I hit the new driver guaranteed to make golf easier for every player… and it really works!
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Golf is hard. Scratch that… golf was hard. Callaway have helped to create a golf club that aims to make golf easier and, having tested it, I can confirm it works!
Remember how hard it was when you were first starting on your golfing journey? If you’re anything like me, you probably struggled to get the ball airborne. And, if you did, it definitely wouldn’t have gone straight.
Well, there’s good news for anyone who’s just taking up the game and those of us who still struggle to send one down the middle. Working with Callaway, Topgolf have created a genuine solution, involving a golf club that is ridiculously easy to hit and has the largest clubhead we’ve ever seen.
It’s called ‘The ‘Sure Thing’ and is built specifically to increase the likelihood of making contact with the ball, no matter your skill level, and sending it high into the air and straight down the middle.
OK, here’s the bad news. It’s not for sale. The Sure Thing is only available for gameplay at Topgolf venues, but it makes visiting one of their sites even more appealing with the club’s features basically guaranteeing your golf swing, is, well, a sure thing. These include a supersized clubface, a shorter club shaft, and 20° of loft so everyone can achieve that perfect blend of height, accuracy, and ball striking.
“We want everyone to experience the thrill of making contact with the ball and The Sure Thing will provide players of all abilities with that opportunity,” says Michael Angelides, Senior Director of International Marketing at Topgolf.
“Making golf more attractive to more people goes hand-in-hand with making the game easier, and launching The Sure Thing club with beginners in mind is our way of helping to make that happen.”
The ‘Sure Thing’ golf club is free to use at every Topgolf venue in the UK, including Chigwell, Watford, and Surrey, plus Topgolf Glasgow. It’s also available in two sizes, meaning both children and adults can take advantage of the tech, and for left-handers.
But does the Sure Thing golf club work?
Yes, is the short answer. Team TG got their hands on the new club during a special event at Topgolf Glasgow while working at The Open. This is what TG Digital Editor Rob Jerram had to say after spending 20 minutes hitting straight drive after straight drive.
“It feels like cheating! Sure Thing is not going to win any awards for its looks, nor is it going to conform to any regulations, but no matter what swing I put on it, whether they were sublime or ridiculous, the ball came out straight and it launched. I hit it out of the middle, heel, and toe and the result was very similar – no insane slices or hooks, just a high, straight flight. I even hit one off my knees and it went straight!
“It sounded pretty good, too, which will definitely inspire confidence among new or casual golfers. The shaft is shorter than a standard driver, but it’s not ridiculous and I’ve often used a fairway wood shaft in my driver head when I want more control, so it’s a sensible move.
“Don’t expect to be hitting Bryson DeChambeau-esque drives because this thing is high loft, so it launches towards the moon and doesn’t carry huge distances, but it makes golf fun and is perfect if you want a confidence-boosting evening after some struggles with your own big stick, or if you’re heading down to Topgolf with a bunch of friends who just want to be able to hit the ball straight and get it in the air. It’s really enjoyable to use.”
Michael Catling – Features Editor
Michael Catling is Today’s Golfer‘s Features Editor and an award-winning journalist who specializes in golf’s Majors and Tours, including DP World, PGA, LPGA, and LIV.
Michael joined Today’s Golfer in 2016 and has traveled the world to attend the game’s biggest events and secure exclusive interviews with dozens of Major champions, including Jack Nicklaus, Jordan Spieth, Jon Rahm, Tom Watson, Greg Norman, Gary Player, Xander Schauffele, and Justin Thomas.
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The Today's Golfer team testing the Sure Thing driver at Topgolf.
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The Sure Thing golf club is exclusive to Topgolf.
