50 Words or Less The 2024 TaylorMade TP5 & TP5x golf balls are superb Tour-style golf balls.  Performance differences are fairly slim for players without elite speed or high spin.  TP5 is noticeably softer. Introduction The shelves are full of Tour-style golf balls, and each one claims to be unique.  The TaylorMade TP5 and TP5X can make that claim with more veracity as the only two 5-piece golf balls on the shelf.  TaylorMade claims that this allows them to make the most complete ball on Tour.  I tested the latest versions to see if it’s true. Feel Golf balls of ..read more

50 Words or Less The New Level 480-MC irons offer high level ball strikers a great deal of control over trajectory and shot shape.  Limited forgiveness.  A compact, players look.  Wonderful feel on center. Introduction “This club is too forgiving.”  -No golfer, ever. Actually, that’s not true.  Several of the pros that New Level works with gave that exact feedback, asking for something more compact with more control.  Thus, the New Level 480-MC irons were born.  If you’re also looking for an iron that prioritizes shot control over forgiveness, read on to se ..read more

50 Words or Less The Rain or Shine SwingNet Pro golf net is massive and very sturdy.  Built to handle everyone from long drivers to 30+ handicaps.  Easy, tool-free assembly. Introduction As the weather warms up, golfers are looking for ways to get their game in top shape sooner rather than later.  One of the best ways to speed up your progress is by hitting balls at home.  The new Rain or Shine SwingNet Pro makes that possible by offering a generous, secure hitting area that can be set up in just a few minutes. Set Up & Ease of Use The Rain or Shine SwingNet Pro golf ..read more

50 Words or Less The Toulon Atlanta putter blends expert milling and modern performance features in a beautiful compact mallet design.  Wonderful feel and noteworthy consistency. Introduction The Toulon Atlanta is our initial look at the putters released by the new company Toulon Golf.  If you’re thinking, “Wait, Toulon isn’t new,” you aren’t wrong – but you are about Toulon Golf. Toulon Design began making putters back in 2015, and it only took a year for Callaway Golf to bring them under their Odyssey wing.  Callaway not only loved the Toulon milled putters, but were thrille ..read more

50 Words or Less The Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 and E524 drivers offer high-performance on a budget.  The Hot Launch C524 driver is a traditional setup for those looking to get the most out of their swings, the Hot Launch E524 driver maxes out forgiveness. Introduction Despite what most OEM advertisements would have you think, it’s not compulsory to spend $500+ on a new driver.  Tour Edge makes golf clubs all the way through the bag and they do it with the expertise and attention to detail one would expect from any of the top OEMs operating today.  I have been impressed with ev ..read more

50 Words or Less The Skechers Slip-Ins: GO GOLF Blade GF shoes maximize comfort in an athletic and waterproof design with an extended heel tab to make it easy to get in and out of your shoes. Introduction Skechers has established itself as a long term player in the golf shoe realm.  Their line of men’s and women’s golf shoes are endorsed by several PGA and LPGA Tour professionals including 2022 US Open Champion Matt Fitzpatrick and two-time Major winner Brooke Henderson.  For 2024, Skechers GO GOLF shoes reveal some changes that I put to the test for the casual golfer. Looks The n ..read more

50 Words or Less The Edel Array F-2 putter is a highly customizable version of the Fang head shape.  Multiple necks, alignment options, and removable weights.  Premium feel. Introduction When it was first introduced, the Fang or #7 head shape was polarizing.  Now, virtually every putter maker has a version of it.  So do we really need one more?  When it does everything that the Edel Array F-2 putter does, the answer is yes. Looks The Edel Array F-2 putter is an attractive version of the popular Fang design.  My favorite design element is the slopes on each side ..read more

50 Words or Less The Tour Edge Hot Launch C524 irons are strong game improvement irons with good forgiveness.  The Tour Edge Hot Launch E524 irons take consistency to the extreme, almost daring you to try to get a bad result. Introduction Last year, Drew examined the Hot Launch C523 and E523 irons [review HERE] and found them worthy of Tour Edge’s slogan, “Golf’s Most Solid Investment.”  New for 2024 are the aptly named Hot Launch C524 and E524 irons.  While the name and the look have changed, the mission is the same: delivering high performance clubs at a price that’s about h ..read more

50 Words or Less The Mitsubishi Diamana Putter shafts bring the classic smooth Diamana feel to the putting green.  Two weights and two flexes create a lot of fitting options. Introduction Over the last couple years, high performance putter shafts have gone from the new hot thing to an established part of the golf equipment scene.  In both steel and graphite, every major shaft maker has entered the fray trying to help golfers find more success on the greens. The Mitsubishi Diamana Putter shaft trades on one of the most esteemed names in golf while offering players different weights ..read more

50 Words or Less The Golf Pride Reverse Taper putter grips promote more stability in your hands with an enlarged lower portion.  Three shapes and two sizes give players a lot of options.  Light weight. Introduction Over the last decade or so, the shape of golf grips has undergone a major change.  A sharp tapering from the top of the grip to the bottom had always been the norm.  With grips like the MCC Plus 4 [review HERE] and Plus 4 Align [review HERE], Golf Pride gave players a shape that was more consistent from top to bottom. With their new Reverse Taper putter grips ..read more