Neil Tappin
In his current role, Neil is responsible for testing drivers and golf balls. Having been a part of the Golf Monthly team for over 15 years and playing off a handicap of 3, he has the experience to compare performance between models, brands and generations. For 2022 he thinks the main trend in drivers is: "In a word, consistency. Whilst all the brands are talking about ball speed (and the new drivers are certainly long), my biggest finding has been how much more consistent the ball flights are. Mishits don't seem to be causing the same level of drop-off or increase in the spin numbers. This means that more shots seem to be flying the way you want them to!" As far as golf balls are concerned the biggest development is in the, "three piece, non-Tour, urethane-covered section. For regular golfers, these models offer superb performance at both ends of the bag without denting your wallet quite as much as the premium Tour-played options."
Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he is now the brand's Digital Editor and covers everything from Tour player interviews to gear reviews. In his time at Golf Monthly, he has covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points.
Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSR2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons (4-9): Mizuno JPX 919 Forged Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 46˚, 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X
Latest articles by Neil Tappin
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Best Drivers For Slicers 2023
We take a look at the best drivers that will stop you slicing tee shots
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Best Titleist Drivers 2023
We review the latest Titleist drivers on the market and advise which model will suit your golf game
By Neil Tappin • Last updated
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Best Golf Drivers For Mid Handicappers 2023
We take a closer look at those drivers which are designed specifically for mid-handicap golfers
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Best Golf Drivers 2023
Your ultimate guide to the best golf drivers you can currently buy right now
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Ping G430 Max vs G425 Max Driver: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Check out how Ping's new G430 Max driver stacks up against its previous version, the G425 Max
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Best Ping Drivers 2023
We run through some of the best drivers on the market which are made by Ping
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Best Cobra Drivers 2023
Looking for a new driver? Here, we take a closer look at the best Cobra drivers on the market
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Best TaylorMade Drivers 2023
TaylorMade make some of the best drivers on the market. Here, we take a look at their range
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Best Callaway Drivers 2023
We take a look at the best Callaway drivers currently available on the market
By Neil Tappin • Published