Equipment news

  • Callaway Elyte vs TaylorMade Qi35: Which driver is best?

    Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday, 25 March 2025

    Looking for the best driver in 2025? Callaway and TaylorMade are at the top of their game, with the Elyte and Qi35 leading the charge. But which one should earn a spot in your bag? We put both to the test to uncover the differences and help you make the right choice. Anyone looking for the best golf driver in 2025...

  • We can now get a closer look at Bryson DeChambeau’s top secret driver (and you can buy it, too!)

    Written by Alex Perry on Monday, 24 March 2025

    Bryson DeChambeau and LA Golf have been super tight-lipped about their driver collaboration. Now, though, everything is out in the open… Not many golfers get quite as involved in their golf equipment as Bryson DeChambeau. Who can forget his spell with Cobra’s One Length irons? Or the time he revealed he would test his golf balls’ “balance” by floating them in salt...

  • The final piece of the puzzle: everything you need to know about Titleist GT Hybrids

    Written by Lewis Daff on Wednesday, 15 January 2025

    Titleist launch new GT hybrids to complete the 2025 lineup, boasting new technology and weight adjustable soles for the ultimate in control It’s been a few months since we covered the initial release of this cycle of their Woods, but with today’s announcement of the Titleist GT Hybrids and GT1 Woods, we’re more than happy to dive back into Acushnet’s world.

  • Callaway sign three-time major champion (but there’s a twist!)

    Written by Alex Perry on Thursday, 20 March 2025

    It’s tennis legend Andy Murray. That’s the twist. “I used to play tennis. Now I play golf.” That’s how Andy Murray now describes himself on his various social media platforms. The three-time Grand Slam champion finally hung up his racquet after bowing out at last year’s Olympic Games in Paris, and immediately vowed to get to work on his handicap. He...

  • Think all drivers are the same? Think again! There’s 25 yards between these two 2025 models

    Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday, 19 March 2025

    Not all drivers are created equal. We tested all of the latest 2025 models head-to-head, and the results revealed a staggering 25-yard difference. Here’s what you need to know before upgrading your gear. There’s plenty of skepticism around golf equipment these days, with many golfers believing that driver performance has hit a plateau and that there’s little difference between models. But...

  • New Odyssey putter surfaces at The Players – but haven’t we seen this before?

    Written by James Hogg on Monday, 17 March 2025

    An as-yet-unreleased Odyssey zero-torque putter was seen on the practice green at TPC Sawgrass. Here’s everything we know so far… Odyssey aren’t novices in the zero-torque putter sphere. In 2024, the brand behind some of the best putters in the game launched the Ai-One Square 2 Square putter range, and it looks as though they’re adding to their line-up of zero-torque...

  • What Rory McIlroy’s $995 equipment mistake can teach you about getting new golf clubs

    Written by Rob McGarr on Monday, 17 March 2025

    If the world’s best golfers struggle to get used to new golf equipment, the rest of us might need to lower our expectations too… Leading golf brands spend millions on sponsorship deals with tour stars, knowing it reflects well on them to have their products used by the best players in the world. But it’s not a good look when one of...

  • Is distance or accuracy more important when choosing your next golf driver?

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Saturday, 15 March 2025

    Short and accurate, or long and wayward? Data from 400 PGA Tour pros reveals all. Each new season brings with it a shiny cohort of the latest tech-infused golf drivers, pledging monster distance with uncompromising forgiveness. The class of 2025 is no different. How do you decide on the best golf driver for your game when they all promise the same thing? It’s not...

  • How President Donald Trump’s tariffs will change the cost of golf equipment

    Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday, 13 March 2025

    Will import tariffs imposed by Donald Trump mean your golf equipment costs more in future? President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the USA has sent shockwaves through various industries, but what impact will it have on the world of golf? Will President Trump’s tariffs make your next set of...

  • Shane Lowry makes astonishing claim about his equipment setup

    Written by James Hogg on Monday, 10 March 2025

    In a frank interview at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Shane Lowry admitted that he doesn’t ‘have a lot of trust’ in his gear at the moment. Shane Lowry is in a strange place with his equipment. The former Open champion made a rather remarkable claim during the Arnold Palmer Invitational when he admitted that he doesn’t know his current driver model and...

  • Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red brand signs rising star as first PGA Tour ambassador

    Written by Alex Perry on Tuesday, 18 February 2025

    Tiger Woods and his Sun Day Red apparel brand have put pen to paper with PGA Tour rookie Karl Vilips. Tiger Woods has signed Karl Vilips to his Sun Day Red label. Like his mentor, Australian Vilips, who was the Rookie of the Year on the Korn Ferry Tour last year, is a Stanford alumnus and former amateur World No.1. Vilips won the...

  • Jason Day reveals Augusta request in bid to avoid another Masters controversy

    Written by James Hogg on Friday, 7 March 2025

    It was one of the biggest talking points of last year’s Masters, and now Jason Day says he must ‘get clearance’ ahead of this year’s tournament. Jason Day stole the show on the opening two days of last year’s Masters with his controversial Malbon outfits. His baggy trousers were widely discussed during the opening round, and he was ordered to remove a...

  • Jon Rahm signs huge equipment deal – but is there a bigger shock on the way?

    Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday, 5 March 2025

    It will come as little surprise that Jon Rahm and Callaway are officially back together. But is he alone? Here’s what we know so far… It’s been the worst-kept secret in golf for the past couple of months, but now it’s confirmed that Jon Rahm is back with Callaway. The two-time major champion has used Callaway equipment since 2021, having signed...

  • Rory McIlroy makes significant equipment change

    Written by Alex Perry on Friday, 31 January 2025

    Rory McIlroy’s TaylorMade setup has had a slight tweak Rory McIlroy has made a rather significant equipment change for 2025 – and it’s already helped him to a hole-in-one! The four-time major champion opened his season at Pebble Beach for the Pro-Am, and the campaign could not have got off to a better start when he aced the par-3 15th at Spyglass...

  • Forgiveness is key! Higher MOI in every model of the 2025 Ping Scottsdale putter collection

    Written by James Hogg on Monday, 3 March 2025

    Ping launch their new range of Scottsdale putters alongside the WebFit putter app to help all golfers find the perfect Ping putter for their game. Which model is right for you? Discussing the best putters is incredibly difficult without mentioning Ping, which rings true throughout your golf bag. Whether you’re looking for the best driver, best fairway woods, or best irons,...

  • These are the drivers that will gain you the most yards in 2025… but there’s a catch!

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Tuesday, 25 February 2025

    After scouring through 1,500 launch monitor data points of the best drivers in 2025, we reveal the kings of distance…but are they right for your game? For as long as the game exists, golfers will seek to find the best driver to help them extract every last yard from their physical exertions on the tee box. There are few better feelings in...

  • Elegance defined: The new 2025 TaylorMade P790 irons are here early

    Written by Alex Lodge on Tuesday, 18 February 2025

    When you think of Players’ Distance irons, you think TaylorMade. Having ticked the boxes for an array of golfers since 2017, the fifth iteration is no different. Here’s everything you need to know about the new TaylorMade P790 irons. The Players’ Distance Iron category has been getting more saturated year-on-year, with the TaylorMade P790’s sitting firmly as one of the best...

  • I tested every 2025 golf driver and this is the one I’d buy

    Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday, 20 February 2025

    Was it the fastest? No. Was it the longest? No. Was it my favorite golf driver of 2025? Absolutely. And here’s why… When choosing the best golf driver for your game, performance numbers – things like ball speed, carry distance, spin rate, and forgiveness – matter a lot. But they’re not everything. You also want a driver that looks and feels...

  • Same Titleist Pro V1. Same Performance. Just half the price. Something to (pond)er…

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Wednesday, 19 February 2025

    This could just be the best news Titleist Pro V1 club golfers will hear this year. ‘Pond Balls: 6 for £10’ – reads the pink star-shaped sign hanging limply from the basket beneath the Kit Kat Chunkys. I turn around, making sure no one’s looking before diving down to the depths, resurfacing with six relatively unblemished spheres bearing the hallowed V1 hallmark. “Just...

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