#1 · Best mini driver of 2026
TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini
$479.99 list priceIndependent Golf Reviews' best mini driver.
Source: Independent Golf Reviews, The Best Golf Drivers of 2026 (updated Oct 2, 2026)Drivers guide · 2027
Best mini driver
Mini drivers sit between a driver and a 3-wood. Ping's G450 MiniMax, its first retail mini driver, is on the conforming list for 2027.
Coming soon
2027: coming soon
Nov 2, 2026
Ping G450 drivers and Ping's first mini driverConfirmed
The G450 MAX, G450 LST, G450 SFT and the new G450 MiniMax mini driver were added to the USGA conforming list. Ping has not announced pricing or a retail date. Reporting points to a January 2027 release at about $650 for the full-size drivers. The MAX and LST add a new FastFlex sole slot, and the MiniMax is offered as low as 7.5° loft.
Fall 2026
PXG Raptor drivers on the conforming listConfirmed
New PXG Raptor drivers, including a Raptor X10K+ model, have been added to the USGA conforming list, and a Raptor driver has been spotted on tour. PXG has not announced pricing or release timing.
We check for 2027 news daily. Last checked November 9, 2026. See every 2027 announcement.
Top picks of 2026
Placeholder list: These are the top picks of 2026, not 2027. 2027 models aren't in stores or independently tested yet. We'll replace this list as 2027 clubs are released and reviewed.
| # | Club | Best for | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini | Best mini driver of 2026 | $479.99 |
| 2 | PING G450 MiniMax | Coming in 2027 | Not announced |
#2 · Coming in 2027
PING G450 MiniMax
Not announced list priceOn the USGA conforming list, offered as low as 7.5°. Not yet tested or released.
Source: GOLF.com, Ping's 2027 driver lineup hits USGA conforming list (Nov 2, 2026); Golf Digest, Ping G450 lands on the USGA and R&A conforming list (Nov 2, 2026)Related topics
Sources
- GOLF.com, Ping's 2027 driver lineup hits USGA conforming list (Nov 2, 2026)
- Golf Digest, Ping G450 lands on the USGA and R&A conforming list (Nov 2, 2026)
- Independent Golf Reviews, The Best Golf Drivers of 2026 (updated Oct 2, 2026)