Our Picks: New golf club releases of September 2023

By: Marley Sims

September 23, 2023

Featuring the new PXG irons, Mizuno wedges, TaylorMade Spider putters, Callaway Apex Pro Series, Callaway Paradym Star Series, and new milled grind wedges by Callaway.

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Welcome to Fairway Jockey’s monthly best sellers, where we fill you in on the hottest golf clubs, balls and other golf accessories that are new and popular right now.

We’re featuring tons of new clubs this month — the new PXG irons, Mizuno wedges, TaylorMade Spider putters, Callaway Apex Pro Series, Callaway Paradym Star Series, and new milled grind wedges by Callaway.

Excerpts from the Proving Ground

Our gear guys, Jonathan Wall and Ryan Barath, who co-host GOLF’s “Fully Equipped” podcast, are experts in their field and put these clubs to the test so you know everything there is to know before you purchase these clubs for yourself.

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Tap here to read more from the “Proving Ground” series, where Wall and Barath fill us in on their robot golf club testing results and put clubs to the test on the range and course.

Read below to find snippets about these newly released clubs from the perspective of GOLF’s gear experts, or check out the the articles linked under the new products to get the full gear guys’ perspective on each of these clubs.

TaylorMade Spider Tour Putters

TaylorMade’s Spider Tour putters: 3 things you need to know

As one of the most successful putter franchises ever produced, it’s easy to assume TaylorMade is simply running it back with a tried and true design. Yes, the original Spider Tour shape is making a comeback, but there’s more to the updated offering than a fresh paint job.

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TaylorMade Spider Tour Putter

$349.99

STABILITY FOR THE WIN THIN WALL UNDERCUT CONSTRUCTION We’ve engineered a super stable structure by removing excess weight to create high MOI and legendary Spider performance. STEEL WIREFRAME Allows engineers to better control weight distribution and CG location. HYBRAR ECHO® DAMPENER HYBRAR is behind the face to dampen unwanted vibrations, delivering premium sound and feel on every putt with the best possible sensation. DIFFERENT CG LOCATION Each Spider Tour model features different CG locations for optimal putter fitting. TSS WEIGHTING TSS weights provide balanced weighting and help optimize performance for all various putter lengths. GUNMETAL PVD FINISH The durable PVD coating creates a beautiful high-quality finish. TRUE PATH™ ALIGNMENT The patented alignment system provides visual clarity and helps golfers better envision the line to the hole. WHITE TPU PURE ROLL™ INSERT Made from a combination of Surlyn and aluminum, the white TPU Pure Roll™ insert creates a softer feel. Grooves are angled at 45° to encourage optimal forward roll as well as better sound, feel and overall roll characteristics. The white insert also creates better symmetry with the white True Path alignment. REFINED HOSEL DESIGNS Spider Tour Series includes two different hosel shapes and designs. The small slant produces toe hang, and the double bend produces a face balanced design.

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TaylorMade Spider Tour V Putter

$349.99

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TaylorMade Spider Tour X Putter

$349.99

THIN WALL UNDERCUT CONSTRUCTION We’ve engineered a super stable structure by removing excess weight to create high MOI and legendary Spider performance. STEEL WIREFRAME Allows engineers to better control weight distribution and CG location. HYBRAR ECHO® DAMPENER HYBRAR is behind the face to dampen unwanted vibrations, delivering premium sound and feel on every putt with the best possible sensation. DIFFERENT CG LOCATION Each Spider Tour model features different CG locations for optimal putter fitting. TSS WEIGHTING TSS weights provide balanced weighting and help optimize performance for all various putter lengths. GUNMETAL PVD FINISH The durable PVD coating creates a beautiful high-quality finish. TRUE PATH™ ALIGNMENT The patented alignment system provides visual clarity and helps golfers better envision the line to the hole. WHITE TPU PURE ROLL™ INSERT Made from a combination of Surlyn and aluminum, the white TPU Pure Roll™ insert creates a softer feel. Grooves are angled at 45° to encourage optimal forward roll as well as better sound, feel and overall roll characteristics. The white insert also creates better symmetry with the white True Path alignment. REFINED HOSEL DESIGNS Spider Tour Series includes two different hosel shapes and designs. The small slant produces toe hang, and the double bend produces a face balanced design.

