TaylorMade RocketBladez Irons
Club makers have been pushing design boundaries with drivers for years, making thinner faces that launch the ball with a trampoline-like effect.
This set brings the same thinking to irons: 2-mm slots in the soles of the three- through seven-irons let the faces flex and rebound at impact. The result is longer shots and more forgiveness when you don’t nail the sweet spot—an issue that TaylorMade claims causes the most misses among amateurs. Each slot is filled with polyurethane to quiet vibration, making the club feel soft on contact. The garish racing stripes and silly name might not appeal to all players, but the technology and performance are hard to top.
1// Titleist 913D2 Driver
Titleist has a history of making equipment for low-handicap players. Its latest driver bucks that rap with a forged face insert that gives more ball speed on imperfect strikes.
$450 | Titleist 913D2 Driver
2// Adidas AdiZero tour Golf Shoe
Traditional golf shoes were more dress shoe than sneaker. The Tour breaks from that heritage. It’s lighter than most cleats
but offers a solid platform for aggressive swings.
$180 | Adidas AdiZero tour Golf Shoe
3// Odyssey Versa Putter
The black stripes on the Versa’s head give a clear sense of the club’s alignment with the ball, helping ensure that you’re at least aimed where you want to hit it.
$170 | Odyssey Versa Putter
4// iPing putter app
Stick your phone in the $23 cradle and this app will analyze your putts to help you hone your technique.
Free (iOS, Android) | iPing
5// SwingByte 2
Get data on all aspects of your swing from this small sensor. It tracks your club’s motion and translates it into key measurements like swing path, club face angle, and swing speed. This updated design grips the shaft like a barnacle.
$150 | SwingByte 2
