When it comes to golf equipment it is fair to say that the ‘Big Four’ brands often steal the bulk of the headlines among the best drivers, best irons and best putters, but there is plenty of other products out there that don’t necessarily receive the plaudits their performance warrants. If you want something a bit different in your bag that still performs to a high level and might also save you a few dollars in the process, here are our three most underrated golf clubs of 2024…
1. PXG Black Ops Driver
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The main tech story behind the Black Ops driver – which also features the Black Ops Tour-1 model – was centered around acoustics and ball speed. To address the ball speed PXG implemented a titanium alloy face that it is refers to as AMF Technology. The higher strength and increased flexibility enhances face deflection and has been shown to produce a higher launch and lower spin and the distance output I experienced from this was seriously competitive.
In terms of the acoustics, I would go as far as saying this might be one of the best golf drivers for sound and feel, it ticks all the right sensory boxes. It sits in a lovely middle ground that is lively without being harsh and gives a real sensation of power as the ball leaves the face.
The visual could be described as a little ‘fussy’ to some in the playing position, but I really like it, and the head shaping is brilliant. Superbly rounded, it frames the ball excellently and inspires real confidence. This is an extremely underrated driver that performs to a high level and one that everyone should try when upgrading this crucial area of the bag.
Wilson Staff Model Irons
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Maybe I’ve cheated a little here as I am referring to the Staff Model family as a whole which includes both the Staff Model blades and the Staff Model CB irons. To be honest, anyone with reasonable eyesight will figure out the first reason that I have selected these irons, quite simply they look fantastic! There are nods to the Wilson heritage with more old-fashioned touches like the longer ferrules and the gnarling around the hosel but it is blended beautifully with some more modern, contemporary branding. They really are one of the best golf irons for looks and have instantly become one of the best irons for low…
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