WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Evnroll’s new V-Series and Carlsbad putter lines offer two takes on familiar and successful shapes and technologies with one line emphasizing options and the other affordability. Of course, both the V-Series and Carlsbad feature Evnroll’s core technology of face grooves that enhance initial roll for consistent rollout and straighter putts. Read more…
Encompassing all the technology of its TP5 and TP5x golf balls, TaylorMade’s TP5 and TP5x TRK-R golf balls are designed to further enhance the launch-monitor experience. Although the balls are designed for indoor use, they are R&A and USGA-conforming and can be played in competition.
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Cobra? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club catetgories. Cobra 3D Printed Tour irons: Cobra leans in to its previous experience in 3D printing with its first fully commercial set of Read more…
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Wilson? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club and ball catetgories. Wilson Triad and Duo Soft balls: Wilson’s second iteration of its Triad ball moves weight from the ball’s core to Read more…
What you need to know: Bettinardi Golf introduces its sixth generation of wedges, the HLX 6.0. Developed from the company’s first milled wedges that launched in 2014, the forged 1020 carbon-steel head features milled sole shaping and machined grooves, while the design sports a ladder milling technique high on the back flange for a higher Read more…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Meridian Putters expands its lineup of Milled Series putters to feature new models and new face-milling options. The collection of milled stainless-steel classic shapes now features seven models, including three additions (the tri-sole Seaside blade, the clamshell half-mallet Kiawah and the wide-body blade Savannah). There’s also now a new fourth Read more…
Just as there was with the first Hot List 22 years ago, there’s a kind of pursuit of the impossible that drives our equipment testing. While “What are the best new clubs?” seems a straightforward enough enterprise, each possible answer spurs more questions. “Best” is a word that draws a lot of attention, but we Read more…
The Titleist Scotty Cameron Studio Style line-up employs a carbon-steel face insert that features a chain-link milling pattern and a durable nickel plating to improve and maintain soft feel.
The versatility and ease of use of the newest fairway woods make them a popular—and wise—choice if getting the ball in play is more important than maxing out your distance with a driver. The thing to remember, however, is that these clubs are designed to get the ball up in the air when it’s resting Read more…
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…
If you look at the heads of most game-improvement and super-game-improvement irons, you’ll probably notice they look like they’ll make it easier to hit the ball higher and straighter. That shouldn’t come as a surprise, but even with those features, you still have to make a swing that capitalizes on their design. Many poorer iron Read more…