Whether a major champion using irons that were 3D-printed, a six-time PGA Tour winner putting in two drivers at the Masters or a fairway wood from 2006 finding its way back in play, here’s our take on the top gear stories of 2024.
The new irons make meaningful moves forward with a new hollow-body construction that features Cobra’s largest cupface design in an iron to date for more ball speed.
The Cobra DS-Adapt family of drivers will include four models ranging from the compact, low-spin, tour-preferred LS to the ultra-high forgiveness-focused Max-K.
If you’re one of the lucky few who somehow manages to keep the same ball in play for what seems like an eternity, the only thing you need to keep track of is cover wear.
In a recent online exchange, L.A.B. Golf founder Sam Hahn was explaining why the company was dropping the “broomstick” terminology on its putters and replacing it with “sweeper”. The answer was eyebrow-raising.
Campos is the rare winner that did not dominate from tee to green (he ranked T-49 in greens in regulation) but rather relied heavily on his short game.
The flex, weight and length of the shaft all influence how a golfer times the release of the clubhead at impact, which is critical for consistent contact.
You wouldn’t think the 6,814-metre El Cardonal at Diamante course would yield to anything but a bomber, but Austin Eckroat navigated it skilfully – if without overpowering length – to capture the World Wide Technology Championship for his second win of 2024.
Australian Golf Digest
