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In a Mongolian reversal of the typical iron release playbook, Callaway is bringing chrome to a product that launched exclusively in black.

The chrome version after the black … How weird is that?

The new Apex Ti Fusion Plated irons offer the same technology as the original Ti Fusion, just with a premium chrome finish that should appease golfers who aren’t ready to embrace the stealth aesthetic.

While it’s easy to poke a little bit of fun, it’s not quite as simple as it sounds. That is to say that it’s not quite as easy as swapping finishes. Dealing with multi-material construction—specifically titanium—makes chrome plating a significantly more complex proposition than it is with traditional steel irons. Titanium is a reactive material that oxidizes at high temperatures, making traditional chrome plating unreliable. Callaway had to develop a proprietary process with an intermediate layer between the titanium and finish to allow chrome to properly adhere to the titanium components. The company believes the chrome finish will prove more durable than the PVD coating used on the original black version.

It’s also not lost on anyone at Callaway that testing revealed lots of players wanted chrome and not everyone loves the look of black irons.

Rory McIlroy was gifted a custom persimmon driver at the Scottish Open, smoked a drive then added an epic quip.

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Would Carlos Alcaraz be on the verge of his third-straight Wimbledon victory ... without golf? He'd rather not find out.

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Iron ball-striking is one of those parts of the game that can shift fast. One day, you’re flushing everything. The next day, you’re catching it thin, fat or just a little off. If you’re trying to get your iron contact dialed in and more consistent, make sure these three myths aren’t holding you back. I can tell you from experience that the drill to work on fixing myth No. 1 is still something I use sometimes when I warm up to play.

Myth #1: You need to hit down hard on the ball to compress it

The “hit down” concept can be a little difficult to understand because it’s partially true. A descending blow is part of a great strike. But trying to force that downward hit can ruin your contact. When most amateur golfers think about hitting down, they think of a steep motion that ends at the ground.

When you swing too steeply into the turf, you lose energy into the ground. Even if you catch the ball first, you’re sacrificing distance, launch and consistency.

The goal isn’t just down — it’s through.

Try this drill: Place a tee about two inches in front of the golf ball (on your target line). Now hit shots where your divot starts at the ball and finishes past the tee. This helps train the feeling of hitting through the ball with forward shaft lean. You’ll start to let go of the concept of hitting down only.

It’s not always easy to find a driver that suits your game and fits your budget. If you’re open to a driver that isn’t the newest on the market, or it’s been in another golfer’s bag for a bit, you can often find something at a fraction of the price. We combed through the Callaway Pre‑Owned site and cross-referenced with driver testing results over the last few years to find the best pre‑owned Callaway drivers you can buy right now.

Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D Driver

Best for distance and draw bias in 2024 – from $253–$317+

The Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Max D was ranked first overall for distance in the 2024 Best Driver testing. The interesting thing about this is that most draw-bias drivers are higher performing for forgiveness and fall behind a bit in distance.

The Max D posted a 9.4/10 distance score and led in both carry and total yards. For golfers who struggle with a slice or are falling behind a bit in distance capability, picking up a used Max D could be a good choice.

We’re sneaking up on the 2025 Ryder Cup at Bethpage. A little over two months from now, the U.S. will look to defend home turf against the Europeans.

This week, we are taking a look at which players could make each team. It’s still an open competition for the last few spots on each side as we get deeper into the summer.

After taking a look at the American team, now it’s time to focus on the Europeans.

Here is how the team looked two years ago when they won in Rome.

Rory McIlroy (4-1-0)Ludvig Åberg (2-2-0)Matt Fitzpatrick (1-2-0)Tommy Fleetwood (3-1-0)Tyrrell Hatton (3-0-1)Nicolai Højgaard (0-2-1)Viktor Hovland (3-1-1)Shane Lowry (1-1-1)Robert MacIntyre (2-0-1)Jon Rahm (2-0-2)Justin Rose (1-1-1)Sepp Straka (1-2-0)

The Euros cruised to victory in Italy but are now facing the stern challenge of trying to win a Ryder Cup on this side of the Atlantic. Since 2004, only one road team has won (Medinah in 2012).

2025 Genesis Scottish Open tee times for Thursday's first round in Scotland, featuring Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler and more.

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Almost everything you need to know about The 153rd Open host.

The Genesis Scottish Open is back! Can Robert Maclntyre defend his 2024 title? Check out how to watch the action on ESPN now.

Using GOLFTEC's OptiMotion Technology, Josh Troyer explains some of the biggest mistakes golfers make in their setups.

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What are the best beers for golf? What are hangover cures? Here are 21 questions with Ryan Guthy, a co-founder of Wicked Weed Brewing.

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These are Phil Mickelson's three chipping basics from an hour-long clinic he just posted to YouTube. Study up to become a short-game whiz.

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Northern Michigan is one of the United States' most stunning summer enclaves. It's also home to some legendary (and affordable) golf.

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From LeBron James' golf swing to the U.S. Open trophy's adventure to golfers and golf talk at Wimbledon, get caught up.

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In today's edition of Play Smart, former PGA Tour pro Colt Knost explains why you should ignore the pin sheet.

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A year ago, Xander Schauffele was on top of the golf world. But a frustrating and humbling season has left him searching for what once was.

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Harris English is eyeing a "new Plan B" as his caddie, Eric Larson, has yet to be granted a new ETA visa for travel to the U.K. because of his past drug conviction.

Why are the new Ping i240 irons a game-changer? Here are five things to know about the new irons after testing at Ping.

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Ping’s new iDi driving iron is a fast, high-launching long iron alternative built for better players. Here are three things to know.

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For most golfers, a bigger long iron—essentially what a utility iron is—offers only marginal help. These clubs are the least carried in golf for good reason: compared to the alternatives—hybrids and higher-lofted fairway woods—they’re hard to hit, less forgiving and sometimes more frustrating than the long irons they’re meant to replace.

The magic of PING’s iCrossover was different. It cracked the code by being an unusually good option for golfers who couldn’t otherwise hit utility irons while simultaneously working for golfers who already could and just wanted a really good one. That dual appeal has made it stand out in MyGolfSpy testing as a multiple Most Wanted winner and while it’s harder to quantify, it has made the entire category more accessible—perhaps even functional—for average golfers and better players alike.

But the iCrossover had a branding problem. When it first launched, PING was adamant about one thing: “It’s not a driving iron.” The intent was to position a club that was more versatile than a standard driving iron but in trying to be everything to everyone, they may have lost the golfer specifically shopping for a driving iron.

Enter the iDi. PING is rebranding—and dissecting the PING lingo (can we call it PINGO for short?), the name tells the story. You’re getting an i-series (PING’s better player line) driving iron. So yes, PING’s utility is now officially a driving iron although it retains virtually everything that made it more than that.

Sometimes the best innovations come from simply calling things what they are, although there’s plenty more to the iDi story than a name change.