Editor's Choice 2023

Editor's Choice 2023

Editor’s Choice is now in its fifth year, with growing popularity and support among consumers and golf brands prompting us to increase the number of products selected from 100 in the 2022 list to 150 for 2023. This was, in part, to embrace gear that we predict will dominate the market in the US that had previously not been able to get a look in, which just wasn't right given the global audience Golf Monthly now has.  

Wherever you are in the world, innovation shows no sign of slowing down across all categories, from the best golf drivers to leading launch monitors and impressive irons. We’re seeing more training aids to help improve your swing, as well as golf simulators that can gamify the practice experience and also let you play the world’s best courses indoors when the weather takes a turn. Remote control trolleys are becoming more prevalent while the list of distance-measuring devices, covering the best rangefinders and GPS models, continues to grow. 

In the current climate, golfers may understandably be looking to rein in spending and be more targeted with their investments in kit upgrades, so we hope this showcase of the best products in their respective fields will help to narrow down your shortlist. Whatever you're thinking about buying this year, we've got the testing insights and crucial advice to ensure you get the most for your money, regardless of how much you have to spend.

Judging Panel

Drivers

Callaway Paradym Driver

(Image credit: Future)

Cobra Aerojet Driver

(Image credit: Future)

Ping G430 LST Driver

(Image credit: Future)

PXG 0311 XF Gen6 Driver

(Image credit: Carly Frost)

Srixon ZX7 Mk II Driver

(Image credit: Future)

TaylorMade Stealth 2 Driver

(Image credit: Future)

Titleist TSR3 Driver

(Image credit: Future)

Fairways

Callaway Paradym Fairway

(Image credit: Future)

Mizuno ST-Z 230 Fairway

(Image credit: Future)

Ping G430 Max Fairway

(Image credit: Kevin Murray)

Titleist TSR3 Fairway

(Image credit: Future)

TaylorMade Stealth 2 Plus Fairway

(Image credit: MHopley)

Hybrids/Utilitites

Callaway Paradym Hybrid

(Image credit: Future)

Cobra King Tec 2023 Hybrid

(Image credit: Future)

Ping G430 Hybrid

(Image credit: Future)

Ping iCrossover Utility Iron

(Image credit: MHopley)

Srixon ZX MK II Utility Iron

(Image credit: MHopley)

Irons

Callaway Paradym Iron

(Image credit: Future)

Cobra King Tour Iron

(Image credit: Future)

Edel SMS Pro Iron

(Image credit: Future)

Mizuno JPX923 Forged Iron

(Image credit: Future)

Ping i230 Iron

(Image credit: Future)

PXG 0317 ST Blades

(Image credit: Future)

Srixon ZX4 Mk II Iron

(Image credit: Future)

TaylorMade P770 Iron

(Image credit: Future)

Wilson Dynapower Iron

(Image credit: Future)

Yonex Ezone GS i-Tech Iron

(Image credit: Joel Tadman)

Wedges

Cleveland CBX 2 FF Wedge

(Image credit: Future)

Mizuno T22 Wedge

(Image credit: Golf Monthly)

Ping ChipR Wedge

(Image credit: Future)

Titleist Vokey SM9 Wedge

(Image credit: Future)

Vega Alcor Tour Wedge

(Image credit: Vega Golf)

Putters

Bettinardi Queen B 11 Putter

(Image credit: Future)

Evnroll V-Series EV5.2 Putter

(Image credit: Future)

LA Golf Bel-Air Putter

(Image credit: MHopley)

Makefield V-S Putter

(Image credit: MHopley)

Odyssey Tri-Hot 5k Double Wide Putter

(Image credit: Click Golf)

PXG Battle Ready Blackjack Putter

(Image credit: MHopley)

Scotty Cameron Super Select Newport 2.5 Plus Putter

(Image credit: Future)

TaylorMade Spider GT Max Putter

(Image credit: TaylorMade)

Zebra AIT1 Putter

(Image credit: MHopley)

Balls

Bridgestone e12 Contact Ball

(Image credit: Future)

