I’ve had my eye on the Jones Weekender Djouffel Bag for awhile. Why? Well aside from the fact it just looks sick, it’s also super versatile and does a few things that you won’t see many other duffel bags do. Recently I finally got my hands on one, and used it for my trip down to Pebble Beach for the Lexus Champions for Charity golf event. I’m not going to lie, when I put it on my bed and started thinking through everything I’d need to bring on this trip, my first response was “there’s no way this is all…
Author: Sean Ogle
Sean Ogle
As the Founder of Breaking Eighty Sean has spent the last 10+ years reviewing the best golf products and golf courses in the world. He prides himself on only writing about products and courses he's experienced first hand, and helping others find exactly what they need to enhance their enjoyment of the game we all love so much.
For the last few years, I’ve admired the G/FORE Gallivanter golf shoes from afar. Every time I see someone wearing a pair of them, I can’t help but think “man, those golf shoes are beautiful.” Because in my opinion, they are. I’ve even declared them the “best looking” shoe in golf. They’re the rare marriage between traditional and modern styling that truly work to create something new and unexpected. But for as beautiful and eye-catching as they are, I’ve been hesitant. Nearly every time I see them on the course, they’re being worn by a good player. It sounds funny to…
Stitch has long been making some of the best-looking bags in golf. In fact, the SL2 continues to get my pick as the best-looking golf bag in my best golf bags round up. And with the release of their new MIY SL2 bag – they’re also making one of the most customizable golf bags I’ve ever seen. The MIY moniker stands for “Make it Yours,” and it’s a really unique idea. Essentially they’ve created a modular golf bag. So you can choose which colors and accessories you’d like to include in your bag. To get started right now you have…
I’m going to be totally honest with you here. When I showed up at the course for the first time wearing my new pair of Sqairz Speed golf shoe, there were a couple laughs at my expense. Not because the shoes look bad, but more because their branding can be….a little over the top at times. It didn’t help that I was wearing a pair of highly branded Sqairz socks to go along with them… But honestly, it can be difficult for direct-to-consumer shoes to grab a foothold in the market these days. Consumers are more skeptical than ever. So…
A few days ago, I wore a pair of the Allbirds Golf Dashers to the course for a round. Every single person I came across that day asked me about these shoes. Seriously. Every single one. “What kind of shoes are those?” “Are those golf shoes?” “Wait, are those Allbirds? Golf shoes?” I’ve had the fanciest G/FOREs, the newest and most high-tech Ecco shoes – but I’m not sure I’ve worn a pair that elicited so many comments in one day as the Allbirds Golf Dashers. And I can’t say I’m all that surprised. After all, I’ve never seen a pair of…
A while back I had a chance to review the full slate of Blue Tees rangefinders: their Series 1, Series 2, and Series 2 Pro Slope. While there were certainly some positives to take away, overall it seemed like Blue Tees was one generation away from really coming into their own and cementing themselves as front runners in the highly competitive world of budget golf rangefinders. Well, since then they’ve released their latest device: The Series 3 Max Golf Rangefinder. The question is, does it fix the issues with their previous devices to stand tall as a fantastic option for…
Trying to figure out where to go on your next golf vacation? With so many options, it can be tough to narrow things done, so let me help! Whether you’re looking for a buddies trip, romantic getaway, or family vacation – I’ve got you covered. Take this 60-second quiz, and based on your goals, I’ll make my best recommendation for where to go on your next golf vacation.
Ever since I first tried out Stix Golf clubs I’ve been a fan. Simply put, I think they make the best full set of golf clubs for the beginning golfer. I have close friends who are just getting into golf, and want a set they can grow into. I told them to buy Stix. The team over there has also been cool enough to hook Breaking Eighty readers up with a Stix discount code. Use the code “BE50” to save $50 off your next order of Stix Clubs. This brings the price of a full set of 14 clubs down…
Updated in April 2023 to reflect new features, pricing, and competitive models. Over the years I’ve reviewed a lot of different golf tech products, but there’s one that I’ve been wanting to try that up until recently had eluded me: the FlightScope Mevo. When it comes to respected names in launch monitors, there are two that most people immediately jump to: Trackman and FlightScope. Considering you’ll be spending at least 5 figures for even the cheapest of Trackmans, FlightScope is the only feasible option of these two for people looking for a product at a more consumer-friendly price point. They’ve…
It’s easy to label the Bushnell Pro X3 the best rangefinder in golf. It’s the flagship device, from golf’s flagship rangefinder company, at a flagship price. But for $200 less, there’s a contender that may just give the Pro X3 a run for its money: The Bushnell Tour V6 Shift. It’s not quite as beefy, it doesn’t have some of the extra high-tech features (that most people don’t really need), but it does everything you need it to do. And spoiler alert, it does those things extremely well. So should you save your money and buy the Tour V6 Shift…