Firsthand with a Fitter

Balls
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Can changing my golf ball lead to lower scores? | Firsthand with a Fitter

There is a perfect ball for every golfer. The goal is to find an offering that checks every performance box.
Accessories
Firsthand fitter golf shaft fitting

Can a shaft change help fix my golf swing? | Firsthand with a Fitter

Can golf shaft profiles and weight changes correct swing issues and help golfers hit it longer and straighter? We find out.
Gear
True Spec studio 2024

Do I need new clubs if my swing speed goes up? | Firsthand with a Fitter

With golfers increasing distance by adding speed, we talk with an expert club fitter to find out how new clubs should be adjusted.
Accessories
Fujikura Ventus Plus 2024

The driving force behind Fujikura Ventus’ wild success on Tour

Fujikura continues to push the shaft design boundaries with the release of its Ventus Blue with Velocore Plus.
Gear
Swing weight scale measuring a golf club

How important is golf club swing weight? | Firsthand with a Fitter

We’re diving into one of the most misunderstood topics in the world of club fitting and building to help you better understand swing weight.
Gear
Golf Top 100 Teachers

Should a club fitting also include a lesson? | Firsthand with a Fitter

Should a professional club fitting be part lesson, part fitting, or entirely focused on finding the right clubs for the way you swing?
Gear
TSG Putter fitting

Why a putter fitting can save you serious shots on greens | Firsthand with a Fitter

Making sure you are fit for the right putter to match your alignment and stroke type can create an instant improvement on the greens.
Balls
golf ball winter

How much does cold weather affect your golf ball? | Fully Equipped

The latest episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped podcast looked at golf ball performance in different temperatures.
Irons
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Fix your irons with 3 important gear adjustments | Fully Equipped

The latest episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped podcast offers gear tweaks to help get your iron game back on track.
Gear
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Can content creators reshape the equipment industry? | InsideGolf

In an InsideGolf exclusive, GOLF’s Fully Equipped discusses whether content creators have officially passed tour pros as gear tastemakers.
Putters
justin rose axis1 putter

How ‘zero-torque’ became a red-hot gear trend | Fully Equipped

The latest edition of GOLF’s Fully Equipped podcast details one of the hottest putter trends in professional and amateur golf.
Balls
best golf balls: close up of pyramid of golf balls

This should be your top priority during golf ball testing

Contemplating a change to the golf ball in your bag? Going to one spot on the course can cut down on your testing process.
Gear
michael bamberger e-club fully equipped

Infomercial golf clubs, Warren Buffett and bringing an idea to life | Fully Equipped

Michael Bamberger, GOLF’s senior writer, joined Fully Equipped to tell the tale of creating the E-Club Type II Jigger.
Balls
Bucket range balls

How range balls can destroy a gear testing session | Fully Equipped

The latest episode of GOLF’s Fully Equipped podcast offers a cautionary tale on testing gear with run-of-the-mill range balls.
Drivers
lydia ko olympics ping g430 max 10k driver

The key role Lydia Ko’s Ping driver played in her gold medal performance

Lydia Ko’s equipment setup helped her win gold on Saturday in France. The gear included a G430 Max 10K driver that played a supporting role.
Balls
xander schauffele callaway chrome tour golf ball

How this ‘no-brainer’ Xander Schauffele gear swap gave him more control

The Open champion made several equipment changes at the start of the season, but one took his game to new heights.
Drivers
scottie scheffler taylormade qi10 driver

This gear constant has propelled Scottie Scheffler to new heights

Scheffler’s putter garners most of the attention, but that doesn’t mean the driver deserves to play second fiddle.
Drivers
titleist gt3 driver

Titleist’s GT drivers already have pros raving about 1 crucial aspect

An early Tour launch allowed pros to test Titleist’s GT driver at the Memorial. Many are raving about one performance improvement.
Drivers
Pro golfer justin rose hits persimmon driver at PGA Tour event.

What happens when pros use a persimmon driver? | Wall-to-Wall

The latest edition of GOLF’s weekly equipment notes takes a look at Justin Rose’s red-hot putter, Tour prototypes, persimmon woods and more.
Putters
xander schauffele odyssey putter

Xander Schauffele’s multi-colored putter has special significance

The latest edition of GOLF’s weekly equipment notes takes a look at the putter Schauffele used to win his first major championship.
Drivers
justin thomas titleist tsr2 driver

How Justin Thomas gained almost 10 yards with 1 driver change

The drive to peak for the PGA Championship saw Thomas make a change to a driver that’s already paying dividends.
Balls
golf balls lined up

What golf ball is best for you? This handy online app will tell you

Ballnamic is an agnostic fitting tool developed by Ping that allows golfers to find the right ball for their game.
Balls
the inside of golf balls

Buying golf balls? Make sure to understand golf-ball construction

The more you know about golf-ball construction, the easier it’ll be to buy the right model for you. Here’s a quick primer to help.
Balls
a golf ball on the tee

4 golf-ball buying questions and answers from experts

What’s the best way to conduct personal golf-ball testing? Can visual technology on balls help you shoot lower scores? We asked our experts.
Balls
golf balls on the range

A quick 3-step primer for picking the right golf ball for you

A golf ball is the only piece of equipment you use on every shot, so it’s crucial to find one that suits your playing style and visual preferences.
Balls
Dozens of golf balls arranged in a circle on grass with a Golf Ball Guide logo in the middle

2024 Golf Ball Guide: 48 golf balls reviewed and recommended for your game

With our 2024 Golf Ball Guide, our goal is to make you smarter and better informed about the ball options in the marketplace.
Fairway Woods
taylormade qi10 tour fairway wood pictured on golf course

These 2024 fairway woods impressed us the most during robot testing

The Fully Equipped crew offered up their favorite fairway woods from robotic testing on the latest episode of the podcast.
Putters
Five new putters tested for ClubTest 2024

ClubTest 2024: We reviewed 7 new putter lines to help you find your match

For ClubTest 2024, we tested seven top new putter lines to help you find the perfect match for the greens. Read all the putter reviews here.

Latest Gear Videos

How temperature changes affect your golf ball | Fully Equipped

As temperatures begin to change across the country, the Fully Equipped crew breaks down how those changes can affect your golf ball.

The Safety Tools You Need When Working on Golf Clubs | The Build Shop

Even master club builders like Ryan Barath can make mistakes when building golf clubs at home. If you want to re-grip, re-shaft, or make any other adjustments to your sticks, make sure to take these precautions.

The Unicorn Driver is Back! Cobra Darkspeed Robotic Insights

Cobra’s LTDx line had legendary forgiveness, and now Cobra returns to that successful formula in 2024 with Darkspeed. Fully Equipped’s Jonathan Wall, Ryan Barath and Gene Parene test 9 points on the face to see where you’ll be getting the most out of each model.

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