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TaylorMade Spider Tour Z Putter

$349.99

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TaylorMade Stealth 2 Team USA Ryder Cup Driver

TaylorMade’s Stealth 2 Teams Edition drivers are Ryder Cup-ready

Outside of the color changes, the tech inside the Stealth 2 remains the same. The standout feature of the Stealth 2 line is a Nano textured 60X Carbon Twist Face which has a newly optimized profile off the back of the face that incorporates TaylorMade’s famous Inverted Cone Technology (ICT) to better maintain ball speeds on shots hit away from center.

TaylorMade Stealth 2 Team USA Ryder Cup Driver

$599.99

60X CARBON TWIST FACE Twenty years of development marks the end of the titanium era. The all new 60X Carbon Twist Face is 44% lighter than an equivalent titanium face, while also being 11% larger than SIM2 and SIM2 Max drivers and nearly 20% larger than the 2020 SIM driver. Sixty layers of carbon fiber have been strategically designed to optimize energy transfer to deliver fast ball speeds over a large area, resulting in optimal distance and forgiveness. NANOTEXTURE COVER The 60X Carbon Twist Face is encased by a polyurethane cover, featuring a revolutionary new nanotexture technology. The nanotexture cover is used to fine tune launch and spin to optimize total distance regardless of playing conditions. HIGH MOI DESIGN The weight savings of the 60x Carbon Twist Face has allowed more weight to be positioned low and deep in the head, this will add 15% more MOI compared to Stealth Plus+. ASYMMETRIC INERTIA GENERATOR The Inertia Generator remains the foundational source of refined aerodynamic properties. The result is a slippery-fast head shape that aids in swing speed generation on the downswing for golfers at every level. THRU-SLOT SPEED POCKET Our most flexible Speed Pocket™ design engineered to maximize ball speeds and produce additional forgiveness on low face strikes.

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Callaway Apex Pro Series Irons

Callaway’s 2023 Apex irons: 5 things you need to know

Apex is the most recognizable name in Callaway’s iron line and is synonymous with premium performance and precision. Now, three years in the making, the team behind some of the most technology-packed irons in golf is ready to unleash the newest iterations of the Apex line into the world, including two new models and a stand-alone utility.

Callaway Apex CB Custom Irons

$215

The new Apex CB ’24 Irons are designed for the most discerning tour pros and elite ball-strikers. This tour-cavity back is designed with an all-new forged construction for a pure feel, precise shot-making, and workability. THE ULTIMATE TOUR IRON. The new Apex CB ’24 Irons are designed for the most discerning tour pros and elite ball-strikers. This tour-cavity back is designed with an all-new forged construction for a pure feel, precise shot-making, and workability. PURE FORGED PERFORMANCE The Apex CB Irons are forged in a 5-step process from 1025 carbon steel, creating the buttery-soft feel discerning players crave. The body and face are forged as one-piece while MIM weights placed strategically in the heel and toe create a perfectly balanced design for enhanced workability and control. PROGRESSIVE CG DESIGN FOR ADDED CONTROL A progressive CG throughout the set improves trajectory control. The long irons feature a lower CG that promotes towering shots that land soft into greens while the short irons utilize a higher CG for a lower trajectory to promote more spin for added control. DYNAMIC SOLE DESIGN FOR ENHANCED TURF INTERACTION The new Apex CB Irons feature a Dynamic Sole Design with a pre-worn leading edge to cut through the turf more efficiently and trailing edge relief to ensure a clean exit. The result is an iron sole that maintains speed through the turf and promotes consistent contact on all shots.

