Equipment

McIlroy changes putter, but in no hurry for more equipment changes

Steve Pike

Rory McIlroy has a problem that most golfers would envy.  Seems his parents’ house in Ireland is being bombarded with... Read more »

10 Rounds with Exotics DG Tour Series Putter

Ed Travis

There are lots of reasons to pick a particular putter from “it looks good” to of course, “it works…at least... Read more »

One Less Slice to the Pie

Ed Travis

The golf equipment industry is evaluating the potential effects of Nike Golf announcing Aug. 3 it would getting out of... Read more »

What will be in McIlroy and Woods’ bags post Nike Golf?

Steve Pike

  While the speculation heats up about what Rory McIlroy, and to a lesser extent Tiger Woods, will put in... Read more »

Nike Golf exiting equipment business shouldn’t be a surprise

Steve Pike

  When Nike Golf got into the equipment business some two decades ago, it was seen as the 800-pound heavyweight... Read more »

FootJoy Pro S/l shoes offer blend of comfort and performance

Steve Pike

The Acushnet Company is introducing a new FootJoy performance spikeless shoe called Pro/S.L, which the company says combines a soft,... Read more »

Ping’s iBlade iron delivers length and feel

Steve Pike

Ping Golf says its new iBlade iron for golfers who rely on the precision and control to execute the most... Read more »

Callaway reports Q2 sales, earnings growth

Steve Pike

Boosted by an $18 million windfall from the sale of stock on Topgolf, Callaway Golf Company reported second quarter earnings... Read more »

TaylorMade launching M1 Special Edition driver in August

Steve Pike

TaylorMade Golf will launch its red, white and blue M1 Special Edition driver, designed incorporating custom components to celebrate Dustin... Read more »

High Heat 3-wood & Hybrid

Ed Travis

There have been few startup manufacturers whose clubs have received as much attention and praise as the High Heat driver... Read more »

Pinehurst to host Team Titleist event in September

Steve Pike

  As it prepares for its Initial Public Offering, the Acushnet Company, parent of the Titleist golf brand, is looking... Read more »

Callaway’s Odyssey X-Act Tank Chipper available in July

Steve Pike

From the “Everything Old is New Again’’ Dept. comes Callaway Golf’s Odyssey X-Act Tank Chipper. It’s basically an updated version... Read more »

Acushnet Co. IPO likely to impact sale of TaylorMade Golf

Steve Pike

Just an observation, but don’t look for a buyer for TaylorMade Golf until after the Acushnet Co. IPO. I have... Read more »

Titleist parent Acushnet appears closer to long-awaited public offering

Steve Pike

Titleist and FootJoy parent Acushnet Holdings Corp. today moved one step close to its long-awaited public offering. The company announced... Read more »

USGA and R&A release report in driving distance increases on pro tours

Steve Pike

The U.S. Golf Association and R&A today co-published an 18-page paper they say reports “important facts on driving distance’’ in... Read more »