Last week, we brought your our favourite clubs of 2020 so far - if you haven't checked that out yet, you can do so here. But we are well aware that there are many more great bits of golfing equipment just waiting to be put through their paces, from irons to putters to trolleys.
So we've put together a list of the products that we are most looking forward to testing when the UK lockdown lifts and we are FINALLY able to get back out on the golf course....
TaylorMade Spider S Putter
TaylorMade's Spider putter range has been an undoubted success over the last decade, with PGA Tour stars including Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Jason Day and Jon Rahm all using them to victory on golf's biggest stages.
The Spider S is the latest in the line, and features tungsten weighting on the sole and backbar for additional stability and consistency across the face. The face insert features TaylorMade's well-regarded Pure Roll technology, whilst the putter comes with an MOI of 6,000, making it the brand's most stable in their lineup.
The smallest ultra-compact electric trolley in the world, spearheading the 2020 Compact range. It boasts an all-new design, complete with a fully-integrated GPS system which can be accessed via the 2.8” full-colour widescreen display on the trolley’s high-tech handle. The trolley also features stylish new Gunmetal Compact accents and new cleverly folding inverted wheels.
Can a compact electric trolley such as this fulfill all of the golfer's needs out on the course as well as being lightweight and easily foldable?
The world's first touchscreen electric trolley features a 3.5 inch LCD display, along with an automatic downhill control (DHC) model and a battery that is 33% smaller than Motocaddy's nearest rival.
At £749.99, is it a better option than Motocaddy's M-Tech? Is the touchscreen GPS a revolutionary addition or is it just a gimmick? We can't wait to find out!
Earlier this year we reviewed Callaway's Triple Track Technology, which comes both in the form of a [putter range] and [ball design], and we were pretty impressed.
So it will be interesting to see whether TaylorMade's take on the alignment technology can also be a helpful visual aid which may getting you holing some more putts. The balls, designed in conjunction with PGA Tour star Rickie Fowler, feature twenty multi-colour graphics around the ball which form ClearPath Alignment, where you can get clear feedback on your ball's roll as it travels across the green.
Under Armour's fourth generation shoe, the 4 GTX, features a new Signature Rotational Resistance Traction technology, which is said to provide extra support both vertically and horizontally during the movement of the golf swing. The shoe also features Gore-Tex fibres to ensure 100% waterproof protection - making this a true year-round option.
Under Armour has made some bold claims that the Spieth 4 can actually increase your swing speed compared to other brands, because of the superior stability that they provide. It will be interesting to see whether all of the technology that is pumped into shoes these days can really have more of an effect than just 'feeling really comfortable'.
Ping's Hoofer bag is one of our favourite carry bags here at Golfalot, so every time we hear about a new collection, you can be assured that we're always keen to get our hands on one for a full test.
There are a number of new designs, headlined by the Hoofer Monsoon and the Pioneer Monsoon cart bag, which cover a range of different price points. If you're looking for a new bag this summer, perhaps one from the new Ping range could do the trick.
The second generation of the Tour Soft ball is said to provide golfers with more distance along with improved short game performance, and comes with a brand new alignment stamps similar to that of the TruFeel.
Mizuno putters don't come around that often these days, but when we saw the look of the three new models in the M-Craft range, we knew that we just had to put them through their paces!
The new M-Craft putters are forged from premium 1025 carbon steel, and then CNC milled for precise shaping and alignment. There's also deep milling on the face to provide a softer feel and sound at impact.
Text: Adidas has brought a number of eye-catching new designs to the shoe market for 2020 with their new CodeChaos range, which features not only spikeless shoes but also high top slip-on models with BOA technology and a waterproof knit upper.
The look of these shoes are a little 'out-there' and so they may not suit everyone, but we can't wait to try them out and see if they can live up to the impressive Tour360 and Crossknit models from recent years.
Mizuno has been quietly improving its offering of metal woods for the last few years, and last year's ST190 was up their with the other leading driver brands in terms of performance.
For 2020, the brand has released three more drivers (along with fairway woods) that are reasonably priced, look fantastic and include all of the different head profiles and adjustability features that you'd need for a big stick that's suited to you.
Aimed at providing an easy launch with super distance for golfers with moderate swing speeds, the T400 irons have a super-thin face and hollow-headed construction so that you can get the most out of your swing.
If you struggle with ball-striking, and want to gain a little more distance with an easier launch from your irons, then the T400 irons could be exactly what you need. Can it perform as well as the rest of the excellent T-Series range? We're looking forward to finding out!
It's always exciting to see new brands come to the market, and Zoom's Focus X Rangefinder looks like a really interesting prospect.
It has everything you expect from a modern day rangefinder - 6x zoom, 600m range, flag detection technology and slope compensation technology - all while being priced at a very reasonable RRP of £219.99.
Can it compete with the likes of Bushnell, GolfBuddy and Garmin? We're looking forward to finding out!
Which bit of golf gear are you most looking forward to seeing us test? Is there anything that we haven't currently reviewed that you think we may have missed? Comment below!
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