The 8 golf items we’re buying this summer

As the temperatures rise and the summer golf season beckons, now is the perfect time to make that purchase you’ve been eyeing.

What is it that your game needs this season? Whether your focus is on game improvement, maximum enjoyment on the course or greater travel efficiency, there’s literally a product for everyone that can benefit your game this summer.

Below, GOLF staffers name the item they’re coveting most this year, and why it could be a great purchase for you, too. If any selections inspire you, click on the links below to add to cart now and get the summer season started in style.

A practice net

Sure, a teched-out simulator in the basement would be nice, but I’m not quite there yet. My happy alternative looms in my backyard: a 7-foot-tall hitting net accompanied by a turf mat and bucket of balls my kid found in the woods at the course up the street. It’s not much — but it’s enough! Between meetings or over a beer at twilight, I’ll sneak out and beat a few orbs into the sturdy mesh. This style of golf might not offer the same feedback as a five-figure sim but it does provide something else that even the grandest subterranean setup can’t deliver: time outdoors. There are many solid options out there, but I’d recommend the Haack Golf Net, which comes with a swatch of turf that has two different playing surfaces (fairway and rough) and also a tee. —Alan Bastable

Haack Pro Golf Net w/ Tri-Turf Mat

USE THE SAME NET THE PROS USE: Developed and endorsed by legendary University of Georgia coach Chris Haack. People who are serious about taking their game to the next level know this is the only net for them. Features PRACTICE FROM HOME:  Bring all the benefits of the driving range directly to your home with our newest groundbreaking product. PATENTED DESIGN:️ New patented cage feature allows practice of the most demanding of shots. Use every club in your bag and practice aggressive shots you’ve always wanted to attempt on the course. SWING WITH CONFIDENCE:  From your Wedge to your Driver; you will have the confidence to hit thousands of balls. Designed to take a beating, this net will hold up to even the most rigorous of practice sessions.   What’s in the Box (1) 9x7x3ft Rukket Haack Golf Net Pro (1) Free Hitting Target (1) Tri-Turf Hitting Mat (1) Carry Bag Product Specs 9ft x 7ft x 3ft RUKKET FAIR PLAY GUARANTEE & LIFETIME WARRANTY: At Rukket Sports we know you came to win. We also understand that in order to win you need to train hard, so that’s why we’re proud to offer the Rukket Fair Play Guarantee & Lifetime Warranty for no-risk purchasing plus outstanding USA-based customer service!  

$239.99 from Fairway Jockey

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ALSO AVAILABLE AT: PGA Tour Superstore, Scheels

A backyard chipping target

I need something to practice my middling short game, but it also might be fun to inspire my kids to chip with me in the backyard. That’s this pop-up pitching and chipping target from Rukket Sports. I can use the different targets to work on different shots and might even come up with some nifty points system to get the kids interested. Rukket Sports also makes a chipping Cornhole game if you really want to ramp-up the backyard festivities. —Josh Berhow

Pop-Up Golf Pitching & Chipping Target

BECOME A SHORT GAME GURU: Sharpen your skills with the ultimate folding golf chipping net! Features USER-FRIENDLY: Easy pop-up design with simple storage instruction for ideal indoor or outdoors use. PUTT LESS, CHIP IN MORE: Features three targets and 12 foam practice balls to improve your accuracy for the ultimate challenge. READY-TO-GO PRACTICE: Nylon carrying bag included for easy portability from home to office to tailgate. GOLF ANYWHERE: 20 in. x 25 in. x 20 in. to fit right in the corner of your office (Great gift for a golfing boss)! Rukket’s pitching & chipping pop-up golf game can help improve your golf chipping game indoors and out. Use at home, the office, or your TAILGATE! RUKKET TOUGH: Made from durable nylon netting with a spring steel frame that will let you enjoy this for years to come. Great gift for golfing husband, dad, mom, kid or teen that keeps on giving! PRACTICE YEAR ROUND: ☀️ 🍂 ❄️🌱 Move this chipping net into your garage or basement and train all year round when paired with ONE our best selling RUKKET GOLF NETS. Product Specs 20in. x 25in. x 20in. What’s in the Box (1) Haack Golf Chipping Net (1) Carry Bag (12) Foam Practice Golf Balls (4) Metal Stakes RUKKET FAIR PLAY GUARANTEE & LIFETIME WARRANTY: At Rukket Sports we know you came to win. We also understand that in order to win you need to train hard, so that’s why we’re proud to offer the Rukket Fair Play Guarantee & Lifetime Warranty for no-risk purchasing plus outstanding USA-based customer service! Instructions  

