Written by Lewis Daff on Monday 19 August 2024
The Hot Metal series from Mizuno has gone from strength to strength since its introduction with the 900 series in 2017, but how has the JPX 925 taken the next step? Mizuno are no strangers to a challenge. Two years ago they released the JPX 923 models to much acclaim, including making the list of our best game-improver irons in both...
Written by Sarah Pyett on Tuesday 20 August 2024
Two years on from the groundbreaking design of Kalea Premier, TaylorMade introduces the all-new Kalea Gold golf clubs for women. There’s no denying that TaylorMade make some of the best ladies golf irons money can buy, and their goal with Kalea Gold is to help women of all abilities play better golf. Whether they’ve just taken up the game or are...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday 26 August 2024
Everything you need to know about the new TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x Stripe golf ball. Since introducing the five-layer TP5 and TP5x back in 2017 TaylorMade has made some of the best golf balls available. Rory McIlroy, Collin Morikawa, Tommy Fleetwood, Rickie Fowler, and Nelly Korda are among a plethora of tour players who now earn their living playing TaylorMade golf...
Written by Rob McGarr on Monday 9 September 2024
Several models of Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls are currently only available to tour pros – but what are they, what do they offer, and will they ever make it to retail? Buying a Titleist Pro V1 used to be simple. The original Pro V1 launched in 2000 and immediately set a new standard as the best golf...
Written by James Hogg on Friday 7 February 2025
The TaylorMade Tour Response is one of the most favored golf balls in the amateur game and their all-new 2025 model featuring Tour-proven technologies is sure to brighten your golf game The all-new TaylorMade Tour Response golf balls have very big shoes to fill thanks to the success of the original Tour Response that debuted in 2022. After three years, we’re...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 17 September 2024
The Today’s Golfer robot test revealed a bargain golf ball that offers performance way beyond its price point. The main thing that stops people using the best golf balls available is price. Premium balls cost around $55 per dozen, which gets pretty expensive if you tend to lose a few during each round or – speaking from bitter experience – butcher...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Thursday 19 September 2024
The industry-leading Titleist Pro V1 family remains the overwhelming ball of choice for the Pros, but here’s why it doesn’t need to be for you… Finding the best golf ball is a far more nuanced challenge than simply matching the marketing blurb on the back of a box with your perceptions of how it fits with your game. It’s why for the...
Written by Rob McGarr on Tuesday 24 September 2024
Our robot test has found the longest golf ball at multiple swing speeds – and they’re probably not the models you expected! I don’t think there’s a golfer on the planet who wouldn’t like more distance off the tee. There’s endless data to show that longer drives equal lower scores and there are few better feelings than bombing a drive miles...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 25 September 2024
The Today’s Golfer robot golf ball test revealed some surprising results about one hugely popular golf ball – so should you avoid it at all costs? Most golf equipment nowadays comes with elaborate product names that give you little idea of what it is or what it’s meant to do (here’s looking at you, Callaway Paradym AI Smoke Triple Diamond Max).
Written by Lewis Daff on Tuesday 7 January 2025
TaylorMade launch the all-new Qi35 Woods family for 2025, which they say are their lowest-spinning woods yet… and there’s even a secret driver head! The cat is out of the bag, and we can finally talk about the TaylorMade Qi35 family of golf clubs for 2025! With the drivers having been seen in the hands of Nelly Korda at the Grant...
Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 8 January 2025
Tiger Woods’ brand Sun Day Red is less than a year old but is already facing a second lawsuit, this time from sportswear giant Puma who feel the logo is too similar to their own. I went to see Mufasa: The Lion King on Sunday and if it taught me anything it’s that things get messy when big cats from different...
Written by Ross Tugwood on Thursday 9 January 2025
Everything you need to know about the PXG mini-driver – Secret Weapon – and its Tour-winning technology. Next to arrive at golf’s new year mini-driver party is PXG, unveiling their not-so-subtly dubbed ‘Secret Weapon’ that slots effortlessly into the Arizonian brand’s ‘Black Ops’ woods family. This 13-degree mass-market offering is a first for PXG and promises “big things” for golfers seeking...
Written by James Hogg on Thursday 9 January 2025
Mizuno unveil their latest Tour-level golf balls at an extraordinary price, here’s everything you need to know about the Mizuno Pro X and Mizuno Pro S The premium golf ball market is incredibly competitive, and with the launch of the Mizuno Pro X and Mizuno Pro S golf balls, the marketplace just got even more crowded. Mizuno haven’t always been in...
Written by James Hogg on Friday 10 January 2025
Fine-tune your short game with these fully customizable putters, here’s everything you need to know about the new Mizuno M.Craft X putters Mizuno have definitely sparked my interest with their new M.Craft X putters because of how much customization is possible and how straightforward it is to find the perfect combination for your putting. This new range of Mizuno putters is...
Written by Lewis Daff on Monday 13 January 2025
The new Srixon ZXi irons are finally here, but has Srixon capitalized on its well-earned position in the market, or is this just a release with a new badge on the back? In 2025, Srixon is not only recognized as a good manufacturer of irons, but possibly the best in the game right now. The new release of the Srixon ZXi...
Written by Lewis Daff on Monday 13 January 2025
With the new Srixon ZXi drivers and woods lineup, Srixon feels they’ve got a product that can now stand alongside anything else on the market. So, what’s new with this year’s models and why are we looking at ‘ZXi’ instead of ‘ZX MKiii?’ It’s not surprising therefore to see plenty of carryover from the ZX series to the Srixon ZXi drivers...
Written by James Hogg on Monday 13 January 2025
Titleist are celebrating the 25th anniversary of the No.1 ball in golf in 2025 with new versions of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x. Here’s everything you need to know about both models. The Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls have been the best golf balls in the game ever since they were first introduced in 2000 (Pro V1)...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Tuesday 14 January 2025
Once again, refining what has worked so well in the past was crucial for Ping. Here’s every detail about the Ping G440 Max, G440 LST, and G440 SFT fairway woods for 2025. Since the launch of the G2 more than two decades ago, Ping have consistently produced some of the best fairway woods in the game. They’ve been used to win...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Tuesday 14 January 2025
Work out which loft best suits your game and understand why Ping have done this. Here’s everything you need to know about the Ping G440 hybrid. With the 2025 launch season in full swing, it’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of shiny new drivers and flashy irons, overlooking the groundbreaking work being done in the best golf hybrid...
Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Tuesday 14 January 2025
After its long-awaited arrival, the Ping G440 iron is finally here. Not only do they look different, but they also have a different feel to them. Here’s everything you need to know about the eagerly anticipated Ping G440 irons. Is 2025 the year brands deliver game improvement technology in sleeker, more player-friendly designs? Ping certainly believe their G440 will do just...