These are the new favorite golf clubs of 2024.
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Welcome to the 2024 GOLF Vacation Our Picks edition, where our experts hand-pick the things you — and your golf-loving family and friends — need on your radar. Scroll below for our latest collection of recommendations, then visit our Best Golf Stuff 2024 hub page for more articles.
With all the great clubs hitting the market in 2024, it’s no surprise that many of our staff have opened their wallets for new gear.
Whether it’s a new driver to help us find the fairway or a new flatstick to help us land the cup, these clubs are among the favorites played by GOLF professionals. And if our employees liked them, there’s reason to believe you will too.
Here are the six favorite clubs golfers added to their bags in 2024.
We added 6 of our favorite clubs to our portfolio in 2024
Jack Hirsh, Joint Equipment Editor: Mizuno Pro 245 3- and 4-iron
Mizuno Pro 245 Custom Irons
$200
Mizuno Pro Irons are the result of a long-term collaboration between Mizuno club engineers and the famous Grain Flow Forging plant in Hiroshima, Japan. Every millimeter and subtle curve has been carefully considered, shaping the future of golf club technology. KEY FEATURES OF THE MIZUNO PRO 245 / SPEED AND TOUR PRESENTATION: Grain Flow Forged HD in Hiroshima, Japan Hollow body GFF 4135 Chromoly face and neck (2-8 iron) Internal Tungsten Weighting (2-7) for improved launch Low density hollow golf irons (9-GW) Soft Copper Underlay for exceptional feel Consistent Impact Technology for blade feel soft back Traditional blade look Increased bounce angle for better performance Full turf Satin Brush finish Available 2-GW / RH and 4-GW LH
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WHY: If there’s one thing I’ve learned from testing golf clubs, it’s that there’s no shame in using a little help. I’m certainly good at using a clean steel iron (once in a while), but that just doesn’t make sense going to the top of my bag when something with a little more forgiveness will help me get the ball going where I want it. . I’ve been using a hollow 2-/3-iron for years now, but this year I finally gave in and replaced my 4-back iron with a hollow body and boy, what have I been missing? I can easily hit the ball high and it just goes off the face. Not to mention, if I hit it lightly on the toe, I don’t have to worry as much about it carrying the distance I need as I do with a regular long rear iron. Maybe I’ll go with a hollow-body 5-iron next year!
Jessica Marksbury, Editor-in-Chief: Ping G Le3 Louise Putter
Ping G Le3 Louise
$229
Four different G Le3 putters are offered in a variety of shapes, materials and alignment indicators to fit each golfer’s eye and stroke type (straight arc, narrow arc and strong arc). Each model is made with a white, two-piece Pebax elastomer insert that combines a soft front with shallow grooves inspired by PLD and a hard back to ensure the right combination of feel control and distance control. They are paired with the PING Pistol PP59 Deep Sea grip that provides a superior feel and premium look in the distinctive colors of the G Le3.
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WHY: At last year’s ClubTest, I qualified for a new putter, the Ping G Le3 Louise. The transition to hammer head was a big change for me. My trusty Ping Isopur has been a staple in my bag since high school. I’m not a rational person, so since my placement has suffered in recent years, I never thought to blame my equipment. But upgrading to Louise proved to be a wise decision. I like the weight, it’s easy to point, and the connection feels great. According to my fitter, the putter is also best suited to my natural stroke style. I am very happy to make the change.
James Colgan, News & Features Editor: TaylorMade Qi10 Driver
TaylorMade Qi10 Custom Driver
$599.99
Wrapped in a clean and confident package, the Qi10 driver is expertly designed to help players improve distance and improve forgiveness. INERTIA APPLICATION TaylorMade’s goal with the Qi10 family is to make each driver as forgiving as possible, using advanced multi-material construction to increase inertia. The Qi10 is designed to combine distance and forgiveness. PERFECT PERFORMANCE The Qi10 Driver features a lower CG and higher MOI than its predecessor, delivering balanced performance without trade-offs. NEW CARBON CROWN The INFINITY Carbon Crown covers 97% of the crown’s total surface area, enabling mass redistribution techniques and improved forgiveness.
