New gear launches every week, and I pick out the equipment stories worth a closer look. Browse club and ball reviews, shafts, launch monitors and tour equipment, with my take and a direct link to the original article or video.
Calling all weekend golfers. Crossfield had the Cobra as the cheapest set here and still his surprise winner on feel. Lots of options to choose from next season.
The Members Mark tested around 89 compression against roughly 110 for the Kirkland. Won’t find me hitting a Kirkland regardless.
An adjustable sole weight that works with the hosel sleeve is a smart way to dial in gapping.
A moving floor with more than 19,000 terrain variations means your sidehill lie actually feels sidehill. A sim upgrade for sure, but it’ll be a while before it hits the garage.
The Sundog Alpha TrueBlue takes best overall with one catch: the lenses only come in red. P.S. Where are the Pitvipers?
Two of 36 balls were flagged for off center layers. Solid for $49.99. Love Mizuno Irons, who's trying the Pro X?
The Wilson Infinite Buckingham at $129 is the steal of this list. Hard to justify spending more after that.
Getting 11 metrics without paying for a subscription is what sells it. Subscriptions are usually where these things get you.
Letting toe hang decide your alignment lines instead of your eye is a bold idea.
Eight Tommy Armour irons for $399.99 is hard to ignore. Is it time to stop overpaying for game improvement irons?
Footjoy Pro S/L's have been the go to for multiple years. Solid shoe.
Full zip now, and no water got through in testing. Premium price, but I'd consider it for wet fall rounds.
Only 300 sets, with the 6 iron stamped 30. Wouldn't catch me gaming blades, but I'd want one on the wall.
5.4 pounds empty is heavy for a stand bag. I'd consider it if I'm riding more than walking.
Dividers that lock clubs in and kill the rattle is a small thing I'd notice. From $179.99, I'd consider it.
Two weight ports instead of three and no price yet. I'd want to hit it before release season gets crowded.
Lazrus wedges and hybrids already punch above their price, so the ball has a lot to live up to. Unfortunately, doesn't look like it's for the average golf swing speed.
Same shaft, matched loft and lie, and the cheaper Vice and Wilson go up against Titleist and TaylorMade. Love a test that strips out the marketing.
$200 a piece for rain gear that stayed dry through three Irish showers. Has anyone spent this much on rain pants?
A $199 heat strap that cut his warmup to three or four minutes. Is it time to stop skipping the stretch?
A simulator setup that rolls away when you're done. I'd consider it for a garage that has to do more than golf.
Golfers keep buying Max models while the test winners sit on the shelf. More of a Mizuno fan, so I'd want to hit the JPX One.
TaylorMade R7 Quad is going to make the to the bag very soon.
Matched fairway and hybrid shafts instead of cut down driver shafts is a smart touch. Probably more shaft than most amateurs need, though.
All 36 balls defect free with tight compression. At $57.99 a dozen, I'd consider it if I swung fast enough.
Low torque at $219 is a cheap way into the trend. At that price, they will get some customers.
No more screw in sensors, but $349.99 then $199.99 a year. Tangent golf app still takes the throne.
Five options under $500, and the Shot Scope LM1 is under $200. Basic stats at the range could do a lot for your club numbers.
A shaft for 118 to 120 mph swingers that barely gives. Not sure I'll ever reach those swing speeds, sounds nice though.
Nonconforming and about 11 yards shorter on average. Wouldn't catch me rocking this.