi burritos. You’re pretty sure you don’t need any part of it but you’re going to try it anyway.

For those just learning about the mini driver category, it isn’t entirely new. TaylorMade launched the SLDR mini in 2014. It followed that with the surprisingly vowel-rich Aeroburner. Callaway entered (and quickly exited) the category with the Big Bertha Mini 1.5. That left TaylorMade as the only serious player in the category for the better part of a decade.

Golfers sure do love copper

In 2023, TaylorMade released the BRNR mini and while I can’t explain exactly why, interest in the category increased exponentially (albeit from almost nothing to a little bit of something). Maybe it was the copper accents and the throwback vibe. Maybe golfers just love equipment with names that sound like dating app usernames. Regardless, golfers were curious.

That could explain why, last year, the number of big OEM offerings in the mini driver doubled. Granted, that sounds way more impressive than it is, given that Callaway’s release of the Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 mini gave us two options to choose from, but it suggests manufacturers think there might be money to be made in the category.

Mini momentum

On Tour, there’s some momentum behind the mini movement as well. It’s likely why the PXG Secret Weapon is available now, the Titleist GT280 is coming, COBRA might do something (or possibly nothing) with its mini (“Deuce” 2-wood) and why we believe Callaway and TaylorMade will upgrade their mini driver lineups sooner rather than later.

While it’s easy to say it’s the golfer, not the club, for amateur golfers chasing even a fraction of a 330-yard drive or hoping to find more fairways, it’s impossible not to be curious about what the pros are using.

We recently looked at the longest hitters on the PGA Tour and the drivers they trust. Now, we’re turning our attention to TGL, breaking down the numbers behind the biggest drivers in the league and the clubs the players are using.

TGL driving stats at a glance

Min Woo Lee (Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond)

Min Woo Lee is the hands-down leader of driving stats for TGL. He ranks first in ball speed, distance and swing speed and second in fairways hit. He’s been hitting the fairway more than 90 percent of the time at over 330 yards.

Lee plays with the Best Golf Driver of 2025, according to MyGolfSpy testing, in which we saw the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond get high marks for distance and accuracy.

Stat	Rank	Value
Ball Speed	1st	190.3 MPH
Distance	1st	332.0 YDS
Swing Speed	1st	130.5 MPH
Fairways Hit	2nd	90.9%

Wyndham Clark (Titleist GT3)

Wyndham Clark is strong in the distance category and not far behind when it comes to fairways hit.

Six months ago (give or take), we asked you to take our first MyGolfSpy Stock Ticker Survey. The goal of the ticker survey is to track your perception of golf brands, influencers and professional tours over time.

With this second running of the survey, we can start to connect the dots and build trend lines.

Based on your feedback, we’ve added new brands (and people) in several categories.

Things to consider

While we don’t have any firm guidelines, here’s what we’d like you to consider:

For equipment brands, consider recently released offerings and the technology and innovation baked into them. Feel free to consider your excitement level and the buzz (or lack thereof) for the brand.For apparel companies, consider your interest level, the buzz and, I suppose, whether or not the company and its products are on trend for our ever-evolving sport.For media and influencers, consider the general quality of the content. Do you find yourself more or less interested in what they’re putting out on a daily or weekly basis?For the tours, I suppose you can think about the quality of competition, your experience as a viewer and your overall interest level in the product.

For this updated survey, we ask only that you consider how your opinions have shifted since the second half of last year.

Reminder, or ribbed, grips were once the go-to choice for most golfers. These grips have a raised ridge that helps with consistent hand placement and they’re making a comeback. They’re legal so there’s no downside to giving them a shot. If you’re wondering whether reminder grips could help your game, here’s what you need to know.

What are reminder grips?

A reminder grip has a raised ridge along the underside. When properly installed on the shaft, this ridge (or “rib”) fits into the creases of your fingers and palms.

Putting your hands on the golf club in the same way every time is beneficial to your game. The reminder grips offer a built-in guide that’s subtle enough not to feel too bulky or as if the grip is larger than it should be.

Years ago, clubmakers had to build the back of the grip up using materials to create this ridge. With new technology like the Golf Pride Align Max, the ridge is built into the grip’s construction, making it easier to install.

How reminder grips can help your game

A reminder grip can impact your game in three main ways: consistency, better awareness of the clubface and improved feel and feedback.

Johnny Miller once called this drill his "single best tip" for improving ball striking. Try it out and you'll hit it better than ever.

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