Proving Ground

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.
Balls
Golf balls cut in half cores

Can changing my golf ball lead to lower scores? | Firsthand with a Fitter

There is a perfect ball for every golfer. The goal is to find an offering that checks every performance box.
Accessories
Firsthand fitter golf shaft fitting

Can a shaft change help fix my golf swing? | Firsthand with a Fitter

Can golf shaft profiles and weight changes correct swing issues and help golfers hit it longer and straighter? We find out.
Gear
True Spec studio 2024

Do I need new clubs if my swing speed goes up? | Firsthand with a Fitter

With golfers increasing distance by adding speed, we talk with an expert club fitter to find out how new clubs should be adjusted.
Accessories
Fujikura Ventus Plus 2024

The driving force behind Fujikura Ventus’ wild success on Tour

Fujikura continues to push the shaft design boundaries with the release of its Ventus Blue with Velocore Plus.
Gear
Swing weight scale measuring a golf club

How important is golf club swing weight? | Firsthand with a Fitter

We’re diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in the world of club fitting and building to help you better understand swing weight.
Gear
Golf Top 100 Teachers

Should a club fitting also include a lesson? | Firsthand with a Fitter

Should a professional club fitting be part lesson, part fitting, or entirely focused on finding the right clubs for the way you swing?
Gear
TSG Putter fitting

Why a putter fitting can save you serious shots on greens | Firsthand with a Fitter

Making sure you are fit for the right putter to match your alignment and stroke type can create an instant improvement on the greens.
Wedges
Phil Mickelson smiles after making a putt at LIV Golf Greenbrier.

How Callaway recreated Phil Mickelson’s favorite Ping wedge, just for him | Fully Equipped

On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped, Johnny Wunder retells how Callaway recreated Phil Mickelson’s favorite wedge just for him.
Accessories
Entrance to the PGA Show

These PGA Show products wowed our gear experts | Fully Equipped

On GOLF’s Fully Equipped, Kris and Wadeh reflect on a busy week at the PGA Show in Orlando and the products that jumped out to them.
Irons
New Level 702 series forged irons.

Why New Level’s new forged irons fit more players than you think | Fully Equipped

On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped, New Level’s Andy Hennis and Kevin Masterson explain why all players can play their irons.
Fairway Woods
Titleist GT1 Fairway wood sole.

Why the ultralight Titleist GT1 fairway wood works on Tour | Fully Equipped

On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped, Titleist’s Stephanie Luttrell breaks down the versatility of the new GT1 fairway woods.
Wedges
Wadeh Maroun's 46-degree Vokey pitching wedge.

Why a specialty pitching wedge might be worth considering for your bag | Fully Equipped

On this week’s episode of GOLF’s Full Equipped, Wadeh Maroun explains why he is now trying out a speciality pitching wedge.
Gear
Max Homa hits a tee shot at Kapalua

Here’s what to make of Max Homa’s Cobra Golf debut | Fully Equipped

On GOLF’s Fully Equipped, Kris and Wadeh look back at Max Homa’s first week with Cobra golf clubs after an offseason of changes.
Drivers
(L) Cobra's fitting chart for FutureFit33 and a FutureFit33 hosel.

Does Cobra’s FutureFit33 hosel really need 33 settings? Here’s what a designer says

Does Cobra’s new FF33 hosel really need 33 settings? Here’s what a designer says about the brand new tech in DS-ADAPT woods and hybrids.
Drivers
lydia ko olympics ping g430 max 10k driver

The key role Lydia Ko’s Ping driver played in her gold medal performance

Lydia Ko’s equipment setup helped her win gold on Saturday in France. The gear included a G430 Max 10K driver that played a supporting role.
Balls
xander schauffele callaway chrome tour golf ball

How this ‘no-brainer’ Xander Schauffele gear swap gave him more control

The Open champion made several equipment changes at the start of the season, but one took his game to new heights.
Drivers
scottie scheffler taylormade qi10 driver

This gear constant has propelled Scottie Scheffler to new heights

Scheffler’s putter garners most of the attention, but that doesn’t mean the driver deserves to play second fiddle.
Drivers
titleist gt3 driver

Titleist’s GT drivers already have pros raving about 1 crucial aspect

An early Tour launch allowed pros to test Titleist’s GT driver at the Memorial. Many are raving about one performance improvement.
Drivers
Pro golfer justin rose hits persimmon driver at PGA Tour event.

