Golf Gear We Tested – September 2026

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Golf Gear We Tested - September

Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

ClubsDock

Golfers have heard for years that storing clubs in a hot garage or the trunk of a car isnโ€™t ideal. Extreme temperatures can be rough on grips, epoxy, and other club components, but that raises a very real question: where are you supposed to keep your golf clubs inside? Thatโ€™s the problem ClubsDock is trying to solve. Itโ€™s a wall-mounted golf bag storage system designed to get your bag off the floor, save space, and make your clubs look like something worth displaying instead of something youโ€™re trying to hide in a closet. ClubsDock describes it as a premium steel wall mount built to keep the bag elevated and off the wall.

Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

Going in, I was skeptical. I liked the idea, but I wasnโ€™t sure if it would feel genuinely premium or like one of those products that looks better online than it does in your house. I was also worried about how hard installing this would be. Turns out there are very few parts, the materials feel sturdy, and the included four-hole drill template means you donโ€™t have to do much measuring to line everything up. I had it mounted in about six or seven minutes. The hook-and-slide system works well, too; getting the bag on and off the wall is quick.

I decided to put my ClubsDock in my office, and the best compliment I can give it is that people actually notice it in a good way. It turns the golf bag into part of the room instead of clutter in the corner. Even if you donโ€™t care about displaying your clubs, I think this could be a great solution for golfers in tighter spaces. An apartment, garage entry, mudroom, basement stairway, or simulator room all make sense. Itโ€™s not a complicated product, but it solves a real problem in a clean, functional, good-looking way. [See Price / Buy]

-Ramsey

Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

Naked Nutrition Protein & Creatine

Supplements are no longer reserved for elite athletes and bodybuilders – millions of people use them to hit their nutrition goals and perform at their best. Unfortunately, the ingredient list on most supplements looks more like a chemistry experiment than something you’d want to put in your body.

Naked Nutrition does things differently. Each of their products is made with a minimal amount of ingredients so that you can understand what you’re eating. The Chocolate Whey Protein Powder I tested has just three ingredients: grass-fed whey protein concentrate, organic coconut sugar, and cocoa powder. Naked Nutrition’s Naked Creatine has only one: creatine monohydrate. Both supplements are NSF-certified, meaning their contents are third-party tested for accuracy and purity.

Most importantly, the taste and nutrition are dialed in. Naked Whey gives you 25 grams of protein and 6 grams of BCAAs for just 160 calories. The chocolate flavor is milder and more natural than other proteins I’ve used, and I’m excited to try some of their other flavors. Naked Creatine is totally flavorless, making it easy to mix into any drink. Naked Nutrition also makes a variety of other products, from collagens to vitamins to energy boosters, all with the same level of transparency in the ingredient list. [See Price / Buy]

Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

Adidas KAPHIROS Sport Sunglasses

Wrap-around sunglasses are a bold statement that arenโ€™t for everyone, but persist in active sports like baseball and golf. Even if they donโ€™t suit your fashion sense, The Adidas KAPHIROS Sport Sunglasses offer some notable benefits to the wearer. These โ€œbladeโ€ style shades are offered in a few colors in addition to my clear plastic frame, mirror-blue polycarbonate lens pair. The overall look is akin to most offerings in this style category, but with a few unique details. Most notably, the beveled lower edge breaks up the otherwise featureless lens to make them a bit more elegant and less harsh than some competitors of similar style.

Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

The view of the one-piece seamless lens is free of distortion and not as dark as the mirror finish on the outside would suggest. The upper edge extends a bit more than I expected – at or even covering my eyebrow line which extends the rimless coverage of the lens past your peripheral vision area and truly helps these sunglasses โ€˜disappearโ€™ when wearing them.

The Adidas KAPHIROS Sport Sunglasses fit my medium-large sized head nicely without too much pressure and passed a basic โ€œshake testโ€ with flying colors. The rubber end tips and nose pads held the frames in place, even when sweaty. They did compete for space with the curved brim of my favorite golf hat, and I ended up swapping to a flat-brim style. Overall, the KAPHIROS are extremely comfortable for all-day use.

Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

The shockingly light weight of the Adidas KAPHIROS Sport Sunglasses combined with their crystal clear optics make them functionally perfect to wear during golf or any other activity. Iโ€™m guessing that they are a bit more durable than their light weight suggests, but they came in a nice semi-rigid zipper pill case lined with foam nonetheless. If the styling works for you, these sunglasses are a great choice to wear on the golf course and priced fairly at $150. -Nate

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Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

After Six Golf

Golf fashion gifts can be tricky because golfers are usually pretty particular about their gear. Clubs, balls, shoes, gloves โ€” everyone has their preferences. Polos, though, are one of the safer plays because almost every golfer can use another good shirt. After Six Golf is built around that idea, offering customizable performance golf polos aimed at wedding parties, especially groomsmen gifts.

