Orikoru
Tour Winner
When I was relatively new to golf, I couldn't hit driver. But I was using a Slazenger starter set from around 2004 probably. The driver was pony. Then I bought a more modern Yonex thing in 12° with a massive head on it, and it turned out I could hit the driver, a little bit. I could definitely hit it better than I ever could hit a 3 wood - the face is double the size which obviously makes it far easier! For me anyway. Always struggled with woods far more.
Once you understand the differences in set-up (ball towards left heel, higher tee, hit it on the up etc), I really don't think it's that difficult with modern drivers these days. I think the old 'leave driver out of the bag' advice when you're learning is outdated now, as modern drivers are so easy to hit. And smashing the driver is the most fun in golf in my opinion - there's no better feeling than catching one right in the centre of the face and ripping it up the fairway. I loved it, both times.
Once you understand the differences in set-up (ball towards left heel, higher tee, hit it on the up etc), I really don't think it's that difficult with modern drivers these days. I think the old 'leave driver out of the bag' advice when you're learning is outdated now, as modern drivers are so easy to hit. And smashing the driver is the most fun in golf in my opinion - there's no better feeling than catching one right in the centre of the face and ripping it up the fairway. I loved it, both times.