Golf: Gear and equipment
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17 articles in this topic.
Golf Clubs for Beginners: What You Actually Need to Start
What golf clubs beginners actually need: 7-10 clubs, not 14, real starter-set prices for the US, UK, AU, and CA, and when to buy used or rent instead.
Best Launch Monitor for a Golf Simulator (2026 Guide)
A launch monitor for a golf simulator lives or dies on software compatibility, not specs. What actually works with GSPro, E6 Connect, and your room size.
3 Wood vs 5 Wood: Which Fairway Wood Do You Actually Need?
3 wood vs 5 wood: the 5 wood's extra loft makes it easier to hit off the deck, and most amateurs get similar distance. Here is the data.
Blade vs Mallet Putter: Which Suits Your Stroke?
Blade vs mallet putter: mallets add forgiveness for a straight stroke, blades reward an arc. See the data and which one suits your stroke.
Golf Ball Compression Chart by Swing Speed
A golf ball compression chart rating Pro V1, TP5, Chrome Soft, Supersoft and more from ~35 to 100, matched to the driver swing speed each ball suits.
Golf Shaft Flex Chart: Regular, Stiff or Senior
A golf shaft flex chart matching driver swing speed to flex: ladies, senior, regular, stiff or extra stiff, plus how to find your speed.
Graphite vs Steel Iron Shafts: Which to Play?
Graphite vs steel iron shafts compared: weight, feel, distance, control and cost, with a table showing which shaft suits your swing speed and game.
Wedge Bounce Explained: Pick the Right Bounce
What is bounce on a wedge? It is the angle on the sole that stops the club digging. Here is how to pick low, mid or high bounce for your turf and swing.
Why Do Golfers Wear One Glove? (And Which Hand)
Why do golfers wear one glove? It goes on the lead hand for grip and protection. Here is which hand it fits, why only one, and when pros wear none.
Garmin Approach R10: Is It Worth It in 2026?
The Garmin Approach R10 golf launch monitor lists at $599 and tracks 14 metrics off Doppler radar. Here's the accuracy, setup, and who should spend more.
Golf Wedges for Beginners: Which Ones You Actually Need
Beginners need a pitching wedge and a sand wedge, not all four. Here's the loft, bounce, and 2026 price breakdown that tells you what to buy next.
Golf Grip Size Chart: How to Find Your Correct Size
Measure wrist crease to middle fingertip, check it against glove size, then use this golf grip size chart to find undersize, standard, midsize, or jumbo.
Overhead & Ceiling-Mounted Golf Launch Monitors: Worth It?
Overhead golf launch monitors mount to the ceiling, safe from mis-hits. What they cost, the ceiling height needed, and who should skip it for a floor unit.
Portable Golf Launch Monitors: What Actually Matters
What a portable golf launch monitor really measures, 2026 prices from $200 to $2,500, and which metrics are marketing fluff versus real data.
Rapsodo MLM2PRO Review: Is It Worth It in 2026?
Rapsodo MLM2PRO price, subscription cost, accuracy, and E6 Connect compatibility, tested against the Garmin R10 to answer whether it is worth buying in 2026.
Shot Scope LM1 Review: Is It Worth It in 2026?
The Shot Scope LM1 golf launch monitor costs $199.99 and tracks 5 swing metrics with no subscription. Here's the accuracy, limits, and who should buy it.
Women's Golf Clubs for Beginners: What Actually Matters
Women's golf clubs for beginners come down to shaft flex, length, and grip size, not the paint job. 2026 starter-set prices and honest fitting advice.