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July 3, 2026
The Big Guide To Mini Drivers: Every 2026 Model Compared
Here’s how the latest mini drivers compare in shape, specs, adjustability, and who they’re actually made for.
Not too long ago, if you wanted a mini driver, you had one or two options. Now, nearly every major equipment company has entered the category, and while they all share the same "mini driver" label, they're far from the same golf club.
Some are built to be fairway finders off the tee. Others are designed to bridge the gap between a driver and a 3-wood by offering real versatility from the fairway. Throw in different head sizes, weighting systems, adjustability, and loft packages, and choosing the right one isn't nearly as straightforward as it seems.
So whether you're looking to replace a driver, complement one, or simply add another option to the top of the bag, here's how every current mini driver compares in shape, specs, adjustability, and who it's actually built for.
TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini
Like the original namesake R7 (and now the Qi4D Driver), the R7 Quad Mini features 4-way adjustable weighting—but the similarities stop there. It also features an infinity carbon crown and brings with it all of the other standard technology features of previous generation minis, including a 4-degree adjustable hosel sleeve, speed pocket, and twist face.
At 305 cc the R7 fits right in the middle of the pack for size, but still skews to be used more off the tee than off the deck at an estimated 70/30 split for most players. Although a new 15.5° opens a whole new world of possibilities for those who need more launch and spin.
It comes in lofts of 11.5°, 13.5°, and now 15.5° (right hand only) and a standard length of 43.75”.
Price: $480
TaylorMade R7 Quad Mini Driver
Designed for ultimate versatility, and now with more loft options.
$480
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Callaway Quantum Mini Driver
In the case of Callaway and all of their previous mini drivers, the focus was on building one of the best secondary options for off the tee because of the larger footprint. Sure, you could hit it off the deck, but it wasn't really for the faint of heart—or slower swing speeds.
This is where the Quantum Mini is different. It looks similar to the previous generation from the top, but flip it over and it’s a different story.
Besides having Tri-Force face tech, the biggest change to the Quantum vs. the previous Elyte is the step sole design that lowers the leading edge and reduces turf interaction. This design feature has been extremely successful across Callaway's lineup of fairway woods and hybrids, and now they've put it into the sole of the mini driver to make it even easier to hit off the deck.
It comes in lofts 11.5° and 13.5° in right and left-handed and a standard length of 43.75”.
Price: $550
Callaway Quantum Mini Driver
Designed as a fairway-finder or 3-wood alternative, it delivers confidence-inspiring launch and control in a compact shape.
$550
BUY NOWTitleist GT280
The GT280 was a long time coming for Titleist, and unlike the rest of the minis on this list sits firmly under the 300cc size at (I’ll give you one second to guess…too late) 280cc. This allows it to occupy a very unique space in the mini driver category because it was specifically designed to be used as easily off the deck as off the tee.
As far as features are concerned, the GT280 comes with Titleist’s SureFit hosel adapter to adjust lie and loft independently, and front and back weights to help dial in ball flight and spin.
It only comes in one loft: 13°, but is available in both right and left-handed, and a standard length of 43.5”.
In some news, following the recent release of the GTS drivers and fairway woods on tour, Titleist has also launched a new GTS300 which we can expect to replace the GT280 this summer.
PXG Secret Weapon
Until Cobra's King TEC-MD arrived, the Secret Weapon was the most adjustable mini driver on the market.
The PXG features 4 way adjustable sole weighting to help fine tune ball flight, with the heel and toe bias weights located along the most perimeter compared to the other models. It also has PXG’s adjustable hosel which can adjust loft by 1.5° up or down.
At 300cc, it’s just a hair smaller than the TaylorMade but from a profile perspective has a flatter leading edge that moves towards the heel and toe to increase lower face forgiveness.
It only comes in one loft: 13°, but is available in both right and left-handed, and a standard length of 43.75”.
Price: $450
PXG Secret Weapon Mini Driver
Engineered for golfers who demand both accuracy and distance.
$450
BUY NOWCobra King Tec MD (Mini Driver)
The King MD mini driver is big driver tech in a mini driver package, with some fairway wood magic thrown in for good measure.
It was designed around the concept of offering a secondary tee option without giving up potential playability from the fairway when required. The carbon crown helps to push the center of gravity lower in the head, with the weight savings used to create adjustable sole weighting for fine tuning.
The feature that truly separates the King TEC-MD from others in the mini driver category is Cobra’s Future Fit 33 hosel because it allows for so much fine tuning or lie and loft. This is particularly helpful for adjusting the lie angle, which is a critical spec in helping reduce fairway wood dispersion and improving turf interaction.
It only comes in one loft: 13.5°, but is available in both right and left-handed, and a standard length of 43.75”.
Price: $480
Cobra King Tec MD - Mini Driver
FF33 makes this one of the most adjustable mini drivers on the market
$480
BUY NOWThe biggest takeaway? "Mini driver" has become less of a club category and more of a design philosophy. That's good news for golfers because it means there's finally a model built around almost every type of player.
This page was first published on February 18, 2026. Last updated July 2, 2026.
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