What happens when pros use a persimmon driver? | Wall-to-Wall

The latest edition of GOLF’s weekly equipment notes takes a look at Justin Rose’s red-hot putter, Tour prototypes, persimmon woods and more.
Putters
xander schauffele odyssey putter

Xander Schauffele’s multi-colored putter has special significance

The latest edition of GOLF’s weekly equipment notes takes a look at the putter Schauffele used to win his first major championship.
Drivers
justin thomas titleist tsr2 driver

How Justin Thomas gained almost 10 yards with 1 driver change

The drive to peak for the PGA Championship saw Thomas make a change to a driver that’s already paying dividends.
Gear
clubtest player testing at desert mountain

ClubTest 2025 testing process: How we identified the year’s best clubs

For GOLF’s 2025 ClubTest, we brought back thorough player testing to produce a firsthand look at how the latest clubs really perform.
Drivers
Sample of the best drivers in golf from ClubTest 2025

Best drivers | ClubTest 2025

For ClubTest 2025, we put all the newest driver models to the test to determine the best drivers for every type of golfer. Here are the results.
Irons
Best irons of 2025

Best irons | ClubTest 2025

Looking for the best new irons? We have you covered. As part of ClubTest 2025, we reviewed and organized the top irons into five categories.
Fairway Woods
Sample of the best fairway woods from ClubTest 2025

Best fairway woods | ClubTest 2025

If you’re in search of the best fairway woods, look no further. Here are the top fairway woods in four categories from ClubTest 2025.
Hybrids
Sample of the best hybrids from Clubtest 2025.

Best hybrids | ClubTest 2025

For ClubTest 2025, we reviewed and tested the best hybrids for the new year to help you find the right one for your game.
Drivers
Cobra DS-Adapt Max-K driver for forgiveness

Best drivers for forgiveness | ClubTest 2025

When it comes to the best drivers for forgiveness, these nine new models stand out. Learn all about them with our ClubTest 2025 reviews.
Drivers
TaylorMade's Qi35 driver for speed.

Best drivers for speed | ClubTest 2025

Looking for speed off the tee? In ClubTest 2025, we identified these nine clubs as the best drivers for speed.

Latest Gear Videos

How TaylorMade created up to a 24% larger sweet spot in their new P790 irons | ClubTest 2025

GOLF’s Kris McCormack recently sat down with TaylorMade’s Director of Product Innovation Matt Bovee to talk how TaylorMade created up to a 24% larger sweet spot in their new P790 irons.

How Callaway recreated Phil’s favorite PING wedge, just for him | Fully Equipped

The newest member of the Fully Equipped team, Johnny Wunder, details how Phil Mickelson asked for his own one-of-a-kind wedge from a rival OEM.

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.

insidegolf promo

Join InsideGOLF today!

GOLF.com’s membership program is one of the game’s best values. For only $39.99/year, you’ll get access to exclusive content and also a host of discounts and promotions, including…

  • Dozen Srixon Z-STAR XV Golf Balls (+$45 retail value)
  • $20 Instant Credit at Fairway Jockey
  • One Year (8 issues) of Golf Magazine (+$79 Newsstand value) – U.S. members Only
  • +600 Issue Golf Magazine Digital Archive (1959-Present)
  • Bucket-List golf trips and experiences
  • FREE True Spec Fitting wtih any club purchase
  • $100 OFF qualified purchases at Miura and Fairway Jockey
  • 50% OFF new Golf Logix App/membership
  • Plus so much more!
learn more