Gear Reviews

Every club and shaft in the database our club fitting tool recommends from — the specs that decide which one suits your swing, and where to buy it.

Specifications, prices and ratings are published manufacturer figures from our equipment database — not results from our own testing. Links to retailers are affiliate links.

Drivers

Ranked by the forgiveness rating in our fitting database — the figure that decides how much a mishit costs you.

Ping

G430 Max 10K Driver

$580

2024

10/10 forgiveness

The highest MOI driver Ping has ever made. Carbonfly wrap construction reduces weight for extreme forgiveness on off-center hits.

BeginnerIntermediateMid handicap

TaylorMade

Qi35 Driver

$600

2025

9/10 forgiveness

Massive 460cc head with carbon crown delivers elite forgiveness and high launch for golfers who need all the help they can get off the tee.

BeginnerIntermediateMid handicap

Callaway

Paradym Ai Smoke Max Driver

$600

2025

8/10 forgiveness

AI-designed face optimized for swing path variability. Jailbreak system stiffens the body so energy transfers to the ball more efficiently.

BeginnerIntermediateMid handicap

Cobra

Darkspeed Max Driver

$500

2025

8/10 forgiveness

PWR-BRIDGE weighting system delivers high launch and low spin. Excellent value for golfers seeking maximum distance.

BeginnerIntermediateMid handicap

Titleist

GT2 Driver

$600

2025

7/10 forgiveness

Tour-proven performance with a slightly larger footprint. Multi-dimensional stability for consistent distance with workability.

IntermediateMid handicapLow handicapScratch

Iron sets

Game-improvement through players irons, with the skill levels each set is built for.

TaylorMade

Qi35 Irons

$1000

2025

9/10 forgiveness

Cap Back design creates a large, flexible sweet spot. Progressive construction transitions from game improvement long irons to player short irons.

BeginnerIntermediateMid handicap

Mizuno

JPX925 Hot Metal Irons

$900

2025

9/10 forgiveness

Chromoly face produces explosive ball speeds across the entire face. Seamless cup face construction maximizes flex for distance.

BeginnerIntermediateMid handicap

Ping

i530 Irons

$1150

2025

8/10 forgiveness

Hollow-body construction with a maraging steel face delivers distance with a compact, players look. Hydropearl 2.0 finish for wet-weather consistency.

IntermediateMid handicapLow handicap

Cobra

Darkspeed Irons

$800

2025

8/10 forgiveness

PWRSHELL face insert spans the entire sole for maximum flex and ball speed. Best value in the game improvement iron category.

BeginnerIntermediateMid handicap

Callaway

Apex Ai Smoke Irons

$1100

2025

7/10 forgiveness

Forged players-distance iron with AI-optimized face. Urethane microspheres dampen vibration for a buttery feel.

IntermediateMid handicapLow handicap

Titleist

T150 Irons

$1400

2024

5/10 forgiveness

Tour-level blade profile with hidden muscle-back cavity. Maximum workability with surprising forgiveness for better players.

Low handicapScratch

Wedges

Scoring clubs, where spec matters more than forgiveness.

Callaway

Jaws Raw Full Face Wedge

$175

2025

7/10 forgiveness

Aggressive offset groove pattern extends across the entire face. Raw finish rusts over time for progressively more spin.

IntermediateMid handicapLow handicapScratch

Titleist

Vokey SM10 Wedge

$180

2025

6/10 forgiveness

Tour-preferred wedge with spin milled grooves for maximum spin and control. Available in multiple grinds for any turf condition.

IntermediateMid handicapLow handicapScratch

Putters

The club you use most. Forgiveness here is about off-centre roll, not distance.

Odyssey

Ai-ONE 2-Ball CH Putter

$350

2025

9/10 forgiveness

AI-designed face pattern normalizes ball speed across the face. Iconic 2-Ball alignment system makes lining up putts effortless.

BeginnerIntermediateMid handicap

TaylorMade

Spider Tour X Putter

$400

2025

8/10 forgiveness

High-MOI mallet design with True Path alignment. Heavy tungsten weighting delivers rock-solid stability on every stroke.

BeginnerIntermediateMid handicapLow handicap

Ping

PLD Milled Anser Putter

$475

2024

7/10 forgiveness

Fully milled from 303 stainless steel. The Anser shape that started it all, refined with modern CNC precision.

Mid handicapLow handicapScratch

Scotty Cameron

Super Select Newport 2

$450

2025

6/10 forgiveness

Classic blade putter with precision milled 303 stainless steel. Preferred by tour players for its feedback and clean aesthetics.

IntermediateMid handicapLow handicapScratch

Shafts

One entry per model, with every flex and weight we stock listed. A re-shaft is the cheaper way to buy a fitting.

Fujikura

Ventus TR Red

$350

Mid kick point with 4.2° torque, for the driver. Available in 3 flex/weight combinations.

Flex R, S, X55–75gmid kick

Project X

HZRDUS Smoke Gen4

$300

Low kick point with 4.5° torque, for the driver. Available in 3 flex/weight combinations.

Flex R, S, X52–72glow kick

Graphite Design

Tour AD DI

$380

Mid kick point with 5° torque, for the driver. Available in 2 flex/weight combinations.

Flex A, S48–62gmid kick

Aldila

Rogue Silver 110 MSI

$250

High kick point with 5.8° torque, for the driver. Available in 1 flex/weight combination.

Flex L42ghigh kick

Aldila

Rogue Silver 130 MSI

$280

High kick point with 3.3° torque, for the driver. Available in 1 flex/weight combination.

Flex S62ghigh kick

Mitsubishi

Tensei CK Pro Orange

$320

Mid kick point with 4.8° torque, for the driver. Available in 3 flex/weight combinations.

Flex R, S, X53–74gmid kick

UST Mamiya

Helium Nanocore

$200

Low kick point with 5.5° torque, for the driver. Available in 2 flex/weight combinations.

Flex A, R44–54glow kick

True Temper

Dynamic Gold

$45

Low kick point with 1.9° torque, for the iron set. Available in 1 flex/weight combination.

Flex R105glow kick

True Temper

Dynamic Gold 120 S300

$45

Low kick point with 1.7° torque, for the iron set. Available in 1 flex/weight combination.

Flex S120glow kick

True Temper

Dynamic Gold 130 X100

$48

Low kick point with 1.4° torque, for the iron set. Available in 1 flex/weight combination.

Flex X130glow kick

KBS

KBS Tour

$42

Mid kick point with 2° torque, for the iron set. Available in 2 flex/weight combinations.

Flex R, S97–118gmid kick

Nippon

N.S. Pro Modus3 Tour

$40

Mid kick point with 1.8° torque, for the iron set. Available in 2 flex/weight combinations.

Flex R, S106–118gmid kick

Project X

Project X LZ 5.5

$38

High kick point with 2.3° torque, for the iron set. Available in 1 flex/weight combination.

Flex A95ghigh kick

Project X

Project X LZ 6.0

$38

High kick point with 1.8° torque, for the iron set. Available in 1 flex/weight combination.

Flex S112ghigh kick