Equipment changes that actually moved the needle
Five switches this season that showed up in the numbers
Marcus Santana · Founder & Lead Tester, Homie Golf · July 2, 2026
Original reporting & analysis · Homie Golf Tour desk
Most Tour equipment news is noise. These five switches showed up in real shot data.
The setup
Shaft swaps you would never notice on TV did more than any new head.
What happened
Two players gained nearly half a stroke on approach after going heavier in the iron shafts. That is a season-changing number.
What it means
Weight and flight beat marketing every time.
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