$29.99 from Fairway Jockey $29.99 from PGA Tour Superstore $29.99 from Golf Galaxy

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ALSO AVAILABLE AT: PGA Tour Superstore, Golf Galaxy

A GPS/speaker combo

What do I covet? The question is maybe more what do my playing partners want — and that’s for me to stop pestering them for yardages. Yes, I’m among the last people walking earth’s fairways to not own a distance-measuring device, and I think that this is the year I join the crowd. One, in particular, has caught my eye, as it combines something else I’ve coveted — a speaker. I’ve always thought it’d be great to listen to MC Hammer as I hammer a drive, or Toto, should I ever play in Africa. The Bushnell Wingman Mini GPS Golf Speaker is definitely joining my bag. —Nick Piastowski

Bushnell Wingman Mini GPS Golf Speaker

$99.99 from Fairway Jockey

ALSO AVAILABLE AT: PGA Tour Superstore, Bushnell

At-home speed training

Coming out of the winter, I noticed my clubhead speed had dipped quite a bit, despite me being pretty faithful to the gym. Combine that with Super Speed Golf’s recently released Speed Sticks Pro speed training set, I thought now was the perfect time to get a set in hand. The new Speed Sticks have an upgraded shaft, new larger and strategically textured grips to better train grip strength, and a newly designed weighting system to help match them to your driver, as well as use one club as a travel system.

Whether you’d like to get from a 200 yard drive to 230 or 270 to 300, speed training can be a great way to do it and make it so that speed comes easier by essentially tricking your body into moving faster.

Rory McIlroy used Speed Sticks a few years ago and it seems to be working pretty well for him lately. I just recently got my Speed Sticks Pro and I look forward to sharing the results soon! —Jack Hirsh

Speed Sticks Pro (NEW!)

2024 MyGolf Spy Holiday Staff Wish List The most significant evolution of swing speed training since the release of our original SuperSpeed Golf Training System, the Speed Sticks Pro take speed training equipment to a whole new level. “These are some next-level innovations that will help you get to your personal bests in swing speed.” – Padraig Harrington, 3x Major Winner and World Golf Hall of Fame Inductee Features the Inertia Matching System 10 Piece Weight Kit to customize your speed sticks to precisely match your driver for optimal gains. Improved Aerodynamics with 3 air flow modulators making these the fastest speed sticks ever! Upgraded shafts including a Load Zone to optimize downswing loading and Torque Zone to optimize release. Tour Pressure grip to promote optimal grip pressure throughout the swing. A single club travel version where the middle weight blue club can be used as a stand alone with interchangeable weights. All SuperSpeed Golf Training Systems include lifetime access to our Free Mobile App for IOS and Android which includes access to all our Level 1 Training Protocols and ability to track your speed training gains. Bundle and Save up to $30! By adding our easy-to-use training technology to get instant feedback and track your progress

$399.99 from Fairway Jockey

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A lightweight carry bag

Because I live pretty far from most of my family, I’ve been stockpiling golf clubs to build up a few different sets — one for home, one at my parents’ house, one at my in-laws’ — so that if I’m headed to visit I won’t have to schlep my sticks. This means it’s time to buy a third Ping Moonlite carry bag, which is reasonably priced, extremely comfy to carry and, importantly for my purposes, doesn’t take up much space. Stands are overrated. —Dylan Dethier

PING 2025 Moonlite Carry Bag

New for 2025, the Moonlite tips the scales at just 2 lbs. and is more compact than the original, accommodating 7 to 9 clubs—perfect for a par-3 outing or a practice session at the range. This streamlined design features three pockets, including an insulated water bottle pocket and one for a rangefinder. Available in three colorways.

