The #1 contributor to spring effect in a driver is face thickness, (the thinner the face the more it can spring) this is followed by face height (the deeper the face the more potential it has for spring). For this reason we are going to provide these specs on each of the clubs we are offering. There are certainly more things than just these 2 specs to consider when selecting the proper club.  Appearance is a big one; beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and every golfer wants to peer down the shaft at a driver that inspires confidence with every swing.  How closed is the face  (never mind adjustable weight screws, getting a more closed face is the #1 thing you can do to help a slice, likewise if it’s too closed it will look like and be a hook monster)?   Does the design promote a high launch (do you need more carry) or a more penetrating boring trajectory (do you need more roll)?  Will your new driver get enough loft (more loft is “usually” better, when in doubt go with more), while maintaining a shallow enough angle of decent to get some nice roll after it lands?

Still, we think spring effect is critical, so you will find that data included in the specifications of all the clubs we list.  We are also going to give you something to compare them to by listing the face height and thickness of some popular brand name clubs.   We think you’ll be surprised at what those numbers show.

Titleist® 905R, Face thickness 3.28mm Face height 52mm.

Bridgestone® J33r, Face thickness 3.35mm Face height 52mm.

Taylor Made® R5 Dual, Face thickness 2.87mm Face height 54mm.

Ping® G5, Face thickness 3.24mm Face height 55mm.

Ping® G10, Face thickness 3.49mm Face height 56mm.

Vector® III 460 Tour Spec, Face thickness 2.60mm Face height 60mm.