Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 10 July 2023
If your budget doesn’t allow you to buy new don’t fret, there are plenty of brilliant used golf clubs available, my insight will help identify what’s a bargain and what’s trash. Like their previous owners before them, the best used golf clubs come in all shapes and sizes. Finding out what’s right for you can be mind-boggling to start with,...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 10 April 2024
Best Wedges 2019: We bring you our best wedges of 2019 – tried and tested as part of our biggest ever equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest equipment test of the year we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and when it came to selecting the best wedges of 2019, these were our top 10 on the market right now. RELATED: This year’s...
Written by Simon Daddow on Saturday 1 February 2020
The Best Drivers in Golf for 2020. What are the best golf drivers of 2020? The best driver on the market is one of the biggest questions in golf each year, with every manufacturer making bold claims about their new drivers and the latest technologies they have used to help you hit it further and straighter. But with many of the best...
Tuesday 20 October 2020
The Best Drivers in Golf for 2020. What are the best golf drivers of 2020? The best driver on the market is one of the biggest questions in golf each year, with every manufacturer making bold claims about their new drivers and the latest technologies they have used to help you hit it further and straighter. But with many of the best...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 28 January 2020
We’ve reviewed the best drivers of 2019, comparing ball speed, launch angle, backspin, carry distance – and how much you’re paying for each driver (per yard). Technology stories – like prices – have rocketed with the new breed of 2019’s best golf drivers. They are a bigger investment than ever, making this the most important driver test we’ve ever done. Lots have...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 9 December 2019
We’ve reviewed the best drivers of 2019, comparing ball speed, launch angle, backspin, carry distance – and how much you’re paying for each driver (per yard). Technology stories – like prices – have rocketed with the new breed of 2019’s best golf drivers. They are a bigger investment than ever, making this the most important driver test we’ve ever done. Lots have...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 26 January 2023
What are the best draw drivers to help keep your slice in check? Our in-depth test reveals all. JUMP TO: Draw Drivers | Test Data | How we tested | What we learned To view the latest moels, check out our pick of the best draw drivers 2023 or the best golf drivers. Draw-biased drivers are designed to stop the unwanted slice that plagues the majority of amateur golfers. Different...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 15 February 2022
What are the best draw drivers to help keep your slice in check? Our in-depth test reveals all. JUMP TO: Draw Drivers Test Data How we tested What we learned To view the latest models, check out our pick of the best draw drivers 2023 or the best golf drivers. Draw-biased drivers are designed to stop the unwanted slice that plagues the majority of amateur golfers. Different...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 15 April 2020
Which 2020 Callaway irons should I buy? Your guide to each iron in Callaway’s line-up, and who they are aimed at. Most major brands have five, six or even seven irons in their 2020 line-ups, which shows the importance of having solutions for all golfers, irrespective of ability or personal preference. Choices range from slimline musclebacks to hollow heads and cavity...
Written by Simon Daddow on Saturday 6 June 2020
Which 2020 Callaway irons should I buy? Your guide to each iron in Callaway’s line-up, and who they are aimed at. Most major brands have five, six, or even seven irons in their 2020 line-ups, which shows the importance of having solutions for all golfers, irrespective of ability or personal preference. Choices range from slimline musclebacks to hollow heads and cavity...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 22 February 2023
Which are the best mid-handicap golf irons of 2022 and who are they for? JUMP TO: Mid-handicap irons | Test data | How we test | How we analyze data | Forgiveness ratings explained A mid-handicap iron (or game-improvement iron as it is often called) is designed for those with a 10 handicap and above and aims to provide a little bit...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 9 February 2022
Which are the best mid-handicap golf irons of 2022 and who are they for? JUMP TO: Mid-handicap irons Test data How we test How we analyze data Forgiveness ratings explained A mid-handicap iron (or game-improvement iron as it is often called) is designed for those with a 10 handicap and above and aims to provide a little bit of help – and...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 1 October 2020
What are the best Mid Handicap Golf Irons 2020? The best golf irons for mid-handicappers need to offer a combination of forgiveness, decent distance without necessarily the super strong lofts, and huge distances associated with irons for high handicap golfers, good spin levels, nice feel, and appealing looks. Best Players’ Distance Iron – our top picks: Best mid-handicapper iron for forgiveness: Ping G410 Irons Best mid-handicapper iron for launch: Callaway...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 9 October 2020
What are the best Mid Handicap Golf Irons 2020? The best golf irons for mid-handicappers need to offer a combination of forgiveness, decent distance without necessarily the super strong lofts, and huge distances associated with irons for high handicap golfers, good spin levels, nice feel, and appealing looks. Best Players’ Distance Iron – our top picks: Best mid-handicapper iron for forgiveness: Ping G410 Irons Best mid-handicapper iron for launch: Callaway...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 8 April 2024
Best Fairway Woods 2018: We bring you our top 10 fairway woods of 2018 – tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest ever equipment test we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and when it came to selecting the best fairway woods of 2018, these were our top 10 on the market...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 1 March 2021
What were the best putters of 2021? Naming the best putters in golf is tricky. We can test drivers, woods, hybrids, irons and wedges on a launch monitor, recording the data and analysing it to find the top performers. Putters are a far more personal choice, with it often coming down to looks and feel. Some of us love a blade, others prefer a...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 13 February 2023
What are the best hybrid golf clubs in 2022? We tested 22 of the best hybrids and best ladies’ hybrids from this year and put them together head-to-head on a launch monitor to determine the which would be the best hybrids of 2022 (read how we conducted the test, view the data, and see how we analyzed the data). The top-performing clubs receive a...
Written by Simon Daddow on Sunday 14 February 2021
What were the best hybrid golf clubs of 2021? This is the ONLY place you’ll find all of 2021’s hybrids tested and compared against each other, with published launch monitor data and recommendations of the best performers (find out more about how we performed this test and analysed the data). For 2021, the top-performing clubs received a Best of 2021 Award. These...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 28 February 2023
What are the most forgiving golf irons? We tested 2022’s best irons for high handicappers head-to-head-on a launch monitor to find the standout models. Whether you’re just starting out in golf, you’re a high handicapper who is trying to improve, or you simply want irons that will offer you the maximum level of forgiveness on those poor strikes, these are the...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 30 January 2023
What are the most forgiving golf drivers of 2022? Our in-depth test reveals all. JUMP TO: Forgiving Drivers 2022 | Test Data | How we tested | What we learned | Older Models Here you will find the most forgiving drivers of 2022. If you’re looking for a later model, check out the most forgiving drivers of 2023 or the best golf drivers. We’re often asked why we don’t show dispersion...