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50 Words or Less The Callaway Quantum Max OS irons are designed to give golfers more confidence. High launching and ultra forgiving, they aim to make an often-challenging aspect of the game easier. Introduction Irons have come a long way from the ‘butter knife’ style blades of the past. Today, many irons are packed with technology and golfers have a wide variety of styles to choose from in order to suit their needs best. One category has been dubbed “Super Game Improvement” irons.

Southport, England  – Ryan Fox has won 2026’s The Open Championship at Royal Birkdale. This marks his third PGA Tour win and his first major win. This win also earns him $3.2 million in prize money, the Gold Medal, the coveted Claret Jug, and the title of Champion Golfer of the Year. He becomes only the second New Zealander to ever win The Open.

50 Words or Less The WhyGolf Wrist-X training aid is highly versatile and effective. Clear, instant feedback. Requires some knowledge to get the most out of it, but there are strong instructional materials. Introduction While still a relatively new company, WhyGolf has built an impressive suite of training aids. Early last year, I reviewed their Putting Thing [find it HERE] and found it to be one of the better putting gate trainers that I’ve used.

50 Words or Less The TaylorMade SYSTM2 putters offer golfers performance consistency with each of their seven models. Attractive, two-tone finish. Medium-soft feel with pleasant, but varying, sounds. Introduction While you can still find name brand putters at around $100, it’s also easy to jump to the $500 and over range. That’s why I appreciate the TaylorMade SYSTM2 putter family’s $249 price tags.

Bridgestone Celebrates Golf’s Original Major with Exclusive Leaderboard Edition Kit Championship-inspired design meets Tour-proven performance in this limited-edition release. COVINGTON, GA – Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, announced today the launch of its Leaderboard Edition kit. Designed to celebrate golf’s most storied championship, the capsule is inspired by history, prestige and the iconic yellow leaderboards associated with the oldest major tournament.

50 Words or Less The Cobra OPTM MAX fairway wood combines excellent sound and feel with consistent results. Next-level adjustability. Will be a great fit for a wide variety of players. Introduction Fairway woods occupy a critical position in the golf bag. While not typically used as often as a driver, having one that is reliable and a good fit has huge value. Consider the kinds of shots that typically call for a fairway wood. You’re either on the tee or in the fairway.

50 Words or Less The Tour Edge Hot Launch Max hybrid is forgiving with near-elite ball speed. Balanced spin makes it long and playable for a wide range of golfers. The Tour Edge Hot Launch Max D hybrid promotes a draw and has higher spin for softer landings on the green. Introduction Long approach shots aren’t regular occurrences in a round of golf (unless you’re playing the wrong tees), but they can play an outsized role in your scoring and enjoyment.

50 Words or Less The Callaway Quantum mini driver is one of the biggest minis available. Big, tall face makes it ideal off the tee. Strong ball speed. Adjustable weights and hosel can make a big difference in all aspects of performance. Introduction A late addition to the excellent Quantum family is the Callaway Quantum mini driver. This is a club that truly embodies the term “mini driver,” borrowing the look, face technology, and more of the size of the standard Quantum drivers.

50 Words or Less The Killer Golf Artifact putter offers a huge range of customization for both aesthetics, performance, and training. Solid feel and good looks. Ideal for the golfer who wants to experiment. Introduction After the Plugged In Golf team visited the Killer Golf booth at this year’s PGA Show, our lasting impression was of all the novelty “artifacts” that could be attached to the putter. It seemed like more of a gimmick than a high performance putter.

The Best Irons of 2026 Earlier this season, we gave you an overview of the 2026 drivers with our friends at Club Champion [check it out HERE]. Today, we’re back with a similar look at this year’s irons. From players irons to super game improvement, top sellers to under the radar winners, we’ve got it all covered. What Are the Biggest Trends in Irons in 2026?