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Long irons continue their methodical retreat into history. Indeed, when Tiger Woods replaces his 2-iron with a 5-wood, as he frequently did last year, can a hybrid be far behind? Hybrids are that delicious hanging curveball; they’re easier to hit and almost certain to produce a better result than long irons, the sinking slider of [...]

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Photographed Oct. 27, 2005, at the Scotty Cameron Putter Studio in San Marcos, Calif. Photographs: Michael Grecco My Shot: Scotty Cameron What’s next in equipment (and why don’t we make that little four-footer)? A putter guru takes you inside the lab to explore the difference between fact and myth Interviewed by Guy Yocom Age 43 [...]

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Clubmaker Jesse Ortiz has re-emerged with a hot new product, but he knows too well the price of success can be steep On the upswing: Ortiz with his new creations, metal woods for the Bobby Jones brand. Photo: Thomas Broening COMEBACK STORIES ARE ALWAYS INSPIRING, BUT WHEN the saga involves the rupture of a close [...]

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Photographs: Jim Herity Forging forgiveness Game-improvement technology finds a home in forged irons. Spice up forged irons with a bit of technology, and what do you have? A new breed of irons made for traditionalists preferring the classic look of blades but no longer owning the game to match. In the past, manufacturers relied on [...]

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Ping G10 (Irons) Ping | Irons  Ping G10 Back View (Photo: PING) The 17-4 stainless steel G10 irons are engineered with extreme low toe weighting to increase the moment-of-inertia for added forgiveness and consistency. The large, perimeter-weighted head features a new cavity shape and wider sole. The centre of gravity is positioned away from the [...]

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Ping Rapture Driver Review The Ping Rapture driver is probably the most technologically advanced driver that the company has ever produced. Ping has pulled out all the stops here… a composite/titanium head, a  design, robotic plasma welds all in an effort to make the best driver on the market. What The Company Says; The entire [...]

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I now have a Ping G5 Driver in my golf bag after thinking about it for a while before buying. I finally decided to get my own after testing those belonging to my golf buddies who were forever telling me how good it was. I suppose having the opportunity to hit golf balls from the [...]

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The right mix The latest gear to help you play better Photo: Jim Herity Hybrid golf clubs don’t grow on trees, but if a designer can mix just the right amount of fairway wood and iron, the result can bear much fruit. Above are a few examples of golf’s current efforts in cross-pollination (clockwise from [...]

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Equipment The new r7 quad 425 has 28 grams of movable weight screws, and Odyssey’s new putters seek to offer increased stability with a ring that connects the heel, toe and back. Photos: Jim Herity Extreme makeovers TaylorMade’s r7 quad driver and Odyssey’s 2-ball putter line receive dramatic face-lift The r7 quad driver from TAYLORMADE [...]

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Why do golfers who hit the ball on the upswing drive the ball farther than those who have a sharp downward angle of attack? J.T. Gibson, Charlotte There are two reasons golfers who hit the ball on the upswing achieve the optimum combination of launch and spin. First, the ball is being launched higher on [...]

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