Equipment
Power Players: Adidas Powerband Boa Boost golf shoes
There’s no question that today’s golf shoes are significantly better than they were 10 years ago. They’re lighter, more flexible and undeniably more comfortable, but like all things golf-equipment related, there’s a group of golfers who cringe at the latest footwear buzzwords. Paramount to them is stability and traction, and Adidas’ new Powerband Boa Boost golf shoes are designed to give them exactly what they want. Maybe even more.
The Powerband Boa Boost are part of Adidas’ Power platform, a golf shoe line that debuted 10 years ago with the release of the iconic Adidas Powerband (see right). Several iterations followed.
“The original Powerband golf shoe was a revolutionary product when we first brought it to the marketplace in 2007 and it helped push golf footwear technology to the next level,” said Masun Denison, Director of Footwear, Adidas Golf. “The Power franchise has always stood out as bold and more progressive, and is a great representation of what Adidas Golf is all about. Infusing this footwear with all that we have learned the past 10 years, the new Powerband Boa Boost is the most technical and innovative Powerband shoe to date and we are excited to bring it back to the golf market.”
The Powerband Boa Boost aligns with its predecessors in offering “traction, support and stability, allowing [golfers] to maximize their swing speed and performance,” according to Adidas. Did you hear that serious golfers, especially you 3-iron carrying, Trackman-number posting, ground-forces leveragers? These could be your next pair of golf shoes.
Key to the design of the Powerband Boa Boost is Adidas’ Boost cushioning system, which is used in the midsole to improve comfort and energy transfer (learn more about Boost in this story). There’a also a new Powercage chassis system, which uses soft wire loops and straps that are integrated in the the 360Loop of the shoes to help lock down a golfer’s midfoot during the swing.
How locked down do you want to be?
Adidas is encouraging golfers to find out with the shoe’s L6 Boa Closure system, which is positioned on the tongue of each shoe. Its push-pull design allows golfers to make micro-adjustments to fit (tighter, looser) on the fly. The feature adds lateral stability to the upper portion of the shoe, preventing what Adidas calls “power leaks.” Yes, I think we’ve all had a few of those.
The Powerband Boas Boost ($179.99) use Adidas’ six-spike TPU outsole. They’ll be available in January in five colorways, and both medium and wide widths. Last thing: The shoes use what Adidas calls its “competition last,” which has a slightly more rounded toe shape and wider forefoot, increasing the overall volume of the shoe.
Learn more from adidasgolf.com.
Cameron Young’s WITB from his win at the 2025 Wyndham Championship. Cameron is a Titleist staff player but his bag is definitely filled with some unique clubs. Here are the clubs he used to secure his first PGA Tour win!
Driver: Titleist GT2 (9 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K Pro Orange 70 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees)
Shaft: Mitsubishi Tensei 1K White 80 TX
Hybrid: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus HB Black VeloCore+ 10 X
Irons: Titleist T200 (4), Titleist T100 (5), Titleist 631.CY Prototype (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7 (4-9)
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F, 52-12F, 56-14F @57), WedgeWorks (60-K* @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold X7
Putter: Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Cord
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Prototype
- Peter Malnati what’s in the bag accurate as of the Wyndham Championship. More photos from the event here.
Driver: Titleist GT3 (10 degrees, C2 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Project X Denali Blue 60 TX
3-wood: Titleist GT3 (15 degrees, A1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 7 X
7-wood: Titleist GT2 (21 degrees, D1 SureFit setting)
Shaft: Fujikura Ventus TR Blue 8 X
Irons: Titleist T150 (4, 5), Titleist T100 (6-9)
Shafts: True Temper AMT Tour White X100
Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design SM10 (48-10F @47, 52-12F, 56-08M @57, 60-04T @62)
Shafts: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400
Putter: Scotty Cameron Studio Style Fastback 1.5 Tour Prototype
Grips: Golf Pride Tour Velvet
Ball: Titleist Pro V1x Yellow
We’re proud to once again partner with 2nd Swing Golf to bring you GolfWRX Members Choice 2025! 2nd Swing has more than 150,000 new and pre-swung golf clubs available in six store locations and online. Check them out here.
