Lake balls in the UK: rewashed, refurbished and when to pay for new
A recovered premium ball can cost little more than half the price of a new one, but the label hides three different products. Know…
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Gear
Drivers, irons, wedges, balls and waterproofs, judged on what changes your score rather than on the marketing. Fittings, prices and where to buy, second-hand included.
Gaps, twins and the 14-club rule: building a British golf bag that covers every yardage
Rule 4.1b sets a limit of fourteen clubs, not a target. Build a carry chart, look for holes and twins, check the loft on…
Golf shoes for British weather: spikes, spikeless or winter boots
On courses that are damp for much of the year, grip and waterproofing matter more than looks. Choose the sole for your seasons, check…
Laser or GPS watch? Distance devices, the R&A rules on slope and UK prices
A laser suits a golfer on a familiar course who wants the exact pin number; a GPS watch suits one who travels and wants…
Second-hand golf clubs in the UK: grades, trade-ins and the checks that matter
A used set in your specification beats a new set in someone else's. The risk is not old technology but the wrong shaft, a…
Putter fitting in the UK: aim, length and lie before the brand
The putter is the club you use most and the one most often bought on looks. Aim, length, lie and balance decide whether it…
Picking a golf ball in Britain: what £19 and £48 a dozen actually buy
The difference between a £19 dozen and a £48 dozen is mostly spin in the last forty yards, not distance off the tee. Test…
Getting irons fitted in the UK: fees, walk-in checks and what to change before buying a set
An iron fitting earns its keep by explaining your misses, not by adding yards. Know what American Golf, Clubhouse Golf and GolfOnline actually offer,…
Buying a driver in 2026: what actually matters, and where to buy
The faces are all at the regulatory limit. What differs is the shaft, and that is the part most buyers ignore.