Gear Reviews
Clubs, balls, bags, shoes and accessories from the HOG review archive.
Golf clubs make noise. That’s just part of golf, right? Maybe not. I’ve been using the ASK ECHO Soundless 2.0 Cart Bag for the past few months, and its big claim to fame is right there in the name: Soundless. The bag…
16 Aug 2026
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10 Jul 2021
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From the HOG archive
Older gear, still worth a look. These original reviews go into the clubs, their features and how they played.
The long switch from familiar irons to the JPX-850, with notes on feel and performance.
2015 review
A closer look at the cavity-back design, club colours and on-course performance.
2013 review
A complete set built for slower swing speeds, reviewed by an 81-year-old golfer.
2018 review
Adjustable weights, a milled face and the results from HOG’s time on the course.
2018 review
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