$110 from Fairway Jockey

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ALSO AVAILABLE AT: PGA Tour Superstore, PING

A new hybrid

Denial is part of golf. And life. But on both fronts, it’s time I faced up to reality. I just can’t hit a 4-iron with any kind of consistency anymore. It happens to us all. It happened to Fred Couples. Hybrids become a sensible substitute. This spring, I’m looking to swap out my old 4-iron for a lightweight, easy-hitting hybrid equivalent. More forgiveness. Easier to get airborne with my slowing swing speed. 

TaylorMade’s Qi35 Max Lite line first caught my eye through the results of our 2025 ClubTest. The reviews were glowing from golfers of my ilk. I’ve since had a chance to smack a few shots with them on a simulator. The experience convinced me that I need to put one one those bad boys into play for real. —Josh Sens

TaylorMade Qi35 Max Lite Custom Hybrid

$299.99 from Fairway Jockey

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ALSO AVAILABLE AT: PGA Tour Superstore, TaylorMade

A new travel bag

After many loyal years of service and at least one complete trip around the world, my old golf travel bag is cooked. It’s time for a new one, to take on some new adventures.

Some must-haves: space — not just for golf clubs, but for the inevitable onslaught of extra socks, shoes, golf balls, warm layers and raincoats that join my average packing session. Durability — I travel upwards of 10 times (and usually closer to 20 times) per year with my clubs, I do not want to worry about them getting damaged. And … structural integrity — perhaps this goes without saying, but the bag has to be sturdy near the wheels and zippers. My previous bag held up really well in these areas, and I had it for half a decade of constant use. 

So, what’s the verdict? The Club Glove College Traveler Bag. Sure, the College costs a pretty penny, but I’m making a purchase I’m hoping will last me a Presidential term … if not multiple. I’m okay with bucking up. —James Colgan

Club Glove College Traveler Golf Travel Bag

Give your equipment the protection it deserves, with the game’s best travel bag. This premium collapsible bag is designed to fit most stand or carry bags. The College Traveler is built with the same high-quality and durability as the larger Travelers in a smaller, more convenient size. Maximum Durability & Quality Water-resistant 1000 Denier nylon fabric Club Glove® signature high impact wheelbase Rugged wheels for smooth and quiet transport Premium YKK® zippers and ITW® Nexus Buckles College Traveler Includes Stiff Arm for added club protection 2 external storage pockets Club Glove® patented Train Reaction System (TRS) compatibility Details Exterior Dimensions: 51”(h) x 15”(w) x 14”(d) 8.0 lbs

$325 from Fairway Jockey

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ALSO AVAILABLE AT: PGA Tour Superstore

A travel backpack

For years, I have attempted to be a cool and stylish tote-bag mom while traveling. For short trips, it worked out just fine. But on last year’s journey across the pond with my family, mom’s bag ended up as the default dumping ground for all my kids’ airplane entertainment, and my shoulder was absolutely wrecked from carrying a bulging bag full of books, Legos, tablets, crayons, coloring books, snacks and water bottles — not to mention my own computer and purse. I’m surprised I don’t have a permanent dent on my collarbone. Needless to say, I think it’s time to upgrade to something a little more comfortable. So, I’m in the market for a travel backpack, and as I’ve browsed the inventory online, I was struck by this Jones model. So many delightful pockets and sleeves — that level of tidy organization seems like a dream, and exactly what I need for our next family vacation. And there’s even a strap to affix the backpack to your carry-on. Must. Get!! —Jessica Marksbury