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What Is Forum Member Testing?

MyGolfSpy offers a unique opportunity to all of its readers of all abilities, ages and handicaps to test, review and keep a variety of different golf equipment, apps, apparel and more. Successful candidates are selected by forum staff.

Members who are selected interact, engage and write a review on the specific product while enjoying the fun of trying new gear!

Member testing is vital because it gets gear in the hands of you, the golfer. Our members give honest feedback on how any product or service works for a variety of handicaps and abilities to ensure our readers are even more informed when making purchasing decisions.

To learn more about how testers are selected, go to this forum thread: Want To Be A Tester?

The Testing Opportunity

It’s an understatement to say the original Sugar Golf ball did not have the best scores in the MyGolfSpy Ball Lab Series. In fact, the original Sugar Golf Ball was one of the lowest-ever rated balls in the series. However Sugar aimed to change this with the release of the new Sugar Pure G2 Golf Ball stating significant improvements in all areas.

Celine Boutier made a birdie on the ninth playoff hole to defeat Atthaya Thitikul and win the Maybank Championship on the LPGA Tour.

Sami Välimäki beat Jorge Campillo in a playoff to win the Qatar Masters.

Australian Jasper Stubbs won at the second playoff hole to claim the Asia-Pacific Amateur Championship on Sunday and an invitation to the 2024 Masters and a spot in next year's British Open at Royal Troon.

Spain's Jorge Campillo held a one-shot lead at the Qater Masters just before fading light suspended play before the end of the third round.

Rose Zhang birdied the 18th hole Saturday for a 7-under 65 and a one-stroke lead after three rounds of the Maybank Championship on the LPGA Tour.

Endeavor has been turned down in its interest in investing or forming a strategic partnership with the PGA Tour, the company's president and COO told Sportico in a story published Friday.

Two golfers on the Korn Ferry Tour have been suspended for three and six months for placing bets on PGA Tour competitions.

The LPGA Tour is returning to New England in 2024 with a $3.5 million event at TPC Boston.

There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised. 

What We Tried:

KJUS Breton Pants: Unlike typical rain pants, the KJUS Breton pants are designed to be worn on their own, not on top of your clothing.

Who Tried It:

Connor. Director of Soft Goods Testing and resident sneakerhead. I believe golf is better with a pair of cool shoes and comfortable joggers. I’ve never been a big rain-gear guy because I don’t like having multiple layers. The KJUS Breton pants intrigue me because they’re designed to be worn like ordinary golf pants.

What You Should Know

Available in two colors: Atlanta Blue or Steel GreyRetail $399Eight waist sizes and three inseam optionsDesigned to feel and play like an everyday golf pant or trouserDWR finish for hydrophobicity 

What’s the Big Deal about Pants? 

The KJUS Breton waterproof pants aren’t your everyday rain pants. As mentioned, this slick pair of pants is nearly indistinguishable from your typical golf attire. Traditional rain gear is baggy, bulky and designed to fit over your shorts or pants. 

This means that, if there’s any chance of rain on the course, you’ve got to pack extra gear and be prepared to throw it on at a moment’s notice. See where this is heading? The KJUS Breton waterproof pants negate this step. If there’s any chance of rain in the forecast, you can wear the Breton pants instead of your go-to pants and feel confident that you’re protected from the rain.

Bettinardi Golf continues their 25th-anniversary celebration with their 10th limited-edition putter.The Studio Stock 8 Slant features a rare neck and deep black finish.Only 250 produced.Available Oct. 31 with a MSRP of $900.

Can you believe we are down to the final three Bettinardi XXV Anniversary Series Limited-Edition putters?

When Bettinardi announced in January that they were releasing a new limited-edition putter every month, I applauded their ambition but was a bit skeptical. A new putter each month seemed a tall order and yet here we are in October with the 10th putter in the series.

Well done, Bettinardi. Your efforts have outpaced my expectations.

For the spooky season, Bettinardi has conjured up a darkly delicious version of their Studio Stock 8 putter. The spookiness is sublimely subtle. You’ll not find a scary spider or skull engraved into this Studio Stock. However, I think you’ll agree that this putter’s aesthetic is appropriate for this time of the year when the shadows are growing longer.

Hey, isn’t that a Studio Stock 9?

The first thing to address is that the Studio Stock 8 Slant is not a Studio Stock 9. I know that math is hard but those two numbers are in fact different. Admittedly, I can understand the mistake, especially since the SS9 is a familiar part of Bettinardi’s current Studio Stock line.

First-round leader Jasmine Suwannapura trailed on the leaderboard for most of the day but emerged with a one-stroke lead going into the third round of the Maybank Championship.

Augusta National Golf Club chairman Fred Ridley said he didn't anticipate the club making any changes to its qualifying criteria for the 2024 Masters.

Thanks to the Golf Magazine digital archives, we take a walk through golf equipment history. It's amazing how far the industry has come.

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There is a lot of cool gear in the golf world that doesn’t always fit into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.

What We Tried

Nippon N.S.PRO Putter Shaft

Your Putter Shaft Tester

Dave Wolfe– Lover of putters. Seriously, like all of the putters. It’s a thing.

We Tried It: Nippon N.S.PRO Putter Shaft

The vast majority of golfers know that finding the right shaft is a key element of club fitting. It’s understood that a driver shaft that is too stiff or not stiff enough will not deliver optimum performance. It’s not just flex, either. A shaft that is too heavy or too light will negatively affect your swing as well.

We know this is true for drivers and irons but what if it is also true for putters?

Scott Jamieson and Daniel Hillier shared the clubhouse lead after shooting 7-under 65s in the first round of the Qatar Masters before play was suspended because of lightning.

Annika Sörenstam is reportedly now a member at Augusta. Here are some of her golf favorites which includes gear from Callaway, Rolex and more.

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These festive Callaway golf balls are the perfect addition to your bag for your spooky Halloween and Día de los Muertos rounds this fall.

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