Editor’s Choice is now in its fifth year, with growing popularity and support among consumers and golf brands prompting us to increase the number of products selected from 100 in the 2022 list to 150 for 2023. This was, in part, to embrace gear that we predict will dominate the market in the US that had previously not been able to get a look in, which just wasn't right given the global audience Golf Monthly now has.
Wherever you are in the world, innovation shows no sign of slowing down across all categories, from the best golf drivers to leading launch monitors and impressive irons. We’re seeing more training aids to help improve your swing, as well as golf simulators that can gamify the practice experience and also let you play the world’s best courses indoors when the weather takes a turn. Remote control trolleys are becoming more prevalent while the list of distance-measuring devices, covering the best rangefinders and GPS models, continues to grow.
In the current climate, golfers may understandably be looking to rein in spending and be more targeted with their investments in kit upgrades, so we hope this showcase of the best products in their respective fields will help to narrow down your shortlist. Whatever you're thinking about buying this year, we've got the testing insights and crucial advice to ensure you get the most for your money, regardless of how much you have to spend.
Judging Panel
Given the title of the Editor's Choice Awards, Mike had the final say on whether a product was included or not. With his vast experience at the helm of Golf Monthly, Mike is more than qualified to make such brave calls and always has an eye on the latest product releases to ensure the list is relevant and inclusive to all budgets and abilities.
Neil has been with Golf Monthly for over 15 years and has seen how product has evolved in that time. As the man who heads up product testing and reviews on drivers, he played a pivotal role in providing his opinions on some of the most crucial selections in 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 eight 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 and attended the PGA Merchandise Show in January to ensure no stone was left unturned in discovering the latest and greatest products.
Drivers
Callaway Paradym Driver
Cobra Aerojet Driver
Ping G430 LST Driver
PXG 0311 XF Gen6 Driver
Srixon ZX7 Mk II Driver
TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver
Titleist TSR3 Driver
Fairways
Callaway Paradym Fairway
Mizuno ST-Z 230 Fairway
Ping G430 Max Fairway
Titleist TSR3 Fairway
TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Fairway
Hybrids/Utilitites
Callaway Paradym Hybrid
Cobra King Tec 2023 Hybrid
Ping G430 Hybrid
Ping iCrossover Utility Iron
Srixon ZX MK II Utility Iron
Irons
Callaway Paradym Iron
Cobra King Tour Iron
Edel SMS Pro Iron
Mizuno JPX923 Forged Iron
Ping i230 Iron
PXG 0317 ST Blades
Srixon ZX4 Mk II Iron
TaylorMade P770 Iron
Wilson Dynapower Iron
Yonex Ezone GS i-Tech Iron
Wedges
Cleveland CBX 2 FF Wedge
Mizuno T22 Wedge
Ping ChipR Wedge
Titleist Vokey SM9 Wedge
Vega Alcor Tour Wedge
Putters
Bettinardi Queen B 11 Putter
Evnroll V-Series EV5.2 Putter
LA Golf Bel-Air Putter
Makefield V-S Putter
Odyssey Tri-Hot 5k Double Wide Putter
PXG Battle Ready Blackjack Putter
Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5 Plus Putter
TaylorMade Spider GT Max Putter
Zebra AIT1 Putter
Balls
Bridgestone e12 Contact Ball
Srixon Z-Star Diamond Ball
TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe Ball
Titleist Pro V1 Ball
Package Sets
Callaway XR Package Set
Cleveland Golf CG Men's Package Set
Ping Prodi G Junior Package Set
TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite Package Set
Shoes