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WHY: I have always been a poor player, which means my driver is the biggest weapon or liability in my bag. Earlier this year, I had the new Qi10 fitted, and the results were shocking. By reducing the length of my club in inches, I can completely change my dispersion without affecting my launch characteristics. The result? Best driving year of my life. Oh, and lots of warm and fuzzy feelings every time I pull this club out of the bag. I can’t recommend it highly enough.
Josh Sens, Senior Author: XXIO 12 Driver
XXIO 12 The Man Driver
$499
Swing easily and hit it clean with our new premium Driver, the XXIO 12. Its amazing ultralightweight feel and significant improvement in ball speed allow you to hit it off the 18th tee like you did on the 1st by avoiding the fatigue caused by the stiffness of the Woods. This one is in a class all its own. Feel the Difference.
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WHY: Last year, on a golf outing with a young partner, I had the nerve-wracking experience of being outstruck every 70 yards. With growth, alas, comes limitations. But also wisdom. And I quickly made the switch to the XXIO 12, which makes clubs for what he politely describes as golfers with “moderate” swing speeds. On my first few shots with my new driver, I was concerned that the club might have too much whip. But I adjusted quickly, and that little bit of flexibility was exactly what I needed: more power without the extra effort that often leads to jumping. While I can’t say that I’m now hitting it past the small uns, I’ve gained at least 10 yards off the tee, and my shot dispersion is tighter than ever. Now, if only XXIO could find a cure for the yips.
Nick Piastowski, Editor-in-Chief: Cobra DarkSpeed X 3-wood
Cobra DarkSpeed X Custom Fairway Wood
$249.99
The X model is designed for a more versatile shot and more forgiveness to make your long game more balanced. MULTIPLE PRESENTATIONS. MORE BALL Speed. The PWRSHELL design with fixed weight PWR-BRIDGE creates a flexible face and sole to maximize launch and ball speed. EXERCISE AND SPIN ADJUSTMENT The HOT designed AI face features a variable stiffness pattern that delivers the most efficient speed and spin to the clubface.
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WHY: About five years ago, I hit 3-woods perfectly. Too many tops, and if I wasn’t so shy, I was swinging golf balls well. But late last year, I put the Cobra DarkSpeed X model in the bag and hit it … OK. Hmm. I gave it another chance this year. It’s still good. It’s actually good. Forgiveness is the key word here. For me, it dives into the turf, and the ball goes forward. With a dark look, it looks like fun. It’s a keeper.
Kris McCormack, Head of ClubTest and Gear Data: Callaway AI Smoke Heaven Wood
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max Custom Fairway Wood
$349.99
Ai SMOKE MAX FAIRWAY The new Paradym Ai Smoke fairway represents a quantum leap forward in Callaway’s Ai fairway. This new family of fairway woods features the most sophisticated face in Callaway’s history, the Ai Smart Face. Breakthrough Fairway Performance Powered by Ai Smart Face™ Ai Smoke fairway woods use Ai Smart Face; breakthrough technology in face design that uses thousands of real player swings. Every Ai Smart Face is designed to improve presentation and circulation, creating sweet spots all over the face. Refined Shaping with More Flexibility With progressive shaping and a wider offering, the Ai Smoke Max Fairway Woods will be the perfect choice for players looking for a consistent launch and average ball flight. The adjustable hosel on the 3W and 3HL models gives players more control by dialing in loft and shot position.
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WHY: As a player who struggles with low launches and low spin situations, I needed a club that filled the gap I found between my 3 wood and 4 iron. The Heaven Wood has a very shallow face and 20° of loft, but a larger foot than the 7 wood. During the test, I didn’t notice the miss on the left that I usually see with the hybrid. I also found this club to be much easier to launch and spin higher than an extra long iron or hybrid. This new ball flight gave me more control and stopping power coming onto the green from 225 to 235 yards. Adding control from this distance eventually made par 5’s and long par 3’s more accessible. Next stop, 9 wood!
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