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We tested 37 drivers for 2025 and four of them are PINGs. We tested the PING G430 MAX 10K because it was the best driver of 2024 and it earned second place in 2025. The G440 LST, a new release, grabbed third. If you are in the market for a new PING driver, we will review all the results of the 2025 Best Driver testing and look at some lower-priced PING drivers that are still available with limited shaft options. Here is everything you need to know about the best PING drivers.

Best PING driver of 2025: PING G430 MAX 10K

We give the best driver of the previous season a chance to compete in our most recent driver testing. The PING G430 MAX 10K was the best for 2024 and earned second best in 2025. It was the only driver in the 2025 test to score higher than 9.0 in distance, accuracy and forgiveness.

It’s about as well-rounded as you’ll find.

Testers noted that it’s tough to hit a truly “bad” drive with the PING G430 MAX 10K. PING did keep this one in the lineup for 2025 so it’s not hard to find one that meets your specifications.

After nearly 30 years as chief club designer at Callaway, renowned wedge designer Roger Cleveland is going home.

Cleveland Golf is announcing that Cleveland will be returning to the company he founded in 1979. His official title will be “Founder and Advisor.”

“We’re absolutely thrilled to welcome Roger back to the family,” says Cleveland Marketing VP Chris Kircher. “His deep-rooted history with our brand makes this not just a homecoming but a special moment to be able to rejoin forces with one of the most iconic names in golf.”

“Coming back to Cleveland Golf is a special moment for me,” Cleveland said in a press release. “This company has always been close to my heart and I’m excited to contribute once again to its legacy of innovation and performance.”

The company says Cleveland will be ideating and collaborating with its PGA Tour and R&D teams as an advisor. He’ll provide input on new products and design ideas.

Golf ball fitting finally has some momentum. Now, in a perfect world, every ball fitting experience would involve actually hitting golf balls. That’s how Titleist and Bridgestone approach it but it’s not lost on me that access to in-person fitting options is limited.

To backfill the void, just about everyone who makes a golf ball and even some that don’t (I’m looking at you, PING) have created online fitting tools designed to help golfers home in the right golf ball.

Can any of them replace an in-person fitting? Not really but it’s also true that most are a step or two above not getting fitted at all.

One of the more recent entries in the online ball fitting world is Golf Galaxy’s Golf Ball Assistant.  

About Golf Galaxy’s Golf Ball Assistant

Before we get to how well it works, I want to start by saying I believe that the Golf Ball Assistant’s basic approach to ball fitting is better than most. Like some other ball fitting tools we’ve looked at, it’s not contrived to be as much a marketing tool as a golf ball recommender.

We live in the era of big data. While that’s mostly awesome, with countless statistics available about your golf game, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed when trying to analyze your performance.

Fear not.

To help simplify things for you, we asked our friends at Shot Scope to identify the five most important stats amateurs should focus on if they want to shoot lower scores.

1. Tee shot tendencies

Even for holes that end with “put me down for an eight,” everything starts at the tee box. Even for those who cling to the misguided principle of “drive for show, putt for dough”, if you can’t get off the tee and reach the green effectively, does your putting even matter?

Knowing your tee shot tendency is a simple way to shave strokes without taking a lesson or buying a new driver. If your data shows you rarely miss left but frequently drift right, simply adjust your aim accordingly and work with your natural tendency.

It’s tourney time! For all the basketball fanatics out there, March is arguably the best time of the year. The gear in this article focuses on supporting your favorite team’s colors while hitting the links.

And if you don’t see your squad below, no worries! More teams are available past the links. Let’s get into the Madness!

Taylormade TP5 Collegiate pix Golf Balls

Leave no doubt for whom you’re cheering during this year’s NCAA Tournament with the Collegiate pix line from TaylorMade. The Collegiate pix adds a sporting twist to Clearpath Alignment. Paired with the softest five-layer ball on Tour to give you maximum control without giving up distance, you’ll be “cutting down the nets” by the time you sink your putt on 18. A variety of teams is available so grab yours today.

