While the top manufacturers emphasize all the technology that makes their clubheads the coolest thing since sliced toast, any seasoned club fitter will tell you that players benefit most from shafts that are properly fit for their swing. That’s precisely the reason the Mamiya Recoil DART shaft has been so popular in 2021. To achieve maximum distance, UST has optimized hoop stiffness throughout every critical energy transfer point throughout the shaft. Both robot and human testing have shown these design features to be superior to other iron shafts on the market in terms of distance and consistent ball flight.
It’s tough to argue with the fact the UST ProForce line of shafts continues to get better and better every year. This year’s Prime M40X shaft isn’t just lighter than previous generations. It’s stronger too. M40X material has proven to be a major breakthrough when it comes to carbon fiber technology. Developed by TORAY industries, M40X pushes the limits in terms of tensile strength. What does this mean for golfers? More swing speed, increased stability, and longer shots with fairway woods and drivers.
Skot Golf Supply originated from a fifth generation “cut and sew” shop. After years of making products for various outdoor industries, they made the transition to golf headcovers and haven’t looked back since. All of their products are made 100% here in Old Glory to ensure the utmost in quality and durability. Their headcovers range from classic looks, to bright tropical themes that are sure to turn heads anywhere you go.
The Divot Board is one of the best golf training aids on the market, and provides instant feedback while you are hitting the golf ball. The only step you need to take is to look back down at the board and see how effective your golf swing was. You won’t have to wait for a computer screen to load or to rewind a video to see whether or not the swing looks exactly like it should. Instead, you simply look down at the impact position and take note of the club path. No other golf swing trainer has the ability to offer this instant feedback and have it be nearly as accurate as the Divot Board.
Strand Sports (the manufacturing company of Swing Align and Goal Post) actually sent us two training aids, Swing Align and the Goal Post for putting. Both training aids bring a lot more to the table than other options on the market. While most training aids only help golfers improve a particular element of their swing, the Swing Align and Goal Post allow golfers to incorporate many different facets of their swing. When you’re using Swing Align, you’re able to easily visualize and feel different positions in your swing, while also honing key fundamentals like rotation, connection, and alignment. The Goal Post putting training aid is simple to use and helps you deliver the face square to the ball every time.
The Top Flite XL complete set of golf clubs has proven to be one of the best performing and most economical options on the market this year. The set comes complete with a driver, three wood, four and five hybrids, six through nine iron, wedge and putter. Also included are a bag and headcovers. The clubs are oversized, offset, and have a low COG. All this adds up to the perfect game improvement club for the beginner or high handicapper. The main advantage of buying a complete set of clubs is that you’re assured consistent performance throughout the bag. Not to mention this is a much cheaper option than buying a bunch of different clubs from name brand manufacturers.
The Homna TR21 hybrid is crafted in a way that both allows players to feel confident with it in their hands, and delivers premium performance shot after shot. The look of the club is classic with rounded edges and square top and bottom lines. Combined with the very best in technology and materials, the TR21 is one of the most advanced and highly sought after hybrids on the market.
The Beck Shorts are one of the most popular items ever produced by TravisMathew and it’s not hard to see why.
It starts with Prestige Lifestyle Performance Fabric. Not only is this fabric some of the highest quality stuff you’ll find anywhere, it’s undeniably comfortable. That’s thanks in large part to its subtle stretch that gives you all the mobility you need.
Plenty of color choices pair well with most any top to keep you looking your best.
Since 2013, Wilson has been all about reducing weight to allow golfers more clubhead speed. While that story continues to play out with some of Wilson’s clubs, a new approach was taken with the development of the D9. In concert with Tour staffer, Gary Woodland, the company used computer modeling to come up with a head design that’s the most efficient after comparing hundreds of different iterations. It’s safe to say that Wilson is current with the times when it comes to this part of the process.
The word on the street is that the C721 driver is one of the lowest spinning drivers to hit the shelves in 2021. However, it’s also one of the most playable. I’ll be the first to admit that the driver is a little out there when it comes to looks. The crown looks lime something out of Star Trek. But the club flat out performs, feels good, and sounds great. Most of all, it’s undeniably one of the hottest drivers available for this year.
When PXG showed up on the market, they rocked the boat with clubs that were exorbitantly expensive. And they weren’t shy about it. With the release of the 0211, everybody expected more of the same. But Bob Parsons (PXG founder) threw everyone a curveball when he slashed the price of this club to less than $250. Why? I’ve heard lots of rumors, but PXG seems to be feeling bad for everyone after a forgetful 2020, so they’re throwing us all a bone. Whatever the case is, the reviews far surpass the price of this driver. The word I keep hearing thrown around about this driver is “balanced”. Not just in a structural sense (although it certainly has that), but a literal sense as well. Players across the ability spectrum seem to benefit from all the 0211 has to offer.
