As drivers have become bigger, lighter and more forgiving—thank you, manufacturers!—you probably have picked up some distance without doing anything to your swing. However, I know distance gains are addictive, so now you might be tempted to go at the ball harder than ever. That’s fine, but don’t make the mistake of adding speed to Read more…
To take advantage of the technology in your driver, especially if you don’t swing it over 100 miles per hour, you might have been told it’s best to tee the ball high and catch it on the upswing. Do that, and you’ll maximize the time the ball stays in the air and minimize the amount Read more…
The Cobra King Tec, a compact players hybrid updated from the 2023 model, pushes an invigorated emphasis on adjustability with a 33-way hosel that can dial in ball-flight preferences high, low, left and right, along with moveable sole weights.
One area of the game where you should have a healthy expectation of success is pitching. Although wedge technology is better than ever, you still need to take advantage of it, so let’s review how to set up and swing when you’re trying to hit a green inside of, say, 50 yards. The common mistake Read more…
No matter whether your wedge is brand new or 20 years old, you’re still facing the same dilemma in a greenside bunker. You’ve got to trust that if you make a big swing through the sand with it and purposely miss the ball, the shot is going to come out high and soft and stop Read more…
High-lofted wedges are more forgiving and userfriendly than ever. In addition to being designed to glide along the turf better, many have bigger heads and grooves from one end of the face to the other. Not only do they give you a decent result on less-than-perfect strikes, they also can add more touch to your Read more…
The latest iteration of Bridgestone’s e12 family of golf balls consists of three models: HiLaunch, Straight and Speed. The designs are targeted at three specific types of players based off data gleaned by the four-million-plus ball fittings conducted by the company.
Cobra’s latest King line of wedges uses a metal-injection moulding process that produces tighter manufacturing tolerances, reducing the need for hand polishing that can lead to inconsistencies from club to club.
What you need to know: Wilson’s second iteration of its Triad ball moves weight from the ball’s core to its mantle layer. Doing this allows for the density of all three layers (including the urethane cover) to be equal. That produces a ball that is better balanced with a higher moment of inertia to promote Read more…
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Ping? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club catetgories. Ping G440 Drivers: The Ping G440 driver lineup (G440 Max, G440 SFT, G440 LST) mixes something different with its traditional focus on Read more…
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Titleist? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club and ball catetgories. Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x: The new Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x both feature a faster high-gradient core, Read more…
The Ping G440 fairway woods and hybrids both utilise a new internal hosel structure that frees room for the face to deflect while saving mass that can be used to lower the centre of gravity for easier, more spin-efficient launch.
The Ping G440 driver line-up (G440 Max, G440 SFT, G440 LST) mixes something different with its traditional focus on forgiveness for a slightly new approach to more distance.
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