Fairway woods still have place in average players' bags
As hybrid clubs gain in popularity, average players are favoring them over standard fairway woods. But Chuck Stogel says manufacturers are making the latter much more forgiving -- and maybe it's time to replace that 3-wood with a 4 as well.

Major golf manufacturers rise up with lines for fall
In the recent past, fall was a relatively quiet time with regard to golf manufacturers releasing new equipment lines. But Chuck Stogel says few companies are keeping quiet in 2008, and he runs down the highlights from 10 of them.

Daiwa jumps back into U.S. club market with OnOff lines
After laying low in the U.S. club market for more than 10 years, Daiwa Golf has begun distributing drivers, fairway clubs and irons with the OnOff and OnOff Plus lines. Chuck Stogel and his testers take a look.

New bags, travel covers, carts advance state of the art
Considering practicality and golfers' needs more than ever before, companies are turning out increasingly innovative golf bags, travel covers and carts. Chuck Stogel and his testers take a look at some of the leaders.

Rolling seven: Bridgestone expands ball lines to cover all players
In an effort to lure players away from golf balls that aren't best for their individual games, Bridgestone has expanded its North American lineup to seven models covering a wide variety of skill levels. Chuck Stogel takes a look.

Crocs course crossover is no crock
You know Crocs, those brightly colored sandals -- or are they shoes? Either way, they are renowned for their comfort and, don't laugh, pairing up with Bite Shoes, are coming to the golfing world, Chuck Stogel says.

Yes, you have no bananas: That's the goal of Bob Burns Golf
While the major golf manufacturers put a lot of their resources into helping a 6 handicap get to a 4.5, tiny Bob Burns Golf is more interested in helping a 25 keep his ball out of the woods. Chuck Stogel looks at the company's anti-slice driver and its flagship putter.