Callaway preview: Masters edition

Valero Texas Open winner Akshay Bhatia says his commitment to using an Odyssey broomstick putter is the one constant in a whirlwind week that saw him scrambling to fly to Augusta National after punching the very last ticket into the Masters.

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TaylorMade BRNR Mini-Driver Copper: What you need to know

TaylorMade’s new BRNR Mini Driver Copper, the latest driver that isn’t a driver (and fairway wood that isn’t a fairway wood), debuts with looks, logos and colours that evoke the company’s 1990s aesthetics.

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The truth about mud balls

In short and perhaps unsurprisingly, any mud is making the ball flight less consistently.

The clubs Scottie Scheffler used to win the 2024 Arnold Palmer Invitational

Scheffler’s change to a TaylorMade Spider Tour putter at the start of the week was the topic of much discussion. His putter wasn’t the only thing working, however. He ranked first in strokes gained/off the tee for the week, second in greens in regulation and third in strokes gained/around the green.

Ping G730 and i530 irons: What you need to know

Ping introduces two new irons, the G730 and i530, designed for distance but geared towards different player types. The G730 is more of a game-improvement offering while the i530 serves better players seeking to regain some lost distance.