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That said, data shouldn’t be the only thing you consider before your next purchase. Our annual Editors’ Choice awards allow us to shine a light on the products, companies and brands that have left an impression on us – even if they didn’t place #1.
Here are our Editors’ Choice Awards for 2026
Company of the Year: Tour Edge
Tour Edge The 2026 season was less about dominating a particular category and more about appearing consistently across the board. Drivers, hybrids, utilities and irons all produced strong results in our testing, with Tour Edge products regularly finishing among the best we tested. The brand also entered our golf ball test for the first time with the Exotics, its first golf ball, and proved it could compete there as well. When you look at the entire line rather than any single product, there weren’t many weaknesses. This kind of performance in almost every equipment category is what made Tour Edge our Company of the Year.
Return of the Year: Taylor Made
It’s strange to think of one of the biggest brands in the industry in terms of a recovery, but here we are.. After a couple of generations where Taylor Made it looked like a driver company that forgot to make drivers, Qi4D won Most Wanted. It’s not a marginal improvement, it’s a company that remembers what should be right. The detail is not the victory itself, however. This is what came next: TaylorMade moved to a two-year driver cycle which is the kind of decision you make only when you believe that the product in the market can keep for another 12 months. Slowing down is a bigger flex than throwing more stuff. (It’s even better for you, which is a nice bonus). TP5 and TP5x suggests a significant improvement over the previous generation. Spider is everywhere and has been around long enough that it’s easy to forget how rare this kind of power is. And the wedges remain one of the best kept secrets in golf, a strange thing to say about a company that has not historically been shy about saying that its equipment is good.
DTC Companies: Takomo Golf
A top-five finish in the player distance irons is a win for the game improvement irons. Look at it helps clear up some of those questions golfers have had about whether they can compete with the big names.
Technology of the Year: Arcos Air
We’ll concede two points: shot tracking isn’t for everyone and Arccos isn’t perfect either. That being said, this year produced Air finally providing much of what golfers have been asking for. The new Air platform is entirely sensorless and doesn’t require your phone to be in your pocket. The Air sensor is small, discreet and works surprisingly well. The app experience, data richness, and course strategy features continue to improve.
Drivers: Titleist GTS
GT it was already among the best driver lineups in golf. GT3 became the one that the rest of the industry was chasing and pulled off something that most of the category can’t: traditional looks at the address with modern performance behind them. Usually, you choose one. With GTS, Titleist didn’t touch what was working. It has done the best job and paired it with the most robust adaptation platform it has ever offered. This second part matters more than the marketing suggests. A big boss you can’t dial in isn’t worth playing.
Mini Driver: TaylorMade R7 Quad
Our most wanted winner two years running. U R7 it’s at its best as a true driver replacement off the tee while still being usable off the deck for golfers looking for a 3-wood replacement. The combination of hosel adjustment and a four-weight system means the R7 also provides the most robust fit options in the category.
Fairway Wood: Callaway Mini Spinner
An unconventional choice but in a category that has become entirely about distance in recent years, Callaway decided to rethink what a fairway wood could be. Instead of chasing every yard, the Mini spinner (Lofts of 7, 9 and 11 wood) makes the game easier for golfers who have trouble hitting the ball high and holding greens with anything longer than a 7 iron. For everything it’s worth, it’s a lot of fun to hit.
Hybrid: Mizuno JPX ONE
U Mizuno JPX ONE emphasizes everything that golfers who understand that hybrids are scoring clubs want from that place in the bag. The JPX ONE was the most accurate hybrid we tested while still offering plenty of forgiveness and enough distance to meet the needs of golfers looking to hit more greens from a long distance.
Utility Iron: Titleist U•505
We haven’t seen a driver iron as consistent in performance since the PING iCrossover. He had consecutive first places in the driving iron category. Handlebars are niche but there’s a place in your bag for one, Titleist U•505 it is definitely the first choice.
