Articles by E. Michael Johnson

Tour Edge New Releases for 2025

Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Tour Edge? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club catetgories. Tour Edge Hot Launch E525 and X525 irons and wedges: Tour Edge’s Hot Launch E525 irons and wedges are designed for Read more…

TaylorMade P·790 irons: What you need to know

The fifth generation of TaylorMade’s players-distance P·790 irons boast a new steel alloy for the face that is 20 percent stronger than in the previous iteration. This allows for a fast, thin face that delivers more rebound at impact.

Bettinardi New Releases for 2025

Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Bettinardi? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club catetgories. Bettinardi Limited Edition Eagles Queen B 6 putter: It’s as sure as death and taxes. When a team wins a championship, the Read more…

Golf Pride Align Max grip: What you need to know

For years reminder grips were a staple on the clubs tour players used (Ben Hogan, in fact, was known to place part of a wire hangar under his grips to promote a weak grip to prevent the hook he hated). Manufacturers also made them for the masses. For those not familiar with them, the reminder Read more…

XXIO New Releases for 2025

Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from XXIO? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club and ball catetgories. XXIO Prime Royal Edition: The XXIO Prime Royal Edition woods and irons continue XXIO’s heritage of premium, lightweight, speed-enhancing designs Read more…

XXIO Prime Royal Edition: What you need to know

What you need to know: The XXIO Prime Royal Edition woods and irons continue XXIO’s heritage of premium, lightweight, speed-enhancing designs for moderate swing-speed players. These new models feature an all-new “Bi-Flex face,” which is designed to expand the sweet spot and enhance ball speeds, providing players with better consistency at impact and resulting in Read more…

Wilson Dynapower and Dynapower Max irons: What you need to know

What you need to know: Wilson expands its second generation of Dynapower irons to include not only an updated version of the standard Dynapower, but the addition of Dynapower Max—a more forgiving, easier-to-launch product. Both feature AI-driven variable thickness face designs to bolster ball speed. Price/Availability: The Dynapower and Dynapower Max retail for $900 for Read more…

PXG Wildcat set: what you need to know

What you need to know: A nine-piece set aimed at the beginning or launch-challenged golfer, the Wildcat set is comprised of a driver, 5-wood, 6-hybrid, 7-iron through pitching wedge, sand wedge and putter. Higher lofts, deeper centers of gravity and Lighter shafts and swing weights all are employed to increase ease of use. Price/Availability: Clubs Read more…

TaylorMade TP5 and TP5x TRK-R golf balls: What you need to know

Encompassing all the technology of its TP5 and TP5x golf balls, TaylorMade’s TP5 and TP5x TRK-R golf balls are designed to further enhance the launch-monitor experience. Although the balls are designed for indoor use, they are R&A and USGA-conforming and can be played in competition.

Cobra New Releases for 2025

Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Cobra? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club catetgories. Cobra 3D Printed Tour irons: Cobra leans in to its previous experience in 3D printing with its first fully commercial set of Read more…

Wilson New Releases for 2025

Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Wilson? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club and ball catetgories. Wilson Triad and Duo Soft balls: Wilson’s second iteration of its Triad ball moves weight from the ball’s core to Read more…

Bridgestone New Releases for 2025

Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Bridgestone? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club and ball catetgories. Bridgestone e12 Series golf balls: The latest iteration of Bridgestone’s e12 family of golf balls consists of three models: HiLaunch, Read more…

Bettinardi HLX 6.0 wedges: What you need to know

What you need to know: Bettinardi Golf introduces its sixth generation of wedges, the HLX 6.0. Developed from the company’s first milled wedges that launched in 2014, the forged 1020 carbon-steel head features milled sole shaping and machined grooves, while the design sports a ladder milling technique high on the back flange for a higher Read more…

Bridgestone e12 Series golf balls: What you need to know

The latest iteration of Bridgestone’s e12 family of golf balls consists of three models: HiLaunch, Straight and Speed. The designs are targeted at three specific types of players based off data gleaned by the four-million-plus ball fittings conducted by the company.

Cobra King and King X wedges: What you need to know

Cobra’s latest King line of wedges uses a metal-injection moulding process that produces tighter manufacturing tolerances, reducing the need for hand polishing that can lead to inconsistencies from club to club.