Best Golf Accessories for 2018

Whether you are an avid golfer, or you are starting out fresh this year, here are our best golf accessories for 2018.

Gloves

• FootJoy StaSof Gloves are a firm favourite. With the soft leather providing both comfort and grip. Prices start from just £9.99.
• Under Armour Strikeskin use an adjustable built in closure tab for a fit that is super comfortable. Prices start at £15.99.
• Nike Tour use leather and perforated fingers to ensure a breathable and comfortable. They are also backed up by Dri-FIT technology to keep your hands dry. Prices start from £18.

Balls

• Callaway Chrome Soft and Chrome Soft X use HEX Aerodynamics to keep the ball airborne for longer and reduce drag. They can increase ball speed and distance and are lower-spinning and firmer than most balls. Prices start for £26.
• Titleist Pro V1 are a great all-round ball and are used by some pros! The ball is manufactured to balance short game control with getting good distance from the tee. Prices start from £22.
• Srixon Z Star are designed to achieve great distance as well as a decent spin. They are also good at ensuring control on the green. Prices start from £25.

Golf Head Covers

Whether you want to look professional or to get a laugh, these have you covered:

• Pro Active Sports head covers sport a while variety of animals from a Dog to a Gopher, with prices starting at £13. They will fit drivers of 460 cc as well as 3 or 5 woods.
• Callaway Golf Zipper Iron head covers provide protection from scratches and any moisture. The clear markers mean no more searching for the right club! Prices start from £15.
• Craftsman Thick Leather Iron head covers which are made from over sized leather. You are able to adjust them with Velcro within them. Prices start from £25.

Golf Clubs

Probably the most important pieces of equipment!

Drivers/Fairway Woods:

• Callaway GBB Epic/Sub Zero/Star
• Cobra King F8/F8+
• Titleist 917D2/D3

Hybrids:

• Callaway Epic
• PING G400
• TaylorMade M3/M4

Wedges:

• Callaway Mack Daddy 4
• Cleveland CBX
• Cobra King Black

Blade Putters:

• Ping Sigma G
• Odyssey O-Works
• Bettinardi BB Series

Mallet Putters:

• Odyssey EXO
• TaylorMade Spider
• Ping Vault 2.0.

Players Irons:

• Callaway X Forged
• Mizuno MP-18 MMC
• PXG 0311T

Rangefinders

• Bushnell Pro X7 Slope
  • PinSeeker with JOLT Technology.
  • Accurate to half-a-yard.
  • Vivid Display Technology for all lighting conditions.
  • 7x mag with HD Optics and waterproof.
  • Price averages about £450
• VPRO500 Rangefinder
  • Advanced Technology means optical properties for sharpness and image clarity in all conditions is high quality.
  • 6x mag and is Rain proof.
  • Pocket Sized and light, meaning it is easy to carry around with you.
  • Estimates up to 540 Yards.
  • Prices averages about £200
• Nikon Coolshot 20
  • A great price point for a rangefinder, it is also pocket sized, compact and lightweight.
  • 6x mag and estimates about 550 yards with a lithium battery.
  • First Target Priority displays the distance of the closest subject so no need to worry about woods in the background.
  • 8 second continuous measurement even allows for slight hand movement.
  • Price averages about £160

GPS Distance Readers

• TomTom Golfer 2 SE GPS Watch
  • Automatic Shot detection- Detects and records your shots.
  • Green View- ability to see the right approach, hazards and layout.
  • Post-Game analysis.
  • Over 40,000 international courses pre-loaded onto the watch.
  • Prices average about £170.
• Bushnell Excel GPS Watch
  • Provides accurate distance measurements and course navigation.
  • Rechargeable battery that will last for three rounds of Golf on a full charge.
  • Bluetooth capabilities, meaning you don’t need your phone on you. Access messages and calls via the watch.
  • Colour display easy to read in all weathers.
  • Price averages about £180.
• Golf Buddy WTX Watch
  • Access to 38,000 courses worldwide.
  • The screen is colour and large enough to read in sunlight.
  • Provides information regarding distance to every hazard.
  • View of holes from above are clear and easy to use.
  • Prices average about £200.

Protecting your equipment

So now you have the best gear and gadgets, we want to ensure you protect them whilst abroad.

Here at Holidaysafe, we have designed a specialist golf insurance designed to protect you as well as your golf equipment whilst on holiday.

From Hole in One cover to cover for hired equipment, we have thought of it all.

To find out more and to get a quote!