The Bottom Line
The Dunlop LoCo driver is a good option for high-handicappers and recreational players who want a premium-component driver without spending hundreds of dollars - but others will look elsewhere.
Pros
- Great price for premium-component driver.
- Very big sweet spot.
Cons
- Closed face not good fit for better players.
- The feel is a little "heavy".
- Loud yellow shaft is a bit too ... uncool.
Description
- Huge head comes in at 450cc.
- Head material is a forged aluminum, Ti-Xenium alloy.
- Face is closed at least several degrees to help those whose ball flight is a fade or slice.
- Harrison Striper shafts are standard and come in a bright yellow.
- Shafts are titanium-reinforced to help prevent massive head from twisting the shaft during swing.
- Soft, cushiony Winn grips are standard.
Guide Review - Dunlop LoCo Driver
It's certainly a striking club, with its bright yellow shaft and navy blue head. The yellow was a little too bright for my tastes - Dunlop was going for cool but didn't quite hit the mark. The LoCo driver is a game improvement club designed to help high-handicappers and recreational players find the mark. The huge head widens the sweet spot and helps on off-center hits; the closed face reduces the effects of over-the-top, inside-out swings. The club felt a little "heavy" in our testing - think of it as a "bonk" rather than a "ping." Still, with an MSRP of less than $150, it's priced for its market. Better players won't be big fans of the LoCo, and there don't appear to be many customization options.
