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Should you hit up with the driver? Robot testing says it can be worth 28 yards, or nothing at all

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By Jonathan Wall Verified
| Golf Digest Verified
If you've been through a driver fitting in the last decade, you've likely been fed a tried-and-true pitch to gain more distance: hit up on the ball. Launching it higher with less spin can help you locate untapped distance potential. A positive angle of attack (AoA) has been preached from so many hitting bays that it's become the modern-day version of "keep your head down"—handed out freely and questioned by almost no one. To be fair, it's mostly right.
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PXG’s new Secret Weapon mini driver boasts a thinner face and a bigger safety net.

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By Jonathan Wall Verified
| Golf Digest Verified
By Jonathan Wall October 22, 2026 Divider PXG’s new Secret Weapon mini driver boasts a thinner face and a bigger safety net. Mini drivers occupy an awkward spot in the bag: too big to be a 3-wood, too small to be a driver. PXG’s latest Secret Weapon is built to split the difference, promising driver distance with fairway-wood control. The face is more than four percent thinner than the previous model, which PXG says lets it flex more at impact and keep ball speed up across a wider area.
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What we learned from testing 11 hybrids on a swing robot—and how it benefits your game

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By Jonathan Wall Verified
| Golf Digest Verified
High-lofted fairway woods are having a moment. And depending on whom you ask, mini drivers and utility irons are trending in the same direction, too. This has led some golfers to wonder where hybrids fit into the bag setup equation. Is it still the go-to option when you need to replace a long-iron? Once considered the most popular choice, hybrids have taken a back seat in recent years at retail and on tour.
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