If you’re looking to upgrade your clubs, change the ball you use or purchase any new golf equipment, our in-depth gear features can help you make the right decisions.
New Big Berthas Are Now ‘Two Clubs Longer’ Chris Duthie More distance, more control—that’s the philosophy behind Callaway’s new Big Bertha irons and hybrids (pictured above), both of which have been newly engineered with the company’s proprietary 360 Face Cup technology. For the irons, the hollow body construction is being hailed as a “big step … Read more
Mid-Trajectory Component Enhances Boulder Company’s Lineup Chris Duthie Golf shafts are often described as the club’s engine, the V-8 that powers the swing. And some of the best performing carbon steel shafts in the business are crafted right here in Colorado by Boulder-based KBS Golf Shafts. If competitive performance is a litmus test of success, … Read more
Apex Muscleback and Utility Irons Are More Versatile Than Ever Chris Duthie Better player alert! Callaway just announced it is taking online custom orders for its new Apex Muscleback Irons (pictured below) and Apex Utility Irons (pictured above). Apex irons are specifically designed for elite-level golfers—single-digit-handicap players or better—who love the look, feel and shot-shaping … Read more
Roger Cleveland’s New Design Works Wonders Around the Green Chris Duthie One of the most exasperating mis-hits in golf, probably second only to the shank, is the chili-dipped chip—that bumbling, too-fat chunk where the turf flies further than your ball. Playing partners might tell you the problem lies in your lethargic small muscles, or that … Read more
Will custom clubfitting slash your handicap? Chris Duthie | Photos © Chris Duthie Last week we profiled Tom Wishon, the esteemed golf club designer and clubfitting research expert who has been crafting innovative clubhead and shaft designs for more than 30 years. In Part Two of our excusive interview, we dig a little deeper and … Read more
Our Exclusive Interview with Tom Wishon (Part 1) Chris Duthie | Photos © Chris Duthie Durango’s Tom Wishon is the guy big brands love to hate. Why? Because Wishon loudly opines that the business models of original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) like Titleist, Callaway, Nike, PING and TaylorMade force them to focus more on profits than … Read more
Chris Duthie My 20-year-old Ram Zebra putter is no Billy Baroo—that of Caddyshack notoriety—but this dented and stained mallet has been a true friend to me, often the deciding difference between shelling out or winning bets playing Skins and Wolf at the local muni. So when it came time to remove the cracked-and-peeling rubber, I … Read more
Utah Company’s Silencer System is Quieter, More Comfortable Chris Duthie Avid players know that golf has a truly unique soundtrack: The swish! of a club, the ka-plunk! of a holed putt, the plank! of a drive, the muttered ohcrap! of a banana slice that goes crack! off a tree and dives splash! into the water. … Read more
Hello, spring! Hello, style! Alexandra Bohren ANTIGUA GOLF With spring in full effect, designers are anxiously unveiling the newest trends in golf, leaving us lusting for each and every piece. I’m not talking equipment. I’m talking fashion. After all, it’s not about how you play, but how you look—am I right? Whether on clothing or … Read more
Want to swing like Bubba? Don’t hold your breath. Chris Duthie Bubba Watson, who just won his second Masters in three years with a dominating, three-strokes-clear performance at Augusta National, is a lot more than a 6-foot, 3-inch 180-pounder who wields a pink-shafted, pink-headed driver. His all-PING equipment, in case you’re wondering, includes a G25 … Read more
