Playing out of bunkers is a bugaboo for many golfers, including Hot List tester Anand Mudaliar. A 6-handicap who plays about 50 rounds a year, Mudaliar, 42, has no issue bashing it 260 off the tee but struggles big-time in the sand. Still, he knows what he wants in a wedge. “I really value how Read more…
The iron play was strong all week for Hovland, as he finished seventh in greens in regulation and sixth in strokes gained/approach the green with his Ping i210 irons.
What you need to know: Give Miura this: It’s not a company that feels compelled to adhere to a ramped-up product launch cycle. Its TC-201 irons were five years in the making and the TC-202 follow up took another six years. The irons stay true to Miura’s tradition of handmade, forged irons. Price/Availability: The TC-202 Read more…
The solid-swinging lefty won in just his 34th start as a pro and did so with a combination that works well at PGA National’s Champion course – solid driving, a nervy short game and reliable putting.
Brian Campbell came into the Mexico Open at VidantaWorld having made just 10 cuts in 27 events, with no top-10 finishes. Still, Campbell was matter-of-fact when asked after the third round what a win would mean. “It’s what dreams are made of,” he said. “This is why I’ve worked so hard to get back here. Read more…
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Tour Edge? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club catetgories. Tour Edge Hot Launch E525 and X525 irons and wedges: Tour Edge’s Hot Launch E525 irons and wedges are designed for Read more…
The fifth generation of TaylorMade’s players-distance P·790 irons boast a new steel alloy for the face that is 20 percent stronger than in the previous iteration. This allows for a fast, thin face that delivers more rebound at impact.
What you need to know: Tour Edge’s Hot Launch E525 irons and wedges are designed for golfers who prefer a more classic cavity-back design. The Hot Launch X525 irons and wedges provide plenty of help for golfers focused on getting the ball more easily in the air or, in the case of the wedges, out Read more…
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Bettinardi? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club catetgories. Bettinardi Limited Edition Eagles Queen B 6 putter: It’s as sure as death and taxes. When a team wins a championship, the Read more…
For years reminder grips were a staple on the clubs tour players used (Ben Hogan, in fact, was known to place part of a wire hangar under his grips to promote a weak grip to prevent the hook he hated). Manufacturers also made them for the masses. For those not familiar with them, the reminder Read more…
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from XXIO? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club and ball catetgories. XXIO Prime Royal Edition: The XXIO Prime Royal Edition woods and irons continue XXIO’s heritage of premium, lightweight, speed-enhancing designs Read more…
TPC Scottsdale’s Stadium course is a venue that habitually rewards strong iron play, with four of the previous five winners ranking in the top six in greens in regulation. Detry continued that trend by ranking first in GIR as well in strokes gained/approach the green.
TaylorMade’s latest version of its Tour Response and Tour Response Stripe boasts a new core, as well as a new mantle layer designed to increase distance for non-elite swing speeds.
What you need to know: The XXIO Prime Royal Edition woods and irons continue XXIO’s heritage of premium, lightweight, speed-enhancing designs for moderate swing-speed players. These new models feature an all-new “Bi-Flex face,” which is designed to expand the sweet spot and enhance ball speeds, providing players with better consistency at impact and resulting in Read more…
What you need to know: Wilson expands its second generation of Dynapower irons to include not only an updated version of the standard Dynapower, but the addition of Dynapower Max—a more forgiving, easier-to-launch product. Both feature AI-driven variable thickness face designs to bolster ball speed. Price/Availability: The Dynapower and Dynapower Max retail for $900 for Read more…
What you need to know: A nine-piece set aimed at the beginning or launch-challenged golfer, the Wildcat set is comprised of a driver, 5-wood, 6-hybrid, 7-iron through pitching wedge, sand wedge and putter. Higher lofts, deeper centers of gravity and Lighter shafts and swing weights all are employed to increase ease of use. Price/Availability: Clubs Read more…
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