Joel Tadman
Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 12 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all product content here 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 find exactly what they are looking for. So whether it's the latest driver, irons, putter or laser rangefinder, Joel has his finger on the pulse keeping up to date with the latest releases in golf. He is also responsible for all content on irons and golf tech, including distance measuring devices and launch monitors.
One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 3.2.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°
Irons: Ping i230 4-UW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM8, 54°. Titleist Vokey SM9 60° lob wedge, K Grind
Putter: Evnroll ER2V
Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x
Latest articles by Joel Tadman
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Best Used Golf Irons 2023
Looking to pick up a set of premium irons at a discount price? Then these used models could be the answer
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Best Used Golf Drivers 2023
Looking for a premium driver that won't break the bank? Then these used models could be the answer
By Joel Tadman • Published
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How Golf Monthly Tests Products
We explain how Golf Monthly produces the most thorough, informed and accurate product reviews to best inform your buying decisions
By Joel Tadman • Last updated
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Best Ping Irons 2023
We take a look at the best Ping irons on the market, from workable players’ irons to forgiving, game-improvement clubs
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Best Callaway Irons 2023
We take a look at the best Callaway irons on the market right now
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Srixon ZX5 Mk II Iron Review
The prior model was one of the best all-round golf irons money could buy but how does the new iteration stack up?
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Wilson Dynapower Carbon Driver Review
Wilson hopes its new Dynapower Carbon driver can compete with the big four in terms of performance but does it deliver?
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Srixon ZX7 Mk II Iron Review
Our verdict on this forged iron aimed at the better player that promises improved feel versus the prior version
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Srixon ZX4 Mk II Iron Review
Joel Tadman assesses the performance on offer from this new game-improvement iron from Srixon
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Ping G430 Iron Review
In this Ping G430 iron review, Joel Tadman puts it through its paces on the course to find out what golfers can expect
By Joel Tadman • Published
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TaylorMade Stealth HD Iron Review
Our verdict on this unorthodox game improvement iron said to deliver a high, draw-biased ball flight consistently
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Cobra Aerojet Iron Review
Irons expert Joel Tadman tries out the new game improvement offering from Cobra called Aerojet
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Callaway Paradym Iron Review
Joel Tadman puts the new Callaway Paradym iron through its paces to find out what golfers can expect
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Why The Callaway Paradym Range Represents A Groundbreaking Shift In Golf Club Design
With a unique 360-degree carbon chassis, the new Callaway Paradym drivers bring completely new innovation to the category
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Best Putters For High Handicappers 2023
Here are some of our favorite putters that will work perfectly for high handicap players.
By Joel Tadman • Last updated
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Best Cheap Golf Launch Monitors 2023
We collate some of our favorite launch monitors that are ideal for the more budget-conscious golfer.
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TaylorMade P7MC 2023 Iron Review
TaylorMade's most played iron on tour has had a revamp - but what did irons expert Joel Tadman make of the changes?
By Joel Tadman • Published
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TaylorMade P770 2023 Iron Review
Joel Tadman puts the latest low-handicap iron from TaylorMade to the test to see how the performance has evolved
By Joel Tadman • Published
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TaylorMade Stealth Iron Review
Irons expert Joel Tadman tests this game-improvement model on the golf course to see what performance golfers can expect
By Joel Tadman • Last updated
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Garmin Approach S62 GPS Watch Review
Our verdict on the feature-packed Garmin Approach S62 GPS watch having tested it on the golf course
By Joel Tadman • Last updated
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Bushnell Ion Elite Golf GPS Watch Review
Joel Tadman takes the Bushnell Ion Elite GPS watch on the course over multiple rounds to discover what the user experience is truly like
By Joel Tadman • Last updated
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TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 Golf Edition Watch Review
It's the most expensive golf watch on the market but does it deliver? We test it on the course to find out
By Joel Tadman • Last updated
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Voice Caddie A2 Golf Watch Review
Joel Tadman takes the Voice Caddie A2 golf watch on the course to put it through its paces over multiple rounds
By Joel Tadman • Last updated
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Samsung Galaxy Active2 44mm GPS Watch Golf Edition Review
Our verdict on the product of a partnership between Samsung and GolfBuddy
By Joel Tadman • Last updated