Equipment Features

  • Robot-tested head-to-head: Titleist Pro V1 vs Pro V1x

    Pro V1 or Pro V1x? We put Titleist’s flagship golf balls head-to-head on a robot!

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Thursday 22 August 2024

    Wondering which Titleist Pro V1 model is best suited to your game? Here’s what the robot had to say when we pitched the tour’s most popular balls against each other. Jump To: Why do we use a robot to test golf balls? Driving Approach Short-game Final verdict In our 2024 Golf Ball Robot Test we put another 24 models through their paces, including the unequivocal No.1...

  • The right clubs for your game will make you more successful

    I’ve done more than 5,000 golf club custom fittings: here are my four biggest myths

    Written by Lewis Daff on Tuesday 25 June 2024

    Golf equipment, and custom fitting, are some of the most misunderstood aspects of the game. Today, I’ll talk you through some of the biggest myths held in the golf equipment world. During my 10 years as a master custom fitter and club builder, I’ve done upwards of 5,000 fittings for golfers of all abilities. Every golfer and every fitting was different,...

  • PAYNTR Golf shoes

    READER TEST: PAYNTR Golf shoes

    Wednesday 9 August 2023

    PAYNTR GOLF’s footwear has been built to enhance the performance of the golfer, focusing on how the golfer achieves more speed through better traction. By harnessing ground reaction forces more effectively throughout the golf swing, the three-dimensional traction and propulsion technology in the shoes delivers golfers more clubhead speed and more power to the ball.” We asked four TG readers to put...

  • Bombas: Best Golf Socks, Par None

    Bombas: Best Golf Socks, Par None

    Monday 24 July 2023

    For extreme comfort and durability choose Bombas golf socks to wear on the course Every golfer values the importance of being comfortable on the golf course – especially underfoot. This often leads to golfers finding the best footwear, but what about socks? Most people when they play golf are likely to chuck on any pair of socks which could be...

  • Rusty golf wedges test

    Do rusty wedges really give you more spin?

    Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 1 October 2020

    We put Cleveland’s Tour Raw RTX- 3 up against a normal version to answer the question once and for all: Do rusty golf wedges really give you more spin?  Rusty wedges appear in many a tour pro’s bag. Sometimes, the rust is a result of a hard life spent splashing shots out of bunkers and pounding golf balls from the turf...

  • TaylorMade P760 v PSi irons test

    Written by Chris Jones, Editor on Tuesday 12 February 2019

    More distance. More accuracy. They’re the two factors most of us will focus on when we’re fitted for new clubs. And if we’re honest, the former will be most important (especially with a driver). But when you get to a certain level – when you’re already a competent ball striker with a repeatable swing – you want something else from a...

  • READER TEST: Galvin Green Dash Insula and Bruce Windstopper

    Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 13 October 2017

    How do Galvin Green’s high-tech tops perform on the course? Four TG readers found out… Our little rock in the North Atlantic has some of the most variable weather in the world; in any round you can play in sunshine, rain, wind, snow, hail and back to sun… That means it’s crucial to have the right clothing to cope with any...

  • REVIEW: GPS golf trolleys

    Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 9 October 2017

    GPS Trolleys Reviewed: We put the two best GPS trolleys on the market to the test. The latest models from Motocaddy and PowaKaddy bring GPS yardages to your trolley in very different ways. But which does it best? We found out. Some 69 per cent of golfers now use an electric trolley, while 75 per cent own a GPS measuring device. Combining...

  • REVIEW: Red putters

    Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 4 October 2017

    Red Putters Reviewed: We put five of the latest red putters to the test. Dustin Johnson, Rory McIlroy, Jason Day, Sergio Garcia and Jon Rahm all have something in common this year, and it’s not winning trophies. At some point, they’ve all used a red putter – like hordes of other players. TaylorMade and then world No.1 Jason Day started the trend back...

  • READER TEST: Rovic RV1C push trolley

    Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 3 October 2017

    Four ordinary golfers give their verdict on Rovic’s £159 RV1C push trolley. Lugging a laden golf bag round a golf course is bad for your back. Fact. It’s no surprise then that more golfers are turning to trolleys. And not just electric ones. Push models have gone through a bit of a revolution over the last few years and are now...