Srixon Z-Star Diamond Ball

(Image credit: MHopley)

TaylorMade Tour Response Stripe Ball

(Image credit: Future)

Titleist Pro V1 Ball

(Image credit: Future)

Package Sets

Callaway XR Package Set

(Image credit: Future)

Cleveland Golf CG Men's Package Set

(Image credit: Kevin Murray)

Ping Prodi G Junior Package Set

(Image credit: Future)

TaylorMade RBZ Speedlite Package Set

(Image credit: Future)

Shoes

Adidas ZG23

(Image credit: Future)

Cole Haan ZeroGrand Overtake Golf Shoe

(Image credit: Future)

Duca Del Cosma Bernardo Golf Shoe

(Image credit: Future)

Ecco Biom H4 2023 Golf Shoe

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

FootJoy HyperFlex Carbon Golf Shoe

(Image credit: Future)

G/FORE Striped Quarter G MG4+ Shoe

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

NOBULL Tropical Matryx Golf Shoe

(Image credit: Future)

Payntr X 004 RS Golf Shoe

(Image credit: Future)

Puma Ignite Elevate Golf Shoe

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

Royal Albartross Kingsman Golf Shoe

(Image credit: Scott Kramer)

True Linkswear Lux Hybrid Golf Shoe

(Image credit: Future)

Under Armour Charged Phantom SL Golf Shoe

(Image credit: Future)

GPS/Rangefinder/Game Tracking

Arccos Caddie Smart Sensors

(Image credit: MHopley)

Blue Tees Ringer GPS

(Image credit: Blue Tees)

Bushnell Ion Elite GPS Watch

(Image credit: Future)

Bushnell Tour V6 Shift Rangefinder

(Image credit: Future)

Clippd Data Analysis Platform

(Image credit: Future)

CaddyTalk Cube Rangefinder

(Image credit: Future)

Garmin Approach S42 GPS Watch

(Image credit: Golf Monthly)

GolfBuddy Aim W12 GPS Watch

(Image credit: Tom Miles)

Nikon Coolshot 50i Rangefinder

(Image credit: Future)

Precision Pro NX10 Slope Rangefinder

(Image credit: Scott Kramer)

Shot Scope X5 GPS Watch

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

Voice Caddie SL3 Rangefinder

(Image credit: voice caddie)

Carts

Alphard Club Booster V2 

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

Bat Caddy X9R Carbon Pull Cart

(Image credit: Bat Caddy)

Big Max Blade Trio Push Cart

(Image credit: big max)

Golfstream Blue Electric Trolley

(Image credit: Dominic Smith )

Kaddey Switch

(Image credit: Future)

Motocaddy M7 GPS Electric Trolley

(Image credit: Future)

Motocaddy S5 GPS Electric Trolley

(Image credit: Future)

PowaKaddy Micra Push Cart

(Image credit: Future)

PowaKaddy RX1 GPS Electric Trolley

(Image credit: Future)

Stewart Golf 2023 Remote Electric Trolley

(Image credit: Tom Miles)

Zero Friction Stride Cart

(Image credit: Zero Friction)

Bags

Callaway Fairway C HD Stand Bag 

(Image credit: Future)

Motocaddy Flightsafe Travel Cover 

(Image credit: Future)

Motocaddy Protekta Cart Bag

(Image credit: Future)

Ogio All Elements Cart Bag

(Image credit: Mark Townsend)

Ping Hoofer Stand Bag

(Image credit: Future)

PowaKaddy Dri Tech Cart Bag

(Image credit: Future)

Sun Mountain Eco-Lite Stand Bag

(Image credit: Future)

Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian Travel Cover

(Image credit: Future)

Titleist Players 5 StaDry Stand Bag

(Image credit: Kevin Murray)

Vessel Sunday III DXR Stand Bag

(Image credit: Scott Kramer)

Wilson iLock Cart Bag

(Image credit: Tom Miles)

Gloves

FootJoy StaSof 2023 Glove

(Image credit: Future)

