Articles by E. Michael Johnson

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.

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…

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.

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…

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…

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…

No more banana balls

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

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…

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…

What’s In My Bag: Ben Griffin

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 Ben Griffin, playing this week in Read more…

Ryder Cup 2025: One equipment nugget from every member of the U.S. team

The Ryder Cup isn’t subject to quite as much equipment intrigue these days now that the conundrum of which golf ball a two-man team uses in alternate-shot matches no longer exists (players can switch balls on each hole) and with Phil Mickelson not playing. Still, there plenty of curiosity regarding the bats and balls of Read more…