Testing 5 Lesser-Known Golf Ball Brands

golf ball brands

Titleist, Callaway, and TaylorMade are the big three brands when it comes to golf balls, both on Tour and in the bags of amateur players of all ability levels. A couple other companies have also carved out a respectable share of the marketplace—we’re looking at you, Bridgestone and Srixon. Collectively, these are the brands that […]

Top New Drivers for 2024

2024 drivers

You don’t need to have a Ph.D. in materials science to understand the technology behind today’s drivers—and the benefits that technology offers. But it wouldn’t hurt. The way a driver looks to you, the way it feels in your hands, is still important; an appealing appearance inspires confidence. But performance is where it’s at. And […]

The Best New Drivers in 2023

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Whether you’re a straight-hitting bomber or a higher-handicapper on the hunt for more distance, the club manufacturers have some attractive new options for you. But unless you have a full day to test-drive some of these new clubs, sorting them out and finding the best choice for you may not be so easy. As has […]

Top New Drivers in 2021

Drivers

The PGA Merchandise Show was an online affair this year, but club manufacturers still divulged plenty of share-worthy information about their latest offerings. And if there’s one thing that characterizes 2021’s crop of drivers, it’s variety. The days of one-size-fits-all drivers ended years ago, but club makers have gone to even greater lengths this year […]

What’s New in Wedges for 2020?

During a 2020 PGA Show Demo Day seminar, Bob Vokey, Titleist’s legendary wedge designer, said that for the average player wedges are the most important clubs in the bag. It makes sense. Players who miss a lot of greens use their wedges a lot—which makes the process of choosing the right wedges all-important. There are […]

What’s New in 2017 from Mizuno

JPX 900 Driver This is the first club to feature the company’s “Infinite Fast Track,” two adjustable weights that slide in an open-ended sole slot, as well as weight ports in the heel and toe, all to help dial in spin and launch. The lightweight face has an expanded sweetspot for more speed and forgiveness […]