For a long time, golfers had to choose between having clothes that looked sharp on the course or those that had performance fabrics that made it comfortable to swing in warmer conditions. Luckily, there are now apparel brands that are doing both. One of my favorites is a com…

A lot of apparel companies want to honor the traditions of where golf has been. Swannies, an up and coming golf apparel brand, takes a less serious approach and captures where the game is going for many. The younger generation of golfers doesn’t want to look like their paren…

You just bought a launch monitor, now what? Many golfers struggle with how to use their new gadgets. Well, I’m here to help. The goal of this article is to help amateur players analyze data they receive from launch monitors, and how to develop better practice habits utilizin…

Over the past few years, SuperSpeed Golf has become one of the best-selling training aids in the entire golf industry. Their Overspeed training system has been embraced by more than 700 touring professionals and thousands of amateur golfers around the world. They have also d…

Putting practice is one part of golf that almost every player can do at home. As such, there are TONS of putting mats and training aids available now. So much so, that it’s hard to sort out what’s worth your money and what isn’t. Over the past year, a new product called the…

For the fifth year in a row, I attended the PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando. Usually, I don’t do show recaps because I prefer to do more in-depth articles on products that I think are relevant to Practical Golf readers. But for whatever reason, I felt compelled to do a write…

I’ve heard it many times before: “I can’t hit a fairway wood to save my life.” Hitting a solid 3-wood off the deck is one of the tougher things to do in golf. The shaft is long, there’s very little loft, and you’re probably facing a longer shot. Let’s face it; the situation…

Swing Caddie recently introduced the SC200 Plus launch monitor as a replacement for its SC200 model. Almost all features have remained the same, but they have added swing speed mode – which allows you to measure your swing speed without hitting a ball. I’ve had a chance to t…

I talk a lot about strategy, and how it can really lower your scores. One of the pillars of course management is knowing your yardages to various points on the golf course, which is why I have always advocated most golfers using GPS technology. My number one strategic recomm…

Few things in golf can replicate the clean, scintillating aesthetics of a straight muscle-back blade. In the category of blade irons, Mizuno has long been recognized as a true industry leader. Both amateurs and professionals agree, there’s something special about Mizuno forg…

Ping has long been the golf company that marches to the beat of their own drum. From introducing the Anser putter head (which continues to be replicated to this day) to popularizing custom fitting – when it comes to innovation, Ping is in a league of their own. The Ping Glid…

SuperSpeed Golf has become one of the most popular golf training aids in the past few years. I tested it when it first came out, and since then have used it to help generate more speed in my swing. A lot of readers of the site have become interested in their Overspeed Traini…