Tour Elite

While the Dunlop Tour Elite won't be competing with too many premium drivers out on the market in 2013, it does offer tremendous value for the golfer looking for a modern-day driver at a more affordable price.

And we're certainly not snobs at Golfmagic and we like to cater for everyone, so we took it out for a spin.

The 460cc Titanium Matrix head in 10.5-degrees, with its white-headed forged titanium body and Graffaloy graphite shaft, provided a surprisingly high, penetrating ball flight given the club sits a little closed at address.

The club features Aeroskin technology to reduce drag and generate faster clubhead speed and although distance was a little shorter than I envisaged, drives were flying high and, most importantly, straight down the intended target line.

In terms of visuals, the white anti-glare finish is a nice touch as it aids alignment, while the Dunlop Gecko-Tac grip, although a little thin in the palm of the hand, gives you that ‘grip it and rip it’ feel while standing over the ball.

Verdict

If you are used to using a premium driver, you will instantly feel the difference in quality - particularly the sound at impact. But if you are a budget golfer - and there are hundreds, if not thousands, out there - then this is right up there with the best.

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