Whilst all the brands talking about ball speed (and the new drivers are certainly long), my biggest finding has been how much more consistent the ball flights are. For 2022 he thinks the main trend in drivers is: "In a word, consistency. He is able to compare performance between models, brands and generations. In his current role, Neil is responsible for testing all new drivers and is part of a team testing golf balls.
Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points. We caught up with Callaway's Jeff Colton, Senior Vice-President of Global Brand and Product to find out what consumers can expect from udesign. It features two large weight ports in the rear portion of the sole (one in the toe, one in the heel) and an adjustable hosel that will allow golfers to easily change their shafts and trajectory. Now Callaway Golf have become the first to offer driver customisation launching 'udesign', an online customisation tool that you can use to design your own Callaway RAZR Fit Driver. This version was recently approved by the USGA. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Here’s our first look at the new 2013 Callaway RAZR Fit driver called the Xtreme. In his role at Golf Monthly, he has covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. Neil is currently a 3-handicap golfer who has played the game for as long as he can remember. Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he is now the brand's Digital Editor and covers everything from Tour player interviews to gear reviews. Neil has worked for Golf Monthly for over 15-years.