Author: Sean Ogle

L.A.B. Golf putters have a way of polarizing golfers almost instantly. Some people see one for the first time and think, “There’s no chance I’m putting that in my bag.” Others roll a few putts and immediately start questioning everything they thought they knew about putting. If you’ve made it here, you’re probably already past the shock factor. The more interesting question — and the one I get asked constantly — is this: Which L.A.B. putter actually makes sense for your game? Because while all L.A.B. putters are built around the same Lie Angle Balance concept, they don’t all play…

Whether you love it or hate it, it’s Bushnell who we have to thank for most of the music we hear on the golf course. They’re the ones, with their Wingman models, that created the Bluetooth golf GPS speaker category that allows golfers to listen to tunes and get yardages at the same time. And they just released their biggest, boldest edition so far, the new Wingman HD. There’s a lot about it that’s impressive, no question. The screen, the size, the magnet, the no-subscription model, and some of the other interesting features definitely make it a compelling option at…

Mileseey Golf is a company that has really made a name for themselves this year with their new GenePro G1. I’ve called it the “kitchen sink” rangefinder, because it feels like they essentially threw every possible feature into it that they could. This was one of my biggest surprises of the year, and I’m excited to test some of their other devices, which range from very affordable to seriously expensive for their AI-enhanced S1 rangefinder. The team over there has been kind enough to hook Breaking Eighty readers up with a Mileseey Golf discount code! If you use the code…

These days, I’ve got music going during most of the rounds of golf I play. I’m a casual golfer. I mean, I golf a lot. But casually. I very rarely play tournaments, there are usually a couple beers involved, and aside from my duties reviewing products for Breaking Eighty, my whole goal with golf is to have fun. And music helps with that. I get it, music on the golf course isn’t for everyone. But if you’re a fan of Breaking Eighty, chances are you don’t take things too seriously, and you also enjoy some tunes on the course. So today we’re…

Over the past few months, I’ve been testing two of the most interesting rangefinders to hit the market: the Bushnell Tour Hybrid and the Precision Pro Titan Elite. Both promise the same thing: combine the precision of a laser rangefinder with the convenience of GPS data, all displayed right in your viewfinder. It’s a killer concept. And honestly, I’m surprised more companies aren’t doing this. But here’s the thing: while these two rangefinders share the same basic idea, they go about it in completely different ways. And that difference matters more than you might think. So which one should you…

Walk into any top 100 private club in the Northeast on a cool fall morning, and I’d bet money you’ll see at least three of these. The Holderness & Bourne Wallace Hoodie has become something of a phenomenon in certain golf circles. At this year’s PGA Show, I’m not sure there’s a single item I saw more of than this hoodie. And for good reason. This is the evolution of Holderness & Bourne’s iconic Ward sweater, the piece that popularized the quilted diamond jacquard look in golf apparel years ago. The Wallace takes that same signature pattern and puts it…

I’ve been using LAB putters for more than a year now. And while I’ve loved certain aspects of each one I’ve tested, there’s always been something that kept me from calling any of them perfect. The DF3 was rock solid inside 10 feet, but I struggled with lag putting. The Mezz.1 was better for the long putts, but the feel was still not quite there. Plus, there’s the look of both of those putters. Let’s be honest, center-shafted putters look and feel a bit weird for a lot of golfers, me included. Don’t get me wrong: The DF3 and Mezz.1…

The putter is golf’s great equalizer. For all of the intimidation of a brutally long hole, a forced carry over water into the wind, or a short-sided chip shot, more often than not it’s the final few feet on the putting green that have the biggest impact on a golfer’s scorecard. An otherwise skilled player can be rendered entirely noncompetitive if they can’t putt. And conversely, a golfer who plods around the course hitting nothing but duffs and wormburners but who regularly catches fire with the flatstick can score far better than the eye test would ever predict. There’s a…

When SkyTrak announced the ST MAX, I was expecting something big. A thousand-dollar price jump usually means substantial upgrades. New tracking technology. Expanded data sets. Something that makes you see very clearly why the new version is so much more expensive. Instead, with the new ST MAX, we get speed training, dual USB-C ports, a faster processor, and a new color scheme. Don’t get me wrong. Those are nice additions. But are they worth an extra grand? That’s the question we’re here to answer. I’ve spent considerable time with the ST MAX trying to figure out who this launch monitor…

Let’s get one thing clear right out of the gate: I love Arccos. I’ve played nearly 400 rounds with it over the last decade. It’s captured many of my most memorable golf shots and golf rounds. It’s given me insights into my game, that honestly, I would have probably missed without it. And it’s also very much not perfect, as many of it’s detractors have routinely pointed out to me. But to get so much granular data about my game, in a way that rarely interferes with my round of golf? That’s absolutely worth it to me. So when they…