By: Shawn Zawodni, Master Club Fitter   Intro/Overview   In 2017, TaylorMade launched a completely revamped wedge line. They named the line Milled Grind (MG) for obvious reasons. The sole of the wedge was CNC machined for consistency and quality control. That way, every wedge on the shelf had the same shape and effective bounce. TaylorMade is currently on their fourth generation of the MG wedge- hence MG4. TaylorMade started using a “raw” or unfinished face with the second generation MG (MG2). Raw face is a fancy way of saying unfinished. The face does not have any plating material ..read more

By: Shawn Zawodni, Master Club Fitter   Intro/Overview   When looking at different iron categories on the market, one of the most popular is the “players distance” category. Players distance irons have stronger lofts and are more technologically advanced compared to solid body players irons. They also have less offset, a thinner topline, and a narrower sole than the chunkier game improvement category, making them less corrective and more neutral. Players distance irons have exploded in popularity because it fits players needing forgiveness, without giving up the look and playability ..read more

By: Nate Lammers, Club Fitter   Every beginning has an end and every end begets a new beginning. The two year life cycle has ended for 2021 T-series irons and the 2023 T-series has begun. Titleist’s new iron lineup consists of the T100 (The Modern Tour Iron), T150 (The Faster Tour Iron), T200 (The Players Distance Iron), & T350 (The Ultimate Game Improvement Iron).    The Titleist iron fitting philosophy is built on three dimensions of the iron’s performance: Distance control (how far and how often), Dispersion control (how close to the target and how often), and Descent ang ..read more

By: Joe Dier, Club fitter Every golfer has a different trajectory. Knowing your ball flight is one of the quickest ways to improve. As a golfer you need to know your limitations.   The most common questions relating to trajectory are “can I hit the ball too high” and “how low is too low?” The answer for both of those questions can change from person to person.  There are many different ways to flight the ball that are still effective. Someone like Rory McIlory launches the ball very high. On the flip side, a golfer like Cameron Champ launches the ball on the lower side. Both of these ..read more

by Justin Pahl  Mizuno dropping a new iron line is always an exciting time in the golf world. With the release of the new JPX 923’s, Mizuno has every level of golfer covered. From the elite ball striker to the weekend warrior, there is now a Mizuno iron model for you. The biggest addition that they made was adding in a third Hot Metal iron, the JPX 923 Hot Metal HL. A very forgiving iron that has a slightly lowered center of gravity and weaker lofts. This model is going to be a game changer for players looking for forgiveness that will still produce more spin and steeper landing angles.&n ..read more

by Shawn Zawodni , Miles of Golf Club Fitter It’s white!  Actually the entire line of TaylorMade metal woods for 2011 are white. The reason for the white head, according to TaylorMade, is that it makes the head look larger and inspires confidence at address.  It also has a matte finish that is designed to eliminate glare from the crown, no matter what angle the sun is at. The face, as well as some of the sole, is black creating a heavy contrast with the white crown. TaylorMade says that their tour players really like the contrast of the white crown with the black face, and that it ma ..read more

by Chris Mile Competitive golf is a juiced up form of the game. For many golfers it adds an element to the game that makes it incredibly fun. For others, it is a form of torture.   Part I is for those golfers on the fence about competing. It offers clues that may help you decide if competition is for you. Part II talks about preparations for competition; things like practice, gear, and knowledge of the rules. Part III delves into the competition itself and is primarily about the thoughts that creep into your head during competition.    Part I. Is Competitive Golf for Y ..read more

By Nate Lammers, Club Fitter In March 2022, Titleist and Bob Vokey will be releasing their ninth iteration of the Vokey Spin Milled wedges (Vokey SM9). For the last 18 years or so Vokey wedges have been the preferred choice for professionals, college and high school players, junior golfers, and amateurs alike. Bob has learned from the greatest players, watching, listening and hearing what those players want out of a wedge and its performance. His goal is to create a wedge that performs in all conditions on the world’s hardest and most challenging golf courses. Most wedge development takes plac ..read more

By Shawn Zawodni, Club Fitter It’s the beginning of a new season and that means new toys! For the past two generations, TaylorMade has offered two different heads available in the SIM lineup: the SIM MAX and the SIM MAX OS. TaylorMade has done away with the SIM moniker for their flagship game improvement iron and has replaced it with Stealth for 2022. TaylorMade has been one of the industry leaders in the game improvement category, going all the way back to the Burner iron. All irons in the game improvement category really focus on two main things: 1) Distance and 2) Forgiveness. Irons in this ..read more

By Jacob Coudret, Club Fitter Callaway has always produced high performance irons and 2022 continues the tradition with the introduction of the Rogue ST iron line up. This year Callaway is going all out on speed and forgiveness without sacrificing playability. The new Rogue ST Iron line features four different models: Rogue ST Max, Rogue ST Max OS, Rogue ST Max OS Lite, and the Rogue ST Pro, all built to fit a wide variety of golfers. New technology for 2022 includes: More Ball Speed from the all-new High Strength 450 A.I. Designed Flash Face Cup An industry-first, they combined high strength ..read more