Best Golf Driver Under $250 Review

First things first, playing golf does not have to break the bank. Whether you are starting out or simply on a tight budget, there are some very impressive and good quality clubs that can be found at a reasonable price.

We are going to look at the top 5 drivers you can pick up for less than $250. This might still sound like a lot, but your driver is one of the most expensive parts of the whole set and arguably, one of the most important.

When we reviewed the drivers in this range we looked at a good number of factors. Build quality is all important and it must have sufficient features or quality design to enable you to play a good round of golf. Starting most of your longer holes with a quality driver that is suited, or adjustable, to your swing speed and swing style will give you a much more productive and enjoyable round of golf.

What we always consider is feedback from customers who have purchased the equipment in the past and used it for a while. This is unsolicited feedback that is generally rather candid and honest about the actual performance experienced by real golfers and provides valuable information as to the suitability and quality of the equipment.

The inverted cone technology used in the clubface increases the surface area for improved ball speeds.

Given the features and adjustability of this driver, it really stands out in the price range.

The RAZR X was extremely highly rated by users with very few having anything negative to say about it. Comments ranged from the great design to brilliant distance as well as impeccable accuracy.

Callaway has employed a crown made of forged composite and have used Distance Trajectory Weighting. This material is not only stronger than titanium but significantly lighter. The result is a club head with perfectly engineered thickness that is ultralight with a very high MOI. All of this makes for a driver that allows a good, high launch and provides exceptional distance with a low spin.

The sweet spot is further enhanced by the use of Hyperbolic Face technologies and VFT. These technologies also add to ball speeds. They have also used Streamlined Surface Technology. This reduced drag with improved aerodynamics leading to improved impact speeds.

The lighter weight allows for a faster swing speed and will improve the distance of your drive.

Perfectly precision on the face created by a chemical milling process ensures ultimate control. "Hyperbolic face technology" ensures good distance even when the ball is struck off center.

Another feature of the Diablo Octane is their Project X™ Graphite Shaft. It provides a very comfortable feel and enhances performance.

Given the low price, you really do not sacrifice much in comparison to drivers many times the price of the Nexxt MRX. It has really great aerodynamics and a high Moment of Inertia (MOI) meaning you can generate a good swing, high ball speed, and a good amount of forgiveness.

Although it lacks adjustability, the design, launch angle, and MOI make it suitable for most golfers. While adjustability is great, a vast number of people seldom, if ever, really make use if it. It just gives you one less factor to think about and you can focus on your swing and making a good connection with the ball.

Spend some time on the range getting to know the driver and it will prove more than adequate to enable you to hit far and straight shots.

The Adams Blue also lacks any form of adjustability but it is already set up for optimal launch and CG and MOI, so you have a club that will give you good distance, accuracy, and more than enough forgiveness as it comes.

While accuracy is spectacular, even in off-center hits, a few testers found a minor drop in distance. While distance is a major criterion for all golfers, the minor reduction could be more than compensated for by increased forgiveness when stuck off center and great accuracy on solid, on-center hits. The accuracy and forgiveness is thanks to a large sole channel known as the "Velocity Slot".

​So back to the testing, accuracy was the most common comment with many saying they hit straight and mishits suffered from negligible deviation left or right. Slice suffers found the Adams blue a great slice reducer and that it produced a pleasing, solid sound on impact.

The back and low set CG combined with the "SlimTech" shaft delivers a pleasing launch that carries without going straight up. The Slimline Aldila 55g shaft provides a lower kick point. This allows the shaft some flex near the head which aids a brilliant launch.

​All round a great game improvement driver that provides a brilliant launch and ultra impressive accuracy.