What is the best driver in 2025? At GolfWRX, we take great pride in our online community and the cumulative knowledge and experience of our members. When it comes to the best driver of 2025, we want to know what our forum faithful think.
Since our founding in 2005, the bedrock of GolfWRX.com has been the community of passionate and knowledgeable golfers in our forums, and we put endless trust in the opinions of our GolfWRX members — the most knowledgeable community of golfers on the internet. No other group of golfers in the world tests golf clubs as frequently or as extensively, nor is armed with such in-depth information about the latest technology.
Below are the results of GolfWRX member voting for the 2025 best driver, along with the vote percentage for each club.
Best driver of 2025: The top 5
5. Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond: 6.02%
Callaway’s pitch: “For golfers looking for a fast, forgiving, yet workable driver, the Elyte Triple Diamond features a tour-inspired shape and is the preferred model by most Callaway tour players.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond here.
4. Ping G440 Max: 6.86%
Ping’s pitch: “The most forgiving G440 model, MAX has a hotter face to generate speed and distance, and a lighter overall system weight with a longer shaft (46″) for faster clubhead speed, higher launch and longer carries. The Free Hosel and Carbonfly Wrap crown save weight to create our lowest CG ever and increase forgiveness while contributing to a more muted, pleasing sound.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 Max here.
3. Ping G440 LST: 9.53%
Ping’s pitch: “LST is an especially good fit for faster swings, offering less spin and more control with a penetrating trajectory. A hotter face, lighter overall system weight and longer shaft (46″) deliver more speed and distance while maintaining tight dispersion.”
@phizzy30: “Not a fan of Ping drivers in general, but 440 LST takes the cake. It’s super forgiving across the face for a low spin head, looks and sounds good and the ability to make it play neutral or slightly fade biased through the hosel settings is very appealing.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Ping G440 LST here.
2. Titleist GT3: 16.55%
Titleist’s pitch: “The GT3 Driver offers Titleist’s boldest combination of power and personalization through adjustable performance. Dial in the CG Track to your frequent contact location to make your biggest drives even bigger while taking total control over flight and shaping.”
@mrmikeac: “I’ve been Anti-Titleist for years and years and years (outside of Vokey, of course). With that being said, HOLY BEGEEZUS the GT3 driver is an absolute NUCLEAR MONSTER! This thing blew my G430 10K Max out of the water in every single category. Forgiveness is the biggest thing that stands out of me, the 3 model has always been one of the less forgiving models in the past but this GT3 can take bad shot after bad shot and still end up in the fairway, I think a ton of that has to do with the adjustability, it’s actually effective. Feel and sound is perfect, that solid crack is so addicting to hear and when you hit it out the screws this thing can absolutely bomb it. Titleist, I’m sorry for doubting you. You have converted me.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT3 here.
1. Titleist GT2: 22.91%
Titleist’s pitch: “Delivering impressive distance from any impact point, the Titleist GT2 Driver extracts maximum performance through a forgiving design. Get the stability and added confidence of a high-MOI driver without sacrificing speed.”
@DTorres: “The Titleist GT2 has proven to be the best driver of the year. Packaged in a classic profile, GT2 perfectly balances performance and forgiveness while consistently being a high performer across all categories.”
You can read what other golfers are saying about the driver in the GolfWRX forums, and see our launch piece here. Shop the Titleist GT2 here.
Other drivers receiving >2% of the vote
| Driver | Vote percentage (%) |
|---|---|
| Cobra DS Adapt Max K | 4.85% |
| Ping G430 Max 10K | 3.85% |
| Callaway Elyte Triple Diamond | 3.68% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 | 3.51% |
| Callaway Elyte | 3.18% |
| Cobra DS Adapt X | 2.34% |
| Cobra DS Adapt LS | 2.17% |
| TaylorMade Qi35 LS | 2.17% |
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Hacker
May 14, 2017 at 8:37 pm
I suffer with supination with both feet, the left being the worst. I actually just learned that I suffered from it while at a Dave Pelz school, my left foot wants to roll to its side and makes my follow through unstable and, over a time, painful. Not saying these are the greatest but for me they solve this issue and provide amazing stability. My foot no longer rolls and I can fully transfer weight to my left side. If anyone suffers from similar instability you should try these. For these reasons they are definitely worth the price for me.