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Callaway Apex MB Custom Irons

$215

The new Apex MB Irons are developed for the absolute best in the game who are looking for a high level of performance in a modern Tour blade. With our Dynamic Sole Design, it provides more efficient turf interaction, enhanced workability, and the classic feel that elite players expect. A PURE BLADE IN A MODERN DESIGN The new Apex MB Irons are developed for the absolute best in the game who are looking for a high level of performance in a modern Tour blade. With our Dynamic Sole Design, it provides more efficient turf interaction, enhanced workability, and the classic feel that elite players expect. PURE FORGED PERFORMANCE The Apex MB body and face are forged as one-piece in a proprietary forging process from 1025 carbon steel, creating the purest feeling iron imaginable. PROGRESSIVE CG DESIGN FOR ADDED CONTROL A progressive CG throughout the set improves trajectory control. The long irons feature a lower CG that promotes towering shots that land soft into greens while the short irons utilize a higher CG for a lower trajectory with more spin for added control. DYNAMIC SOLE DESIGN FOR ENHANCED TURF INTERACTION These irons feature a dual chamfer on the leading edge to cut through the turf more efficiently. A trailing edge chamfer provides relief from the turf after contact for enhanced feel. This Dynamic Sole Design maintains speed through the turf and promotes consistent contact on all shots.

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Callaway Apex Pro Custom Irons

$215

A revolutionary multi-material forged construction paired with our patented urethane microspheres delivers unmatched feel. An all-new progressive face is designed for exceptional distance with Tour-level precision. And a Dynamic Sole Design promotes improved turf interaction and better contact. The ultimate players performance iron has officially arrived. EXCEPTIONAL DISTANCE WITH TOUR-LEVEL PRECISION. A revolutionary multi-material forged construction paired with our patented urethane microspheres delivers unmatched feel. An all-new progressive face is designed for exceptional distance with Tour-level precision. And a Dynamic Sole Design promotes improved turf interaction and better contact. The ultimate players performance iron has officially arrived. ADVANCED FORGED PERFORMANCE For the first time ever in an Apex iron, a hollow body construction pairs a forged face with a forged 1025 carbon steel body to deliver a premium, ultra-soft feel. Our patented urethane microspheres also work to dampen sound and improve feel while still allowing the face to flex for high ball speeds across the face. NEW PROGRESSIVE FACE DESIGN FOR INCREDIBLE DISTANCE WITH ADDED CONTROL The Apex Pro ’24 irons feature a progressive face design to give players powerful long irons and more precise short irons. The long irons are designed with a powerful Forged 455 face cup to enhance distance and forgiveness. The short irons feature an ultra-consistent forged 1025 face plate engineered to give you control with your scoring clubs. DYNAMIC SOLE DESIGN FOR ENHANCED TURF INTERACTION The new Apex Pro ’24 irons feature a Dynamic Sole Design with a pre-worn leading edge to cut through the turf more efficiently and trailing edge relief to ensure a clean exit. The result is an iron sole that maintains speed through the turf and promotes consistent contact on all shots.

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Callaway Apex Custom Utility Wood

$299.99

The Apex Utility Wood is the go-to option for the best players on Tour. The unique profile promotes the launch and distance benefits of our high lofted fairway woods, the versatility of Callaway hybrids, along with a more neutral ball flight. It’s a multi-purpose offering that better players can use with confidence off the tee into tight landing areas, out of the fairway into Par-5s, or from the rough. TOUR VERSATILITY, POWER, AND CONTROL The Apex Utility Wood is the go-to option for the best players on Tour. The unique profile promotes the launch and distance benefits of our high lofted fairway woods, the versatility of Callaway hybrids, along with a more neutral ball flight. It’s a multi-purpose offering that better players can use with confidence off the tee into tight landing areas, out of the fairway into Par-5s, or from the rough. TOUR-INSPIRED COMPACT, WORKABLE SHAPE & OPTIMIZED LENGTH The distinct clubhead shaping is inspired by in-depth feedback from Tour pros. They require a compact profile to enhance shot-shaping and improve control. Club lengths are set between a fairway wood and a hybrid, allowing for versatile playability while still being easy to hit. FAST BALL SPEED FROM BATWING TECHNOLOGY & AN A.I. DESIGNED C300 FACE CUP The A.I.-designed Batwing structure is pushed to the perimeter to stiffen the body, allowing the high-strength C300 maraging steel face cup to flex for fast ball speeds. ENHANCED TURF INTERACTION FROM CUTWAVE PRO SOLE The Apex UW is designed for versatile shot-making. An all-new Cutwave Pro Sole is a streamlined design, engineered specifically to cut through the turf more efficiently. HIGH LAUNCH, CONSISTENT CONTROL AND TIGHTER DISPERSION The center of gravity is precisely positioned in a neutral location for an exceptional combination of high launch, steeper landing angles, consistent spin characteristics and reduced draw bias. The Apex UW is an excellent option for better players looking for a more playable hybrid or fairway wood.

