Aerojet

Reviewer testing notes the variant is low spinning with good forgiveness. Manufacturer documentation describes the smart face with 15 individual hot spots across the face to increase ball speed and launch even on off-center strikes. The thin-ply carbon crown (0.6mm, 30% thinner than the prior generation) saves 5g for MOI redistribution. Solid mainstream forgiveness for the 2023 era — below the dedicated max-MOI sibling.

Reviewer testing notes spin rates were 200 RPM lower as the manufacturer suggested, meaning total distance was longer with the variant. Robot testing recorded two of the highest ball speeds of any driver in the testing lineup (the variant and its low-spin sibling). Independent testing notes the combination of speed and consistency was the standout gain. Top-tier 2023 distance — above the next-generation tour-spec driver tested separately.

Manufacturer documentation describes the variant as the standard/mainstream all-rounder in the lineup with a neutral CG profile. Independent review describes a high-launch, mid-spin head designed for high forgiveness with no explicit shape bias. Above mainstream draw-bias forgiveness archetypes because the head doesn't impose a shape, but the high-MOI design limits intentional shaping for shapers.

Reviewer testing notes the loud, booming sound pairs well with a subdued but solid feel in the hands. The variant offers a powerful, satisfying smack through impact. Reviewer also notes feedback through the hands allows players to pinpoint the strike location. Solid mainstream feel for the era — the carbon-crown chassis provides a clean impact signal.

Reviewer testing notes the loud, booming sound is a fraction louder than the prior generation. Independent testing describes great sound and feel. Loud booming acoustic — divisive for players who prefer muted impact sounds (competing carbon-chassis options are notably quieter). Solid mainstream acoustic for the era but loses to the carbon-dampened competition.

Independent testing describes inspiration from airplane wings for the variant's streamlined shaping, softening face edges, raising the back skirt and adding more curvature to the crown to create a lower-drag driver. Independent caveat: the variant is an excellent driver in all regards except cosmetics. Another independent review notes the streamlined design at address. Aero-inspired shape divides taste — some appreciate the streamlined design, others find it overly busy at address.