Mini Driver · 2021
TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver
The CaddyIndex™ breakdown: our rating across all six performance dimensions, researched from published expert reviews, online sentiment and our own weighting algorithm.
By the CaddyCompare editorial team · updated 5 June 2026
Performance index
Six researched ratings, lower (blue) through to elite (gold).
Where it wins
- Looks86
- Feel84
- Sound82
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Rated highest for looks and feel; its softest dimension is workability.
You want a forgiving, versatile classic mini you can hit off the tee for control and comfortably off the deck - and you don't need adjustability.
You want a tunable mini (the adjustable Cobra, PXG or Callaway options), or you want maximum distance from a full driver.
Pros
- Right between a driver and a 3-wood - 256 yards average, versus 272 for a driver and 232 for a 3-wood
- Genuinely versatile - near-identical numbers off the tee and off the deck, surprisingly comfortable from the turf
- Forgiving for a compact head - Twist Face and a Thru-Slot Speed Pocket help toe, heel and low-face strikes
- A deeply satisfying, confidence-inspiring classic shape
Cons
- Non-adjustable - no hosel sleeve or movable weights to tune loft, spin or shot shape
- A clear step down in distance from a full driver
- A 2021 design - newer minis add adjustability and faster faces
By dimension
Forgiveness
SolidForgiving for a compact head - impressive ball speed and forgiveness from Twist Face (correcting toe and heel strikes) and the Thru-Slot Speed Pocket (adding ball speed and forgiveness low on the face), with more forgiveness than a standard fairway metal. Strong forgiveness for a 307cc mini.
Distance
StrongRight between a driver and a 3-wood - 256 yards average, sitting neatly between a driver (272) and a 3-wood (232), with strong ball speed. Strong mini-driver distance, by design a step down from a full driver.
Workability
FairControllable, if neutral - the compact 307cc head and shorter shaft give real control off the tee, though Twist Face is built to neutralise rather than encourage shape, and there is no adjustability to bias it. Good workability for a mini, but not a shot-shaper's tool.
Feel
ExcellentSolid and premium - a solid, satisfying impact from the titanium head and Speed Pocket construction, a quality sensation. Strong feel for a mini-driver.
Sound
ExcellentClean and solid - a clean, solid note off the face that suits the classic shape. A controlled, pleasant sound for a mini-driver.
Looks at address
ExcellentA deeply satisfying nod to the past - the classic 300-series shape is a satisfying throwback, the larger head confidence-inspiring next to a 3-wood. One of the best-looking minis - a retro classic.
Sources
Dig into the independent expert reviews and lab tests that feed into how every club here is rated. Each one is worth reading in full — they carry the launch-monitor data, hands-on testing and detailed photography that paint the complete picture before you buy.
- Read the full review at TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver Review - Plugged In Golf
- Read the full review at New TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver Review - Golf Monthly
- Read the full review at TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver Review: A deeply satisfying nod to the past - Golfmagic
- Read the full review at TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver Review - Golfalot
- Read the full review at The Truth About TaylorMade's 300 Mini Driver Claims - Smashing Drives
- Read the full review at 300 Mini Driver - TaylorMade (manufacturer spec)
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver best for?
You want a forgiving, versatile classic mini you can hit off the tee for control and comfortably off the deck - and you don't need adjustability.
Who should avoid the TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver?
You want a tunable mini (the adjustable Cobra, PXG or Callaway options), or you want maximum distance from a full driver.
What handicap is the TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver suitable for?
The TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver suits a broad range of abilities, from high-handicap beginners through to scratch and tour players.
What is the TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver best at?
In our research the TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver rates highest for looks at address and feel, and is softest on workability.
Does the TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver have a shot bias?
The TaylorMade 300 Mini Driver is broadly neutral in shot shape (no built-in draw or fade bias), with a mid launch and mid spin.