Ferries: Takomo Iron 101 MKII
Takomo Iron 101 MKII took center stage by winning the iron category to improve the game. It beat many top brands and was the most accurate iron in the test. The cherry on top: it is an incredibly cheap iron option in today’s market.
Wedge: New Level SPN V3
U New Level SPN V3 It was one of the biggest surprises in ours 2026 wedge heads. It finished runner-up overall and, more importantly, was the most accurate wedge we tested. This performance carried through full swings and even 50-yard shots in dry and wet conditions. It also produced a lot of spin without sacrificing closeness. For a brand that still flies under the radar for many golfers, the SPN V3 has made a pretty convincing case that it belongs in the conversation with any wedge on the market.
Blade Putter: PING Scottsdale Putter Line
Blade putters had a hard time keeping the club and zero torque in 2026. PING’s Scottsdale line was one of the biggest standouts. The Scottsdale Anser 4 finished second overall while the Anser 2D finished third, giving PING two of the top three blades we tested. They also arrived in different ways. The Anser 4 was one of the strongest in short putts while the Anser 2D was the best blade in the test from long distance. Putting two models that high in the ranking made the Scottsdale line an easy choice of the editor.
Mallet putter: Ben Hogan BHM02
Bettinardi stole the show for mallet putters this year and caught the attention of Ben Hogan. U Ben Hogan BHM02 winning third place overall and the BHM03 it is best for medium putts. The putters are half the price of the first and second place.
Zero torque putter: Odyssey Ai-Dual S2S #7
Odyssey Ai-Dual S2S #7 stole the show in our second annual zero-torque putter test. This ZT putter secured the best average PuttView Handicap score. He ranks in the top six at every putting distance. In particular, he was the first overall on long putts. Ai-Dual S2S #7 also had the tightest distance of all putters at zero torque.
Golf ball: Maxfli Tour X
It’s rare — almost unheard of — for a house brand golf ball to find its way into play on the PGA Tour. When it happens, it is typically carried by professional workers who have most of the weekends. The Maxfli Tour X became the notable exception. The house brand DICK’S surprised almost everyone by signing Lexi Thompson before the 2024 season and again when Ben Griffin joined Team Maxfli and put the Tour X in play. The result? Two wins this season and a world ranking put Griffin in the conversation for a Ryder Cup spot.
Training aid: U Divot Board Mini
U Divot Board has been around for years, but the new Divot Board Mini earns an Editors’ Choice. It is small enough to throw in the bag or suitcase to always have a way to work on your route and impact position.
Gloves: Idaka
Idaka Golf was founded in 2026 and they launched with a bang. U IDAKA Premium golf gloves it’s proof you can make a splash right from the start with testers praising the premium comfort, long-term durability and an emphasis on feel through your swing.
Range finder: Canon Powershot
A golf rangefinder has evolved far beyond measuring distance. U Canon PowerShot Golf is the proof. It combines near-perfect optics and a premium display with the ability to capture every moment of the course in the form of a built-in video camera, whether it’s the shot you’ll remember for years or the one your friends won’t let you live down.
Golf shoe: Alma Mater Beta Lite
The best technological advancement in golf shoes we’ve seen in a long time. An almost perfect blend of fit, comfort and grip.
Best Collab: PAYNTR GOLF x All
2026 is the year of collaborations for PAYNTR Golf: Forresters, Bad Birdie, Studenti and Vessel, just to name a few. You would be hard pressed to find a shoe brand with this much positive momentum in 2027.
Clothing for men: B. Draddy
It’s the year of elevated essentials and no one personifies this statement like B. Draddy. Natural fibers, fantastic fits and trendy colors make B. Draddy the Editor’s logical choice for Best Men’s Golf Apparel.
Clothing for women: B. Draddy
B. Draddy women’s clothing look good Classic golf style with a modern twist. The thing that sets them apart is the fabric and the attention to detail. If you are serious about golf and you need products to perform on the course, B. Draddy win the game now.
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