Based on optical architecture of LIFE laser driver in USA, Ndglass, YbYAG, YbS-FAP, YbCaF2 are chosen as the laser material candidates. And with their material properties, the pump and energy storage process of the main-amplifier is simulated. According to the results, the influence of media aperture, pump intensity, pump pulse width and media temperature on the performance of laser driver are analyzed, and optimal design parameters of the main-amplifier with each laser materials are acquired. After judging the feasibility of application of those materials to a laser driver required for inertial fusion energy, the qualification of an ideal material is presented, supplying basis for searching the suitable laser materials.