DRIVER vs MINI DRIVER | Same Loft, Same Results?
November 04, 2025
This video features a driver vs mini driver comparison with each at the same loft. With the growing trend of mini drivers in golf, many golfers have wondered what the purpose is of a mini driver. Or, what is the difference in a driver vs mini driver?
0:00 Intro
1:57 Testing - TaylorMade r7 Quad Mini Driver
7:38 Testing - TaylorMade Qi35 Driver
11:00 Data & Conclusions
In this video, 2nd Swing's Drew Mahowald is joined by Emma Carpenter for a driver vs mini driver head-to-head test. The goal of this driver vs mini driver test is to highlight the performance differences of a driver vs mini driver if each was set to the same loft. Despite the loft being equal, there are other variables such as clubhead shape and size and shaft length that will dictate performance.
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