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...
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...
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.
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...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 15 June 2017
Virtually every new putter launched comes with the promise of better roll. Whether the improvement comes from face grooves, a new insert or milling pattern, the designer’s intention is always to reduce the amount putts skid, impart more top spin and get putts rolling smoother, sooner. If they do that, they’re more likely to hole their line – and go in. TaylorMade’s...
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...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 26 June 2017
Want to find out which ball performs best inside 125 yards? We asked three of the world’s top ball experts to explain how you can select one that will help you get up and down more often. Longer, faster, higher launching, more spin, less spin, softer feel, whiter, rounder… we’ve heard all the claims imaginable when it comes to golf balls. But...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 9 June 2017
They’re among the most popular irons on sale. But how do TaylorMade’s models compare? The introduction of the TaylorMade M1 and M2 families has seriously simplified TaylorMade’s 2017 club line-up. While both irons are built for distance, the M1 is all about ultimate adjustability while M2 focuses on forgiveness. It’s a pretty straightforward choice for most club golfers, but what about...
Written by Equipment Editor on Friday 19 May 2017
What four golfers made of Cobra’s latest irons, including One Length options Bryson DeChambeau caused a massive stir in the equipment world last year when he burst onto the scene with a set of same-length irons. Cobra quickly signed him up to a major endorsement deal, promising to make their 2017 irons available as both standard and one-length options. Cobra reckons a set of One...
Tuesday 8 December 2015
It wasn’t long ago that electric trolleys were considered a purchase for the over 60s or those who needed extra help completing a full 18 holes. Today that’s all changed. Over half of UK golfers use one to take the strain out of carrying a heavy bag, and help them stay fresh and competitive over the latter holes of a round.
Tuesday 9 June 2015
This year’s crop are the most versatile ever, blending escapology with tee-box power and towering fairway flight. But which does them all that little bit better? Rooted in its ability to trounce irons from cuppy lies, the hybrid has evolved to become a lot more than an escape artist. When clubmakers reached the driver’s legal limits, their focus shifted to fairway...
Monday 17 August 2015
For anyone who thinks golf is a science, consider the moment we pick up a new putter in a pro shop. The experience turns us into mystics and fortune-tellers. “Phew, I’d hole some putts with this” is the response you’re looking for – though it could just as easily be “Oh God no,” with the putter hastily re-racked before its venomous...
Wednesday 11 March 2015
We kick off our exhaustive 2015 testing programme with the club we all love most – the driver. This year has seen a raft of new launches, all claiming to help you hit the ball longer and straighter. But with so many decent options out there, how do you decide which one to buy? This test has been done by...
Written by Edward Colman on Friday 16 December 2016
Game-changing equipment doesn’t come around very often but Cobra’s new CobraCONNECT grip stands out as a potential game-changer. CobraConnect was launched alongside the brand’s 2017 product range and while shot tracking’s been around for a few years, in the past to access shot data you’ve had to install expensive tags in the grips of your clubs. Cobra have simplified the shot...
Wednesday 8 April 2015
Game improvement irons, it must be said, are tragically underused by the nation’s golfers. They tend to go further, offer more forgiveness and have a wider sole to help reduce the effect of heavy strikes. For the 2016 game improvment irons test click here Yet pride forces many of us to opt for a set of “better player” irons because they’re what...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 29 November 2016
Mizuno believe they have tailored each of their new JPX900 irons to a specific type of golfer, so which is right for your game? Boron infusing, milled pocket cavities, multi-thickness faces, different head materials and PowerFrame technology. Mizuno’s latest iron range, the JPX900 series, features them all, and it’s no wonder the company considers the three models in the series their most...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday 27 July 2016
We don’t all have £300+ to spend on a new big stick, so is it worth going second-hand? The average price of a driver in our Top Gear mega test was more than £311. For that kind of cash you get the latest technology, performance and the chance to get a proper fitting. Yet that’s still out of reach for a lot...
Written by Edward Colman on Thursday 10 November 2016
When was the last time you heard a new driver launch boast about control and forgiveness over distance and power? How about never? Usually, new driver launches are accompanied by claims of extra aerodynamic performance and double digit gains in carry distance. But Callaway has chosen a different line with the re-launch of the Big Bertha Fusion driver. They say for...
Thursday 24 April 2014
Irons are the priciest buy a golfer makes, and the most used clubs in the bag. So choosing the best for your game is crucial. There’s a bewildering array of styles available, all promising to help you hit straighter and further, so it can be tricky to whittle down a shortlist of sets to buy. To help, we’ve done our biggest...
Tuesday 11 March 2014
Our annual drivers test is always keenly anticipated – but we can’t remember one quite as exciting as this year’s. Click here to start discovering the winners. Technology has evolved so quickly in the last 12 months that almost every manufacturer has at least one totally new driver in their line-up. If you’ve been following our launch coverage over the past six months,...