30 of the latest 2026 drivers reviewed by Aaron Ellis, James Wilson and Laurence Pawley from SGGT. Plus – The guys pick their best irons of the year for High, Mid and Low Handicappers.

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BEST DRIVERS 2026

00:29 TAYLORMADE

Qi4D Core

Qi4D Max

Qi4D LS

Qi4D MaxLite

06:38 CALLAWAY

Quantum Triple Diamond

Quantum Triple Diamond Max

Quantum Max

Quantum Max D

10:41 TITLEIST

GT1

GT2

GT3

GT4

14:05 SRIXON

ZXi

ZXi LS

ZXi Max

16:16 PING

G440 Max

G440 LST

G440 SFT

G440K

20:03 COBRA

OPTM LS

OPTM X

OPTM Max

OPTM Max D

22:50 WILSON

DynaPWR Max

DynaPWR Carbon

DynaPWR LS

DynaPWR Max+

26:32 MIZUNO

JPX One

JPX One Select

RESULTS

28:05 BEST HIGH HANDICAP DRIVER 2026

29:45 BEST MID HANDICAP DRIVER 2026

31:27 BEST LOW HANDICAP DRIVER 2026

The best way to choose your own Driver is to come in and test them.

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ABOUT SGGT

SGGT is known for its unique, detailed 4, 6, 8, PW iron fittings at our flagship Edinburgh, Glasgow and Chesterfield studios. Where as many fitters use only 7 iron to fit an iron set, SGGT goes through the bag to find you the best fit for your game.

WHAT SHOULD YOU LOOK FOR IN A CLUB FITTER

We realise not everyone lives near an SGGT but here's what to look for to get the best club fitting experience. Here's what we have - try to match it with the fitter you choose.

• FITTING ACROSS IRON SETS. 4, 6, 8 irons & PW in stock to test in all sets - Not just a 7 iron. This not only makes sure that the whole sets fits you but makes fittings for blended sets accurate.

• INDOOR AND OUTDOOR - An opportunity to test off mats & grass, indoor & outdoor during the fitting. It's the only way to see the true ball flight and test turf interaction. Plus you still get the benefits of our Trackman launch monitors. With modern iron and wedge sole grinds, you need to hit them off grass to know if they work for you.

• Completely BRAND INDEPENDENT so you're guaranteed unbiased advice

• LARGEST HEAD/SHAFT SELECTION in Europe. We have the biggest matrix with most combinations..

• PREMIUM BALLS - Fitting with range balls doesn't give you a real picture. We use the likes of ProV1s, ProV1x, TP5, Callaway balls etc o make sure you're seeing the clubs perform like they do on the course.

• CHOICE OF GRIP DURING FITTING - We'll put your preferred grip on the clubs you're testing.

We haven't found anywhere else yet that offers all this. So, is SGGT the "World's Best Iron Fitting?". We'd be genuinely curious to know if anyone else goes to these lengths to get you the best fitting experience possible. Please do get in touch if you think there is.

Please Note: There are regional service variations offered at our Netherlands studios. Please contact them for details.

If you'd like to experience an iron fitting on this level then contact our Edinburgh, Glasgow or Chesterfield studios - or book online at www.sggt.co.uk

DRIVERS & WOODS - FULL RANGE

IRONS AND WEDGES - FULL RANGE

SGGT custom fitting service creates golf clubs that are personalised to you and your swing only. Using our own proprietary fitting system we can combine heads and shafts from all the leading brands to create the ultimate combination in one of our two tour fitting studios. The Lyle Studio covers the woods and the long game and the Hogan Studio fits irons and wedges. All orders are built in our own in-house workshop. You can also trade in your old golf clubs for new ones. For more information choose the fitting you require below and book online.

Whether you’re a high, mid or low handicap golfer SGGT can help. We offer a tour level fitting experience for all levels of golfer from an average golfer looking for improved performance through to the club champion or elite professional looking for precision in their equipment.

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SGGT

100 Swanston Rd,

Edinburgh

EH10 7BB

0131 202 9055

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70 Iron sets reviewed by Aaron Ellis, James Wilson and Laurence Pawley from SGGT. Plus – The guys pick their best irons of the year for High, Mid and Low Handicappers.

Timecodes below to skip to the irons you’re interested in.

00:27 TAYLORMADE

P7CB

P770

P790

P7TW

Qi Max

Qi Max HL

06:15 CALLAWAY

X Forged

X Forged Max

Apex MB

Apex CB

Apex Ai 150

Apex Ai 200

Apex Ai 300

14:11 TITLEIST

620 MB

620 CB

T100

T150

T250

T250* (Launch Spec)

T350

19:03 MIZUNO

Pro S1

Pro S3

M13

M15

JPX Forged

JPX 925 Hot Metal

JPX 925 Hot Metal HL (High Launch)

JPX 925 Hot Metal Pro

23:55 PING

Blueprint T

Blueprint S

I240

G440

(please note: more Ping irons due for release in March 2026)

26:59 SRIXON

Z Forged II Blade

ZXi7

ZXi5

ZXi4

ZXi R

ZXi HL

31:29 COBRA

3DP MB

3DP Tour

3DP X

Cobra King

Cobra King Max

33:19 WILSON

Staff Blade

Staff CB

Staff XB

Dynapwr

Dynapwr Max

Dynapwr Forged

35:51 MIURA

MB-101

KM-700

TC-202

CB-302

IC-602

37:59 VEGA

SS (Special Steel)

Mizar Pro Blade

Mizar Pro Cavity

Lyra

41:36 EPON

AF-Tour

AF-Tour CB2

AF-307

AF-507

AF-707

42:58 PROTO CONCEPT

C01-TB

C03-TC

C05-TP

C07-PC

45:12 BEST HIGH HANDICAP IRONS 2026 - THE WINNERS

46:13 BEST MID HANDICAP IRONS 2026 - THE WINNERS

47:41 BEST LOW HANDICAP IRONS 2026 - THE WINNERS

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00:00 – 01:02

How to submit questions (comments / socials / email)

01:02 – 05:40

Do body proportions influence swing tendencies & fitting choices?

