
Joel Tadman
Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 15 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.
He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 2.9.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: TaylorMade Qi4D, 10°, Fujikura Ventus VeloCore+ Blue 6 S shaft.
Fairway woods: TaylorMade Qi4D, 15° and 21°.
Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM11, 49°, 54° and 59°
Putter: L.A.B. Golf DF3
Ball: 2026 TaylorMade TP5x Stripe
Latest articles by Joel Tadman
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Follow These 8 Rules To Keep Double Bogeys Off Your ScorecardJoel Tadman runs through the 8 rules golfers need to follow if they want to keep double bogeys off their scorecard, with the help of data from Shot Scope
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Cast Vs Forged Golf Irons: What’s The Difference?Joel Tadman explains the key differences between the manufacturing techniques and which iron you should choose
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TravisMathew Daily Pro Hybrid Plus Shoe ReviewJoel Tadman tests the latest golf shoe from TravisMathew to see if the performance could match the style
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Bushnell Tour V6 Shift vs Bushnell Pro X3+ Golf Rangefinder: Read Our Full Head To Head VerdictWe've tested two of the most popular rangefinders on the PGA Tour, but which one was better?
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Full Swing Kit Launch Monitor vs SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor: Read our head-to-head verdictWe pit two of highest rated radar launch monitors against each other to see how the compare
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I Asked My Team To Find The Best Driver For Under £150 And They DeliveredSponsored by golfclubs4cash
The Golf Monthly equipment team were tasked with finding the best driver they could for under £150. Here's what they came back with...
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These Are The 6 Editor's Choice Products I Would Actually BuyFrom the 150 products chosen in Golf Monthly's Editor's Choice Awards for 2025, these are the six that could have the biggest impact on improving your game
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Bushnell Tour V6 Shift vs Garmin Approach Z82 Laser Rangefinder: Read our head-to-head verdictWe put two market-leading lasers from Bushnell and Garmin in a head to head test to see which is best.
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Which Products Did We Select For Editor's Choice In 2025?Our expert equipment team selects the leading 150 golf products on the market this year in their respective categories
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This Rangefinder Tells Me What Club To Hit And It's (Almost) Never WrongFlightScope has launched its first ever golf rangefinder and Joel Tadman took it to the course to see how it performed
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Bionic Relaxgrip 2.0 DX Glove ReviewJoel Tadman gives the glove designed to lighten your grip pressure for extra distance and test on the golf course to see if it delivers
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How To Build The Best Set Of Clubs For Your HandicapPresented by Shot Scope
Joel Tadman takes a look at the data from Shot Scope to find out which clubs different abilities of golfer should consider adding to their bag to lower their scores
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GFORCE Driver Swing Trainer ReviewJoel Tadman took this driver training aid with a flexible shaft to the driving range to see if it could improve his speed, timing and consistency
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Shot Scope G6 Watch ReviewJoel Tadman puts the Shot Scope G6 watch through its paces over multiple rounds to see if it can be described as one of the best entry-level options on the market
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How To Build The Right Set Of Metalwoods For Your GamePresented by PGA TOUR Superstore
How should you configure the clubs at the top end of the bag? We outline everything you need to consider when choosing a driver, fairway wood and hybrid…
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7 Signs You Are Using The Wrong Golf BallMartin Hopley reveals the tell tale signs that show you are using the wrong golf ball
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Everyone Should Have This Club In Their Bag (But No-One Does)The set make-up for many golfers seems to be set in stone but there's a case to be more creative with the clubs you choose for your bag, starting with this one...
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Garmin Approach R50 Review: Does It Live Up To The Hype?Deputy Editor Joel Tadman finally got his hands on the Garmin Approach R50, which combines a launch monitor and golf simulator in one, but does it work well in practice?
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Titleist 2025 Pro V1x Golf Ball ReviewDeputy Editor Joel Tadman tests the new Titleist Pro V1x golf ball for 2025 to see if there are gains to be had by making the switch
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Titleist 2025 Pro V1 Golf Ball ReviewJoel Tadman puts the new Titleist Pro V1 golf ball for 2025 through its paces to see how the number 1 ball in golf has changed
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Mizuno Pro S Golf Ball ReviewJoel Tadman tests one of two new premium balls from Mizuno for 2025 to see if it could and should earn a place in his bag
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Mizuno Pro X Golf Ball ReviewJoel Tadman tests out the new Mizuno Pro X golf ball on the launch monitor and golf course to see if it can be considered one of the best golf balls of 2025
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Vessel Player V Stand Bag ReviewJoel Tadman puts the new stand bag from Vessel, the Player V, through its paces to see if it ranks highly among the best on the market
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Srixon 2025 Z-Star XV Golf Ball ReviewJoel Tadman puts the latest Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball through its paces to find out why many of the company's tour players choose to tee it up
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