Articles by E. Michael Johnson

Why you shouldn’t hit 3-wood off the tee

Data from ShotScope studied millions of tee shots from everyday golfers and found the percentage golfers found the fairway using a driver is nearly identical to that with a 3-wood.

The clubs Jake Knapp used to win the 2024 Mexico Open at Vidanta

It wasn’t easy, nor was it pretty, but Jake Knapp held his game together after a couple early hiccups and used a nervy short game to secure his first PGA Tour win at the Mexico Open at Vidanta. A rookie on the tour playing just his fifth event of the season, Knapp had Sunday experience, Read more…

Ping s159 wedges: What you need to know

Ping’s most extensive and versatile wedge line to date, the s159 line, features 25 loft/grind options. The grinds and shape were the result of direct feedback from the company’s tour staff.

Tour Edge Hot Launch 524 irons and wedges: What you need to know

Tour Edge’s Hot Launch C524 irons and wedges are designed for golfers who prefer a more classic cavity-back design. The E524 irons and wedges provide plenty of help by focusing on ease of getting the ball up in the air or, in the case of the wedges, out of the sand.

Titleist Vokey SM10 wedges: What you need to know

Titleist’s wedge team, led by master craftsman Bob Vokey, believes there are three keys to great wedge play: shot versatility, distance and trajectory control, and maximum spin. All three have been addressed in Vokey’s latest creation, the SM10.

Bridgestone Tour B golf balls: What you need to know

Bridgestone’s latest version of its Tour B line of golf balls offers four versions: the X, XS, RX and RXS. Each uses what the company refers to as “Reactiv X”, which combines impact modifiers the company refers to as “Reactiv iQ” with a denser mid-layer to alter the performance attributes of each ball.

The clubs Nick Dunlap used to win the 2024 American Express

Dunlap rebounded from what looked like a crushing double-bogey at the seventh hole in the final round to make three birdies coming in – the last two on holes 14 and 16 thanks to impressive 10-foot makes with his Odyssey O-Works Tank 7 putter.

Toulon Golf New Releases 2024

Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Toulon Golf? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club and ball catetgories. Toulon Santa Monica putter (2024): Toulon Golf is known for its high-end milled putters and the company has released Read more…