Editor's Choice 2026: The 120 Best Products In Golf This Year
Our expert panel selects 120 of the most game changing golf products on the market in 2026 to guide you into the best upgrade for your bag in 2026
A warm welcome to yet another instalment of Editor’s Choice where we hone in on the products that have stood out to us in testing over the last 12 months. This year we’ve slimmed it down from 150 to 120 products, which hopefully ensures every selection carries a little more weight and provides an even more compelling case to earn a spot in your bag this year.
Our equipment team has been as busy as ever getting hands on with as many products as possible and there have been plenty that got their attention. It started with the headline metalwood and iron launches and was followed by the growth of the zero torque putter category, with now every manufacturer operating in this space.
But other categories like shafts, shoes and electric trolleys have also shown a high level of innovation, something we’ve tried to shine a spotlight on below. We could all do with a product upgrade somewhere among our golfing arsenal and hopefully our recommendations will provide clarity on which one will make the biggest difference to your scores or simply your enjoyment of the game.
This is because we’ve only chosen products that truly outperform their competitors or offered a unique solution to a common problem golfers face. Either way, we’re confident you’ll find what you’re looking for here. Have a great 2026!
Judging Panel
Neil has worked for Golf Monthly for 18 years. As a former equipment tester and reviewer and the man at the helm, he understands what a product needs to offer to be considered for Editor's Choice while offering insights into other areas based on his vast experience in the industry.
Joel has a wealth of experience heading up the equipment team for over nine years, overseeing the vigorous testing procedure and gear content that appears in the Golf Monthly magazine and on the website. As a result, Joel is on top of all the latest releases ensured no stone was left unturned in discovering the latest and greatest products.
Alison has worked in the women's golf industry for over 16 years, and is now Golf Monthly's women's editor. She has a wealth of knowledge and experience across all areas of the women's game, and having reviewed countless products, she is well-placed to highlight the latest and best female equipment and apparel.
Drivers
Callaway Quantum Triple Diamond Max Driver
Ping G440 K Driver
TaylorMade Qi4D Driver
Titleist GTS2 Driver
Vice Golf VGD01+ Driver
Fairway Woods
Cobra Optm X fairway
PXG Lightning Tour fairway
TaylorMade Qi4D fairway
Titleist GTS2 fairway
Hybrids/Utility Irons
Callaway Apex UW
Callaway Quantum Max OS hybrid
Cobra King Tec hybrid
Irons
Avoda Origin curved face irons
Cobra 3DP X iron
Mizuno M-15 iron
Mizuno Pro S-1 iron
Ping G740 iron
Takomo 201 MkII iron
TaylorMade P790 iron
Titleist T250 iron
Wilson Staff Model XB iron
Wedges
Callaway Opus SP+ Wedge
Ping s259 Wedge
TaylorMade MG5 Wedge
Titleist Vokey SM11 Wedge
Putters
Bettinardi BB-49 Putter
L.A.B. Golf DF3i Putter
Odyssey Tri Hot S2S #7 Putter
Ping Scottsdale Tec Ally Blue Onset Putter
PXG Hot Rod ZT Putter
Sausage Golf Boudin Noir Putter
Scotty Cameron Phantom 9.2 Putter
TaylorMade Spider 5K-ZT Putter
Balls
Bridgestone Tour BX Mindset Ball
Callaway Chrome Tour X Ball
Srixon AD333 Ball
TaylorMade TP5 Ball
Titleist Pro V1 Ball
Vice Pro Plus Tracer Ball
Package Sets
Callaway XR 26 Package Set
Vice Golf Boost+ Package Set
Women's Golf
Csara Mocha Zip Layer
Ecco Street Vibe Shoe
FootJoy Women's Pro/SL Shoe
Galvin Green Abby Waterproof Jacket
G/Fore Women's G.112 Stripe Kiltie Shoe
Ogio Featherlite Stand Bag
Original Penguin Pleated Shorts
Ping G Le4 driver
Wilson Aurora Ladies Package Set
XXIO 14 irons
Shoes
Adidas MC70 Shoe
Ecco Biom C5 Shoe
FootJoy Premiere Series Packard shoe
G/FORE G.112 shoe
New Balance 997 SL shoe
Payntr Reserve Classic Tour RS
Puma Avant Tour shoe
Reebok Club C shoe
Skechers Blade Tour shoe
Stromberg LaunchPad Pro shoe
Sun Day Red Presidio shoe
Under Armour Drive Pro Clone shoe
GPS/Rangefinder
Blue Tees Captain Pro rangefinder
Bushnell Tour V7 Shift rangefinder
Garmin Approach G82 GPS
MGI Sureshot SlimPRO rangefinder
Mileseey GeneSonic Pro GPS speaker
Nikon Coolshot Pro III Stabilised rangefinder
Pinned The Caddie GPS
Precision Pro Titan Slope rangefinder
Shot Scope H50 GPS
SkyCaddie Pro 4X GPS
Trolleys
Bagboy Volt
Big Max Blade Trio push
MGI E-boost push
Navee Birdie 3X electric
Motocaddy M7 GPS Remote
PowaKaddy CT6 GPS electric trolley
Stewart Golf Q Follow electric trolley
Bags
Big Max Aqua 8 H stand
Big Max Aqua IPX Cart
Motocaddy EliteFlex Hybrid stand
Ping Reserve stand
PowaKaddy Dri-Tech cart
Sun Mountain Eclipse 1.5 stand
TaylorMade StormDry stand
Titleist Players 5S StaDry Stand Bag
Vessel Sunday Carry
Wilson The 1914 Carry
Training Aids
Chip'd Smart Ball
Dewiz Swing Analyser
HackMotion 4
Sure Golf Connector
TRS Slider
Apparel
Adidas Originals Cashmere sweater
FootJoy TempoSeries Mixed Texture Chill Out mid layer
Galvin Green Luis
G/FORE hooded hybrid 1/4 zip
J Lindeberg Heath polo
Johnnie O Hoppin Performance pullover
Manors Tour Shirt
Peter Millar Fuse Hybrid gilet
Ping Ephron polo
Under Armour Dry polo
Game Tracking
arccos air
Accessories
Bushnell Stitch Link Strap
Golf Pride Zero Taper grip
P2 Touch Pro+ putter grip
Skins Golf glove
Trident Align Adjustable Marker
Shafts
Fujikura Ventus TR shafts
TPT Nitro shaft
Launch Monitors
Foresight Sports GCQuad launch monitor
Shot Scope LM1 launch monitor
Square Golf OMNI launch monitor
Simulators
Toptracer Go
Uneekor EYE XR AI Studio
Zen Swing Stage 2.0
