{"id":812072,"date":"2026-07-20T11:01:18","date_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/812072\/"},"modified":"2026-07-20T11:01:18","modified_gmt":"2026-07-20T11:01:18","slug":"golf-gear-we-tested-july-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/812072\/","title":{"rendered":"Golf Gear We Tested – July 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\n382Golf Studio<\/p>\n

It doesn\u2019t happen often, but sometimes the posts Instagram fills my feed with are beneficial \u2013 as was the case with 3286Golf Studio.\u00a0 The beautiful headcovers made from kimonos not only caught my eye, they became a welcome sight.\u00a0 After a few conversations with Asuka, the owner, we agreed that the brand needed to be shared with our readers.<\/p>\n

\"Golf<\/p>\n

Crafted from antique kimonos, obi belts, and vintage fabrics, each cover is a work of art.\u00a0 From creative patterns to flowers and birds, the details are incredible.\u00a0 The vibrant colors are stunning, and the options are astounding.<\/p>\n

If you find stock headcovers boring, bring some joy to your bag with covers from 3286Golf Studio.\u00a0 Their website makes shopping and shipping from anywhere in the world easy.\u00a0 -Meeks<\/p>\n

Shop 3286Golf Studio: [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Southside Golf Co.<\/p>\n

A common expression in my house is, \u201cI want a ____, but I want a good _____.\u201d\u00a0 That is the kind of thinking that inspired PGA Professional Justin Aragon to create Southside Golf Co.<\/p>\n

There are two sides to Southside Golf Co.\u00a0 First is the indoor golf simulator.\u00a0 That\u2019s cool, but only if you live in Austin, TX.\u00a0 The other side is the gear, which is cool for everyone.\u00a0 In Justin\u2019s words, it\u2019s \u201cpremium golf hats and apparel designed in Austin for golfers who want performance, comfort, and style on and off the course.\u201d\u00a0 Southside\u2019s model limits each run to 50 items per drop \u2013 and no restocks.<\/p>\n

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I got to test several hats from Southside Golf Co as well as their heavyweight hoodie.\u00a0 While they\u2019re not reinventing the wheel, every piece feels like someone put a little extra thought and effort into it.\u00a0 The dad hats have the perfect, broken in fit that every dad hat aspires to.\u00a0 I also like the unique messages on the inside of the hat (above).\u00a0 The heavyweight hoodie lives up to its name, feels soft and wearable out of the box, and has a unique mineral wash that separates it from every other black hoodie you own.<\/p>\n

If you want to support a real golfer and rock some gear that no one else is likely to have, give Southside Golf Co a look.<\/p>\n

Shop Southside Golf Co. [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

\"Golf
\nBad Birdie<\/p>\n

The Bad Birdie summer collection has some exciting new prints like the\u00a0Go To The Garden.\u00a0 As with all Core Performance Polos, it features a self collar \u2013 always preferable for me \u2013 and integrated Stay-Right reinforced holds.\u00a0 The mid-weight fabric had nice stretch and I appreciated the length, which allows it to be worn tucked or untucked.\u00a0 The selection on the Bad Birdie website is bountiful \u2013 for both men and woman.<\/p>\n

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Bad Birdie also recently launched the Prodigy Collection that includes jacquard woven polos and shorts, a windbreaker, plus a hat.\u00a0 I tested the Prodigy Lined Range Short that are constructed with a lightweight woven mesh exterior and cooling compression liner.\u00a0 There\u2019s a golf glove loop on the right hip and two built in tee holders on the back left side.\u00a0 I applaud the creativeness, but for me, the Prodigy is more of a gym short than golf short.\u00a0 That said, I\u2019m a shirt tucked in guy on the course, so the drawstring elasticized waistband is a deal breaker for me.\u00a0\u00a0\u2013 Meeks<\/p>\n

Shop Bad Birdie: [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Birdie Cube<\/p>\n

The Birdie Cube is one of the most comprehensive, flexible swing trainers I\u2019ve seen in quite a while.\u00a0 It comes with the titular Cube as well as two collapsible alignment rods, two of the self-adjusting angle pieces, two foam balls that can be attached to the end of the rods, and a connector for securing the rods together.\u00a0 While there are numerous devices that hold alignment rods at various angles, two things separate the Birdie Cube.\u00a0 First is the weight: the Birdie Cube is quite heavy, so you won\u2019t knock it over with an unintentional bump.\u00a0 Second, the self-adjusting angle pieces allow infinitely more flexibility than your average plane trainer.<\/p>\n

