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All RankingsNew and used, in order of club type
Every ranking on Golf Gear Lab in one place. Picks are made on distance, ball speed and dispersion, using official specs and sourced test data. How the rankings are decided is explained here.
New-club rankings (19)
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Drivers 2026 Ranked | No. 1 QUANTUM ◆◆◆[2026 Edition] A golfer who averages a score of 72 and plays 150 rounds a year ranks the best drivers: 1. Callaway QUANTUM ◆◆◆, 2. Titleist GTS2, 3. Srixon ZXi RKT.Updated Nov 1, 2026
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Beginner Drivers 2026[2026 Edition] A golfer who averages a score of 72 and plays 150 rounds a year picks drivers for beginners: a 2–3-year-old model at 30–40% of list, with loft, shaft and used prices.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】2026 Driver Review | 8 Models Scored on 6 Criteria[Updated Nov 2026] A golfer who averages a score of 72 and plays 150 rounds a year scores eight 2026 drivers on six points, with an overall pick and picks by player type. TaylorMade Qi4D, Callaway QUANTUM, PING G440 K and more, with an overall pick and picks by player type.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Women's Drivers 2026: Pick by WeightFor women's drivers in 2026, No. 1 is the XXIO 14 Ladies, No. 2 the B-LD and No. 3 the PING G LE 4. Even in the same L flex, total weight runs from 255 to 272 g, a 17 g spread. I average 72 and compared nine drivers on the official numbers.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Fairway Woods 2026 | 3 Picked on Measured DataMy fairway wood ranking for 2026: No. 1 QUANTUM MAX, No. 2 ONOFF AKA, No. 3 GTS3. Picked from measured distance, ball speed, spin and dispersion plus official specs, with the strong and weak points of each laid out in numbers.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Women's Fairway Woods 2026For women's fairway woods in 2026, No. 1 is the PING G LE 4, No. 2 the XXIO 14 Ladies and No. 3 the B-LD. The G LE 4's 5-wood is 23°, the same loft as other brands' 7-woods. Nine clubs compared on the official numbers.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Women's Hybrids: 9 Compared, With Swap CostsFor women's hybrids in 2026, No. 1 is the XXIO 14 Ladies, No. 2 the PING G LE 4 and No. 3 ONOFF. XXIO goes up to 35°, so you can cover 8-iron distances with a hybrid. Nine clubs compared on the official numbers.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Hybrids 2026 | 3 Picked on Dispersion[2026 Edition] A golfer who averages a score of 72 and plays 150 rounds a year picks three hybrids: 1. Mizuno JPX ONE, 2. PING G440, 3. Qi4D Rescue, on dispersion, distance and ball speed.Updated Oct 1, 2026
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Irons 2026: 5 Models Compared by 7-Iron LoftMy five iron picks for 2026: Srixon ZXi5, PING G440, Callaway ELYTE, TaylorMade P790 and Titleist T100. Compared on 7-iron loft and five criteria, with the reason for each rank.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Irons for a Penetrating FlightThe best irons for a penetrating shot. I picked five from measured launch angle, spin, peak height and descent angle, and ranked them by how my own 7-iron shots went. No. 1 is the ZXi7: 30 m peak, 159 yards of carry. Each rank comes with its reasons, praise and weak spots, with numbers.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Women's Irons 2026: Pick by LoftFor women's irons in 2026, No. 1 is the XXIO 14 Ladies, No. 2 ONOFF and No. 3 the B-LD. 7-iron lofts range from 29° to 34°, a 5° spread that equals a full club. I average 72 and compared 11 sets on the official numbers.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Women's Wedges 2026: For BunkersFor women's wedges in 2026, No. 1 is the Kasco Dolphin Wedge, No. 2 the SMARTSOLE FULL-FACE and No. 3 the ONOFF FROG'S LEAP-II. The set PW is 44° and the sand wedge 56°, a 12° gap. Seven wedges compared on the official numbers.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Wedges 2026 | 3 Picked on Wet Spin[2026 Edition] A golfer who averages a score of 72 and plays 150 rounds a year picks three wedges: 1. Vokey SM11, 2. PING s259, 3. Cleveland RTZ 2, on dry and wet spin, bounce and price.Updated Oct 7, 2026
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Women's Putters 2026: Pick by LengthFor women's putters in 2026, No. 1 is the PING G LE 4 ANSER 2D, No. 2 the XXIO Ladies Blade and No. 3 the ONOFF OM-6. Women's lengths run 31 to 33 inches, set by each brand. Eight putters compared on the official numbers.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Putters 2026 | 3 Picked on Holing NumbersMy putter ranking for 2026: No. 1 Odyssey Ai-DUAL Square 2 Square, No. 2 Scotty Cameron Phantom, No. 3 L.A.B. DF3i. Picked from measured make rates by distance and price, with strong and weak points kept separate.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Driver Shafts 2026 | 5 Ranked on Test DataMy driver shaft ranking for 2026. I ranked five shafts on distance, ball speed, smash factor and dispersion measured with the same head and the same player. Strong and weak points of the TOUR AD EK, 26 VENTUS TR RED and BLACK, and TENSEI RIP+.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】The Hardcore Golfer's Pick: ShaftsI'm making the bar for my "gear nerd's pick" explicit. Five conditions, including weight steps, detail in the official spec sheet and a published price, applied to official spec sheets. Four shafts made it, including the SPEEDER NX WHITE and TOUR AD VF.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Golf Rangefinders 2026 | How to Choose[2026 Edition] A golfer who averages a score of 72 and plays 150 rounds a year picks the best rangefinders. No. 1: Nikon COOLSHOT PROIII STABILIZED, ±0.75 yd, ¥64,900.Updated Oct 12, 2026
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Golf Tees 2026A rundown of the latest tees sold as adding distance. Three types: low-friction, low-spin and fixed-height. I keep the makers' claims separate from a step-by-step way to check them over 10 balls.Updated 2026/11/03
Rankings of used clubs (3)
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Used Drivers | 5 Ranked on Distance and DispersionFive used drivers, one to two generations old, ranked on tested carry, ball speed, dispersion and straight-shot percentage. Praise and weak spots.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Used Fairway Woods | 5 Ranked on Test DataMy ranking of used fairway woods. Five clubs from one or two generations back, compared on measured distance, ball speed, spin and dispersion, then ranked by me. Strong and weak points, the 3-wood's volume and weight, and what to check when buying used.Updated 2026/11/03
【Nov 2026 Update】Best Used Irons, 5 Ranked | I Hit the No. 1 ZX5 Mk II: 163-yd 7-Iron CarryThe top pick among used irons is the Srixon ZX5 Mk II. I compared 5 sets from 1 to 2 generations back on distance, accuracy and forgiveness, plus 7-iron loft and carry figures. I added 5 things to check before you buy.Updated 2026/11/02