  • READER TEST: Ecco Cage Pro spikeless shoes

    Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 3 October 2017

    Four club golfers test the grip and comfort of Ecco’s Cage Pro spikeless shoes. Some golf shoe manufacturers happily admit spikeless shoes are more comfortable than spiked, simply because there’s no need to accommodate a port in the sole to accept screw in spikes. But the stability and grip of spikeless has been questioned ever since they were introduced a few...

  • TaylorMade M2 v M2 Tour fairway

    Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 12 September 2017

    TaylorMade’s M2 Tour fairway wood has found its way into the bags of Rory, Tiger and Justin Rose this year. They’re all top players, but what makes a pro choose the Tour M2 over a standard model? To the untrained eye the heads look pretty similar, but how different is their set-up, and what performance difference can you expect from both?...

  • REVIEW: TaylorMade P790 iron vs Mizuno MP18-MMC iron

    Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 5 September 2017

    Can the latest ‘better player’ irons also work for the rest of us? Prepare to be surprised Forged irons are the hallmark of decent players, like the rubber stamp most golfers want to attain for being a decent ball striker or single figure handicapper. Soft steel forgings feel and sound better, but for many golfers it’s the subtle shaping of a...

  • Slice busting ‘draw’ Drivers: The Test

    Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 4 September 2017

    Can the latest models help you hit more fairways? We found out… Research suggests some 80% of golfers slice the ball – yet very few of those players own exactly the kind of driver designed to help them. Why? Well, anti-slice drivers of old often looked odd, with massively closed faces or tons of offset. How things have changed… Today’s “draw” drivers look...

  • The science of the smash factor

    Wednesday 23 August 2017

    Smash Factor is one of golf’s buzz-phrases. So what is it, and how do you up yours? Is there a better feeling in golf that ripping a drive right down the middle? When everything comes together – aim, swing plane, impact zone,  finish – it yields long, soaring shots that we admire as they fly. And one number in particular is...

  • Top 10 Blade Putters 2017

    Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 22 August 2017

    With so many different models and options to consider, picking a new putter can be a daunting task. From counter-balancing to grooved inserts, alignment aids and oversized grips, we’ve tested everything before coming up with our Top 10 Blade putters for 2017. Bettinardi BB1F Bettinardi BB1F £249 Headweight: 350g Grip: BB Series standard Toe hang: Strong www.bettinardi.com Our verdict: With a decent price...

  • Callaway Epic v Apex irons test

    Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 16 August 2017

    Callaway’s new Epic irons are among the most expensive currently on sale. So what does £1,700 a set actually buy? Creating golf clubs without worrying about how much they cost is every designer’s idea of heaven. It’s ultimate freedom, and means you’re not constrained with hitting price points, or accounting for every component. Callaway boss Chip Brewer challenged his head of R&D...

  • Tested: Wilson Staff Triton driver

    Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 15 August 2017

    Amateurs don’t often get the chance to design their own driver. But Wilson Staff’s president Tim Clarke thought it would be interesting to see what normal golfers might come up with – so he teamed up with the Golf Channel to make it happen. Wilson put up a $500,000 prize and created a reality TV style show called Driver v Driver.

  • Top 10 MOI Putters 2017

    Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 15 August 2017

    With so many different models and options to consider, picking a new putter can be a daunting task. From counter-balancing to grooved inserts, alignment aids and oversized grips, we’ve tested everything before coming up with our Top 10 MOI styled putters for 2017.  TaylorMade Spider Tour Red £269 Headweight: 355g Grip: Winn Medallist or AVS Mid-Size Toe hang: Moderate www.taylormadegolf.com Our verdict: A high-quality MOI...

  • Which compact trolley test: Motocaddy M1 Pro DHC v PowaKaddy Compact C2

    Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 28 July 2017

    Motocaddy vs PowaKaddy: Looking at buying an electric trolley but keen to keep an eye on saving space? We pitted the two leading compact electric trolleys on the market against each other in a head to head test.   It wasn’t that long ago choosing an electric trolley was a relatively simple task. There were only a few serious options on...

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