ClubTest

Balls
golf balls lined up

What golf ball is best for you? This handy online app will tell you

Ballnamic is an agnostic fitting tool developed by Ping that allows golfers to find the right ball for their game.
Balls
the inside of golf balls

Buying golf balls? Make sure to understand golf-ball construction

The more you know about golf-ball construction, the easier it’ll be to buy the right model for you. Here’s a quick primer to help.
Balls
a golf ball on the tee

4 golf-ball buying questions and answers from experts

What’s the best way to conduct personal golf-ball testing? Can visual technology on balls help you shoot lower scores? We asked our experts.
Balls
golf balls on the range

A quick 3-step primer for picking the right golf ball for you

A golf ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every shot, so it’s crucial to find one that suits your playing style and visual preferences.
Balls
Dozens of golf balls arranged in a circle on grass with a Golf Ball Guide logo in the middle

2024 Golf Ball Guide: 48 golf balls reviewed and recommended for your game

With our 2024 Golf Ball Guide, our goal is to make you smarter and better informed about the ball options in the marketplace.
Fairway Woods
taylormade qi10 tour fairway wood pictured on golf course

These 2024 fairway woods impressed us the most during robot testing

The Fully Equipped crew offered up their favorite fairway woods from robotic testing on the latest episode of the podcast.
Putters
Five new putters tested for ClubTest 2024

ClubTest 2024: We reviewed 7 new putter lines to help you find your match

For ClubTest 2024, we tested seven top new putter lines to help you find the perfect match for the greens. Read all the putter reviews here.
Accessories
Nikon Coolshot Pro II Stabilized rangefinder

We put Nikon’s latest rangefinder to the test | Proving Ground

Nikon’s Coolshot Pro II Stabilized rangefinder has plenty of bells and whistles. The latest Proving Ground analyzes the benefits.
Irons
mizuno jpx925 hot metal pro iron

How good are Mizuno’s JPX925 Hot Metal irons? We found out | Proving Ground

Mizuno’s JPX Hot Metal lineup lived up to the hype — and then some — in the latest Proving Ground head-to-head test.
Drivers
titleist gt3 driver

Is Titleist’s GT driver worth the fanfare? We put it to the test | Proving Ground

For years, I’ve worried about the “big miss” with the driver. Titleist’s GT3 helped change my way of thinking on the tee box.
Gear
XXIO 13 womens clubs proving ground

How XXIO’s lightweight clubs make golf so much easier | Proving Ground

XXIO offers premium lightweight clubs to help moderate swing speed golfers gain control and distance, and we put them to the test.
Irons
jackson koivun equipment

Are Cobra’s Limit3d irons worth the $3K price tag? | Proving Ground

The latest edition of GOLF’s Proving Ground pits Cobra’s Limit3d against the writer’s gamer iron set to see if they live up to the hype.
Gear
Cleveland smart sole full face wedge

I tried it: These user-friendly wedges make short-game shots much easier

We tested Cleveland’s Smart Sole Full-Face wedges to find out if they make club selection around the greens easier.
Putters
lab golf df3 putter testing

Does this red-hot putter live up to the hype? | Proving Ground

The recent increase in L.A.B. Golf usage on Tour led GOLF’s Jonathan Wall to wonder if the putter could live up to the hype.
Irons
stealth black iron face

Fix your irons with 3 important gear adjustments | Fully Equipped

The latest episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped podcast offers gear tweaks to help get your iron game back on track.
Balls
best golf balls: close up of pyramid of golf balls

This should be your top priority during golf ball testing

Contemplating a change to the golf ball in your bag? Going to one spot on the course can cut down on your testing process.
Balls
Bucket range balls

How range balls can destroy a gear testing session | Fully Equipped

The latest episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped podcast offers a cautionary tale on testing gear with run-of-the-mill range balls.
Gear
adam scott high lofted fairway wood

When should you use these all-important clubs? | Fully Equipped

The Fully Equipped crew discussed the benefits behind employing three important club options near the top of the set.
Drivers
taylormade golf ball is teed up in front of a taylormade driver

Are you better off playing driver or 3-wood? Use this handy guide

When should you rely on a driver over 3-wood or vice versa? These data insights can help clear things up for most golfers.
Fairway Woods
Qi10 Tour taylormade fairway sole

Robot testing confirms these 3-woods are ideal secondary options

If the driver isn’t your favorite club in the bag, consider one of these 3-woods as a reliable backup off the tee.
Drivers
Ping G430 MAX 10K face

These 3 drivers deliver a ‘special’ combo, according to robot testing

These driver offerings have a special combination that’s worth exploring if you’re in the market for a new big stick.

Latest Gear Videos

The Unicorn Driver is Back! Cobra Darkspeed Robotic Insights

Cobra’s LTDx line had legendary forgiveness, and now Cobra returns to that successful formula in 2024 with Darkspeed. Fully Equipped’s Jonathan Wall, Ryan Barath and Gene Parene test 9 points on the face to see where you’ll be getting the most out of each model.

Which Titleist GT driver model is best for your game? We tested them

Kris McCormack, head of ClubTest & Gear Data at GOLF.com, breaks down how the Titleist GT2, GT3 and GT4 drivers suit different types of players.

The Safety Tools You Need When Working on Golf Clubs | The Build Shop

Even master club builders like Ryan Barath can make mistakes when building golf clubs at home. If you want to re-grip, re-shaft, or make any other adjustments to your sticks, make sure to take these precautions.

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Drivers

Drivers
Six new golf drivers arranged horizontally

ClubTest 2024: 18 new drivers tested and reviewed!

For ClubTest 2024, we thoroughly tested 18 new drivers with the help our editors and a swing robot to help you find the perfect driver for your game. Read all the reviews here.