
Sam De'Ath
Sam’s current What’s In The Bag?
Driver: Callaway Quantum TD Max 9° - Fujikura Ventus Black 6X
Fairway Woods: TaylorMade Qi4D 15°/19° - Fujikura Ventus Black 7X/Tensei 1K Black 85
Irons: TaylorMade CB (6-PW) P770 (4-5) - KBS $-Taper 130X
Wedges: Titleist SM11 50°, 54°, 60°
Putter: Toulon Las Vegas H1 25
Ball: TaylorMade TP5
Sam has worked in the golf industry for 14 years, offering advice on equipment to all levels of golfers. He heads up any content around fairway woods, hybrids, wedges and golf balls but also writes about other equipment from time to time.
Sam graduated from Webber International University in 2017 with a BSc Marketing Management degree while playing collegiate golf. His experience of playing professionally on both the EuroPro Tour and Clutch Pro Tour, alongside his golf retail history, means Sam has extensive knowledge of golf equipment and what works for different types of golfer.
Sam is a member of North Hants Golf Club in Fleet, Hampshire, where he won the club championship 3 times in succession from 2015-2017. His golfing highlight to date is shooting a round of 10-under 60 at his home club, narrowly missing a wedge shot for a magical 59.
Latest articles by Sam De'Ath
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Why The New Callaway Chrome Tour X Could Be The Best New Golf Ball In 2026
Will a new design created for added speed and consistency see this ball enter the bag of golf ball expert and elite level player Sam De’Ath?
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Callaway 2026 Chrome Soft Golf Ball Review
Is the new Callaway Chrome Soft golf ball for 2026 the best three-piece golf ball on the market? Sam De’Ath puts it to the test to find out
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Callaway Chrome Tour 2026 Golf Ball Review: The Ball Worth Trying This Year
Is the new Callaway Chrome Tour golf ball worth adding to your bag 2026? Equipment expert Sam De’Ath puts it to the test to find out
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Has Mizuno Created The Softest-Feeling Mallet Putter In Golf?
It has the looks, but how does the Mizuno M.Craft Nagoya putter perform? Putter expert Sam De’Ath puts it to the test to find out
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Best Vice Golf Balls 2026
Check out our guide to the latest affordable golf balls from Vice Golf
By Sam De'Ath Last updated
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Best Golf Swing Analyzers 2026 - 5 of the best models we have tested
Take a look at some of the best golf swing analyzers on the market that should help you understand and improve your action
By Sam De'Ath Last updated
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L.A.B. Golf OZ.1i vs TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT Putter: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
TaylorMade have joined the battle of zero torque putters with the Spider 5K-ZT, but L.A.B. Golf is the pioneer of zero torque technology. Let's see how the Spider 5K-ZT matches up against the L.A.B. OZ.1i
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Kirkland Signature 2025 Golf Ball vs Amazon Basics Core Soft Golf Ball: Our Head-to-Head Verdict
Amazon's new price-busting golf ball goes up against an established budget offering from Costco. Which ball will come out on top?
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Best Golf Pride Grips 2026 - our six favorite grips from the iconic brand
One of the most important parts of the golf club, we take a look at some of the best golf grips made by the iconic brand Golf Pride.
By Sam De'Ath Last updated
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Best Golf Gloves For Sweaty Hands 2026 - Our 6 favorite models to help with sweat
Check out the best golf gloves that will keep your hands dry and cool in testing, humid conditions
By Sam De'Ath Last updated
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Cobra DS-ADAPT vs Ping G440 Hybrid: Read Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Two of our favorite hybrids of 2025 are the Ping G440 and the Cobra DS-ADAPT, but which one is best for you? Let's put them up against each other to find out.
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Is The Srixon AD333 Still The Benchmark Of Golf Ball Value?
Ball expert Sam De’Ath extensively tests the new Srixon AD333 to see if it should still hold the crown as the best value golf ball on the market
By Sam De'Ath Published
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I Was Completely Lost Off The Tee… Until I Put The US Open Champion’s Driver In The Bag
After struggling to find form off the tee, equipment expert Sam De’Ath switched his driver and couldn’t believe the results
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Debate: What Is The Greatest Hybrid Club Of All Time?
The competition was fierce but club tester Sam De'Ath has narrowed it down to just five. Do you agree with his selections?
By Sam De'Ath Published
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We May Already Have The Longest Fairway Wood Of 2026
Will the PXG Lightning Tour fairway wood be the most impressive model in 2026? Equipment tester Sam De’Ath takes it on the course to find out
By Sam De'Ath Published
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PXG Lightning Fairway Wood Review: Long And Consistently So
Fairway wood expert Sam De’Ath tests the new PXG Lightning fairway wood to see what performance golfers can expect
By Sam De'Ath Published
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I've Tested Over 200 Clubs And Hundreds Of Golf Balls: These Are 5 Of The Best I've Tested That Are On Sale For Black Friday
Golf equipment tester Sam De'Ath breaks down some of the best products he has tested on sale during Black Friday
By Sam De'Ath Published
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After Zero Torque Putter Deals This Black Friday? Three Models I've Tested Are At Their Lowest Ever Price!
With three different models on offer, PXG is offering what I think could be the deals of the week on zero-torque putters.
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Protoconcept RR Forged Wedge Review: A Wedge Where Beauty Meets Performance
Equipment expert Sam De'Ath puts the Protoconcept RR Forged wedge to the test to see if the punchy price tag is met with premium performance
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Toulon Formula 90 Putter Review: The Most Complete Zero Torque Putter On The Market?
Blending premium aesthetics and the feel of a classic milled mallet, does the Toulon Formula 90 putter take the honour of the most complete zero torque putter on the market?
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Vice Pro Tracer Golf Ball Review: Is This Ball A Putting Cheat Code?
Sam De’Ath tests the Vice Pro Tracer golf ball on the course to see if the visual tech can help improve his performance, particularly on the greens
By Sam De'Ath Published
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Bryan Bros What's In The Bag?
Take a look inside the bags of professional golfers and YouTube sensations - the Bryan Bros
By Sam De'Ath Published
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The Black Friday Golf Ball Hack Every Golfer Should Know
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By Sam De'Ath Published
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Best Golf Balls For High Handicappers 2025
Our guide to the best balls for high handicappers covers a range of options. Read more here.
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