
Martin Hopley
Martin Hopley is one of the foremost UK equipment reviewers with over 20 years' experience. As the former founder of Golfalot.com he was an early pioneer of online reviews and has also been a regular contributor to other titles. He is renowned for his technical knowledge and in-depth analysis, which he now brings to Golf Monthly.
Latest articles by Martin Hopley
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 TaylorMade 2021 TP5x Golf Ball ReviewWe test the 2021 TaylorMade TP5x golf ball out on the course and analyze the performance on offer By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Titleist TruFeel 2022 Golf Ball ReviewWe test out the TruFeel golf ball to see if the performance delivers out on the golf course and in testing. By Martin Hopley Last updated 
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 What Is Torque In A Golf Shaft? We Explain AllMartin Hopley explains what torque is in a golf shaft and why it benefits you By Martin Hopley Published 
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 What Is Smash Factor In Golf? We Explain AllMartin Hopley reveals what your smash factor is, how to calculate it and how to interpret this valuable data point By Martin Hopley Published 
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 What Is Swing Weight In Golf? Here's A Simple GuideMartin Hopley explains what swing weight is in golf clubs and how it affects the feel and performance golfers experience By Martin Hopley Published 
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 LA Golf Bel-Air Putter ReviewMartin Hopley goes west to meet the LA Golf Bel-Air putter and analyse the performance on offer By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Penfold Ace Golf Ball ReviewPenfold Ace golf ball channels your inner Bond with a modern take on a classic brand. By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Makefield V-S PutterMakefield V-S Putter offers multiple weight options to position the CG to optimise your stroke. By Martin Hopley Published 
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 7 Cool Gear LaunchesMartin Hopley reveals the 7 cool gear launches you may have missed at the start of 2023 By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Cleveland Frontline Elite Rho Putter ReviewCleveland Frontline Elite Rho Putter uses multi-materials to create forgiving mallet putter with soft feel By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Cleveland Frontline Elite 1.0 Putter ReviewCleveland Frontline Elite 1.0 Putter brings forgiving technology to a blade putter By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Srixon Z-Star Diamond Golf Ball 2023 ReviewSrixon Z-Star Diamond Golf Ball 2023 combines the best of Z-Star and XV to combine feel and distance for better players By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Srixon Z-Star Divide Golf Ball 2023 ReviewSrixon Z-Star Divide Golf Ball 2023 takes a Z-Star golf ball and splits it in two with yellow and white halves to create premium ball with multiple alignment options By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Srixon Z-Star XV Golf Ball 2023 ReviewThe Srixon Z-Star XV golf ball 2023 offers a faster core and a revised cover for more control with a firmer feel By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Srixon Z-Star Golf Ball 2023 ReviewSrixon Z-Star Golf Ball 2023 continues the soft feel and premium performance of this three-piece ball By Martin Hopley Published 
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 TaylorMade Spider GTX Putter ReviewTaylorMade Spider GTX Putter returns to the look of Spider X with more forgiveness and new colours By Martin Hopley Published 
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 TaylorMade Spider GT Max Putter ReviewTaylorMade Spider GT Max Putter brings an innovative adjustable weight track to a forgiving head to fine tune your stroke. By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Cleveland CBX Full-Face 2 Wedge ReviewCleveland CBX Full-Face 2 wedge combines cavity back design with feel and performance of blade wedge for more forgiveness. By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Srixon Soft Feel Golf Ball 2023 ReviewSrixon Soft Feel Golf Ball 2023 continues the fine performance of this low compression ball. By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Srixon ZX Mk II Utility Iron ReviewSrixon ZX Mk II Utility Iron combines forgiveness of a hollow head with the blade looks of the previous model to create a utility iron with wider appeal. By Martin Hopley Published 
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 TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Driver ReviewTaylorMade Stealth 2 HD driver brings easy to hit forgiveness and distance to a wider range of golfers By Martin Hopley Published 
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 TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Fairway ReviewThe TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Fairway features new sliding sole weight to vary spin and launch. But does it work? By Martin Hopley Published 
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 TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Rescue Hybrid ReviewThe TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Rescue Hybrid has undergone major design changes but do they deliver? By Martin Hopley Published 
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 Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore Wedge ReviewThe Cleveland RTX 6 ZipCore wedge features enhancements in forgiveness and spin that could well make it one of the leading wedges on the market. By Martin Hopley Published 