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Callaway Apex Custom Utility Iron

$275

The new Apex UT Iron is designed to provide better players a powerful, yet versatile option off the tee when precision is paramount. The 455 forged face cup is engineered to provide exceptional distance while a revolutionary multi-material forged construction paired with our patented urethane microspheres delivers unmatched feel. PURE POWER WITH COMPLETE CONTROL The new Apex UT Iron is designed to provide better players a powerful, yet versatile option off the tee when precision is paramount. The 455 forged face cup is engineered to provide exceptional distance while a revolutionary multi-material forged construction paired with our patented urethane microspheres delivers unmatched feel. ADVANCED FORGED PERFORMANCE AND POWERFUL PRECISION The Forged 455 face cup provides exceptional distance, making the Apex UT’24 iron an incredibly powerful and workable option off the tee. DYNAMIC SOLE DESIGN FOR ENHANCED TURF INTERACTION Features a Dynamic Sole Design with a pre-worn leading edge to cut through the turf more efficiently, and trailing edge relief to ensure a clean exit. The result is an iron sole that maintains speed through the turf and promotes consistent contact on all shots. The new Apex Utility iron is a more compact shape than its predecessor with a slightly shallower face to promote a higher launch.

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TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 Custom Wedges

TaylorMade’s MG4 wedges: 5 things you need to know

Feel remains one of those club attributes that’s difficult to quantify. What might feel “soft” to one golfer is “firm” for another. But let’s be clear: There’s no questioning where MG4 falls on the feel spectrum — it’s designed to be soft. And with a solid-construction wedge, the only way to change feel is to alter what’s behind the ball.

TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 Tiger Woods Custom Wedge

$199.99

The unique grind on each sole was designed by the artful hands of Tiger Woods. The 56° wedge is a dual sole with heavy heel relief, while the 60° has an extremely high bounce on the leading edge with a shaved heel. This makes it possible to open the face for flop shots, while still providing relief on the leading edge for better performance on tight lies. Designed for ultimate versatility, this setup allows Tiger to take on any shot, on any course, anywhere in the world. IMPROVED SPIN IN WET CONDITIONS Spin Tread technology utilizes laser etching to channel away moisture and help retain spin in wet conditions. The same way that tire treads help your car stay connected to the road, Spin Tread redirects water at impact and creates more friction between the club face and golf ball to impart more spin than prior generations. REFINED SHAPING MG4 features refinements in shape and visual appeal with a focus on what players perceive at address. Details from the hosel blend, offset and leading-edge straightness were all inspired by the insights and preferences of the best players and most experienced designers. Compared to the previous MG3, MG4 showcases a slightly larger footprint that provides players with a sense of roundness, smoothness and improved ease of use. RAW FACE & NEW FINISH There’s a reason raw wedges are preferred by the game’s best players. The unplated material will rust over time to preserve consistent spin while also delivering better performance in wet conditions. A new refined finish with a slightly darker tint minimizes glare and blends seamlessly with the raw face for a unified appearance.

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TaylorMade Milled Grind 4 Custom Wedge

$179.99

Milled Grind 4 utilizes laser etched Spin Tread and a raw face to provide better bite around the greens and superior spin in wet conditions. Refined shaping creates a smooth aesthetic that inspires creativity around the greens, while improved mass distribution provides a solid feel. IMPROVED SPIN IN WET CONDITIONS Spin Tread technology utilizes laser etching to channel away moisture and help retain spin in wet conditions. The same way that tire treads help your car stay connected to the road, Spin Tread redirects water at impact and creates more friction between the club face and golf ball to impart more spin than prior generations. REFINED SHAPING MG4 features refinements in shape and visual appeal with a focus on what players perceive at address. Details from the hosel blend, offset and leading-edge straightness were all inspired by the insights and preferences of the best players and most experienced designers. Compared to the previous MG3, MG4 showcases a slightly larger footprint that provides players with a sense of roundness, smoothness and improved ease of use. RAW FACE & NEW FINISH There’s a reason raw wedges are preferred by the game’s best players. The unplated material will rust over time to preserve consistent spin while also delivering better performance in wet conditions. A new refined finish with a slightly darker tint minimizes glare and blends seamlessly with the raw face for a unified appearance.

