The quick answer
A low-spin driver is for a golfer whose drives climb too high and fall short, usually with plenty of clubhead speed. Every major maker makes one. TaylorMade rates the Qi4D LS “Ultra-Low” spin, and Titleist calls the GTS4 “Our most aggressive spin-reducing driver.”
Lower spin is not free. Several of these heads launch lower than their maker’s other drivers, only one comes in more than 10.5° of loft, and several are set up to fade rather than draw. If you slice, or your drives already fly low, a low-spin head can cost you distance.
Who this is for
Golfers who know, from a launch monitor or a fitting, that they spin the driver too much, and those whose drives balloon in the wind. If you are not sure, the Launch Window Explorer shows how launch and spin trade off for your speed.
How this list is built
This page lists every driver in our records whose maker rates its spin as low or describes the head as built for lower spin. Each maker uses its own scale, so “low” is ranked within that maker’s range, not against other brands. The list updates itself from our records, and prices are each store’s latest check.
The lowest-spin heads
| Specification | TaylorMadeQi4D LS | TitleistGTS4 | CobraOPTM LS | CobraDS-ADAPT LS | CobraDARKSPEED LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price when checked | $649.99 (DICK'S Sporting Goods) | $699 (TGW) | $399.98 (DICK'S Sporting Goods) | $299 (Cobra Golf) | $299 (Cobra Golf) |
| Spin (maker’s rating) | Ultra-Low | Ultra-low | Low | Low | Low |
| Launch (maker’s rating) | Mid | Not recorded | Low | Low | Low |
| Lofts | 8°, 9°, 10.5° | 8°, 9°, 10° | 9°, 10.5° | 9°, 10.5° | 8°, 9°, 10.5° |
| Head size | 460cc | 460cc | 460cc | 445cc | Not recorded |
| Draw bias | Not recorded | Not recorded | Optional | Not recorded | Optional |
TaylorMade rates the Qi4D LS “Ultra-Low” spin with mid launch, and Titleist says the GTS4 “delivers the power and penetrating flight of ultra-low spin performance in a larger 460cc head.” Both come in 8°, 9° and a 10° or 10.5° head, and neither goes higher.
Cobra’s LS heads pair low spin with low launch. Cobra says the OPTM LS “is for players seeking low spin, low launch, and maximum control,” and describes the DARKSPEED LS as “a low launch and low spin head design.” The previous DS-ADAPT LS has the smallest recorded head here, at 445cc. These are the heads to try if your ball flight is high as well as spinny.
Low spin with mid or higher launch
| Specification | CobraOPTM X | CobraDS-ADAPT X | CallawayElyte | SrixonZXi RKT LS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price when checked | $399 (Cobra Golf) | $299 (Cobra Golf) | $299.98 (TGW) | $649.99 (TGW) |
| Spin (maker’s rating) | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Launch (maker’s rating) | Mid | Medium | Mid-High | Mid |
| Maker’s forgiveness claim | added forgiveness | added forgiveness | Not recorded | Not recorded |
| Lofts | 9°, 10.5° | 9°, 10.5° | 9°, 10.5°, 12° | 8°, 9°, 10.5° |
| Draw bias | None | Not recorded | Optional | None |
Not every low-spin head is a tour head. Cobra describes the OPTM X as “a low-spin, symmetrical design” with “low spin with added forgiveness on off-center hits” compared with the OPTM LS, and rates its launch mid. Cobra’s chart rates the DS-ADAPT X’s spin “LOW” and launch “MEDIUM.” Callaway rates the Elyte Low spin and Mid-High launch, and it is the only head here offered in 12°. Srixon rates the ZXi RKT LS Low spin and Mid launch.
For most golfers who want less spin without giving up launch, these are the first to try.
Lower spin than the rest of the range
Three makers describe a head as lower-spin than their other drivers without placing it on a scale. Ping says the G440 LST offers “less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory” than the other G440 models. Callaway built the Quantum Triple Diamond for “lower spin, workability, and a penetrating flight,” in a 450cc head. Mizuno says the JPX ONE Select has a “Shallower CG for lower spin performance.”