G/FORE Delta Force Camo Golf Glove

(Image credit: G/FORE)

Me And My Golf True Grip Glove

(Image credit: Future)

Training Aids

DeWiz Swing Modifier

(Image credit: Future)

GForce Swing Trainer

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

Golf Forever Training Aid

(Image credit: Mike Bailey)

LiveView Pro 2 Training Aid

(Image credit: Tom Miles)

Me and My Golf Breaking Balls

(Image credit: Second Chance)

PuttOut Devil Balls

(Image credit: Future)

PuttOut Premium Pressure Putt Training Aid

(Image credit: Golf Monthly)

Suregolf Super-Strike Training Aid

(Image credit: Sure-Strike)

SuperSpeed Squeeze Training Aid

(Image credit: Scott Kramer)

Wedge Trainer Training Aid

(Image credit: Mark Townsend)

Apparel

Adidas Ultimate 365 Tour Primeknit Golf Polo

(Image credit: Tom Miles)

Castore Tech Trousers

(Image credit: Future)

Chervo Anyone Polo

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

FootJoy HYPR 1/4 Zip

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

Galvin Green Alister Jacket

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

G/FORE 2023 Performer Jacket

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

KJUS Gemini Jacket

(Image credit: Kjus)

Peter Millar Pine Camo Performance Hoodie

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

Ping Elevation Midlayer

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

Reflo Congo Polo

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

True Linkswear All Day Joggers

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

Under Armour Iso-Chill Edge Polo

(Image credit: Paul Fessey)

Accessories

Blue Tees Player Plus GPS Speaker

(Image credit: Blue Tees)

BRD X1 Grip

(Image credit: Mike Bailey)

Bushnell Wingman View Speaker

(Image credit: Bushnell)

For Wellness The Good Stuff Coffee

(Image credit: Future)

Golf Pride CPX Grip

(Image credit: Future)

G-Tech Heated Hand Warmer Sport 3.0 Pouch

(Image credit: Future)

Oceantee Premium Bamboo Tees

(Image credit: Future)

OGIO Rig 9800 Travel Bag

(Image credit: Future)

SuperStroke Zenergy Pistol Grip

(Image credit: Scott Kramer)

TecTecTec Team8 GPS Speaker

(Image credit: Future)

Tifosi Veloce Interchangeable Sunglasses

(Image credit: Future)

Whoop 4.0

(Image credit: Future)

Shafts

Fujikura Axiom Iron Shaft

(Image credit: Kevin Murray)

KBS GPS Putter Shaft

(Image credit: Howard Boylan)

Launch Monitors

Flightscope Mevo+ Launch Monitor

(Image credit: Future)

Foresight Sports GC3 Launch Monitor

(Image credit: Tom Miles)

Garmin Approach R10 Launch Monitor

(Image credit: Future)

Rapsodo MLM2 Pro Launch Monitor

(Image credit: Rapsodo)

SkyTrak+ Launch Monitor

(Image credit: Skytrak)

Voice Caddie SC4 Launch Monitor

(Image credit: Voice Caddie)

Uneekor Eye Mini Launch Monitor

(Image credit: Uneekor)

Simulators

Exputt RG Putting Simulator

(Image credit: Future)

Full Swing Pro Series 2.0 Simulator

(Image credit: Full Swing)

GolfZon TwoVision Simulator

(Image credit: GolfZon)

Phigolf 2 Portable Simulator

(Image credit: Phi Golf )

PuttView X Augmented Reality Putting

(Image credit: PuttView X)

Trackman Simulator

(Image credit: Trackman)

Zen Swing Stage

(Image credit: Zen Golf)

Selection Process

It wasn’t possible for brands to influence consideration or buy entry into our Editor’s Choice list – all 150 products are included on merit alone. Once the list had been finalised, we offered all brands the opportunity to celebrate the inclusion of their product(s) in Editor’s Choice by enhancing their listing(s). The products with top-tier enhancements will feature a special video. The opinions expressed within these videos are solely those of the Golf Monthly editorial team.