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Updated 8 July 2026

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What is a golf launch monitor, and which numbers actually matter?

A golf launch monitor is the little box that turns a swing into numbers: ball speed, launch angle, spin, carry. Here's how they work, which numbers matter, how they differ from a simulator, and three we'd actually buy.

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What is a rangefinder, and how do you actually use one?

If you've watched a tour player or your mate at the weekend lift a little black box to one eye and aim it at the flag, that's a laser rangefinder. Here's how it works, what you see through it, and the three we'd actually buy.

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What is CaddyIndex™? How we rate and rank golf clubs

One 0-100 score per club, built by an AI agent that reads the credible reviews and lab tests for you. How it works, and how to use it when you buy.

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What is a game improvement iron? Forgiveness, lofts and who they suit

If you've heard the phrase 'game improvement iron' thrown around and weren't sure what it actually meant, this is for you. We'll walk through what these clubs do, why they look the way they do, and the players who get the most out of them.

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How to compare golf club prices in the UK

Walk into ten golf shops on a Saturday and you'll find the same driver at ten different prices. Here's how to compare what you're actually paying for, what's in the small print, and how to spot when a 'sale' is just retail theatre.

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Getting started: how to buy golf clubs for less

New here? Here's how to use CaddyCompare to buy the right golf clubs for less: compare live UK prices, decide between new and used, and read up before you commit.

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