As 2023 draws to a close, we want to express our sincere gratitude to you, our loyal readers. It’s not lost on us how lucky we are to do what we do. And we never forget who this is all for. You.
Thank you for your continued support on our quest to put you, the consumer, first. Our mission is to provide you with the truth. That mission is what drives us as we navigate the daily grind and it’s at the core of everything we do, test and write.
While there is more cool stuff on the horizon, we felt it was only right to end the year by highlighting some of your favorites. Here are the articles you resonated with in 2023.
2023 Golf Ball Test
It comes as no surprise that our 2023 Golf Ball Test was our most-read article of 2023. It is undoubtedly the article we spent the most time creating, too. After spending an entire week in 110-degree weather in Phoenix, Ariz., to robot-test every golf ball under the sun, it’s only right that this glorious piece of work made its way to the masses.
We hope you learned as much about golf balls in this piece as we did. Man, is it insightful.
The Best Drivers of 2023
Everyone (you included) is after a little more distance. That much holds true when you take a look at what readers really resonated with. Our Most Wanted Driver article for 2023 takes the No. 2 spot as far as traffic goes and for good reason: the big dog is the sexiest, most marketed golf club out there. Period.
You needed to know what was best. We delivered.
The Best Player’s Irons of 2023
Think you have the swing to game player’s irons? Apparently, a lot of you do! We can talk about that later. What we do need to talk about is how big this category is getting. The Best Player’s Irons of 2023 was the most-read iron article of 2023.
Why? They just look darn good. You can’t beat that player’s look (and feel).
LIV Golf and PGA Tour Announce New Inter-League Match Play Event
While it may seem unfair to include an April Fool’s Day trick on this list, the popularity of this piece is a microcosm of the duality of professional golf today. The year 2023 will long be remembered as one of the most controversial years in the professional ranks. This piece surely did its part to open up discussions for the future.
The Best Mallet Putters of 2023
If you’re reading this (or you read our Best Mallet Putters article), you should probably be gaming a mallet putter. Trust us, that Titleist Bullseye ain’t doing you any favors on the green. The mallet putter category is perhaps the fastest-growing line of golf equipment.
Heck, counting the amount of L.A.B. golf putters on the PGA Tour is starting to require the use of two hands. Crazy! In any case, you couldn’t get enough of these fun, forgiving putters.
The Best Blade Putters of 2023
All right, I’m starting to think you guys are just really into putters. Dave Wolfe must be getting to your head! In any case, the Best Blade Putters of 2023 was one of our most-read pieces. Maybe you’re not into mallets. That’s OK! There’s always a few great performers in the blade category, too.
You may even be surprised by which putter earned the top spot this year.
The Best Game-Improvement Irons of 2023
I have a feeling this article should have more readers than it does. It’s a safe assumption that most all of us could use a little help on the golf course. Nothing some game-improvement irons can’t fix!
The Best Game-Improvement Irons article definitely deserves some more love!
The Best Player’s Distance Irons of 2023
Another iron article? Seriously? I guess you guys really wanted a new set. In any case, the Player’s Distance category is exploding with new players on the daily. It seems like year after year, the player’s distance winner just gets better and better.
The Best Spikeless Golf Shoes of 2023
Finally, a soft goods buyer’s guide makes its way into the top 10. The number of options in the spikeless shoe category is nearly triple what’s available in spiked. Why? They’re more comfortable and only getting better in terms of traction and stability.
You wanted to know what the best spikeless golf shoes are. We put them all to the test.
LABS: Mud Ball vs Scuffed vs New
Have you ever wondered if that scuffed golf ball is costing your distance? Perhaps you’ve been curious how much impact mud really has on the outcome of your shot. We put this to the test in what is by far our most popular lab article of 2023.
The results may shock you.
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