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TaylorMade Qi35 Driver Review (2026): Which Model is Best for You?

TaylorMade Qi35 Driver Review (2026): Which Model is Best for You?

Slices, high spin, lost distance off the tee. The driver is the club that decides how every hole starts, and the wrong one can wreck a round before you reach the green. That's the problem the TaylorMade Qi35 driver was designed...

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TaylorMade Qi35 Fairway Wood Review (2026): Which Model Fits Your Game?

TaylorMade Qi35 Fairway Wood Review (2026): Which Model Fits Your Game?

Tight par 5 second shots, tee shots on holes where a driver feels like overkill, long approaches into the wind. You need a fairway wood that delivers distance without sacrificing control. That's exactly what the TaylorMade Qi35 fairway wood was designed...

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TaylorMade Qi35 Hybrid Review (2026): The Most Versatile Hybrid Yet?

TaylorMade Qi35 Hybrid Review (2026): The Most Versatile Hybrid Yet?

Fairway bunkers, tight lies, long par 3s, those awkward yardages where a 3-iron feels too risky and a 5-wood feels too much. You need a club that can do it all. That's exactly what the TaylorMade Qi35 hybrid was designed for....

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Best Used Wedges to Buy in 2026

Best Used Wedges to Buy in 2026

The used wedge market in 2026 is one of the strongest categories in golf for value buyers. With new wedges from nearly every major manufacturer pricing at $200+ retail, and the natural two-year product cycle pushing meaningful inventory into the...

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Vokey SM10 Review: Is It Worth Buying Used in 2026?

Vokey SM10 Review: Is It Worth Buying Used in 2026?

Most Vokey SM10 reviews were written in 2024 when the wedge launched. They told you whether the SM10 was a worthy successor to the SM9. That's not the question that matters in 2026. The question that matters now is this:...

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Which Titleist Club is the Best 3 Wood? Head-to-Head Comparison

Which Titleist Club is the Best 3 Wood? Head-to-Head Comparison

Is the best 3 wood a newer or older model? We sent two Titleist fairway woods to Independent Golf Reviews for a head-to-head test. Here’s the results.



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Used P790 Irons by Year: What to Buy in 2026

Used P790 Irons by Year: What to Buy in 2026

The TaylorMade P790 is the rare iron that holds value better used than most current-generation models hold value new. The 2017, 2019, 2021, 2023, and 2025 each play differently and command different prices on the used market — and picking the right year for your game and your upgrade timeline is the difference between a smart buy and an overpay. Here's what to know about each generation before you shop.

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TaylorMade M2 Driver Review: Can an Old Favorite Still Compete in 2026?

TaylorMade M2 Driver Review: Can an Old Favorite Still Compete in 2026?

What if the “latest and greatest” driver… isn’t actually that much better? That’s exactly what we set out to explore when we sent the iconic TaylorMade M2 driver to GJeebs Golf for a head-to-head test against the modern TaylorMade Qi10...

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PXG Irons Review: Putting the PXG 0211 ST Irons to the Test

PXG Irons Review: Putting the PXG 0211 ST Irons to the Test

Blade irons have a reputation. Beautiful? Yes. Forgiving? Not so much. There’s a reason why pros and low handicappers are typically the target user here. Mistah Short Hitter was interested in taking the PXG 0211 ST irons out for a...

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Golf Club Trade-Ins with Next Round Golf: 2026 Guide

Golf Club Trade-Ins with Next Round Golf: 2026 Guide

Golf gear doesn’t last forever — but the value in your old clubs can. Whether you’re upgrading your driver, refreshing your bag, or just cleaning out the garage, trading in unwanted gear is one of the smartest ways to fund new equipment without breaking the bank.

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Best Callaway Drivers: Ranked (2026)

Best Callaway Drivers: Ranked (2026)

If you’ve ever wondered which of the best Callaway drivers actually delivers when put under pressure, not just hype, this one’s for you. We sent six low-spin Callaway driver heads, spanning 2020 through 2025, to Andrew Jensen and asked him...

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How to Putt Better: Lessons From a Broomstick Putter Test

How to Putt Better: Lessons From a Broomstick Putter Test

Every golfer wants to know how to putt better. Whether you’re missing two-foot knee-knockers or struggling to lag a 40-footer close, putting is the part of the game that tests patience—and imagination. At Next Round, we love seeing what happens...

