Equipment news

  • Think all drivers are the same? Think again! There’s 25 yards between these two 2025 models

    Written by Rob McGarr on Wednesday 19 March 2025

    Not all drivers are created equal. We tested all of the latest 2025 models head-to-head, and the results revealed a staggering 25-yard difference. Here’s what you need to know before upgrading your gear. There’s plenty of skepticism around golf equipment these days, with many golfers believing that driver performance has hit a plateau and that there’s little difference between models. But...

  • New Odyssey putter surfaces at The Players – but haven’t we seen this before?

    Written by James Hogg on Monday 17 March 2025

    An as-yet-unreleased Odyssey zero-torque putter was seen on the practice green at TPC Sawgrass. Here’s everything we know so far… Odyssey aren’t novices in the zero-torque putter sphere. In 2024, the brand behind some of the best putters in the game launched the Ai-One Square 2 Square putter range, and it looks as though they’re adding to their line-up of zero-torque...

  • What Rory McIlroy’s $995 equipment mistake can teach you about getting new golf clubs

    Written by Rob McGarr on Monday 17 March 2025

    If the world’s best golfers struggle to get used to new golf equipment, the rest of us might need to lower our expectations too… Leading golf brands spend millions on sponsorship deals with tour stars, knowing it reflects well on them to have their products used by the best players in the world. But it’s not a good look when one of...

  • Is distance or accuracy more important when choosing your next golf driver?

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Saturday 15 March 2025

    Short and accurate, or long and wayward? Data from 400 PGA Tour pros reveal all. Each new season brings with it a shiny cohort of the latest tech-infused golf drivers, pledging monster distance with uncompromising forgiveness. The class of 2025 is no different. How do you decide on the best golf driver for your game when they all promise the same thing? It’s not...

  • How President Donald Trump’s tariffs will change the cost of golf equipment

    Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 13 March 2025

    Will import tariffs imposed by Donald Trump mean your golf equipment costs more in future? President Donald Trump’s recent decision to impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports into the USA has sent shockwaves through various industries, but what impact will it have on the world of golf? Will President Trump’s tariffs make your next set of...

  • Look who’s back! Reebok returns with modern take on vintage golf shoes

    Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Tuesday 11 March 2025

    Classic British brand Reebok has returned to the golf sphere. Bryson DeChambeau’s on board. Are you? Here’s everything you need to know… In December, it was announced that Bryson DeChambeau and his LIV Golf team, Crushers GC, were teaming up with Reebok for their highly anticipated return to the performance golf category. The new collection of performance footwear and apparel is...

  • Shane Lowry makes astonishing claim about his equipment setup

    Written by James Hogg on Monday 10 March 2025

    In a frank interview at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Shane Lowry admitted that he doesn’t ‘have a lot of trust’ in his gear at the moment. Shane Lowry is in a strange place with his equipment. The former Open champion made a rather remarkable claim during the Arnold Palmer Invitational when he admitted that he doesn’t know his current driver model and...

  • Jason Day reveals Augusta request in bid to avoid another Masters controversy

    Written by James Hogg on Friday 7 March 2025

    It was one of the biggest talking points of last year’s Masters, and now Jason Day says he must ‘get clearance’ ahead of this year’s tournament. Jason Day stole the show on the opening two days of last year’s Masters with his controversial Malbon outfits. His baggy trousers were widely discussed during the opening round, and he was ordered to remove a...

  • Jon Rahm signs huge equipment deal – but is there a bigger shock on the way?

    Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday 5 March 2025

    It will come as little surprise that Jon Rahm and Callaway are officially back together. But is he alone? Here’s what we know so far… It’s been the worst-kept secret in golf for the past couple of months, but now it’s confirmed that Jon Rahm is back with Callaway. The two-time major champion has used Callaway equipment since 2021, having signed...

  • Rory McIlroy makes significant equipment change as he gears up for major season

    Written by Alex Perry on Wednesday 5 March 2025

    Rory McIlroy’s TaylorMade setup has had a number of tweaks as he gets ready for the busiest part of the schedule Rory McIlroy has made another huge change to his equipment setup as he plans his assault on winning a long overdue fifth major championship title. The Northern Irishman, who has already swapped his TaylorMade TP5x golf ball for the TP5, will...

