Ping has introduced the i540 irons, a players-distance model featuring a maraging steel face, tungsten weighting and inR-Air technology to deliver more speed, higher launch and improved feel.
Akshay Bhatia held his nerve in the first playoff at the Arnold Palmer Invitational since 1999, defeating Daniel Berger on the first extra hole. His stellar putting, iron play, and clutch shots defined a memorable victory at Bay Hill.
McLaren is entering the golf equipment market with the launch of McLaren Golf. The racing and automotive giant promises innovation-led, high-performance products, with its first unveil scheduled for 29 April.
Nico Echavarria wins the 2026 Cognizant Classic with back-to-back 66s, a flawless weekend, and his trusty Srixon ZXi7 irons. See his full bag setup and pivotal shots that led to victory.
Jacob Bridgeman held off Rory McIlroy to win the 2026 Genesis Invitational. Here’s a full breakdown of the TaylorMade equipment setup that powered his victory at Riviera.
David Cannon Ben Griffin had a career year in 2025. Three wins, a Ryder Cup berth and residency inside the top 10 of the world ranking. During that time he gained some attention for his use of a Maxfli golf ball—a house brand for Dick’s Sporting Goods and Golf Galaxy. As he embarks on a Read more…
The TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x multilayer urethane-cover balls use a new microcoating technology that changes the way golf balls are painted to ensure consistency.
Wilson’s new Staff Model line of irons features three models: the Staff Model Blade, Staff Model CB, and the Staff Model XB. Each of the 8620 carbon steel irons were designed to fit together to address the increasing desire for combo sets.
It’s often said that numbers don’t tell the true story of a sporting event. In the case of Scheffler’s surgical display in the California desert, however, they very much tell the true story.
“Why are you doing this?” That was the general response from Ben Griffin’s friends on the PGA Tour upon learning he was switching to the Maxfli Tour X golf ball in early 2024. After all, the brand had not registered a win on tour in more than two decades. “There were a lot of questions Read more…
For many years, players at the Hot List Summit tested equipment using a variety of golf balls. All were multilayer, urethane-cover, tour-caliber models. Recently, we went to a single ball to enhance the consistency of our testing process. That said, there’s a reason ball manufacturers offer multiple models at the high end of their lines: Read more…
Titleist’s wedge team, led by master craftsman Bob Vokey, believes there are three keys to great wedge play: contact, flight control and optimum spin. All three have been addressed in Vokey’s latest creation, the SM11.
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.
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.
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.
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