Author: Sean Ogle

Mizuno just dropped something interesting. The JPX ONE family of metalwoods represents what they’re calling a landmark moment—the culmination of every breakthrough since their first metalwood back in 1982. At the center of this launch are two driver models introducing genuinely innovative material science to the category. The JPX ONE Driver and JPX ONE SELECT are the world’s first drivers to feature NANOALLOY™ face technology, developed in collaboration with materials specialists Toray. This represents a significant departure from traditional titanium-only construction. And the technology promises to change how driver faces store and release energy at impact. But what’s it like…

This review was updated in January 2026 to add information about the new SkyTrak ST MAX and how it compares to the SkyTrak+. Other updates include pricing information and Course Play simulator software information. When the original Skytrak launch monitor came out in 2014 it was a little bit ahead of its time. It was one of the first true consumer-level simulator options to hit the market at a price point that was actually accessible for a lot of people. By the time I got more serious about reviewing golf launch monitors in 2021, the SkyTrak had already been out…

I wasn’t initially a big G/FORE guy. I definitely respected what they were doing. The shoes looked awesome. But I always thought their style might be a little too bold for me or too fashion-forward. It was more of a confidence thing. I wasn’t really sure I could pull it off. Then I actually started wearing their stuff. And everything completely changed. The quality of G/FORE’s shoes in particular won me over to the point that I didn’t care whether or not the style fit me personally. And then I even got to the point where I actually really started…

I’ve now played hundreds of rounds with Vessel golf bags. And I’m just going to say it: While there are a lot of bag brands that I really like, Vessel is the brand that consistently makes the highest-quality golf bags that I think tend to be the best fit for most golfers, assuming they have the budget for it. The problem isn’t with accepting that Vessel’s stuff is great. That’s not really open for debate. They make the bags for the U.S. Ryder Cup team, if that tells you anything. No, the problem is deciding which one is the right…

I’ve tested over 40 golf rangefinders here at Breaking Eighty. And if there’s one golf product category that you’d expect to be a bit of a commodity, this is it. I mean, all you really want is to get a distance to the pin as quickly as possible, right? How many different features can you add? Why is one rangefinder $100 and another is $600? Well, it’s pretty amazing how many different nuances there are. And the good news is that depending on what you’re looking for, you may not need to spend a ton of money to get a…

Mizuno has officially expanded its Mizuno Pro lineup with two new models—the M-13 and M-15—creating what the company calls the Modern Series. These irons join the existing Signature Series (S-1 muscle back and S-3 cavity back) to give players a broader range of options while maintaining the forged feel and performance Mizuno is known for. The Modern Series is positioned as the more forgiving, speed-focused offering compared to the traditional Signature Series, though both maintain the compact, tour-inspired shaping that better players expect from the Mizuno Pro line. My Background with Mizuno I played the JPX-900 irons for over five…

For years, one of the things I’ve loved most about FlightScope products is that they give you a professional-level experience without requiring any subscriptions. You buy the hardware once, and you’re good to go. But if you’ve been eyeing the Mevo Gen 2 or the outgoing Mevo Plus, you’ve probably noticed there are two optional upgrades available: the Pro Package and Face Impact Location. These aren’t cheap add-ons. At retail, they’ll set you back $1,000 and $499 respectively – or $1,499 if you bundle them together. But here’s the thing: FlightScope runs sales constantly, and with our discount code BREAKINGEIGHTYPLUS,…

I walk more rounds than I ride. But I still frequently use a cart at many resort courses, and I also use a push cart most of the time that I walk. And in both use cases, especially riding of course, a cart bag is an extremely nice thing to have. I’m a pack rat. I love to load up a golf bag. Give me pockets, and I’m gonna fill ‘em. It’s part of the fun, and truly the work, of doing this job of testing lots of different golf tech gadgets, golf apparel, and gear. So I’m the perfect…

Technology in rangefinders has all of a sudden gone crazy. Honestly, a couple of years ago, I was starting to think that this product class had kind of plateaued. Like, rangefinders had kind of become a commodity, with all of them very similar to each other and little differentiation between models. That idea has been completely blown up. Recently, all kinds of cutting-edge technology is being introduced on the rangefinder front to the point that we’ve got an entirely new product class: Smart rangefinders. Suddenly, we’ve got multiple options, especially when it comes to GPS integration, that are not only…

FlightScope has long had some of my favorite launch monitors in golf, and with the launch of their latest product, the Mevo Gen 2, nothing has changed in that regard. The team over there has been cool enough to hook Breaking Eighty readers up with a special FlightScope Discount Code! Use the FlightScope Promo Code BREAKINGEIGHTYPLUS to Save 5% on all FlightScope products, including the new Mevo Gen 2, Mevo Plus, and certified pre-owned devices. How to use your FlightScope discount code: Visit the FlightScope website Add your desired launch monitor or software package to your cart Enter code BREAKINGEIGHTYPLUS at checkout Save…