Expert golf equipment guides, tips, and answers — part of our Golf Equipment section. 22 articles covering everything you need to know.
1. Company & Brand Snapshot Founding & Background: Takomo is a direct-to-consumer (DTC) golf equipment brand that entered the market as a disruptor, targeting the mid-to-premium iron segment. Specific founding year, headquarters location, and founder background details were not provided in the supplied research data. Business Model: Takomo operates a pure Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) model. This…
1. Company & Brand Snapshot Founding & Leadership: Sub 70 was founded in 2017 by Jason Hildebrand, a former club designer with experience at Wilson Golf. The company is headquartered in Sycamore, Illinois. Business Model: Pure direct-to-consumer (DTC). Sub 70 sells exclusively through its website and a single physical demo center in Sycamore. There is…
1. Company & Brand Snapshot Founding & Heritage TaylorMade Golf was founded in 1979 by Gary Adams, a golf equipment salesman who secured a $24,000 loan on his home to launch the company. The brand’s initial breakthrough came with the innovation of metal drivers, which debuted that same year and went on to dominate the…
1. Company & Brand Snapshot Founding & History: The raw research data provides no specific founding year, headquarters location, or founder background for TIAA. Based on industry knowledge of the brand’s long-established presence in the academic and non-profit retirement space, TIAA originated as a pension provider for educators. However, per the instruction to use only…
1. Target Profile: Who We’re Attacking Titleist Pro V1 is the undisputed gold standard of the premium golf ball market. For over two decades, it has been the #1 ball in professional golf, played by the majority of PGA Tour pros and trusted by serious amateurs willing to pay a premium for performance. The brand…
1. Company & Brand Snapshot Founded: 1932 by Philip E. Young, a dedicated amateur golfer and owner of a precision molded rubber company, inspired by a missed putt. Headquarters: New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. Parent company Acushnet Holdings Corp. Business Model: Hybrid DTC (Titleist.com) + extensive dealer network (pro shops, golf retailers, big-box stores). Titleist and…
1. Company & Brand Snapshot Founded: 1986 Headquarters: Batavia, Illinois, USA Founder: David Glod — a club designer and former club repairman who set out to offer tour-level performance at factory-direct pricing. Glod remains active in R&D and product development, making Tour Edge one of the few major golf brands still led by its founder….
1. Company & Brand Snapshot Founding Year & Headquarters: Vice Golf was founded in 2012 and is headquartered in Berlin, Germany. The brand was born from the frustration of co-founders Ruprecht (Ruppi) Kienberger and Stefan Baumann, who identified a gap in the golf ball market for high-quality products sold directly to consumers at significantly lower…
1. Company & Brand Snapshot Wilson Golf is the golf division of Wilson Sporting Goods, an American sports equipment manufacturer headquartered in Chicago, Illinois. The company traces its roots to 1913 as the Ashland Manufacturing Company, founded by Thomas E. Wilson — a former meatpacking executive who pivoted into athletic goods after acquiring a caddie…
The Callaway OptiFit hosel is an 8‑way adjustable cog with a ±2° loft range and a separate lie‑angle sleeve on dual‑cog models. Torque specification: 40 in‑lbs. Compatible with Rogue, Paradym, Mavrik, and Ai Smoke series drivers (2018 onward). Use the chart below as a quick reference, then follow the step‑by‑step adjustment routine. After the first…
Below are the standard factory specs for the Cleveland Launcher XL Halo irons. Use this chart to compare loft, lie, length, and offset against your current set, then decide whether a fitting or custom order is needed. Specs Table All measurements are factory standard. Always verify with your fitter before making adjustments. Club Loft Lie…
The Cobra Darkspeed irons come in two builds: Standard (progressive variable length) and One Length (every club at 37.25″). The tables below give the exact lofts, lie angles, lengths, and offsets for both versions. After the specs, you will find a decision sequence to help you choose the right build and know when to consult…
The MyFly8 hosel on your Cobra driver gives you 8 settings per head with 0.5° loft increments and one draw setting. The table below shows every position for a 9° head. To change a setting, follow the step-by-step guide immediately after the table. How to Adjust Your MyFly8 Hosel Before you start – you need…
Standard lofts are 3W at 15°, 5W at 18°, and 7W at 21°. Most major brands (TaylorMade, Callaway, Titleist) offer a 3HL (high launch) at 16.5° or a 4W at the same loft. A 5W is roughly 15 yards shorter than a 3W, and a 7W is roughly 15 yards shorter than a 5W. Specs/Reference…
Golf grips should be replaced every 40–50 rounds or once per year, whichever comes first. Inspect for shiny spots, cracks, or loss of tackiness. A full set regrip (13 clubs) costs $80–200 at a shop or $50–130 if you DIY. The table below summarizes the numbers, and the rest of this guide walks you through…
On most adjustable drivers, changing the loft setting also changes the face angle. Adding one degree of loft closes the face by roughly 1.8°; reducing loft opens it by the same amount. Only dual‑cog hosel systems (Callaway OptiFit, Titleist SureFit) let you adjust loft and face angle independently. Your next step: Find your driver’s adjustment…
Three specs dominate driver fit: head size (max 460cc), stock length (45.75″ across most 2025 models), and total club weight (varies by 14+ grams between brands). Get these wrong and you buy a club that fights your tempo and strike pattern. Get them right and you remove fit guesswork before touching loft or shaft flex….
Moving the weight(s) on your driver shifts the center of gravity (CG), directly changing shot shape, launch, and spin. Short answer: Heel weight creates draw bias; toe weight creates fade bias. Front weight lowers launch and spin; back weight raises launch and forgiveness. Next useful action: Check your driver’s weight system—sliding track, single port, or…
The fastest way to find your grip size: measure the crease-to-tip length of your middle finger. Under 7″ means undersize; 7–8″ means standard; 8–9″ means midsize; 9″ or more means jumbo. The most common starting point is a Standard grip (0.580″ core) with one wrap of tape, giving a finished diameter of roughly 0.590″. Use…
Every 4 grams of grip weight changes swing weight by 1 point. A heavier grip makes the head feel lighter, dropping swing weight by 1 point per 4 g. A lighter grip makes the head feel heavier, raising swing weight by 1 point per 4 g. This rule lets you predict the feel change before…
The table below gives factory-standard 7-iron lie angles for major brands. Use it as a baseline when comparing clubs or evaluating a used set. For a precise fit, work with a professional who can measure your swing dynamics on a lie board. Before you use this chart: – Confirm your iron’s exact model and year…
If you are choosing between steel and graphite iron shafts, weight is the deciding factor. Steel shafts range from 95g to 130g; graphite shafts range from 50g to 90g. Your swing speed and handicap narrow the correct weight range. Use the tables below for a direct match, then test your target shaft before buying. This…
Pick a shaft model, not a brand. The same logo can give you completely different launch and feel. Your swing speed, tempo, and target ball flight matter far more than the name on the sticker. If you need low launch and low spin, go with True Temper Dynamic Gold or KBS C-Taper. For smooth feel…
Pick the wrong shaft flex and you leave yards on the course. Here’s the short answer for general swing speeds: Swing Speed (mph) Recommended Flex Below 70 Senior (A) / L 70–80 Regular 80–90 Stiff 90–100 X-Stiff Over 100 Tour X If you swing a driver under 85 mph, start with Senior flex. Between 85–95…