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Chris marchini

August 9th, 2026

You get 14 clubs. Here’s how to know if you’re wasting spots in your bag

14 clubs, article, Chris Marchini, Craig Zimmerman, golf digest

May 28th, 2026

Why you’re probably thinking about lie angle all wrong

A blanket lie angle adjustment ignores the subtle nuances between each iron.

November 27th, 2025

These overlooked gear components can improve your game in a hurry

Today’s equipment isn’t just designed for forgiveness; it’s engineered for customisation. And those customisable elements can deliver immediate gains when players understand how to use them.

October 25th, 2025

Want to find the right golf ball? Start with this distance

It’s a methodical, inside-out approach that puts scoring first and distance second.

October 18th, 2025

How to know if a clubfitter is right for you in just 3 minutes

Similar to how you’d call around and get different quotes before moving forward on a house project, it’s important to do the same thing in advance of a clubfitting.

August 25th, 2025

Tiger fine-tuned his putter like this. Should you?

August 5th, 2025

When to consider playing a softer flex shaft in your wedges

When it comes to gear trends on tour, certain setups stick around for a reason. One that continues to show up in the bags of top players? A slightly softer flex shaft in the wedges.

July 29th, 2025

Are your wedges costing you shots? Here’s how to tell

Research indicates that a wedge maintains peak performance for roughly 65 to 75 rounds before the grooves begin to noticeably wear down.

June 15th, 2025

Can a shorter driver shaft bring more fairways and more distance? You bet

As a longer shaft creates a larger swing arc, there is the potential for more speed being delivered to the ball at impact for more distance. Practically, according to most clubfitters, that is rarely what happens.

October 9th, 2024

Are hybrids still the best option to replace your long irons?

Tour players are opting for other options beyond hybrids. Those include utility irons and high-lofted fairway woods. But should you?

Does club fitting really work? It does, but that doesn’t mean it always involves a purchase

Does clubfitting really work? It does, but that doesn’t mean it always involves a purchase

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Equipment expert doesn’t believe we should talk about ‘fitting’ anymore – it’s all about ‘optimisation’

should-better-golfers-consider-a-more-forgiving-driver-like-nelly-korda-and-scottie-scheffler?

Should better golfers consider a more forgiving driver like Nelly Korda and Scottie Scheffler?

that-3-wood-in-your-bag-is-more-a-problem-than-a-solution

That 3-wood in your bag is more a problem than a solution

why-a-shorter-length-driver-shaft-can-improve-distance-and-accuracy

Why a shorter-length driver shaft can improve distance and accuracy

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Lofts and Lies: You’re fooling yourself if you’re buying a driver based on the number on the sole

new-study-reveals-the-harsh-truth-about-5-irons

March 1st, 2023

New study reveals the harsh truth about 5-irons

Our results with players at this year’s Hot List testing show that some players can’t carry a 5-iron farther than they fly a 7-iron.

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T68Preston Stout-6F4
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