Written by Rob McGarr on Friday 6 December 2024
Our driver test pitted every 2024 model head-to-head and found that one brand was left behind when it came to distance – but there’s more to it than meets the eye. If you were looking to find the best golf irons, anyone who knows their onions would tell you that you can’t do much better than Mizuno. And yet, if you...
Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 5 December 2024
Custom fitting experts reveal that most golfers are using driver shafts that are too long – and share advice on what to do about it. How long is your driver shaft? For most golfers, the answer is “no idea”, “a bit longer than my 3-wood”, or “half an inch too long to fit in the car boot without a hell of a...
Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 5 December 2024
Our industry-leading test found the most consistent golf balls in 2024. I’ve been playing golf for 25 years and met countless golfers in that time. And I don’t think I’ve ever met one who hasn’t uttered some version of the phrase: “I just want to be a bit more consistent.” But have you ever considered that your golf ball might be...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Wednesday 4 December 2024
Tiger Woods and Sun Day Red Aim to Redefine Golf Footwear with the Pioneer Cypress When Tiger Woods ended his 27-year partnership with Nike at the start of 2024, it marked the end of an era. Few partnerships have left such an indelible mark on sports, standing shoulder to shoulder with the likes of Michael Jordan and Cristiano Ronaldo in the...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 3 December 2024
Which driver is the most forgiving on off-center strikes? Distance is the first thing most people think about when choosing the best golf drivers. And there’s nothing wrong with that. After all, there’s a direct correlation between driving distance and handicap, so gaining some yardage with one of the longest drivers in golf will almost certainly improve your scores. But there’s something...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Monday 2 December 2024
Our first glimpse of the new Ping G440 drivers set to tee off in 2025. There are three Ping G440 driver heads listed on the USGA Conforming List, replicating what we saw 12 months ago with the G430 MAX, LST, and SFT models. We also expect to see a continuation of the hugely successful G430 MAX 10K, Ping’s most forgiving driver to...
Written by Rob McGarr on Sunday 1 December 2024
Big distance, big savings… what’s not to like? We tested all the best golf drivers in 2024 to determine, among other things, which models deliver the longest distance. The Cobra Darkspeed LS was one of the longest, producing a carry distance of 273 yards, making it the fifth-longest on test. And, for value-savvy golfers, the Cobra Darkspeed is a standout choice right...
Written by Rob McGarr on Sunday 1 December 2024
We were blown away by everything about the Callaway Chrome Tour X, apart from its price. Now, thanks to continuing Black Friday sales, you can grab the best golf ball of 2024 with great savings. A couple of months ago, we crowned the Callaway Chrome Tour X as the best overall golf ball of 2024. Our Robot Golf Ball Test compared...
Written by Sarah Pyett on Friday 29 November 2024
Sun Day Red by Tiger Woods is offering exclusive Black Friday discounts for the first time ever – this is your chance to get your hands on premium golf apparel. In April 2024, Tiger Woods launched his brand new performance and lifestyle brand, Sun Day Red. Inspired by his iconic Sunday red shirt, and developed in conjunction with TaylorMade, the brand...
Written by Lewis Daff on Friday 29 November 2024
With the Black Friday deals continuing this weekend, this might be the perfect chance for you to begin your journey to better golf ready for 2025. Looking at the list we’ve created of the best Black Friday deals, you’ll be hard-pressed to find anything outside of that collection that offers much better value for money in golf this November. That hasn’t...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday 28 November 2024
Kirkland’s first hollow body players’ distance iron has the look of a TaylorMade P790, but Costco’s offering serves up a 60% saving over the market leader. My head-to-head test will help you decide whether the Kirklands are as good a buy as they seem. Since launching in December 2023 Costco’s Kirkland Signature irons have caused a heck of a stir. Like...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Thursday 28 November 2024
The Black Friday sales may have officially finished but we’ve noticed a bunch of cracking golf deals still available. The Today’s Golfer team hunts for unbeatable golf deals all year round, not just in the run-up to the festive season. With years of experience, we know an unmissable saving from yet another marketing campaign, and by the time the Black Friday...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Wednesday 27 November 2024
The Black Friday sales may have officially finished but we’ve noticed a bunch of cracking golf deals still available. The Today’s Golfer team hunts for unbeatable golf deals all year round, not just in the run-up to the festive season. With years of experience, we know an unmissable saving from yet another marketing campaign, and by the time the Black Friday...
Written by James Hogg on Tuesday 26 November 2024
It’s not too late to join the L.A.B. Golf putter revolution with a massive 20% off every model in the range. This amazing deal is still live, don’t miss out! Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you will have heard of the L.A.B. Golf and their brilliant putters which have taken the game by storm. The zero-torque kings are making...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 26 November 2024
There’s never been a better time to buy new golf irons than this week, thanks to Black Friday deals and a few other factors… If you’re in the market for some new golf irons, you are in luck, because I think this week is the best time ever to buy a new set. Here’s why… 1. The most aggressive Black Friday sales...
Written by Rob Jerram on Monday 25 November 2024
The No.1 ball in golf – Titleist’s Pro V1 – dropped to its lowest-ever price ever for Black Friday 2024 with a massive 30% saving on the iconic model. The best golf ball on the market and the most played on tour, Titleist’s flagship golf ball has dominated the game since its arrival in 2000, meaning big discounts are as rare...
Written by James Hogg on Monday 25 November 2024
L.A.B. Golf have taken the world by storm with their zero-torque putters and they’re introducing the brand new OZ.1 and OZ.1i to their line-up Zero-torque putters are the latest golf phenomenon and a big reason for that is the work that L.A.B. Golf has done. If you’re in the market for one of the best putters in the game, you’d be...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday 19 November 2024
With Zero Torque putters being the talk of the town should you switch to Bettinardi’s Antidote in 2025? Bettinardi is the grandfather of CNC Milled putters. Back in 1991, it was he who set out on a journey to tell the story of one-piece precision CNC milled flatsticks being the best putters in golf. Back then he was the pioneer who...
Written by Rob Jerram on Friday 15 November 2024
Odyssey aim to “enter and lead” the zero-torque putter market as they target L.A.B. Golf and PXG with new Square 2 Square line. “To get a round ball into a round hole, you need a square face,” the presentation boomed as Odyssey revealed the star of their 2025 putter line-up to us during a media launch in Sotogrande, Spain, in October.
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 13 November 2024
Every golfer wants maximum distance, but which driver is the longest in 2024? Distance isn’t everything when it comes to choosing the best golf driver, but let’s face it: it is the main thing most people will look for when buying one. Sure, being able to keep your ball on the planet is nice, and forgiveness on off-center strikes can be...