The mini driver remains a mystery for many weekend golfers. Is it a driver with a smaller profile? Is it a fairway wood with a larger profile? You’re bound to get a different answer depending on who you ask. The truth is, the club can be whatever you want it to be. For those who Read more…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: The iconic Ben Hogan golf brand, resurrected by golf entrepreneur Simon Millington in 2023, brings two drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and four new sets of irons to the market. Notable among them are the Ft. Worth MB and CB models, which feature lightweight ceramic matrix composite core pieces to control Read more…
The world of golf is inundated with tight-fitting, thigh-hugging pants. I really thought we left that style behind with the emo phase of our teens, but every time I hit the golf course (or even the driving range), my eyes are scorched with the sight of dozens of guys wearing pants that they could’ve worn Read more…
Here’s a sartorial hill I’m willing to die on or at least endure a sunburn for: Shorts should be short, especially on the golf course. Too many golfers are trapped in a decades-old fashion bubble from when long shorts were all the rage—or perhaps some think they were doomed to a life sentence playing in Read more…
It’s not often that James Bond and Steph Curry are uttered in the same sentence. One is a fictional British spy who can navigate his way through any situation with inimitable grace and confidence; the other is a basketball legend and probably the greatest three-point shooter of all time. What brought the two together? Golf Read more…
“Quiet on the tee!” We’ve heard it a billion times, and we always abide. After all, golf is about decorum. We must never forget this or the next thing you know there will be professional events where patrons run indiscriminately around hurling cups of beer in Phoenix. We cannot let this happen. As a lover Read more…
It’s a bird! It’s a plane! It’s a golf ball coming right at you that you couldn’t see because of harsh sun! OK, sure, that’s a pretty rare occurrence, but it might be time to switch from your overkill of hats to one trusty pair of sunglasses. It’s a hell of a fashion change-up—we understand Read more…
To be clear, I’m not suggesting we ditch the blazer entirely. If it’s a real golf tournament (and if you have to ask, it isn’t), a dash of formality gives extra buzz to any dinner, be it the kickoff or closing ceremony. With a jacket on, science proves you’ll laugh a little louder and order Read more…
We receive a lot of questions about the latest gear in the marketplace. Most of them centre around one specific question: “Should I switch out my current gamer for a [fill in the blank] driver?”
There’s a number buried in your typical launch monitor report you should be paying attention to because it might be the difference between hitting greens instead of just visiting them.
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Newton Golf? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club catetgories. Newton Fast Motion shafts: Newton Golf expands its driver shaft lineup with the lightweight Fast Motion, an option 10 grams lighter Read more…
During recent nine-point testing with the swing robot at 95mph, the Elyte Triple Diamond stood out as one of the fastest and most consistent drivers for golfers who move the club at about that speed, which is considered an average amateur swing speed.