June

  • Do I need a low spin driver?

    Sunday 14 July 2019

    Back in January Ping pulled the covers off the new G410 family, and it was well documented at the time how there was no low-spin (LST) driver, like previous line-ups. The reason was simple – when Ping engineers started testing the intended new model, they realised it didn’t offer a big enough improvement over the existing G400 LST. So they went...

  • Should you buy second hand golf gear? The pros and cons

    Written by Rob Jerram on Thursday 20 June 2019

    Should you buy second hand golf clubs? The pros and cons of used equipment Just like buying a used car, second hand golf gear needs a bit of thought and research if you’re to come away with clubs capable of helping your game. Here’s seven things to help you make the right decision. Related: Best Used Golf Clubs 2020 Go and see Golfbidder It’s not...

  • Reader Test: SkyCaddie SX500 GPS

    Friday 14 June 2019

    SkyCaddie’s new SX500 GPS has become the first of its kind to replace yardage books and laser rangefinder in Tour pros bags (on the Staysure Tour). The switch is primarily down to the extra detail it offers over lasers and traditional GPS systems. To find out if the time is right for you to ditch your laser, we asked four TG...

  • TESTED: Mini Driver vs Normal Driver

    Friday 14 June 2019

    TaylorMade celebrate their 40th anniversary in 2019, and to mark the occasion they’ve unveiled a new mini driver. The original Pittsburgh Persimmon metalwood launched by the company in 1979 changed the game, convincing many golfers to switch from old-fashioned wooden drivers to the metal equivalent best drivers. So the new Original One (Pittsburgh Persimmon) has been created to showcase both the...

  • TWIN TEST: SkyCaddie SX500 vs Garmin Approach G80 GPS handhelds

    Written by Simon Daddow on Friday 14 June 2019

    Club golfers used to rely on 150 yard markers and yardage books to get distances, but GPS and rangefinders are well on their way to knocking traditional ways of accessing yardages on the head forever. While most lasers haven’t changed much over the years, GPS technology is evolving to create some seriously powerful multi-functional devices. So with SkyCaddie claiming their new SX500...