Hippo continues to expand under a positive kind of hex
One of the pioneers in incorporating different shapes, components and weight distribution into its clubs, Hippo Golf is opening up its lines based on hex patterns with a value-priced new driver and a progressive set of hybrids/irons, Chuck Stogel reports. 

Latest for links ladies have both forgiveness and fashion
Mizuno, Tour Edge and Cobra each have their latest offerings for women's clubs that combine usefulness with fashion. Chuck Stogel says the clubs are all worth a look for the ladies. 

No worms in these Burners: New TaylorMade clubs impress
Led by the Tour Burner driver, TaylorMade has introduced a new line of big sticks, fairway woods, hybrids and irons that Chuck Stogel says made a favorable impression on the CBSSports.com panel of testers. 

Lopez clubs: Wide variety, fitted correctly, for women players
Nancy Lopez Golf has a fairly low profile in retail golf equipment, but Chuck Stogel says the company offers a wide variety mostly for women's players of all levels, with proper fitting emphasized as part of the equation. 

MacGregor entering new era with old goal in mind
MacGregor has undergone more than its fair share of change. Now with Greg Norman aboard, Chuck Stogel says the long-time club manufacturer's MT series is trying to recapture the company's former success. 

Nicklaus Golf adds high MOI, reasonably priced products to line
In an effort to join the list of companies offering high MOI products to players at all levels, Nicklaus Golf has added two new drivers, new fairway wood and hybrid series and a new set of drivers to its lineup for 2008, Chuck Stogel says. 

Improved rangefinder devices help players of all levels dial in
Laser rangefinder and GPS devices have been legal for handicap and tournament play for more than two years now, and more and more players are taking advantage. Chuck Stogel looks at the new offerings from Bushnell and SkyCaddie. 

Scratch golf? Try Scratch Golf and its custom-fitted wedges
Anybody looking for a wedge that can help take strokes off your score should give Scratch Golf a shot. Custom-fitted clubs with a variety of lofts impressed Chuck Stogel's testers, and the wedges are popping up on pro tours. 

Stuck for a Father's Day idea? If he's a golfer, you're good
Father's Day is fast approaching, and unless he simply loves ties, it's always tough to come up with a gift idea. But Chuck Stogel says if the dad in question plays golf, you won't have any problem coming up with something unique. 

An expanded Cobra lineup, with different degrees of 'new'
Cobra's 2008 club lineup is one of its biggest ever and includes both tweaks to existing driver and iron brands and some completely new products as well. Chuck Stogel says the goal is to reach the widest variety of players possible. 

New Cleveland clubs keeping it simple -- and authentic
There's nothing complicated about Cleveland's new lines of drivers, fairway woods, hybrids and irons, but Chuck Stogel says there's a lot to like -- including an authentication system that guarantees it's a Cleveland you're buying. 

For apparel, looks still matter, but performance now key
Looking good in golf apparel still matters to many players, but Chuck Stogel says how it enhances their game is becoming just as important.