Author & Founder
Paul Liberatore is the founder of Golfers Authority and a former four-year golf gear contributor to Sports Illustrated. He tests golf equipment hands-on to help golfers make better buying decisions.
The difference between 2-piece and 3-piece golf balls isn’t about quality; it’s about matching construction to your game. Two-piece balls offer maximum durability and…
You’ll find Titleist golf balls made at three facilities: Ball Plant 3 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, produces Pro V1 and Pro V1x, while Ball…
You’ll find wholesale golf clubs through manufacturer-direct brands like Sub 70 Golf, regional distributors such as J & M Golf in Indiana, or liquidation…
Your driver probably travels 225 yards, not the 250 you’re claiming, and that honest gap exists across every club in your bag. A mid-handicap…
Forged irons are hammered from solid steel billets, creating a uniform grain structure that delivers superior feel and feedback at impact. You’ll know exactly…
PXG golf clubs don’t come from a single factory; they’re assembled from components sourced globally. Your forged iron heads likely come from Japanese foundries…
PING golf clubs are manufactured primarily at their 50-acre Phoenix, Arizona facility, where they’ve stubbornly kept production domestic since the company’s founding. They also…
To sharpen your wedge grooves, start by cleaning the clubface with warm, soapy water and a soft-bristle brush to remove debris. Hold your sharpener…
The biggest difference between Srixon’s Q-Star Tour and Z-Star comes down to compression, 74 versus 88, and your swing speed determines which one actually…
The biggest difference between Srixon’s Q-Star Tour and Z-Star comes down to compression, 74 versus 88, and your swing speed determines which one actually…
The Pro V1 edges out Kirkland with 3-5 extra yards and tighter manufacturing consistency, but you’re paying $4.50 per ball versus $1.25. Kirkland’s higher…
Your slice isn’t some unsolvable mystery; it’s an open clubface at impact, plain and simple. Start by strengthening your grip so you see two…