Check the shot shape before you buy
Low-spin heads are often built to fade or to sit neutral, which suits a golfer who misses left and hurts one who slices:
- No draw setting: Cobra lists only back (neutral) and toe (fade-biased) positions for the OPTM X’s weight. Callaway’s Quantum Triple Diamond weight adjusts “for a neutral or fade setup.” Srixon rates the ZXi RKT LS “Straight (Slight Fade),” and Mizuno describes the JPX ONE Select’s “straight-to-slight-fade bias.”
- A draw setting you can choose: the OPTM LS weight has a heel (draw-bias) position, the DARKSPEED LS has Draw hosel settings, and the Elyte’s 13g weight has a draw position.
If your miss is a slice, start with Drivers for a slice instead.
All of them
Cobra says the DARKSPEED LS Driver is “designed for players with faster swing speeds” and pairs “a low launch and low spin head design to deliver maximum distance and workability.”
- Lofts
- 8°, 9°, 10.5°
- Head size
- Not recorded
- Adjustability
- Adjustable hosel with eight loft/lie settings (−1.5°, −1°, −1° Draw, STD, STD Draw, +1°, +1° Draw, +1.5°); weight positions in the heel, toe and back
$299
See at Cobra Golf: Cobra DARKSPEED LSAffiliate linkCobra says the DS-ADAPT LS has “a compact 445cc Tour-inspired shape and forward-positioned C.G. for better players who demand maximum ball speed, low spin and lower trajectory.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°
- Head size
- 445cc
- Adjustability
- FutureFit33 hosel: loft ±2°, lie ±2°
$299
See at Cobra Golf: Cobra DS-ADAPT LSAffiliate linkCobra says the DS-ADAPT X is “designed for golfers seeking fast speeds and lower spin, paired with medium launch and added forgiveness.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- FutureFit33 hosel: loft ±2°, lie ±2°
$299
See at Cobra Golf: Cobra DS-ADAPT XAffiliate linkCallaway says the Elyte driver is designed for “total performance, delivering speed, forgiveness, and low spin.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°, 12°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- Adjustable loft; 13g movable weight with neutral, draw and fade positions
$299.98
See at TGW: Callaway ElyteAffiliate linkCobra says the OPTM X “delivers a balance of speed, accuracy, and stability.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- FutureFit33 hosel with 33 loft and lie settings (±2°); two movable weights (11g, 3g)
$399
See at Cobra Golf: Cobra OPTM XAffiliate linkCobra says the OPTM LS is “built for players seeking maximum speed and precision in a compact, low-spin design.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- FutureFit33 hosel with 33 loft and lie settings (±2°); three movable weights (11g, 7g, 3g)
$399.98
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: Cobra OPTM LSAffiliate linkPing says the G440 LST “is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°
- Head size
- 450cc
- Adjustability
- Adjustable hosel: loft ±1.5°
$447
See at TGW: Ping G440 LSTAffiliate linkMizuno says the JPX ONE SELECT has a “Tour preferred profile using the same JPX ONE Tech, set in a compact 460cc players shape.”
- Lofts
- 9°, 10.5°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- Quick Switch adaptor with 4° of loft adjustability; 11g back weight
$449.98
Callaway says the Quantum Triple Diamond is “built for better players seeking lower spin, workability, and a penetrating flight.”
- Lofts
- 8°, 9°, 10.5°
- Head size
- 450cc
- Adjustability
- Adjustable loft; 10g weight with neutral and fade settings
$499.99
See at TGW: Callaway Quantum Triple DiamondAffiliate linkSrixon says the ZXi RKT LS Driver’s “advanced low spin profile is built for aggressive players seeking distance and a more piercing trajectory”.
- Lofts
- 8°, 9°, 10.5°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- Adjustable hosel (−1.5° to +1.5° settings); front and rear Adjustable Sole Weights (10g front, 4g rear as standard)
$649.99
See at TGW: Srixon ZXi RKT LSAffiliate linkTaylorMade says “The Qi4D LS is the fastest, lowest spinning head in the lineup.”
