Articles by E. Michael Johnson

January 17th, 2026

Callaway Quantum Max, Max OS and Max Fast irons: What you need to know

Callaway’s latest line of game and super-game-improvement irons – Quantum Max, Quantum Max OS and Quantum Max Fast – share a host of common technologies yet are geared towards specifically different audiences.

January 15th, 2026

PXG 0311 T, P and XP GEN8 irons: What you need to know

The GEN8 irons (T, P and XP models) utilise a proprietary internal polymer that boosts ball speed. The dual perimeter weighting system allows fitters to control centre-of-gravity placement and swing weight.

January 15th, 2026

New Titleist AVX golf ball: What you need to know

The fifth iteration of the Titleist AVX features a reformulated core and a new aerodynamic package on a softer cast urethane cover to produce the driver and iron flight of the previous AVX but with more short-game spin and control.

January 14th, 2026

Ping s259 wedges: What you need to know

An extensive and versatile wedge line, Ping’s new s259 range features 25 loft/grind options.

January 9th, 2026

TaylorMade Qi Max and Qi Max HL irons: What you need to know

TaylorMade introduces its first game-improvement and super-game-improvement iron in two years with the Qi Max and Qi Max HL

January 7th, 2026

Cobra 3DP MB and 3DP X irons: What you need to know

Cobra builds on its expertise in 3D-printing with a new players iron (3DP MB) as well as a game-improvement model (3DP X). The irons are completely 3D-printed, allowing for a level of precision and intricacy not available in clubs that are forged or cast.

January 6th, 2026

Mizuno New Releases for 2026

Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Mizuno? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club catetgories. Mizuno Pro M-13 and M-15 irons: Mizuno updates its Mizuno Pro iron lineup with two new models— Mizuno Pro M-13 and Mizuno Read more…

January 6th, 2026

Mizuno Pro M-13 and M-15 irons: What you need to know

: Mizuno updates its Mizuno Pro iron lineup with two new models— Mizuno Pro M-13 and Mizuno Pro M-15—plus a Mizuno Pro Fli-Hi utility iron. The clubs are designed to showcase Mizuno’s strength in forging irons, while also expanding the audience for its clubs by seamlessly blending sets from multiple models.

December 30th, 2025

Every driver Tiger Woods used to win on the PGA Tour

Tiger Woods used 12 different drivers in amassing a record-tying 82 PGA Tour titles that included 15 major wins.

December 22nd, 2025

The club used by everytop 10 player

How the once-maligned mallet putter won over golf’s toughest critics.

December 10th, 2025

The top golf equipment stories of 2025

Each year there are hundreds of equipment nuggets we dole out to our readers. And every year there are some that stand out as being truly notable and worth revisiting. Certainly, the ongoing saga of the golf-ball rollback was chief among them in 2025, but others caught our attention as well. Two of the best Read more…

December 5th, 2025

Scottie Scheffler has a new driver in the bag at the Hero World Challenge, and there’s a smart reason why

The Hero World Challenge is sometimes chastised as “not a real event”. Don’t tell that to world No.1 Scottie Scheffler, the two-time defending champion who is using the competition as a proving ground for a new TaylorMade driver.

November 24th, 2025

The clubs Sami Valimaki used to win the 2025 RSM Classic

Valimaki leaned on a reliable short game and superior putting to win, plus a bag sporting four different equipment brands.

November 22nd, 2025

How to take some curve out of your tee shots

Q: I’ve always had a slice, so I want to try a slice-fighting driver. Any advice? First off, getting help from your equipment is never a “last resort” solution. Two years ago, Nelly Korda [above, from 2023] was using TaylorMade’s Stealth 2 HD model. The HD stands for “high draw”, meaning it’s draw-biased. There are Read more…

November 19th, 2025

What’s In My Bag: Bud Cauley

Have you ever wondered what is inside those massive staff bags caddies lug around on the professional tours? We have you covered. Golf Digest’s revamped “What’s In My Bag” treatment deconstructs everything inside a player’s bag, from the tiniest ball marker to the supersized driver. Here, PGA Tour pro Bud Cauley, who had four top-10s Read more…

November 17th, 2025

The clubs Adam Schenk used to win the 2025 Butterfield Bermuda Championship

Schenk is well known for carrying a wide array or clubs to each event, sometimes as much as two bags worth, yet for a player that finally won in his 243rd start on the PGA Tour, his bag is not exactly full of the latest and greatest gear.

November 5th, 2025

No more banana balls

There are several ways to go about combating a persistent slice, each with its pros and cons.

October 27th, 2025

The clubs Michael Brennan used to win the 2025 Bank of Utah Championship

Playing in just his third PGA Tour event and on a sponsor invite to boot, Brennan displayed a maturity and quality of play consistent with someone who knew they were born to play the tour.

October 8th, 2025

Tour Edge Exotics MD Forged, CB Forged and Max irons: What you need to know

What you need to know: The latest Exotics iron launch from Tour Edge isn’t merely another continuation of its previous design and branding playbook, but rather a reimagining of the company’s image with products reflective of a renewed focus on premium product. The game-improvement Exotics Max and more player-ish CB Forged and MB Forged offerings Read more…

October 6th, 2025

The clubs Steven Fisk used to win the 2025 Sanderson Farms Championship

For the week Fisk ranked 15th in strokes gained/putting, picking up nearly four shots on the field and was third in putts per green in regulation.

September 28th, 2025

Hot List Extra: The best-looking mallet putters on the 2025 Hot List

Although the mallet putter has been around almost since the birth of the game, its presence has almost always been met with the same type of reaction from golfers. “Sure, they’re probably easier to putt with, but the look … “ The voices trailing off need to go no further. The large backsides of mallets Read more…

September 27th, 2025

Ryder Cup 2025: How rainy conditions negated one of the event’s most unique dynamics

On the opening hole of the Ryder Cup, Bryson DeChambeau unleashed a monster tee shot that landed just shy of the first green. Due to heavy rains the night before, lift clean and place was employed, leading to this exchange between commentators Terry Gannon and Notah Begay. “You’re not only able to lift the ball, Read more…