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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Titleist TSR3 Driver Review
The Titleist TSR3 driver has seen immediate success on tour but will the average golfer benefit from the performance?
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Titleist TSR3 Fairway Wood Review
With a completely redesigned head and more moveable weight options, the TSR3 could well be the most complete fairway wood on the market
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Inesis Kid's Golf Kit 2-4 Years Review
We find out if this starter set from Inesis is the ideal way to get your son or daughter playing golf from a young age
By Joel Tadman • Published
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TaylorMade Stealth Plus vs Titleist TSR3 Driver: Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Joel Tadman pits two of the most popular drivers out on tour against each other to see if one outperforms the other and which one is right for you
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Titleist Pro V1 vs Pro V1x Balls: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Both are excellent balls but one will suit you better than the other. Here's our guide to selecting the correct one
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FootJoy Pro SL vs Pro SL Sport Golf Shoe: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Check out how two of FootJoy's most recognized models get on head-to-head
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Adidas ZG21 vs Ecco Biom C4 Golf Shoe: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
How do two of the best golf shoes on the market compare with one another? Find out here
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Titleist TS2 and TS3 Drivers Review
Would the TS2 and TS3 deliver the speed Titleist is promising? Joel Tadman and Neil Tappin took them to the course to find out
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Rapsodo MLM vs Garmin Approach R10 Launch Monitor: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Launch monitors are a fantastic way to improve your game. In this piece, we take a look at two of the most affordable models
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Scotty Cameron Phantom X 9 vs Odyssey Eleven Putter: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Scotty Cameron and Odyssey have been producing some of the best putters in golf for a number of years. Here, we compare two of the latest mallet offerings
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Ping i59 vs Callaway Apex Pro 21 Golf Irons: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
We pit two of the best golf irons money can buy for the better player up against each other in this comparison test
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10 Essential Winter Golf Items
We take a look through the 10 essential winter golf items every golfer needs for when the conditions are against them
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Flightscope Mevo Launch Monitor Review
We find out how this $500 portable launch monitor stacks up after giving it a thorough test
By Joel Tadman • Published
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SIK DW 2.0 C-Series Putter Review
This SIK DW 2.0 C-Series Putter review explains how the unique technology will help golfers on the greens
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Ping Heppler Putters Review
Joel Tadman tests two models from the new Ping Heppler putter range
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SIK Golf Pro C-Series Armlock Putter Review
As used by Bryson DeChambeau, Joel Tadman tests this unique concept on the putting green to see if it could be the answer to your short-game struggles
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Cobra King Forged Tec X Iron Review
Joel Tadman tests this brand new addition to the Cobra iron line up to see how the performance stacks up
By Joel Tadman • Published
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The Advantages Of Graphite Shafts Over Steel
Would your performance improve with graphite shafts in your irons over steel?
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Zoom Focus X Laser Rangefinder Review
In this Zoom Focus X Laser Rangefinder review, Joel Tadman takes it out on the golf course to give the features and ease of use a thorough test
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Is This The Future Of Golf Iron Design?
Joel Tadman analyses whether the adjustable weighting on the new Edel SMS iron could represent the future of golf iron design
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Cleveland Launcher XL vs Cobra Air-X Irons: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
We compare two of the most forgiving irons on the market and find out which one might be best for your game
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Titleist TSi3 Driver Review
Our verdict on the new Titleist TSi3 driver and how it compares with TS3
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Ping i525 vs Wilson D9 Forged Iron: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Find out which golf iron out of the Ping i525 and Wilson D9 Forged might be best for your game
By Joel Tadman • Published
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Nikon Coolshot 40 i GII Laser Rangefinder Review
In this Nikon Coolshot 40 i GII Laser Rangefinder review, Joel Tadman puts it in play to see how it performs on the golf course
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