Buying used golf clubs without getting burned
Clubs three or four seasons old perform within a couple of yards of this year's models at roughly half the price. The risk is…
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Drivers, irons, wedges, balls and shoes, judged on what changes your score rather than on the marketing. Fittings, prices and where to buy, including used equipment.
How to choose a putter: length, lie and balance
You use it on nearly 40 percent of your shots and you probably bought it on looks. Length, lie and balance decide whether a…
Choosing a golf ball: what actually differs
A golf ball is a compromise between spin on short shots and spin off the driver. Choose it at the green and work back,…
What an iron fitting really tells you
Fitting is sold on distance, but the four measurements that change your scoring are lie angle, shaft weight, length and grip size. Three of…
Home golf simulators: what to buy, and what to measure first
Most disappointing home setups fail on the mat and the ceiling height, not on the launch monitor. Buy ten hours at a commercial venue…
Buying a driver in 2026: what matters, and where to buy
Every manufacturer is at the legal limit for face performance, so what you are buying is forgiveness, adjustability and above all the shaft. Ask…