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Should You Buy a Used Taylormade Spider Tour Putter?

Should You Buy a Used Taylormade Spider Tour Putter?

We sent the TaylorMade Spider Tour Putter to Mistah Short Hitter, a YouTube golf reviewer known for his straightforward takes. And from the first roll, Mistah Short Hitter made one thing clear: this club may not be new, but it...

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Ping G425 Irons Review (2026): Are They Really Worth Your Money?

Ping G425 Irons Review (2026): Are They Really Worth Your Money?

If forgiveness and distance had a baby, it’d be the Ping G425 irons. Since their release, these irons have been a favorite among mid-to-high handicappers, known for packing serious performance into a clean, confidence-inspiring design. Even in 2026, years after...

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Best Wedges for Mid Handicappers (2026)

Best Wedges for Mid Handicappers (2026)

You’ve got the fundamentals down. Now it’s time to start sticking it closer and saving strokes with every wedge shot. If you’re a mid handicap golfer (roughly 10–20 handicap), your game is likely consistent from tee to green—but you’re losing...

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Ping G425 Hybrid Review (2026): Our Honest Verdict on Performance & Feel

Ping G425 Hybrid Review (2026): Our Honest Verdict on Performance & Feel

Fairway bunkers, tight lies, long par 3s—you need a club that can do it all. That’s exactly what the Ping G425 Hybrid was designed for. It’s long enough to replace a fairway wood, forgiving enough to replace long irons, and...

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Ping G425 Driver Review (2026): The Most Forgiving Driver Yet?

Ping G425 Driver Review (2026): The Most Forgiving Driver Yet?

If you struggle with slices or low ball speeds, the Ping G425 driver might just be your cheat code. Launched in 2021, this driver has stood the test of time—remaining in the bags of weekend players and Tour pros alike....

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Why You Need to Try a TaylorMade Spider Putter

Why You Need to Try a TaylorMade Spider Putter

My Fairway Golf Takes the Spider Putter for a Spin Spooky season might bring ghosts and goblins, but My Fairway Golf found something far scarier on the greens—a TaylorMade Spider Putter that’s hauntingly good. They tried out this lightweight, high-stability...

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Golf Gifts Under $50: Stocking Stuffers That Swing Big

Golf Gifts Under $50: Stocking Stuffers That Swing Big

Think a golf stocking stuffer has to be tees and balls? Think again. If your stocking space permits, we’ve got hybrids, wedges, irons—even putters—all within a stocking budget. That’s right: golf gifts under $50 can include clubs when you’re shopping...

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5 Golf Gifts for Dad: Clubs & Gear He’ll Actually Use

5 Golf Gifts for Dad: Clubs & Gear He’ll Actually Use

This year, skip the novelty socks and monogrammed divot tools. Show Dad you know what he really wants—clubs and gear that help him play his best and enjoy every round. Whether he’s the family’s reigning fairway king or a weekend...

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5 Golf Gifts for Ladies: Clubs & Gear She’ll Actually Use

5 Golf Gifts for Ladies: Clubs & Gear She’ll Actually Use

Put down the pink golf balls. We know what golf girls really want this holiday season—clubs that pack a punch. This is your definitive guide to golf gifts for ladies, club edition. Get your big bows ready, because these gifts...

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6 Golf Gifts Under $100 They’ll Actually Use: Club Edition

6 Golf Gifts Under $100 They’ll Actually Use: Club Edition

You’ve got $100 to spend on your golf-loving relative. Sure, you could go with balls and tees—but why stop at boring when you could go bold? At Next Round Golf, $100 doesn’t just get you stocking stuffers—it gets you real...

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The Best Golf Club Set Under $500: Smart Budget Build

The Best Golf Club Set Under $500: Smart Budget Build

What does a $500 golf club set look like when a pro golfer builds it himself? Our affiliate, Andrew Jensen, recently stopped by the Next Round warehouse to put together his dream bag—on a serious budget. With just $500 to spend,...

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Scotty Cameron Putter Restoration

Scotty Cameron Putter Restoration: How to Bring Your Putter Back to Life

We recently sent our affiliate, I Am Choi Boi, a pre-owned Scotty Cameron putter from Next Round. But instead of rolling with it straight out of the box, he took it to the next level—giving it a full-on makeover to...

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