PGA Tour player Jake Knapp tested multiple PXG iron models at Scottsdale National, revealing differences in ball speed and forgiveness that could guide club selection.
Knapp hit every iron in the PXG Gen8 lineup during a session with GOLF's Johnny Wunder. The testing showed ball speeds ranging from 135 mph with ST irons to over 154 mph with XP models for the 7-iron.
Aldrich Potgieter shares the first-round lead at the PGA Championship after adding a unique 1-iron to his bag at Aronimink. The club helped him navigate the challenging layout in Pennsylvania.
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Johnny Wunder found the Callaway Chrome Tour X golf ball delivered standout performance gains during equipment testing for Fully Fit 2026.
McLaren Golf announced its first iron sets, the Series 1 and Series 3, at a launch event tied to the Cadillac Championship and Miami Grand Prix. Professional golfer Justin Rose, the company's first global ambassador and investor, will debut the clubs this week at Trump Doral's Blue Monster course. The irons feature advanced Metal Injection Molding technology for enhanced precision and performance.
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Titleist has introduced six new Tour-inspired grinds for its Vokey SM11 wedges, making professional-grade options available to everyday golfers. The WedgeWorks 2026 lineup, launched on March 27, includes the L, A, K*, A+, V and 62M grinds, each designed to address specific course conditions. Priced at $229 per wedge, they come in a raw finish.
Kristoffer Reitan captured his initial PGA Tour title at Quail Hollow after adopting a custom Ping putter. The victory also served as early validation for the company's new Scottsdale TEC putter design. Reitan credited the equipment change for improved performance on the greens.