Mascot Headcover

I’d argue that nothing screams school pride like your favorite college’s mascot. They bring energy to every game to keep the crowd fired up from tip-off to the final buzzer. Bring that same energy to your golf bag with a mascot headcover! You’ll leave zero doubt who you’re backing this March Madness when stepping to the tee box.

Columbia Sweater Weather Quarter Zip

I’m a sucker for a comfortable quarter-zip and this offering from Columbia fits the bill. A polyester Sweaterface Fleece provides warmth and comfort and the front chest pocket provides you with a spot to stash your tee between shots. Add your school’s logo to the mix to show your support no matter where you’re watching the game.

I stumbled into a golf gift exchange I never imagined, 150 seaside miles down the coast from Melbourne, Australia.

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How tight should you grip the club? According to GOLF Top 100 Teacher Martin Hall, Tiger Woods was told at the 1998 Masters Champions Dinner.

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Dave Pelz was one of the greatest minds in golf instruction. Here are 10 brilliant short-game tips from the legend himself.

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Dave Pelz, who died Sunday at 85, was a golf-teaching legend. Here's how he changed the way the game is studied, taught, played and enjoyed.

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Longtime CBS commentator Jim Nantz has set a target retirement date of April 14, 2036 -- after the final round of the 100th Masters at Augusta National.

Is Bubba Watson the best shot-shaper in golf? He shares his tricks for working the ball and tries helping us moving it both ways.

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In an X post that took many by surprise, Phil Mickelson praised TGL after the league's final match on Tuesday night. Here's why.

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Tiger Woods and new girlfriend Vanessa Trump announced their relationship on X, and PGA Tour pro Adam Hadwin's wife, Jessica, took note.

The post PGA Tour wife playfully jabs Tiger Woods’ new girlfriend post appeared first on Golf.

Of the 37 drivers we tested for 2025, the PXG Black Ops 0311 Tour-1 is the most forgiving. To determine how forgiving a driver is, we look at three key metrics: carry distance deltas, ball speed deltas and dispersion. The most forgiving driver is the one that produces consistent shot outcomes. If your game lacks consistency and needs a little help from the tee, these are three drivers to consider in 2025.

Most forgiving: PXG Black Ops 0311 Tour-1

The most forgiving driver of 2025 is the PXG Black Ops 0311 Tour-1. In terms of overall consistency, it outperformed every other driver in the field. However, the PXG Black Ops 0311 Tour-1 also had some weaknesses.

It finished 21st in the overall test mostly due to its difficulty with accuracy. Testers noted a strong right bias and harsh results on mishits. PXG emphasizes the need to get fitted with all of their clubs and that would certainly hold true with this Tour-1 driver.

The crown design also drew mixed feedback. Some testers felt it was too busy at address and several struggled to turn the ball over. It’s a driver with a strong upside when it comes to forgiveness but you’ll need to get it dialed in.

I say this with absolutely no reservation, knowing full well plenty of you will disagree.

This is the best looking golf shoe of 2025.

And it’s from a brand most of you have probably never heard of.

Meet the Goatlane Contour. This high-end golf shoe has quickly become my favorite-looking (and-feeling) shoe of the year thanks in large part to its premium construction and versatile design.

Those of you who know me know my affinity for golf sneakers. I’d much rather rock a New Balance 550 or Jordan 1 than FootJoys or G/FOREs. The Goatlane Contour falls firmly into the category of “golf sneaker” and I’m here for it.

There are a lot of irons in your golf bag. If you can learn to hit those irons with accuracy and consistency, it’s going to lower your scores. Most golfers likely struggle with their irons because they rush their setup, ignore the basic mechanics and don’t understand how the transition from backswing to downswing works. If you want to learn to hit golf irons like a pro, here are five quick fixes.

1. Fix your aim first

One of the most interesting things to ask a golfer on the driving range is, “Where do you think you are aiming?” When I was teaching golf, I was shocked by the difference between where some golfers thought they were aiming and where they were actually aiming.

