By james art We think everyone deserves a treat now and then – and that retail therapy should often come from yourself. Now that the height of golf season is a distant memory, are there any equipment upgrades you feel you need? Maybe you’ve spent months longingly looking at new clubs that a friend bought, and you wouldn’t mind trying them yourself.
Reflecting on the past year of new gear and some of the standouts that were tested and reviewed by our gear expert, Ryan Rastallwe’ve selected a range of drivers, woods, irons, wedges and putters that might just give you some well-deserved enjoyment.
Take a look below to see if anything catches your eye as it provides an opportunity to upgrade your golf bag long before the 2025 golf season begins!
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Drivers
Showcasing the most sophisticated face in Callaway’s long history, the Paradym Ai Smoke Drivers made quite an impression when they were released at the beginning of the year. Ryan Rastall takes a closer look at them, testing each model and describing which types of golfers are best suited for them.
Find out which driver is best for you and why not buy one to give yourself a boost off the tee?!
Cobra DARKSPEED drivers
Earlier this year, Ryan was surprised at how long the new Cobra drivers are, and if you need that extra touch of distance off the tee, then you might consider it a worthwhile investment to identify the model that will best suit your game and delivered on that promised performance.
TaylorMade Qi10 drivers
Ryan was also impressed with TaylorMade’s Qi10 family, which is designed to be the brand’s most forgiving driver yet. It has certainly changed the game for Golfshake writer Derek Clements. If you need a touch of extra help off the tee or just love the look and feel of the TaylorMade driver, then these are for you!
PING G430 MAX 10K Driver
Is PING’s latest, amazingly forgiving driver the best on the market? It’s definitely in the conversation, as Ryan was suitably impressed when he reviewed it for us earlier in the year.
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Fairway Woods
Like their driver siblings, Callaway’s latest fairway woods have options that will satisfy any golfer, which is something Ryan explored in his comprehensive review that was compiled earlier in the year. Each tree benefits from Ai Smart Face, which has taken data from thousands of real golfers to create a design that offers a range of sweet spots on the face.
Cobra DARKSPEED Hybrid
You may have seen how much Ryan loved drivers, but what about the new Cobra DARKSPEED hybrid? It features PWR-BRIDGE weight and PWRSHELL HOT FACE technology for added speed, launch and forgiveness, making it a superior purchase option.
Mizuno JPX925 irons
It’s often said that there’s nothing quite like a Mizuno iron, which means fans of the manufacturer will be thrilled to get their hands on the new JPX925. Ryan Rastall was certainly among them, reviewing the latest versions for us, where he describes which iron will suit your game best.
TaylorMade P770 irons
Golfers who like to have a sense of feel and performance with their irons should embrace the new P770, which Ryan reviewed in detail for us and also compared them to the previous model. If you think it’s time to upgrade your irons, this might be right for you.
Callaway Opus platinum wedges
Callaway wedges are considered some of the best in the industry, and the new Opus models are designed to provide the touch and control golfers expect from their scoring clubs. Ryan Rastall from Golfshake was certainly keen on these and you will be too if you put them in your bag!
Titleist Vokey SM10 wedges
Are Titleist’s Vokey Wedges the Gold Standard in Golf? They probably could be, and the SM10 builds on that reputation with an exciting proposition for golfers who desire that ultimate feel around the greens. Ryan was impressed when he reviewed them for us, and fans of the brand should enjoy them too.
Cleveland RTX6 ZipCore Tour Rack Wedges
Known for their wedges, Cleveland’s new RTX6 ZipCore Tour Rack is another gem joining the collection, as Ryan was a fan when he tested them for us earlier in the season. If you want to find that edge near the greens, this could be the answer.
Odyssey Ai-One Putters
It doesn’t get much better – in terms of innovation and performance – than an Odyssey putter. They stand next to the best on the market and are getting better all the time. Ryan tested both the Ai-One Jailbird Mini and the Ai-One Jailbird Cruiser. The latter was in Wyndham Clark’s bag when he shot a historic round of 60 at Pebble Beach in February.
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