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…
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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.
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 UK retailers actually offer, bring your own 6-iron,…
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.