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KYOEI Dual Weight Tour Iron

Introducing the new KYOEI Dual Weight Tour Iron – Building upon the success of the original Dual Weight one and two the new TOUR is the next evolution of the series featuring all the attributes a better player needs and wants in a Forged Iron.

What Sets It Apart from the Dual Weight II?


 

Simply put, with the newly developed mold—codenamed X-IRON—this latest version retains 80% of the forgiveness of the original DWII while packing it into a more compact design. It’s the ideal cavity back for blade enthusiasts, featuring zero offset, a slimmer sole, and a refined overall shape. Starting with the non-conforming triple-weight wedge, KYOEI has introduced a series of upgrades designed to elevate performance beyond the competition.

Let’s break them down: At the billet stage KYOEI Golf has taken an extra step that most brands overlook. Working directly with their source supplier in Kobe, Japan, they’ve introduced a key chemical element along with a micro-alloy to enhance the material’s properties. Unlike many companies that simply use whatever billets their factories provide, KYOEI’s deep-rooted industry connections and proximity to Japan’s top steel suppliers have ushered in a new chapter for the brand.





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KYOEI Type-X Wedge

Introducing KYOEI TYPE-X Wedge – Control. Feel. Precision.

The KYOEI TYPE-X Wedge is designed for players who demand consistency and confidence in every short-game scenario. Forged from premium soft carbon steel, it delivers the signature KYOEI impact feel—solid, responsive, and unmistakably pure.

The TYPE-X features a versatile sole grind, refined for maximum adaptability from tight lies, deep rough, and bunkers. With carefully tuned bounce angles and a precisely milled face, it provides controlled spin and a penetrating trajectory, whether executing a low-checking spinner or a high, soft landing shot. Designed for players who rely on precision rather than gimmicks, the TYPE-X Wedge is a pure expression of craftsmanship and performance. No unnecessary tech—just the feel, feedback, and control that serious golfers demand.

The KYOEI TYPE-X Wedge is designed with a focus on consistency, feel, and control. Its forged soft carbon steel construction and versatile sole grind provide a balanced blend of performance and adaptability, making it a reliable choice for a variety of short-game shots. With a precisely milled face and thoughtfully tuned bounce angles, it offers the responsiveness that skilled players appreciate. For those who prefer a straightforward, well-crafted wedge without unnecessary technology, the TYPE-X delivers a refined experience where feel and precision take priority.

NoLoft ( ° )Lie ( ° )Bounce ( ° )OffsetWeight ( g )
505064100.5298
545464100.5300
585864100.5304

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KYOEI Sceptre Neo Mallet Putter

Introducing the KYOEI SCEPTRE Neo Mallet, KYOEI’s take on a high-MOI, ultra-forgiving putter designed to minimize head twist throughout the stroke.

With its stealthy, angular design, the SCEPTRE Mallet stands apart from the rounded shapes commonly seen in mass-market putters. Inside, a carefully engineered cavity section redistributes weight strategically to enhance stability and forgiveness, ensuring better performance on off-center hits.

To further optimize forgiveness and balance, KYOEI has incorporated a stainless steel sole plate, lowering the center of gravity and improving overall stability.

Refined Alignment – After extensive testing, KYOEI developed a triple sight line system, which proved to be the most intuitive and easy-to-adapt alignment aid for players.

The result? A putter that delivers exceptional stability, minimal head twisting, and a smooth, responsive feel—reminiscent of the legendary forged craftsmanship KYOEI is known for in Japan.






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The lowest recorded round in a PGA Tour event

The lowest recorded round in a PGA Tour event is 58, achieved by Jim Furyk at the 2016 Travelers Championship. This round, which took place at the TPC River Highlands course in Cromwell, Connecticut, on August 7, 2016, was a historic moment in golf.

Details of the Round:

  • Jim Furyk finished his round with a score of 58, marking the first time in PGA Tour history that a player shot below 60 in an official event.
  • His round of 58 included 10 birdies and 1 eagle, with no bogeys or worse.
  • Furyk’s round was part of a career-low 12-under-par score, helping him climb the leaderboard during the third round of the tournament.
  • The round also tied the record for the lowest score in relation to par at -12, which had previously been achieved by Paul Goydos in the 2010 John Deere Classic.

Impact & Historical Significance:

  • Furyk's 58 was not only the lowest score ever recorded on the PGA Tour but also a significant achievement in a sport where such a low score is extremely rare.
  • Prior to Furyk's record-breaking round, only five golfers had shot rounds of 59 in PGA Tour events, and none had ever gone lower than 59 until Furyk’s performance.
  • Furyk’s 58 elevated his place in golf history, but it also showed how the game is evolving, with players pushing the boundaries of scoring thanks to advancements in technology, fitness, and course conditions.