Inconsistent iron strikes aren’t always caused by swing mechanics. Sometimes, it’s just poor alignment.

When your alignment is off, you may subconsciously adjust the swing path. You can’t fix your ball striking if your alignment is forcing your body into bad habits.

To practice aim try this.

In our 2025 spiked golf shoe testing, we tested four pairs of FootJoy golf shoes: three spiked and one spikeless. The top-performing shoe was the FootJoy HyperFlex, the most stable spiked shoe of 2025. Here’s a more in-depth look at the best FootJoy golf shoes in 2025.

FootJoy HyperFlex

The FootJoy HyperFlex is the most stable spiked shoe in 2025, earning one of the top scores in the stability category (29.4/30). Its PowerPlate outsole offers elite torsional rigidity, ideal for golfers with aggressive swings. If you need a stable base of support, you’ll get it with the HyperFlex.

Even though the shoe is a bit firm, testers appreciated the overall comfort, thanks to the StratoFoam midsole. If you are a player who wants maximum power in your swing but also wants to be comfortable enough to walk the course, the FootJoy HyperFlex is a smart choice.

We tested two NIKE golf shoes this year, the NIKE Infinity G NN Spikeless and the NIKE Infinity Tour 2 Spiked, and both finished in the bottom half of our rankings. They struggled in key performance areas like traction, stability and comfort. If you’ve been a loyal NIKE fan and are considering a new pair this season, here’s what you can expect from their current lineup and a few higher-performing alternatives worth a look.

NIKE Infinity G NN (Spikeless)

The NIKE Infinity G NN finished second to last in our testing with a score of 87.55. It had one of the lowest stability scores in the entire spikeless test pool. Waterproofing was about average and the overall comfort just wasn’t there.

One thing the NIKE Infinity G NN have going for them is the price. At $75, they are fairly priced but you’ll be sacrificing performance to save money. Serious golfers wouldn’t buy this shoe.

NIKE Infinity Tour 2 (Spiked)

The NIKE Infinity Tour 2 was second-to-last in our spiked testing with a score of 89. While traction on the Infinity Tour 2 wasn’t terrible, comfort and stability fell behind.

Similar to the spikeless NIKE, the stability is just not there for golfers who want the structure and lockdown needed for faster swings. Despite the “Tour” name and price tag ($170), the Infinity Tour 2 didn’t deliver Tour-level performance.

Member-guest tournaments are one of my favorite events. It is an opportunity to enjoy a full weekend of golf with a partner that you may not often get to play with on a regular basis. What better way to show your guest just how much you appreciate them than with an awesome gift? Check out the products below to blow your guest away this year!

Vortex Anarch

Five to 10 yards can be the difference between birdie and par when hitting an approach shot. Accuracy is vital to shooting lower scores and the Vortex Anarch delivers consistent results. Loaded with features like PinSpotter Mode, slope mode and a scanning feature to range multiple targets continuously, this rangefinder is at the top of its class. Give the ultimate gift of accuracy to your guest with the Anarch.

Srixon Z-Star Diamond Limited Edition 24 Golf Balls

This limited-edition ball from Srixon would make any golfer smile. Featuring the colors of the Masters and kelly-green flakes in the cover, the Z-Star Diamond blends greenside control and long-game distance. PGA Tour pro Keegan Bradley used this ball to win the 2024 BMW Championship, and you can give your guest a boost of confidence in knowing they are playing a ball built to maximize performance.

Links & Kings Driver Headcover

A high-quality premium headcover adds a touch of class to every golfer’s bag. This headcover from Links & Kings is crafted from premium leather and finished with a cushioned fleece lining for optimal club protection. Give your guest the gift of upgraded looks that are built to last.

Rhoback Riva Heather Stripe Performance Q-Zip

This quarter-zip from Rhoback makes for a great gift for your guest. Perfect for the individual who is active yet enjoys a classic look, this pullover perfectly blends comfort and style. A perfect second layer for those cooler days, four-way stretch material ensures functionality and zero restriction during every move made while on the course.