Adidas ZG23
Cole Haan ZeroGrand Overtake Golf Shoe
Duca Del Cosma Bernardo Golf Shoe
Ecco Biom H4 2023 Golf Shoe
FootJoy HyperFlex Carbon Golf Shoe
G/FORE Striped Quarter G MG4+ Shoe
NOBULL Tropical Matryx Golf Shoe
Payntr X 004 RS Golf Shoe
Puma Ignite Elevate Golf Shoe
Royal Albartross Kingsman Golf Shoe
Skechers Go Golf Elite 5 Slip 'In Shoe
True Linkswear Lux Hybrid Golf Shoe
Under Armour Charged Phantom SL Golf Shoe
GPS/Rangefinder/Game Tracking
Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors
Blue Tees Ringer GPS
Bushnell Ion Elite GPS Watch
Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder
Clippd Data Analysis Platform
CaddyTalk Cube Rangefinder
Garmin Approach S42 GPS Watch
GolfBuddy Aim W12 GPS Watch
Nikon Coolshot 50i Rangefinder
Precision Pro NX10 Slope Rangefinder
Shot Scope X5 GPS Watch
Voice Caddie SL3 Rangefinder
Carts
Alphard Club Booster V2
Bat Caddy X9R Carbon Pull Cart
Big Max Blade Trio Push Cart
Golfstream Blue Electric Trolley
Kaddey Switch
Motocaddy M7 GPS Electric Trolley
Motocaddy S5 GPS Electric Trolley
PowaKaddy Micra Push Cart
PowaKaddy RX1 GPS Electric Trolley
Stewart Golf 2023 Remote Electric Trolley
Zero Friction Stride Cart
Bags
Callaway Fairway C HD Stand Bag
Motocaddy Flightsafe Travel Cover
Motocaddy Protekta Cart Bag
Ogio All Elements Cart Bag
Ping Hoofer Stand Bag
PowaKaddy Dri Tech Cart Bag
Sun Mountain Eco-Lite Stand Bag
Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian Travel Cover
Titleist Players 5 StaDry Stand Bag
Vessel Sunday III DXR Stand Bag
Wilson iLock Cart Bag
Gloves
FootJoy StaSof 2023 Glove
G/FORE Delta Force Camo Golf Glove
Me And My Golf True Grip Glove
Training Aids
DeWiz Swing Modifier
GForce Swing Trainer
Golf Forever Training Aid
LiveView Pro 2 Training Aid
Me and My Golf Breaking Balls
PuttOut Devil Balls
PuttOut Premium Pressure Putt Training Aid
Suregolf Super-Strike Training Aid
SuperSpeed Squeeze Training Aid
Wedge Trainer Training Aid
Apparel
Adidas Ultimate 365 Tour Primeknit Golf Polo
Castore Tech Trousers
Chervo Anyone Polo
FootJoy HYPR 1/4 Zip
Galvin Green Alister Jacket
G/FORE 2023 Performer Jacket
KJUS Gemini Jacket
Peter Millar Pine Camo Performance Hoodie
Ping Elevation Midlayer
Reflo Congo Polo
True Linkswear All Day Joggers
Under Armour Iso-Chill Edge Polo
Accessories
Blue Tees Player Plus GPS Speaker
BRD X1 Grip
Bushnell Wingman View Speaker
For Wellness The Good Stuff Coffee
Golf Pride CPX Grip
G-Tech Heated Hand Warmer Sport 3.0 Pouch
Oceantee Premium Bamboo Tees
OGIO Rig 9800 Travel Bag
SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Grip
TecTecTec Team8 GPS Speaker
Tifosi Veloce Interchangeable Sunglasses
Whoop 4.0
Shafts
Fujikura Axiom Iron Shaft
KBS GPS Putter Shaft
Launch Monitors
Flightscope Mevo+ Launch Monitor
Foresight Sports GC3 Launch Monitor
Garmin Approach R10 Launch Monitor
Rapsodo MLM2 Pro Launch Monitor
SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor
Voice Caddie SC4 Launch Monitor
Uneekor Eye Mini Launch Monitor
Simulators
Exputt RG Putting Simulator
Full Swing Pro Series 2.0 Simulator
GolfZon TwoVision Simulator
Phigolf 2 Portable Simulator
PuttView X Augmented Reality Putting
Trackman Simulator
Zen Swing Stage
Selection Process
It wasn’t possible for brands to influence consideration or buy entry into our Editor’s Choice list – all 150 products are included on merit alone. Once the list had been finalised, we offered all brands the opportunity to celebrate the inclusion of their product(s) in Editor’s Choice by enhancing their listing(s). The products with top-tier enhancements will feature a special video. The opinions expressed within these videos are solely those of the Golf Monthly editorial team.
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