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Mizuno T24 Custom Wedge

Mizuno T24 wedges: 5 things you need to know

The engineers behind Mizuno’s new T24 wedges decided to fully lean into the heritage and design characteristics that make Mizuno wedges stand out by refining their shapes and making them more compact.

Mizuno T24 Custom Wedge

$179.99

The new Mizuno T24 Wedge is a re-work of the prolific T-Series wedge, with subtle top-line refinements visible from the playing position. Grain Flow Forged in Hiroshima Japan, to ensure precise shaping and an unrivalled touch around the green. Now with a higher spinning QUADCUT+ Grooves and five unique sole profiles. Grain Flow Forged HD: One-piece Grain Flow Forged HD from 1025E Pure Select mile carbon steel at Mizuno’s iconic facility in Hiroshima, Japan. Where Mizuno irons have been produced since 1968. 1025 Boron : A carbon steel that featurs 30% greater strength. Refined Topline: Mass taken from the toe portion and a lower hosel blend creates a smaller profile without loss of effective hitting area. Quad Cut + Grooves: An adjustment of the groove shoulder camber and the taper of the groove profile allows a tighter groove pattern for increased spin rates on all shots. Wrap-Around Sole Relief: Increased sole relief from heel to toe across all 5 grind options. Spin-weighted Blade Design: A flared upper portion of the blade creates higher spin and penetrating trajectory, particularly from strikes high on the club face. Hydroflow Micro Grooves: Laser etched microscopic grooves help channel away moisture for maximum spin in wet conditions Face Milling Lines : Increased surface roughness to increase spin nearer the green. Loft/COG Flow Design : The COG of these wedges flows throughout the set to give more control and versatility. Bounce Specific Sole Grinds: Matched bounce and sole grind for an ideal level of versatility.S-Type: high bounce with limited relief for full shots.D-Type: mid bounce with moderate relief for gentle manipulation.C-Type: mid/high bounce with generous relief for a wide range of players and conditions.V-Type: high bounce with aggressive relief for versatility on square and open faced shots.X-Type: low bounce with aggressive relief for advanced players for the most versatility. Loft Specific Head Shapes : Graduated head shapes from pitching wedge to lob wedge ideally suited for how each wedge is used. Copper Underlay: Thin copper layer beneath a nickel chrome to provide a further enhanced impact feel Harmonic Impact Technology: Fine tuned head geometry delivers ideal impact feel and feedback

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PXG 0317 T Custom Irons

PXG’s all-new 0317 T irons: 5 things you need to know

PXG has always done things a little differently. Their ability to stand unique in a golf club business that was becoming increasingly homogenized has helped them become who they are today.

PXG 0317 T Custom Irons

$189.99

Meet the ultimate tour performance players iron. PXG 0317 T Irons are built for highly skilled golfers craving workability with a boost of forgiveness. With a hollow-bodied design and stabilizing S COR™ polymer core, these irons increase spin performance, improve distance control and overall consistency. The compact head shape has a slightly larger profile for enhanced MOI and mishit forgiveness. XTREME SHOT MAKING Small workable club head design increases the player’s control over the clubface. HIGH SPIN PERFORMANCE Proprietary S COR™ material increases stability and limits face movement during impact which produces higher spin rate performance. SUPERIOR DISTANCE CONTROL Thin face hollow bodied construction delivers very consistent distance control for highly skilled players. EXCELLENT SOUND AND FEEL 3X Forged 8620 soft carbon steel

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Callaway Paradym Star Family

Callaway Paradym Star series built for more speed and distance | First Look

It’s simple physics: if you can retain energy while reducing weight, it’s going to go faster, and with Callaway’s Paradym Star line, reduced weight means increased distance for players looking to gain back lost yards.

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