Question: I went to a PGA Tour event recently and swore I heard the crunch of metal spikes when some players walked across the cart paths. Weren’t metal spikes banned a long time ago? Answer: Your ears didn’t deceive you! Metal spikes are permissible on the PGA Tour, which might come as a surprise to Read more…
ORLANDO, Fla. — During Wednesday’s pro-am at the Arnold Palmer Invitational, Rory McIlroy record a 307-yard poke on the par-5 6th hole. A drive of 300-plus from one of the longest players on tour normally wouldn’t register during a practice round. McIlroy’s used to bombing it out there with regularity. But this drive deserved further Read more…
If you’re currently playing a pitching wedge from the iron set you purchased but the idea of trying out a blade version has piqued your interest, just make sure you’re taking a few things into consideration.
SAN DIEGO — Rory McIlroy didn’t need to change putters at the 2024 Tour Championship. With $25 million up for grabs in Atlanta, it would have seemed ludicrous for anyone in the field to shake things up at the conclusion of the FedEx Cup playoffs. But McIlroy went ahead and did it anyway. In fairness, Read more…
SAN DIEGO, Calif. — Tournament results don’t always paint an accurate picture of what’s going on between the ears. Viktor Hovland’s 2024 season concluded with a trip to the Tour Championship and $4.6 million in the bank, but that didn’t stop the 27-year-old from venting about the current state of his game as the calendar Read more…
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Cobra Tour rep Ben Schomin is one of the most respected voices in the gear space. Rickie Fowler swears by his club insights, and Max Homa was swayed to join Cobra after spending time with Schomin. Gary Woodland is a big Schomin fan as well, but he isn’t the 40-year-old’s main “club Read more…
Prepping for the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, McIlroy casually hit a few of the 2024 version of TaylorMade’s TP5 ball around the green and began to notice a distinct difference in feel as the ball came off the face of his wedge.
Towards the end of last year, the two-time major winner started dropping hints regarding a big development in the gear space, one that continued to progress this week during DeChambeau’s appearance at the Asian Tour’s International Series India event.
While Woods has been on staff with Bridgestone since 2016, his Nike golf balls dating back to the early 2000s were also made by Bridgestone, something he confirmed in the latest contract announcement.
Cobra Puma Golf continues to make headlines on the equipment signing front. Two weeks after Max Homa was introduced as the brand’s newest staffer, Rickie Fowler inked a long-term extension that will see him remain a focal point “for years to come.” Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Fowler turned pro in 2009 Read more…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Srixon’s newest iron lineup is designed for practically every player type. That’s not an exaggeration. With three distinct models (ZXi4, ZXi5, ZXi7) and a utility (ZXiU) on the menu, it’s possible to mix and match irons boasting different materials, face designs and internal constructions. AVAILABILITY/PRICING: $185.71 per iron for all Read more…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: With a new face technology leading the way, the all-new ZXi drivers (standard, LS, Max) cater to golfers with specific wants and needs in three redesigned head shapes. The level of adjustability is unlike anything Srixon previously has produced and features various weight port locations to adjust shot shape and Read more…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Think of Srixon’s ZXi fairway woods as a smaller version of its driver. The club houses several key driver technologies for 2025, including i-Flex, rebound frame and a 1.5-degree hosel sleeve. With a multitude of loft offerings, it’s possible to find a strong secondary option off the tee or a Read more…
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Boasting a larger head profile and ball-speed-inducing technologies, Srixon’s ZXi hybrids are designed to pack a punch and deliver an extra level of forgiveness on off-center strikes. The 12-way adjustable hosel allows for additional modifications to alter loft, lie and face angle. AVAILABILITY/PRICING: $280. ZXi (17, 19, 22, 25, 28 Read more…
Nike has been out of the golf hard-goods game for eight-plus years, but that hasn’t stopped some of the biggest names in the sport from keeping the Swoosh relevant at the highest level of professional golf.
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from TaylorMade? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club and ball catetgories. TaylorMade Qi35 Drivers: The TaylorMade Qi35 family of drivers (Qi35, Qi35 Max, Qi35 Max Lite and Qi35 LS) stretch driver Read more…
Looking to learn what you need to know about the latest new products from Cleveland? These handy thumbnails will keep you up to date on the company’s new releases across all club and ball catetgories. Cleveland RTZ wedges: Designed using an all-new Z-Alloy material, Cleveland’s RTZ wedge is unlike anything in the marketplace. The specialized Read more…
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