- Lofts
- 8°, 9°, 10.5°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- Two movable TAS weights
$649.99
See at DICK'S Sporting Goods: TaylorMade Qi4D LSAffiliate linkTitleist calls the GTS4 “Our most aggressive spin-reducing driver, now with more forgiveness and adjustability.”
- Lofts
- 8°, 9°, 10°
- Head size
- 460cc
- Adjustability
- SureFit CG Track, Dual Weighting System and SureFit hosel
$699
See at TGW: Titleist GTS4Affiliate link
Where to go next
- Driver Finder: choose “Lower spin” to see these heads against your budget and miss.
- Launch Window Explorer, to see what lower spin does to carry at your speed.
- How to choose driver loft
- Most forgiving drivers, the other end of each maker’s range.
- All drivers we have researched.
Sources
- Evidence: Researched
Callaway publishes the Elyte driver lofts, head size, standard length, 13g movable weight, stock shaft and price, and rates it Mid-High launch and Low spin in its Elyte comparison chart.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked. Callaway’s drivers page lists the Elyte alongside the Quantum drivers and does not label it a previous model; the Elyte page showed it new at $399.99 with a “Sale” label.
- Evidence: Verified
Cobra publishes the DARKSPEED LS Driver lofts, eight loft/lie hosel settings, heel/toe/back weight positions, standard length, stock shafts, list price and sale price, and describes a low-launch, low-spin head for faster swing speeds.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page and Cobra’s store data when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Cobra publishes the DS-ADAPT LS driver lofts, FutureFit33 loft and lie ranges, head volume, length, stock shafts and list price, and rates its spin and launch as low in its driver comparison chart.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page and Cobra’s store data when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Cobra publishes the DS-ADAPT X driver lofts, FutureFit33 loft and lie ranges, head volume, length, stock shafts and list price, and rates its spin low and launch medium in its driver comparison chart.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page and Cobra’s store data when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Cobra publishes the OPTM X lofts, head size, FutureFit33 hosel settings, adjustable weights and their positions, standard length, stock shafts and list price, and describes a low-spin design.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Cobra publishes the OPTM LS driver lofts, head size, FutureFit33 hosel settings, three movable weights, standard length, stock shafts and list price, and describes it for players seeking low spin and low launch.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Mizuno publishes the JPX ONE SELECT driver lofts and loft ranges, head volume, standard length, Quick Switch loft adjustability and 11g back weight on its JPX ONE driver page, and describes a straight-to-slight-fade bias and a shallower CG for lower spin.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked. Mizuno lists the JPX ONE SELECT on its JPX ONE driver page. The site refused a plain “Mozilla/5.0” download, so the page was downloaded with a full desktop-browser user agent.
- Evidence: Verified
Ping publishes the G440 LST lofts, hosel loft and lie adjustability, back weight with draw, fade and neutral positions, standard length, head size and stock shaft, and says it offers less spin and suits faster swings.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked. Ping’s spec table lists loft adjustability of ±1.5° and refers to “the five adjustable loft positions indicated on the hosel”.
- Evidence: Researched
Callaway publishes the Quantum Triple Diamond driver lofts, head size, standard length, stock shaft, 10g neutral-or-fade weight and price, and rates it Mid launch in its Quantum comparison chart.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.
- Evidence: Verified
Srixon publishes the ZXi RKT LS driver lofts, head volume, standard length, hosel settings, front and rear sole weights, stock shaft and price, and rates it Low spin and Mid launch.
Values were matched against the downloaded text of the page when we checked. Srixon’s comparison also rates the LS’s flight bias “Straight (Slight Fade)” and forgiveness “Mid”.
- Evidence: Researched
TaylorMade publishes the Qi4D LS lofts, head size, standard length, stock shafts and price, and rates it Mid launch and Ultra-Low spin in its Qi4D comparison chart.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.
- Evidence: Researched
Titleist publishes the GTS4 lofts, head size, standard length, SureFit CG Track, Dual Weighting System and SureFit hosel, stock shafts and list price, and calls it its most aggressive spin-reducing driver.
Read from the maker’s page as displayed when we checked.