Links wind and 38 gram shafts: what to change in your bag after 50 in the UK
After 50 the swing rarely breaks; the clubs stop matching a player who swings a few miles an hour slower. Regrip first, look at…
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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.
A 43-degree pitching wedge and a winter on mats: building a British wedge set that fits
Most club golfers carry wedges that arrived one at a time and leave a thirteen-degree hole under a modern pitching wedge. The fix is…
Rangefinders and golf GPS in 2026: the British prices
Lasers, handhelds, watches and hybrids, presented neutrally with published prices and sources, plus the subscription costs that never appear on the box.
2026 drivers compared: British prices and what they buy
A neutral presentation of the 2026 driver families on sale in Britain: what the makers publish, what each costs here, what golfers say in…
Stand bag, trolley bag or pencil bag? Buying for British rounds, rain and all
Whether you carry or pull a trolley matters more than the brand on the bag. Weigh a stand bag in kilograms, check a trolley…
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…
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…