Testing 5 Lesser-Known Golf Ball Brands

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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 […]

Today’s Top Sand Wedge Choices

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Choosing the right sand wedge for your game isn’t as easy as just looking for a club that has an “S” stamped on its sole.

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 […]

12 Top Putters for 2024

2024 putters

It’s no secret that your putter is the most-used club in your bag. It’s also common knowledge that love affairs with putters can come to quick and painful ends. What couldn’t miss yesterday can go stone cold today. Some players (like Tiger Woods and Steve Stricker) have used the same basic putter for much of […]

10 of the Most Expensive Golf Clubs on eBay

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Have you seen the prices of golf clubs lately? It’s not uncommon for new drivers with the latest tech to fetch $600 at retail, while new putters have pushed past the $400 mark. Madness? No, it’s just manufacturers charging what the market will bear—and apparently, the market doesn’t mind spending out the wazoo when it […]

Golf Gadget Gifts for the Holidays

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For many players, golf represents an all-too-infrequent opportunity to leave our tech-ridden “smart-world” behind, spend time with friends, get some healthful exercise, and commune with nature on playing fields as beautiful and varied as species of birds. But there’s no doubt that the right tech can also enhance your enjoyment of the game—and make you […]

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

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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 […]