Shope the Birdie Cube: [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

\"Golf
\nPsycho Bunny<\/p>\n

I\u2019m pleased to report that Psycho Bunny offers more \u2013 a lot more \u2013 products than the style forward polos I reviewed a few years back [read all about fabric and fit HERE<\/a>].\u00a0 And one feature remains the same \u2013 every item oozes coolness.\u00a0 The iconic logo is most often front and center as displayed on the Ridley polo above.\u00a0 But sometimes the logo appears in interesting places like the rivets on the Emerson Slim Fit Denim pants.\u00a0 And don\u2019t let the word denim fool you, the Emerson have a soft hand and a touch of stretch that make them incredibly comfortable.<\/p>\n

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For a more golf course friendly pant, I checked out the Psycho Bunny Maverick 10K Step Pant.\u00a0 The swing friendly stretch polyester and five pocket styling make these a winner on and off the golf course.\u00a0 Plus they come with a removable key chain.\u00a0 The Ivan Linen shorts weren\u2019t a good match for the golf course, but I\u2019ve been enjoying them post round \u2013 and you\u2019ll love the groovy interior print.<\/p>\n

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For those resort days off course, Psycho Bunny has a host of swim trunk and t-shirt offerings.\u00a0 I can\u2019t wait to show off the striped Hubert Swim Trunks \u2013 they even come with their own stuff sack.\u00a0 I\u2019m a huge fan of Psycho Bunny\u2019s cotton t-shirts with their whimsical graphics and amazing detailing like the Frank in the above photo.\u00a0 One item I\u2019ve truly come to enjoy is the Dash Bunny Sport Tee, that combines performance fabric with stylish colors.<\/p>\n

Give yourself a style check and see all that Psycho Bunny has to offer \u2013 Meeks<\/p>\n

Shope Psycho Bunny: [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

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Elite Grips Magnum MX55 Grips<\/p>\n

Elite Grips is one of a number of newer grip manufacturers aiming to enter the golf market.\u00a0 Where Elite Grips separates themselves is that they already have a professional win in the hands of Kota Kaneko at the DP World Tour\u2019s Austrian Alpine Open.<\/p>\n

I tested the Japanese maker\u2019s Magnum MX55 grips for this short review.\u00a0 As you can see, this is a heavily textured elastomer grip.\u00a0 Elite makes both rubber and elastomer grips, the latter being prized for its superior lifespan.<\/p>\n

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I used these grips during some recent shaft testing and found myself wishing I had them on my gamers.\u00a0 The first thing that stuck out was the tack.\u00a0 These grips are somehow tacky without feeling sticky.\u00a0 A lot of grips that claim to be tacky feel, for lack of a better word, yucky.\u00a0 They can feel like dried soda on a counter.\u00a0 With these, I get an enhanced grip without any feeling of residue on my hands.\u00a0 The other thing I loved was that there was a lot of texture but the grips felt soft.\u00a0 Typically, grips with a lot of texture are rough on your hands.\u00a0 These strike a balance of comfort and security that\u2019s hard to beat.<\/p>\n

The Elite Grips Magnum MX55 is available in round or ribbed and comes in four colors: black, white, navy, and red.<\/p>\n

Shope Elite Golf Grips: [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

\"Golf
\nSun Day Red<\/p>\n

We wrap up this edition of Golf Gear We Tested with a couple of polos from the Sun Day Red Summer Championship Collection, along with a pair of shorts from their core offerings.\u00a0 As I expected from this top shelf brand, everything about these pieces is elevated.\u00a0 From the pearl buttons on the polos to the logo metal button on the shorts, every detail has been expertly crafted.<\/p>\n

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The nautical themed Yachty Yachty polo may seem odd for a golf brand, but it celebrates the location of this year\u2019s US Open, Shinnecock Hills.\u00a0 The 91% poly, 9% elastane fabric has an uber-soft feel.\u00a0 Also with a soft hand, the 100% poly Review polo is all about the well executed jacquard pattern.\u00a0 Both polos feature Sun Day Red\u2019s Heritage Fit \u2013 a more relaxed fit that\u2019s looser thru the torso.\u00a0 I found the fit provided a balanced look \u2013 not too tight and not too loose.<\/p>\n

As for the Dynam II Classic Short, it\u2019s one of the best overall golf shorts I\u2019ve worn.\u00a0 The fabric is a great mid-weight, offering both breathability and stretch.\u00a0 Like a proper golf short should be, the rear pockets are free of buttons or Velcro for unencumbered access.\u00a0 Even the front pocket depth is designed to \u201ckeep tees perfectly placed while reading a putt.\u201d\u00a0 \u2013 Meeks<\/p>\n

Shop Sun Day Red: [See Price \/ Buy<\/a>]<\/p>\n

\"Matt<\/a> <\/p>\n

Editor In Chief at Plugged In Golf<\/p>\n

Matt has worked in nearly every job in the golf industry from club fitting to instruction to writing and speaking.<\/p>\n

He founded Plugged In Golf in 2013 with the goal of helping all golfers play better and enjoy the game more.<\/p>\n

Matt lives in the northwest suburbs of Chicago with his wife and two daughters.<\/p>\n

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