We started hearing people talk about the new AT-380 Titanium Driver by Thomas Golf, so we decided to
get one for ourselves and give it a full testing.
Distance – We got good results out of
this driver, above average distance with quite a few that went exceptionally far. The flat top seemed to add strength
to the face, delivering more power at impact, and the forgiveness of the large head and face did very well at improving the
distance of mis-hits, increasing the average distance of all types of hits.
Accuracy – This driver is perhaps the
most accurate we have ever tested. The club head has a unique flat top that supports a straight black aiming indicator
which is parallel to the ground, more useful than indicators we have seen on other clubs. The large size of 380cc also
seems to give it plenty of forgiveness on miss-hits, without being too bulky.
Feel – The feel at impact gave a sense
of a solid quality construction, but the sound of well struck hits was louder than many other drivers. If you enjoy
this type of feedback, then it is a positive. If you dislike a loud impact, you would be better off with a smaller driver.
Forgiveness – The AT-380 did well in
this category. The large volume and wide face design was successful in keeping toe and heel shots straight, and without
sacrificing much distance. A few of the testers found it helpful that their was a distinct sound difference between
centered and off-centered hits. This gave a clear feedback as to what happened with the shot.
Appearance – The head is made of pure
6AL-4V Titanium, polished on the face and sole, and painted on the top, back and sides with a grey metallic-fleck paint with
clear-coat. The flat top gives the club a strong look, like it’s hungry to punch that golf ball, and also gives
it a slimmer look so it doesn’t seem as bulky as other jumbo drivers. We ordered our driver with a Men’s
Stiff-Flex graphite shaft and Z-tred grip. The shaft was black with attractive gold logoing, and the grip had a nice
feel and helpful gold hand placement line for consistent gripping.
Conclusion – Overall, the AT-380
driver was well above average, with its strong points being the unique aiming indicator, extra forgiveness, and impressive
distance. Its only weak point seemed to be loud impact on the sweet-spot, for those who dislike this type of feedback.
An added advantage we appreciated was Thomas Golf’s free custom fitting service and fast turn around time. For
a quality driver with great customer service, it would be hard to find a better deal for the price. ($189 when you buy direct from Thomas Golf)
