Ping’s iDi driving irons: What you need to know

Ping’s latest driving/utility iron, the iDi, takes aim at delivering specific ball flights for each loft – more of a driving-iron trajectory on the 2-iron while the 4-iron launches higher with more spin.

Callaway 2025 X Forged irons: What you need to know

Made from a single piece of 1020 carbon steel, the standard X Forged boasts a compact profile for the more accomplished player. The higher toe and hard edges are in line with other Japanese forged irons.

Callaway CB12 wedges: What you need to know

Callaway updates its “game-improvement wedge” lineup with the new CB12, a wide-soled cavity-back design that redistributes 12 grams to the perimeter for increased forgiveness not just on full swings but on short-shot mis-hits, too.

17 items you NEED in your golf bag

To make sure you’re really prepared for anything and everything you might encounter during a round, consider the guide below where we take note of a few handy extras that might not be top of mind but you’ll certainly be grateful you had when you truly need it.

Why this golf ball just became the most expensive one EVER sold

Harry Vardon made $US200 after winning the 1900 US Open. And just this week, a golf ball he played to win at Chicago Golf Club was sold for $US194,259 ($A298,000). Yes, there’s inflation and 125 years to account for, but that’s quite the monetary leap for a Spalding “Vardon” Flyer.