Author: Sean Ogle

Updated in January 2026 to cover the new Cobalt Q6 M and provide updated market comparisons. There have been so many new rangefinders coming out these days, it’s hard to keep up with them all. And with Bushnell being a little bit slow to come out with any new devices, much of the hype has come from some of the eager upstarts in the budget to mid-tier price range like Precision Pro and Voice Caddie. But there are a handful of companies on the higher end of the market that have been making rangefinders for years, that you probably aren’t…

If you’re in the market for a golf launch monitor, then chances are? You’re overwhelmed. With so many options out there, that each do slightly different things, it can be tough to know whether or not you’re making the right choice. This video should help. These are 5 of the most common mistakes I see people making when they buy a golf launch monitor. Want more recommendations for which launch monitors would be the best fit for you? Check out this post.

Younger Sean would never believe what I’m about to write. Up until a few years ago, in my 38 years of life, I’d not spent a single second thinking about “skin care.” I mean, I’d wash my face in the shower using, well, soap… But I didn’t have a skin care routine, and I definitely wasn’t considering spending a bunch of money on dedicated skin care products. And then…I realized I was right on the cusp of middle age. As I began to think about longevity, vitality, and how to live a high-quality life for decades to come – I…

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,…