Articles by E. Michael Johnson

Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore wedges: What you need to know

Cleveland’s follow up to its successful RTX ZipCore line features a larger ZipCore section (nearly twice the size) that allows weight to be removed and placed elsewhere to boost forgiveness, particularly in the high-low direction.

Callaway Paradym and Paradym X irons: What you need to know

Among the numerous shared technologies is a face made from a high-strength 455 stainless steel that allowed Callaway engineers (with an assist from artificial intelligence) to create a thinner face for more speed while creating a tighter dispersion pattern.

What’s in my bag : Collin Morikawa

AGE 25  LIVES Las Vegas, Nevada STORY Winner of five PGA Tour events, including the 2020 PGA Championship and 2021 Open Championship.  FREE ADVICE Although there are different levels of amateur players, I see too many playing smaller clubheads or less-forgiving clubs than they should. Most amateurs would benefit from more loft, weaker shafts and Read more…

The muscle-back mystique

Golfers are drawn to muscle-back blade irons even though they’re too difficult for most players to use effectively.

What’s in my bag: Tiger Woods

Woods has a workshop at his Florida home where he can make adjustments to his equipment, like altering the bounce and grinds on his wedges.