– Height/arm/leg length vs lie angle myths

– Why “ball flight is king” beats crib-sheet fitting

– Example: tall golfer fits standard length but upright

05:40 – 11:49

Fitting when your body changes (RA, knee replacement, slower swing)

– Why fitting becomes more important with physical changes

– Comfort + consistency focus

– Case study: arthritis golfer—graphite wasn’t the answer; weight + vibration damping + grip choice was

– Grip build example: oversized grip without killing swing weight (Win 50g OS)

11:49 – 14:45

How much can grips change performance?

– Grip size/weight affecting swing weight + release

– Don’t criticise “quick wins” if the golfer improves

– Thickness vs material (building up can thin rubber and feel firmer)

14:45 – 15:43

Have my short-club lofts changed?

– Check on a loft/lie machine + validate gapping on the monitor

– Sometimes the clubs haven’t changed—you have

15:43 – 20:23

SST shaft puring vs adjustable hosels

– What “puring” is (orienting the stable/hard plane)

– Adapters are a fitting tool; ideally you shouldn’t need to keep tinkering post-fit

– If settings do change, build shop can pull/rotate/reinstall to restore orientation

– “Adapter = icing on the cake” after correct head/shaft build

20:23 – End

How to ask a question or book a fitting.

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00:00 – 01:09

Welcome back + how to submit questions (comments / social / email)

01:09 – 03:12

How soon after release can SGGT custom-fit new clubs?

– Manufacturer availability, embargo windows, pre-launch fitting

03:12 – 05:30

New product season buzz + what’s coming

– “Distance season”, fitter “cheat codes”

– Lawrence’s one-of-one DIY raw iron grind project

– Rory McIlroy iron switch chat (blades → P7CB testing)

05:30 – 11:24

Best prep for a fitting + best questions to ask your fitter

– Be clear on goals (distance vs control vs gapping)

– Looks/feel/sound matter (not just TrackMan numbers)

– Know your course/conditions; wear golf shoes

– “Don’t fit to satisfy TrackMan—fit to satisfy the golfer”

11:24 – 15:42

Mini Driver vs Strong 3-Wood for position tee shots

– Head size/forgiveness vs off-the-deck playability

– When mini driver is the “banker” club

– Higher-loft mini drivers (15°) + regional differences (more 7/9 woods “down south”)

– Link to Scott Fraser mini-driver video context

15:42 – 20:37

TaylorMade MG5 forged wedges – feel, spin, grinds + why grass fitting matters

– Best TM wedge iteration / “complete line”

– Grinds as the real fitting lever

– Mats can mislead bounce choices; grass is king

– SGGT wedge matrix depth (100+ heads, left-handed options)

20:39 – 24:11

Building a “team” like the pros: golfer + coach + fitter

– Cohesion between coaching intent and equipment

– Sometimes the “fault” is the club, not the swing

– Proper fit can reduce “major surgery” in lessons

24:11 – 28:43

Full-bag fitting order (including the ball): what comes first and why

– Driver early (max speed, avoid fatigue)

– Irons baseline → bridge long-game gaps → wedges last

– Ball: prioritise putter feel + driver performance

– Why splitting sessions can be better than one 4-hour marathon

28:43 – End

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00:00 – 00:40

What CFQT is & how to submit questions

00:40 – 06:20

Low-Spin Drivers for Average Swing Speeds

– Delivery vs club speed

– Lofting up LS heads

– Best-performing LS models (GT3/GT4, Triple Diamond, G440 LST)

– Why outdoor fitting matters

• Taylormade, Titleist, Callaway and Ping

06:20 – 13:14

Longer & Flatter Iron Builds Explained

– Lawrence’s +1” / 3° flat setup

– Geometry, delivery & posture

– Why lessons and fitting should align

– Real example: 6’7” Challenge Tour player

13:14 – 18:40

Adjustable Bounce Wedges from Vega

– Has it been done before?

– Changeable sole concepts

– Bounce vs sole width vs delivery

– Do you actually need to adjust bounce round to round?

18:40 – 19:15

Callaway Apex UW Utility Wood – Availability update

19:15 – 20:00

Srixon ZXIR – When it’s arriving in studio

19:23 – 21:05

What Handicap Are The Fitters?

– PGA pros, scratch players & “four times a year” golfers

21:05 – 22:45

Why So Many Fitters Play Titleist GT Drivers

– Performance vs aesthetics

– Nostalgia factor

22:45 – 24:05

Is Aaron’s Accent Real?

24:05 – 26:10

Titleist T-Series vs TaylorMade P790

– T250 comparison

– 150 vs 250 fitting logic

– Blending options

26:10 – 28:20

Why SGGT Tests 4-6-8 + Wedge

– Validating or discounting a 4-iron

– Hybrid vs long iron decisions

– Why full-set fitting matters

28:20 – 29:40

Why Didn’t You Test X Brand/Head?

– Time constraints

– 300+ shaft combinations

– Player preference & visual fit

29:40 – 32:20

Christmas Dream Club Picks

– Titleist PT 13°

– Scotty Cameron Classic Newport

– Vintage gear nostalgia

32:20 – End

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