Notable Facts:

  • The TPC River Highlands course is known for its challenging layout but also features scoring opportunities, especially on the back nine.
  • Furyk’s 58 helped him finish the third round tied for the lead, although he ultimately finished in a tie for 5th place for the tournament, with Russell Knox taking home the victory.

Jim Furyk's historic 58 remains one of the most memorable rounds in PGA Tour history, demonstrating his skill and consistency while setting a new benchmark in the sport.

Tiger Woods' voicemail leaves new PGA Tour winner speechless

After rookie Karl Vilips won his first PGA Tour event Sunday at the Puerto Rico Open, he was shocked to find a voicemail from Tiger Woods.

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Russell Henley takes advantage of this growing iron trend. You should too

Russell Henley takes advantage of this growing iron trend on Tour. Here's how to make it a part of your game too.

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For golfers, the second Sunday in March marks a joyous occasion

The official start of the golf season? To this lifelong Northeasterner, it begins on the second Sunday in March when we spring ahead.

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2025 Players Championship odds: Scottie Scheffler favored for three-peat at TPC Sawgrass

Scottie Scheffler leads the 2025 Players Championship odds as the betting favorite, with plenty of PGA Tour stars close behind.

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2025 Players Championship: TV schedule, streaming info, how to watch, tee times

How to watch the 2025 Players Championship at TPC Sawgrass this week, including a full Players Championship TV schedule and streaming info.

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How to set up your driver to hit a controlled fade

How do players like Collin Morikawa set up their drivers to help them hit a proper fade? Here's what you need to know.

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Player Championship tiers: Ranking all 144 players from favorites to hopefuls

Can Rory McIlroy or Colin Morikawa keep Scottie Scheffler from winning his third straight? Who could surprise? We rank every golfer in the Players Championship.

How AI will impact course setup at the Players, future Tour events 

Starting at the Players Championship, the PGA Tour will begin using AI to help its tournament team set up courses. Here's how they'll do it.

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This club pro nearly pulled off an epic victory on the Champions Tour

Club pro Jason Caron nearly pulled off an epic victory on the Champions Tour Sunday, eventually losing in a playoff to Steven Alker.

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Most-Googled Golf Brands Of 2025

Here are the top five most-Googled golf brands of 2025. Which one are you surprised did not make this list?

Top 5 most-Googled golf brands in 2025

Callaway is leading the way so far this year in Google searches, thanks in part to the success of the new Elyte Triple Diamond driver. It recently won top honors in our Most Wanted 2025 Driver test. The Elyte Triple Diamond was long and accurate, a combination that can be difficult to find in a driver.

Most Googled Golf Brands
1. Callaway
2. TaylorMade
3. PING
4. COBRA
5. LAB Golf

TaylorMade was not far behind Callaway and the Qi35 series has generated some buzz.

PING continues to earn attention with its G430 MAX 10K earning a second-place finish a year after it won our 2024 Best Golf Driver testing. The new PING G440 series is also off to a strong start in 2025.

COBRA is solidly in fourth and from what we’ve seen so far in drivers this year, the new DS-Adapt line features new customization options with the FutureFit33 and the ability to fine-tune ball flight like never before.


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Would You Play this New Vice Pro Golf Ball Pattern?

Vice is one of, if not, the largest direct-to-consumer golf ball brands. I suppose you can chalk that up to equal parts quality and attitude, although I suspect a good bit of the latter reflects the company name and its willingness to try almost anything when it comes to painting a golf ball.

While most brands’ urethane offerings are limited to a couple of colors and maybe a pattern or alternative alignment aid, Vice offers up a Home Depot paint aisle’s worth of options.

Whites, greens, purples, and the insanely popular drip options; nobody does color like Vice.

Apparently, that’s not enough.

New to the USGA’s conforming ball list is the first alignment pattern we’ve seen from Vice. With separate colors for the Pro Air (teal/black), Pro (red/blue), and Pro Plus (black/black), Vice appears ready to launch its take on stripe alignment.

Vice appears ready to offer a striped version of its popular Pro Plus golf balls
The Vice Pro Air will also be offered in a Stripe version
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Go Troppo With This New COBRA x PalmTree Crew Limited-Edition Driver

When COBRA releases limited-edition gear collaborations, it doesn’t mess around.

Just a week ago, we showed you the very cool COBRA x Arnold Palmer Limited Edition DS-ADAPT driver, launched just in time for this past weekend’s Bay Hill Invitational.

Just seven days later, COBRA is at it again with this sweet COBRA x Palm Tree Crew limited-edition DS-ADAPT driver.

As a card-carrying Parrothead in good standing, I was ready to give this collab a full-throttle “FINS UP!” Imagine my surprise, however, when I learned it wasn’t a Jimmy Buffet thing (not directly, anyway) but the work of some Norwegian DJ who’s younger than my oldest daughter.

Never too old to learn, amiright?

