About
Buy once.
Buy right.
golfingpicks exists to take the guesswork out of buying golf gear. We research and rate drivers, balls, wedges and more on one fixed standard, so you can shortlist the right kit in minutes instead of trawling forums for a weekend.
Why golfingpicks exists
The problem we set out to fix
Golf equipment is expensive, and the marketing rarely tells you who a club is actually for. Every brand claims more distance and more forgiveness. Somebody buying their first proper driver, or replacing a set they have had for a decade, is left guessing.
We cut through it. Every product we cover is scored on the same standard and written up in plain English, with a clear verdict on who should buy it and who should look elsewhere. No jargon for its own sake, no hype, and no pretending an incremental update is a revolution.
What you will find here
Three ways in
Scored gear reviews
Every product rated out of ten on one fixed standard, with who it is for and who should skip it.
Browse reviews → ComparisonsHead-to-head picks
Same price, different gear. See how the closest rivals stack up so you can break the tie.
See comparisons → GuidesPlain-English guides
Loft and compression charts, buying help, and the small decisions that actually change your game.
Read the guides →How we stay honest
Where the money comes from
Reader-supported, never pay-to-place
When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission, at no extra cost to you, and that never changes our ratings. We rate the gear first and add the links afterwards. If the cheaper ball or last year's driver is the smarter buy, we will say so.
Who we are
Accountable, not anonymous
golfingpicks is an independent, reader-supported review site run by the golfingpicks Research Team. Our reviews combine manufacturer specifications, independent launch-monitor testing and the consensus of trusted hands-on reviews into a single, comparable verdict.
We do not fabricate first-hand testing, and where sources disagree we tell you. Every review shows when it was last updated, and we revise scores when new testing data or a newer model changes the picture. The goal is simple: verdicts you can act on, from a source that answers to you and not to the brands we cover.
What we promise
Every time
Your interests, not the brand's
- Ratings are never for sale
- Cheaper option flagged when it wins
- Affiliate links always disclosed
Plain English, real verdicts
- Who each product is for
- Who should skip it
- No hype, no filler
Ready to find your gear?
Start with the highest-rated in your category, or read a guide to figure out what you actually need.