Performance Golf SF1 Driver Review

Wondering if the Performance Golf SF1 Driver is the upgrade your golf game needs? I was too, so I picked one up to see if the slice fixing technology lives up to the hype. I have been using it for almost a month now, and I have introduced a number of golfers that battle a slice off the tee, to see if this driver could help them.

Here is what I found.

SF1 Driver Performance Summary

Who Is Performance Golf

Performance Golf is a company made up of Golf Professionals that develop training aids, training systems and golf products designed to help the average player improve their game and lower their scores.

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They have developed some awesome training aids like the Click Stick from Rocco Mediate and the StraightAway from David Leadbetter.

They also have training and online lessons from famous golf instructors and players like major champion Nick Faldo. Sir Nick also is a spokesman for SQAIRZ Golf Shoes.

Also part of the Performance Golf team are top online golf instructors like Martin Chuck, who designed the One Wedge, Rick Smith. Eric Cogorno, Brian Mogg, Erica Larkin, Brixton Albert, Nick Bradley, and even Hank Haney, who helped design the SF1 Driver.

They also developed the EZ3 Fairway Wood, which is ideal for seniors and beginners.

The reason that these guys are so successful is because they work together to provide training aids, golf products and online lessons that truly help the amateur golfer to play better and enjoy the game more.

Introducing the SF1 Driver

Imagine stepping onto the golf course with a new driver that’s been crafted specifically for for golfers that battle a slice off the tee. The SF1 Driver emerges as a beacon of hope for those seeking to turn their banana ball into a straight shot, or even a draw ball flight, along with an elusive balance of power and control. 

It is the very first driver offered to the golfing public that uses every bit of slice busting technology available today, at a price that any golfer can afford.

It comes with 12 degrees of loft and with a counterbalanced shaft available in stiff, regular, senior, soft, or ladies flex. It is also available in right handed or left landed models.

The real kicker? This driver is USGA-approved, meaning you can strut to your next tournament with this beauty in your bag, fully sanctioned to help you climb the leaderboard. And if you’re the type to hedge your bets, Performance Golf sweetens the deal with a 365-day money-back guarantee. That’s right, a full year to decide if this driver is the game-changer it claims to be.

So, let’s tee up and see if the SF1 Driver can drive home its promises.

Key Features and Claims

They say the devil is in the details, and the SF1 Driver seems to have quite a few devilish tricks up its sleeve. It combines every "slice fixing technology" into one driver, which has never been done before.

• The AeroSquare Crown - Designed to increase toe speed during the downswing to help you square the face automatically.
• The Anti-Slice Face Curvature - Produces a guaranteed draw-spin — even when you miss the center of the face.
• The Visual Feedback Takeaway Tracks - Designed to insure that you get the club started STRAIGHT BACK… and put you on the perfect path from the START.
• The Fixed Counter-Slice Weights - Placed PRECISELY to dynamically square your face, without affecting the sweet spot.
• The Draw-Calibrated Face Angle - Provides the squaring effect of an offset design, FORCING you to stripe higher, longer, straighter drives.
• The Counterbalanced SF1 Shaft -Gives your clubhead more lag, more speed and the ultimate control needed to square the face to your path at impact.

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Unboxing and Initial Impressions

Now, let’s get to the unboxing—always a moment of pure anticipation. The Performance Golf SF1 Driver arrives in a box that seems to promise excellence, sturdy and pleasing to the eye, suggesting that what lies within is worth the wait. Cradled within a custom foam insert, the driver exudes a sense of luxury and meticulous attention to detail that is sure to make any golfer’s heart skip a beat.

The first thing that I noticed about this driver is that it is not as offset as I was expecting. I have reviewed other anti slice drivers and some of them have a huge amount of offset, like the Pinemeadow PGX driver, compared to traditional drivers, . While that offset may inspire confidence in slicers of the golf ball, it just doesn't look good.

The SF1 looks great at address!

Aesthetics and Build Quality

Now, let’s talk looks. In the world of golf, the aesthetics of your driver can be a quiet statement of your commitment to the game. The SF1 Driver’s matte black finish is like a tuxedo in your golf bag—sleek, elegant, and glare-free. It’s not just about looking good, though. The advanced aerodynamics and premium materials like titanium and carbon fiber speak to a build quality that’s meant to endure.

But does it honestly correct a slice, deliver more distance and play as well as it looks? That’s the question we’re all asking. The cost of a driver can often reflect its quality, and in this case, the SF1 Driver seems to be making a statement: that it’s worth every penny.

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Ergonomics and Usability

The feel of a driver in your hands is where the rubber meets the road. The SF1 Driver’s ergonomic design ensures a comfortable grip that feels like a natural extension of your arms. And with its intuitive weight adjustment system, you can simply tweak the bala