Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday, 31 March 2020
Best mid handicap irons The best mid handicap irons need to offer a combination of forgiveness, decent distance without necessarily the super strong lofts and huge distances associated with irons for high handicap golfers, good spin levels, nice feel and appealing looks. TaylorMade SIM Max The TaylorMade SIM Max features technology that is designed to increase forgiveness while also improving feel. A dampener...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday, 26 March 2020
Which wedges spin the most? There's a lot more to buying new wedges than just focusing on the spin rate. Getting the correct lofts, bounce and finish is key, as is picking between a blade and cavity back, not to mention things like full face grooves and high toe shapes. But wedge spin is still very important. It's what makes your ball grab...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday, 20 March 2020
The most forgiving driver 2020 When picking the best driver, it's important to focus on more than just the one that goes the furthest. That's why, for the first time, our drivers test this year looked at the average drop-off in distance between good and bad strikes. Nobody strikes their driver perfectly every time - even the pros - so a...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday, 19 March 2020
What is the longest driver of 2020? Before we get into the facts about the longest golf driver of 2020, we feel it's important to state that you should never buy a driver based on our data alone. Golf clubs perform differently in different golfers’ hands, due to things like your swing speed and the way you deliver the club into impact.
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday, 19 March 2020
Best Hybrids 2020: We bring you our best hybrids of 2020 - tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest ever equipment test we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and when it came to selecting the best hybrids of 2020, these were our top 10 on the market right now: Cleveland Launcher Halo RRP:...
Written by Simon Daddow on Thursday, 12 March 2020
Best Fairway Woods 2020: We bring you the best fairway woods of 2020 - tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest ever equipment test we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and when it came to selecting the best fairway woods of 2020, these are the best on...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday, 11 March 2020
BEST WEDGES 2020 We've tested all of this year's new releases to determine the best wedges of 2020: Callaway Jaws MD5 RRP: £149 Lofts: 46° / 48° / 50° / 52° / 54° / 56° / 58° / 60° / 62° / 64° Head options: Four Sole grinds (C, S, X, W) Finishes: Platinum Chrome / Tour Grey Shaft: True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue 115 S200 Callaway Jaws...
Written by Simon Daddow on Friday, 6 March 2020
Best golf irons 2020 Before we get down to the business of naming our best golf irons of 2020, we thought it might be helpful to explain the different categories of golf irons and the type of golfer likely to suit each one. Click here if you'd rather skip straight to the best irons rankings. JUMP TO: Best Player Irons 2020 / Best...
Wednesday, 4 March 2020
The best golf rangefinder for 2020 Golf watches and handheld GPS units are great, but nothing beats a golf rangefinder for sheer accuracy of yardage to the flag. Here’s our pick of the best golf rangefinders for 2020. Bushnell Pro XE – £449 Golf rangefinders don’t come much better than the Bushnell Pro XE. It can shoot the flag at distances of over...
Written by Rob McGarr on Thursday, 20 February 2020
The best golf watch 2020 The best golf watches in 2020 do a lot more than just give you a yardage to the green. The best golf watch can track every shot you hit, giving you an accurate average yardage for how far you hit every club in your bag (we almost guarantee the reality will be a bit shorter than...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday, 19 February 2020
Best putters for 2020 Trying to name the best putter in golf is not easy. With drivers, woods, hybrids, irons and wedges, we can hit balls on a launch monitor and analyse the data to draw some conclusions. With putters, whilst it is possible to measure some data, it's a far more personal choice. Some golfers like the look of a...
Written by Rob McGarr on Friday, 14 February 2020
The best spikeless golf shoes 2020 Spikeless golf shoes have gone from something scoffed at by serious golfers not too long ago to being the preferred choice of amateurs and tour pros alike nowadays. That’s because the latest spikeless golf shoes offer grip that can match, if not beat, spiked golf shoes, while being incredibly comfortable and lightweight. The majority of...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday, 12 February 2020
Best drivers 2020 What is the best golf driver of 2020? The best driver on the market is one of the biggest questions in golf each year, with every manufacturer making bold claims about their new drivers and the latest technologies they have used to help you hit it further and straighter. But with many of the best new drivers costing over...
Tuesday, 28 January 2020
Best Drivers 2019: We're reviewed the latest drivers on the market to bring you the best of 2019, comparing ball speed, launch angle, backspin, carry distance and how much you're paying for each driver (per yard) Technology stories – like prices – have rocketed with the new breed of 2019 drivers. They are a bigger investment than ever, making this the...
Wednesday, 8 January 2020
We tested every make and model of golf ball, head-to-head on a launch monitor to bring you the most comprehensive golf ball review to date. ...
Written by Simon Daddow on Wednesday, 8 January 2020
The best electric golf trolleys The best electric golf trolley for you will depend on your budget, the features you need, how much you are worried about the weight and size of the trolley, and the type of battery that suits your needs. We've put together our pick of the best electric golf trolleys on the market right now to help you...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday, 1 October 2019
Best Wedges 2019: We bring you our best wedges of 2019 - tried and tested as part of our biggest ever equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest equipment test of the year we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and when it came to selecting the best wedges of 2019, these were our top 10 on the market right now. Cleveland RTX 4...
Written by Simon Daddow on Tuesday, 3 September 2019
Best Fairway Woods 2019: We bring you our best fairway woods of 2019 - tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest ever equipment test we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and when it came to selecting the best fairway woods of 2019, these are the best on the market right now. ...
Written by Simon Daddow on Monday, 2 September 2019
Best Hybrids 2019: We bring you our best hybrids of 2019 - tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. From the Ping G410 Hybrid to the Callaway Apex and TaylorMade M6 Rescue, there is a club designed to help every golfer. But when it comes to hybrids, it's crucial to get the best one...
Friday, 3 May 2019
The Best Putters of 2019: We bring you our best putters of 2019 - tried and tested as part of our biggest ever golf club equipment guide, Top Gear. In our biggest ever equipment test we reviewed hundreds of golf clubs, and when it came to selecting the best putters of 2019, these were our top 10 putters on the market...