Golf clubs (and other gear) you shouldn’t overlook this season

With most golfers now getting back into the swing of things (both literally and figuratively), it also means many players are looking for new gear to start the season.

Whether it be trying out a new golf ball, replacing a worn-out sand wedge or finding a club to fill in a gap at the top of your set, we’ve put together a collection of gear you should consider before the season really gets underway.

The Pro V1x left dash is Titleist’s firmest feeling Pro V1 model and is designed to launch higher but also offer less long-game spin. This combination isn’t only great for high-speed players looking to maximize ball speed but can also be a great option for those looking for extra carry and straighter shots in their long game.

The 2024 TP5X relies on a new mantle material composition to help the golf ball maximize ball speeds while remaining softer feeling through the bag. Not only does the TP5X offer performance and up to half a club of extra iron distance, but it also comes in a large variety of visual technology options to help you stand out from the crowd.

Although the Mizuno ST-G titanium is a more compact fairway wood, it was a top tester for golfers who tend to miss off the toe in our 2024 ClubTest, and that has a lot to do with its technology-packed multi-material construction. So if you tend to miss toward the toe and are looking for a new fairway wood option, be sure to check this one out.

So you want a wedge that offers a classic look from address, but you also want a little extra forgiveness for your short game — look no further than the CBX4. The CBX4 offers all the same technology as Cleveland’s more tour-focused RTX 6 ZipCore, but with a cavity-back design to offer more forgiveness and consistent spin around the face.

If you’re struggling off the tee and need some help finding more fairways, the Ping G430 Max 10K is a must-try driver. With a slightly shallower profile and multi-material construction, it combines the technology of the popular and lower-spinning G430 LST with higher MOI to make it Ping’s most forgiving and stable driver ever.

The Odyssey Ai-One putters combine classic Odyssey putter shapes with a premium finish. The faces were designed with the help of A.I. to normalize ball speeds across the face for better distance control. Ai-One putters have won multiple times on the PGA Tour in 2024, and although you might not be a tour player, we can all use a little extra help draining a few more putts.

The Halo XL Hy-Wood is designed with a head size, shape and shaft length to fit directly between a traditional fairway wood and a hybrid.

This design helps to better maintain proper gapping in the top end of the bag while also being easier to hit thanks to the shorter shaft. A standout for a lot of players could be the 4+, which is intended to fit between a 5-wood and a golfer’s longest iron. Player testing has shown that to be one of the most difficult gaps in the bag for golfers.