Alright, let’s talk Carbonwoods. When TaylorMade first dropped the Stealth drivers back in 2022, ushering in their “Carbonwood Era,” I’ll admit I was intrigued. As someone who spends countless hours with launch monitors and fitting bays, parsing out real innovation from marketing fluff is pretty much my superpower. A carbon face? In a driver? That’s a bold claim in a world dominated by titanium. The initial buzz was immense, and rightly so. TaylorMade declared they were moving beyond titanium, a material that has been the undisputed king of driver faces for decades. The promise? More ball speed. That’s the holy…
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Tiger Woods shared a “cool” Riviera Country Club story on Tuesday at the Genesis Invitational. It featured young Woods — and a shove.
Tiger Woods shared a "cool" Riviera Country Club story on Tuesday at the Genesis Invitational.
Tiger Woods shared a “cool” Riviera Country Club story on Tuesday at the Genesis Invitational. It featured young Woods — and a shove.
Rory McIlroy’s Bag: A Deep Dive into the Qi4D and Why It Matters As Equipment Editor for The Daily Duffer, I’ve seen my share of equipment cycles. Each year, manufacturers roll out new lines, promising revolutionary gains. My job, and frankly, my passion, is to cut through that hype and get down to brass tacks: what actually works, and why. So, when I see a player of Rory McIlroy’s caliber making significant changes, especially to his woods, it piques my interest. The most striking element from Rory’s latest setup, as seen in the source article, is his full embrace of…
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As a teaching professional with over 15 years in the game, I’ve seen countless swings and coached players from aspiring pros to dedicated weekend warriors. One thing remains consistently true: everyone wants to improve, and everyone CAN improve. Sometimes, however, the path to improvement isn’t what we expect. We often get caught up in the idea of a “perfect swing” or trying to fix every perceived flaw. But what if I told you that embracing your unique golf DNA, rather than fighting it, could be your secret weapon? Just look at the game’s current dominant force, Scottie Scheffler. He’s a…