Luke Friend

4 days ago | golfmonthly.com | Joe Ferguson |Sam De'Ath |Luke Friend

Even if you give just a cursory glance at the equipment the pros use, it’s likely you’ve picked up on the mini driver. While far from an explosion, it is a growing trend among the world’s best players; Tommy Fleetwood is one of the clubs most famous proponents. And as we know, what the tour players put in their bags tends to influence what the rest of us use, even if it isn’t always best-suited to our game. So what is the mini driver?

1 week ago | golfmonthly.com | Sam Tremlett |Luke Friend

Nike Victory Tour 3 Golf ShoeWith the subtle improvements to the previous Victory 2, the 3 is one of the best golf shoes on the market. In every department the performance is excellent - comfort, grip, protection, looks - Nike has absolutely nailed it here.

2 weeks ago | cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend

Storied bike brands celebrating significant milestones with a limited edition bike is far from new. So while Pinarello might not score highly for originality, its Dogma F Edizione Speciale, produced to mark the 50th anniversary of its first Grand Tour win, is quite something to look at.

2 weeks ago | cyclingweekly.com | Luke Friend

Zipp has released four new wheelsets, including two models featuring its Sram AXS Wheel Sensor that allows you to monitor your tyre pressure in real time. The four wheels are the 353 NSW, the 303 SW, the 454 NSW and the 858 NSW. The US brand has also teamed up with Goodyear to produce two tyres, one designed exclusively for the 303 SW XPLR wheel and the other Zipp’s 23mm TSS rims, which includes the new 454 NSW.

2 weeks ago | golfmonthly.com | Joel Tadman |Luke Friend

Full Swing Kit Launch MonitorThe Full Swing Kit launch monitor is easy to both set up and use, capturing 16 different data point. Features include a built-in camera and a carry case. ProsEasy to useAccurateApp experience is one of the best aroundConsCurrently doesn't have a ball normalisation featureFull app experience comes with a hefty price tagThe SkyTrak+ launch monitor reliably delivers a wide range of data points. The software package includes access to 100,000 virtual courses.