  • Spotted on Tour: TaylorMade Spider zero-torque putter in-play on the PGA Tour

    Written by James Hogg on Tuesday 4 March 2025

    TaylorMade debut a prototype zero-torque putter on the PGA Tour at the 2025 Arnold Palmer Invitational and Puerto Rico Open. Here’s everything we know so far… It looks as though TaylorMade have joined the zero-torque revolution with a TaylorMade Spider zero-torque putter. The putter was spotted on Tour, being used by long-time Spider user Jason Day, and it’s in play for...

  • Forgiveness is key! Higher MOI in every model of the 2025 Ping Scottsdale putter collection

    Written by James Hogg on Monday 3 March 2025

    Ping launch their new range of Scottsdale putters alongside the WebFit putter app to help all golfers find the perfect Ping putter for their game. Which model is right for you? Discussing the best putters is incredibly difficult without mentioning Ping, which rings true throughout your golf bag. Whether you’re looking for the best driver, best fairway woods, or best irons,...

  • Going for gold! How Under Armour have taken their Drive Pro shoes to the next level

    Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Monday 3 March 2025

    After a year of success in 2024, Under Armour unveils the Gold Edition Drive Pro Series Golf Shoes Under Armour entered the golf industry in the mid-2000s, initially focusing on performance-driven apparel designed to enhance mobility and comfort on the course. The brand quickly gained traction among elite golfers, with three-time major champion Jordan Spieth becoming one of its most high-profile...

  • Back and better than ever: Ecco continues to reinvent golf footwear with the Biom H5

    Written by Will Shreeve-Peacock on Thursday 27 February 2025

    Taking inspiration from the Home of Golf, Ecco have improved an already impressive line of golf shoes. Here’s everything you need to know about the H5, the latest shoe to join Biom series… Ecco is once again pushing the boundaries of performance and innovation with the launch of the Biom H5. Set to be one of the year’s best golf shoes,...

  • These are the drivers that will gain you the most yards in 2025… but there’s a catch!

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Tuesday 25 February 2025

    After scouring through 1,500 launch monitor data points of the best drivers in 2025, we reveal the kings of distance…but are they right for your game? For as long as the game exists, golfers will seek to find the best driver to help them extract every last yard from their physical exertions on the tee box. There are few better feelings in...

  • More Motocaddy for your money: Golf cart brand marks 21st year

    Written by James Hogg on Thursday 20 February 2025

    Motocaddy bolster their impressive electric golf cart collection with two new remote-control models and a fresh iteration of their most popular model ever. Here’s everything you need to know about the three new electric golf carts… Motocaddy are known globally for manufacturing some of the best golf carts and best golf bags in the game. From budget-friendly push golf carts to...

  • I tested every 2025 golf driver and this is the one I’d buy

    Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday 20 February 2025

    Was it the fastest? No. Was it the longest? No. Was it my favorite golf driver of 2025? Absolutely. And here’s why… When choosing the best golf driver for your game, performance numbers – things like ball speed, carry distance, spin rate, and forgiveness – matter a lot. But they’re not everything. You also want a driver that looks and feels...

  • Same Titleist Pro V1. Same Performance. Just half the price. Something to (pond)er…

    Written by Ross Tugwood on Wednesday 19 February 2025

    This could just be the best news Titleist Pro V1 club golfers will hear this year. ‘Pond Balls: 6 for £10’ – reads the pink star-shaped sign hanging limply from the basket beneath the Kit Kat Chunkys. I turn around, making sure no one’s looking before diving down to the depths, resurfacing with six relatively unblemished spheres bearing the hallowed V1 hallmark. “Just...

  • Tiger Woods’ Sun Day Red brand signs rising star as first PGA Tour ambassador

    Written by Alex Perry on Tuesday 18 February 2025

    Tiger Woods and his Sun Day Red apparel brand have put pen to paper with PGA Tour rookie Karl Vilips. Tiger Woods has signed Karl Vilips to his Sun Day Red label. Like his mentor, Australian Vilips, who was the Rookie of the Year on the Korn Ferry Tour last year, is a Stanford alumnus and former amateur World No.1. Vilips won the...

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