Stephnie
Mar 14, 2017 at 6:44 am
Hello,
Great Post ! Actually I am looking to buy a pair of golf shoes, but I very much confused between Addidas and Puma, two names I got wherever I tried reading reviews about golf shoes.
But as far as I have seen Addidas shoes are bit over priced, but some people say they last long and have better life when compared to Puma and other golf shoe companies, So I am very confused.
As I just want shoe around $300-$500 (less will be good), So can you suggest me whether to go for over-priced addidas or should I look for any other company like Puma or may Nike or Callaway and save my money?
Andy
Feb 18, 2017 at 9:40 pm
Ya gotta love the haters. That’s golfers for you. Everything’s wrong with golf equipment except for their perfect choices to go along with their perfect golf swings and games (legends in their own minds).
Cwolfs
Dec 26, 2016 at 10:53 am
Logo on the back is horrible! Hope they come with a free bowl of soup.
WRX Pro
Dec 22, 2016 at 9:58 am
Yeah, I can confirm that these shoes are absolute garbage. Got Adidas to send me 12 pairs of these last month and my average carry distance off the tee went from 340 to 338.9. 0/10 would not recommend.
knoofah
Dec 21, 2016 at 3:14 pm
What?? Another new, overpriced golf product? I’m shocked!
Glad I take care of my (now) 3 year old shoes.
Slave 2 Fashion
Dec 21, 2016 at 7:55 am
Love those alien-green pointy twisty things on the sole up by the toe!
Tom
Dec 20, 2016 at 1:02 pm
Can I walk on the moon with those?
Judge mental
Dec 20, 2016 at 7:08 pm
They use the early model shoes in the ‘WGT golf ‘ game , so must be good .
360 golf shoes are the best of the best .
joepz
Dec 29, 2016 at 3:21 pm
Don’t know if you walk on the Moon with ’em, but it definitely FEEL like it. They have a cloud-like softness when walking, and the wider front of the show is a winner for my foot. I never thought I’d wear shoes as comfortable as True Links, but these are very close. Too bad the colors aside from black look like they were designed to appeal to teenagers.
Jim
Dec 20, 2016 at 12:16 pm
Another nice looking shoe from Adidas, but as usual it comes with a pretty high price tag. Wouldn’t be interested in the BOA lacing system however. And hopefully these aren’t as narrow and ‘pointy’ as the original Powerband shoes. The new Tour 360 shoes are much nicer but also too expensive. I just wait for the end of the model year and buy them at substantial discounts. Hope they come out with a normal laced shoe version too.
Egor
Dec 20, 2016 at 2:21 am
It’s written just like an advertisement.
Sparty
Dec 19, 2016 at 5:27 pm
Jeez. They need to make that adidas logo on the back bigger. Good grief that’s big.
Charlie
Dec 19, 2016 at 4:31 pm
Just picked up last year’s model for $76.00 shipped. Price isn’t a factor when you don’t need the absolute latest and greatest gear. And if you do, you’ll gladly pony up the money.
Ccshop
Dec 19, 2016 at 4:27 pm
Adidas has the most overpriced shoes. All synthetic leather. I can get a great Contour shoe that’s real leather and one of the most comfortable in the FJ line for $110.
Adidas also makes the worst boa shoes. Locks so low on the tongue, heel keeps slipping out. Can’t stay tight enough. They should stick to their non golf shoe lines.
Frans
Dec 19, 2016 at 10:38 pm
Ya girly mahn
Boobsy McKiss
Dec 20, 2016 at 11:36 am
I agree. I have the super overpriced adi zero and they are the worst golf shoe I’ve ever worn. Incredibly uncomfortable, the tonque slides around a lot, and no crappy support around the ankles. Thanks for the advertisement disguised as an article though.
joepz
Dec 21, 2016 at 12:05 pm
Agree. I think the various versions of the 360s are still the best shoe, but those AdiZeros were *cripplingly* tight in the toe. Glad to hear that the “competition last” will provide more room at the front of the shoe.
Boobsy McKiss
Dec 19, 2016 at 3:33 pm
More overpriced gimmick shoes. Wonderful.