The shirt itself feels like a legit premium golf polo, not a novelty gift. After Six lists the fabric as breathable, moisture-wicking, UV protective, and 4-way stretch, which lines up with the general feel of the shirt. It is lightweight, comfortable, and easy to wear, though I would not say the stretch feels wildly different from other quality golf polos Iโ€™ve worn. To me, it sits firmly in that modern performance polo category: soft, athletic, and comfortable enough for a full round.

The customization is the real difference. You can add two or three characters, choose from three fonts, and pick the thread color, which gives the shirt a personal touch without looking loud. For a group gift, that makes a lot of sense. You could do each groomsmanโ€™s initials, the groomโ€™s initials, or something tied to the wedding weekend. At $68 to $72 per shirt depending on quantity, it is not a cheap throw-in gift, but it feels more useful than a lot of personalized wedding gear. If your group actually plays golf, this is the kind of gift they might wear again instead of leaving in a drawer. – Ramsey [See Price / Buy]

Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

Tommy John

I think most readers will agree that it’s been a really hot summer, and staying comfortable in the nether regions can be a challenge. I reached out to Tommy John to see what they might recommend for golfers, and the two models I tested proved one thing – they take underwear seriously. Lightweight and uber soft, the Second Skin boxer briefs were true to their name and offered excellent stretch and breathability. It was also interesting to learn that the primary material is Lensing Modal, a fiber made from sustainably harvested beech tree pulp.

Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

New to the Tommy John lineup, DriComfort is a 72% Nylon/28% Spandex fabric blend designed for moisture wicking – perfect for those hot, humid days. I went with the 4″ trunk version and was pleased with how well they stayed in place. I also liked how quickly the fabric dried.

The horizontal fly that Tommy John utilizes took a few tries to get the hang of, but now I appreciate the “no more fly fishing” tagline. For pure, all-day comfort the Second Skin underwear was top notch. But I have to give the nod to DriComfort for summer golfing. – Meeks [See Price / Buy]

Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

tasc Golf Shirts

Iโ€™ve spent 2026 of searching for the perfect non-polyster polo. Iโ€™ve gotten sick of the same performance polyester fabrics that seem to fill every pro shop I enter. Iโ€™ve tried cotton, but it does not wick moisture well enough on hot days. I was very excited when I pulled these tasc polos out of their box. They feel soft like cotton but add moisture wicking performance. This is a perfect balance for me.

The Cloud Polo is the more golf-specific performance polo of the two. It is made of micro modal micro polyester. The Everywear Polo feels softer, and is made of organic cotton and bamboo viscose. The polos both have a unique, cotton-y feel. The Cloud Polo is a more cotton version of your favorite performance polo, and the Everywear Polo is a more performance version of your favorite cotton polo. So, if you need a performance polo and want a little more cotton, the Cloud Polo is the way to go. If you prefer to wear cotton polos, but want a little more moisture wicking and anti-odor tech, then go with the Everywear Polo.

The website describes the polos as having a โ€œRelaxed Fit,โ€ but the sizing felt smaller than average. For polos I am in between medium and large, and for tasc, large would be the best size. The body has what feels like a relaxed fit for a medium shirt, however, the sleeves were short and tight, and the length was shorter than other medium shirts I own. Overall, the shirt feels like it runs half a size small. -Andy [See Price / Buy]

Golf Gear We Tested - September 2026 review

SUNICE Joe Zephal Elite Waterproof Jacket

The SUNICE Joe Zephal Elite waterproof rain jacket is an effective, versatile option for dicey days on the course. It’s mid-weight and breathable, with a small hood that can be rolled up and secured inside the collar. The collar is comfortable enough with the hood tucked inside but if the hood doesn’t seem that important you might want to go without the hood to reduce bulk. For me, the hood is something that would only get used between shots in a serious downpour situation.

The sizing is typical of what you find with most golf clothing brands. Call it vanity sizing if you like, but things run on the larger side. If I’m donning rain gear, I don’t want excess fabric flapping around so I would recommend sizing down if you are in between sizes at all. In terms of colorways, a few more adventurous options in the forms of camo and orange join the typical navy, black, and gray options. I’d feel confident if I was relying on the SUNICE Joe Zephal Elite to get me through a wet round. -Dylan [See Price / Buy]

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