COBRA x Palm Tree Crew limited edition driver .




COBRA x Palm Tree Crew limited edition driver.
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Why The Garmin Approach S44 GPS Watch Is Kind Of A Disappointment

Garmin Approach S44 GPS Golf Watch

What We Like

Slim, stylish smartwatch – enough features without overwhelming you Great AMOLED display, customizable watch faces Serviceable – for the most part – GPS

What We Don't Like

GPS doesn't automatically advance to the next hole periodically No full hole mapping unless you buy the annual subscription ($99/yr) Shot tracking function misses shots, adding them in post-round editing is not easy or intuitive Stats and analytics package is very basic

The Bottom Line

It’s a very good smart watch for the price. However, the GPS function has glitches, and the shot tracking function is mediocre at best. There are far better GPS and shot-tracking options available in the same price range.

Garmin Approach S44 GPS Golf Watch
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The Biggest Trends from USGA’s 2024 Data Report And What To Expect in 2025

Golf is constantly changing. Thanks to the USGA’s 2024 Golf Scorecard, we now have a detailed report of what those changes look like at the recreational level. The new USGA annual report pulls data from 77 million scores posted in 2024 under the World Handicap System (WHS). We can pull information from that about trends, player habits and more. The insights show how the game evolved in 2024 and hint at what’s coming in 2025. Here are some of the biggest trends to keep an eye on.

The nine-holers are taking over

In 2024, nine-hole scores continued to rise, with an almost 10-percent increase since 2023 and a 40-percent increase since 2020. If you haven’t already jumped on board with a nine-hole league or twilight event, you’ll probably see even more opportunities in 2025.  

More golfers are tracking scores

More than 3.35 million golfers in the U.S. maintained a handicap index in 2024, nearly a 30-percent increase since 2020. You can’t improve your game unless you measure it and that concept seems to be better understood by more amateur golfers. Another great thing about more scores being posted is that we have more data to learn about the golf population as a whole.

New golfers are embracing the nine-hole concept

Women who are new to the game play more than half their golf as nine-hole rounds. For men, this number is just over a quarter. New players are learning the game in a more beginner-friendly way and easing their way into the 18-hole concept. Golf courses are encouraging nine-hole participation in a way that attracts new players.

Short courses are having a moment

Last year, more than 350 short courses became eligible for official course ratings. In 2024, more than 180,000 scores were posted for short courses.



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Will You Try These New Ben Hogan Drivers?

While Sports Brands Inc. isn’t exactly a household name (not even in golf households), many of the brands under its corporate umbrella were, and maybe still are. And if not, the hope is they will be again.

The mission of Simon Millington’s Sports Brands Inc. is Rebuilding Golf’s Iconic Brands.

The portfolio includes once forgotten but now revived brands like Ram, MacGregor, Zebra, and the perseverant Ben Hogan brand.

In February, Hogan launched new Legend and FT Worth irons. It would seem that was just the beginning. A new entry on the USGA’s conforming clubs list suggests that metalwoods, and specifically, two new drivers, are on the way as well.

2 Ben Hogan Drivers

Even the smallest brands need more than one driver model these days. That makes sense given that fitting is on the verge of surpassing technology as the biggest opportunity for golfers to gain performance.

The Ben Hogan PTx LST is the company's first
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Harris English WITB: The Clubs Behind His Early 2025 Victory

Harris English won the Farmer’s Insurance Open in January. It was his first win since 2021 but his fifth individual title. Since turning professional in 2011, he has played in 342 events. English carries PING clubs from the driver to the putter. However, the most interesting thing about his WITB is the clubs he hasn’t upgraded in quite a while.

Harris English golf bag (March 2025): At a glance

Harris English is a PING staff player who uses a Titleist golf ball.

PING G430 LST (10.5˚)PING G400 (14.5˚)PING G410 Crossover (3)PING Blueprint T (4-9)PING Glide 4.0 (46, 52˚,56˚), PING Glide Forged (60.˚)PING Scottsdale HoHumTitleist Pro V1 Golf Ball

Driver: PING G430 LST

The PING G430 LST driver has been around for a few years. It was officially released to the public in January 2023. We included it in our 2023 Best Golf Driver test and found it struggled with forgiveness, mostly due to the lower spin.

For most amateur players, the PING G430 MAX 10K is the better choice. It won the Best Golf Driver of 2024 and came in second in the 2025 testing. If you are new to PING drivers, it’s a good starting point. The LST is for higher swing-speed players who want to keep spin rates down.

Fairway wood: PING G400

If you thought English’s driver was old, look at his fairway wood. The PING G400 3-wood was originally released in 2017. We are noticing more professionals leaving fairway woods in the bag for years. They find something they like and stick with it. (A lesson for us all?)

the carbonfly wrap crown of the PING G430 LST driver

PING Blueprint T irons


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