Joel Tadman
Joel has worked in the golf industry for over 14 years covering both instruction and more recently equipment. He now oversees all equipment and video content at Golf Monthly, managing a team of talented and passionate writers and presenters in delivering the most thorough and accurate reviews, buying advice, comparisons and deals to help the reader or viewer find exactly what they are looking for.
One of his career highlights came when covering the 2012 Masters he got to play the sacred Augusta National course on the Monday after the tournament concluded, shooting a respectable 86 with just one par and four birdies. To date, his best ever round of golf is a 5-under 67 back in 2011. He currently plays his golf at Burghley Park Golf Club in Stamford, Lincs, with a handicap index of 2.8.
Joel's current What's In The Bag?
Driver: Titleist TSR3, 9°, Fujikura Ventus Black 6 S shaft.
Fairway wood: Titleist TSR3, 15°
Hybrid: Titleist TSi2, 18°
Irons: Titleist T150, 4-PW
Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM10, 50°, 54° and 58°
Putter: LAB Golf DF3
Ball: 2023 Titleist Pro V1x
Latest articles by Joel Tadman
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Mizuno JPX923 Tour Iron Review
Joel Tadman tests the most compact iron in the JPX923 iron range to see what golfers can expect from the performance
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Best Smart Phone For Golfers - Which One To Choose?
Whatever you're looking for, there's a smart phone to help you get the best out of your golf game
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Mizuno JPX923 Forged Iron Review
Is this the best all rounder on the market? Our verdict on this compact cavity back iron from Mizuno
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Wilson Dynapower Iron Review
Joel Tadman straps himself in to test this powerful distance iron up against its main competitors to see how it compares
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Cobra King Tour Iron Review
Joel Tadman tries out the new Cobra King Tour iron and was blown away by the visual and performance package
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TaylorMade P770 Irons vs Ping i230 Irons: Our Head-To-Head Verdict
Joel Tadman tests these two better player irons head-to-head to see which one ticks the most boxes
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How Golf Monthly Tests Products
We explain how Golf Monthly produces the most thorough, informed and accurate product reviews to best inform your buying decisions
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Srixon ZX5 Mk II Iron Review
The prior model was one of the best all-round golf irons money could buy but how does the new iteration stack up?
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Wilson Dynapower Carbon Driver Review
Wilson hopes its new Dynapower Carbon driver can compete with the big four in terms of performance but does it deliver?
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Srixon ZX7 Mk II Iron Review
Our verdict on this forged iron aimed at the better player that promises improved feel versus the prior version
By Joel Tadman Published
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Srixon ZX4 Mk II Iron Review
Joel Tadman assesses the performance on offer from this new game-improvement iron from Srixon
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Ping G430 Iron Review
In this Ping G430 iron review, Joel Tadman puts it through its paces on the course to find out what golfers can expect
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TaylorMade Stealth HD Iron Review
Our verdict on this unorthodox game improvement iron said to deliver a high, draw-biased ball flight consistently
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Cobra Aerojet Iron Review
Irons expert Joel Tadman tries out the new game improvement offering from Cobra called Aerojet
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Callaway Paradym Iron Review
Joel Tadman puts the new Callaway Paradym iron through its paces to find out what golfers can expect
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Why The Callaway Paradym Range Represents A Groundbreaking Shift In Golf Club Design
With a unique 360-degree carbon chassis, the new Callaway Paradym drivers bring completely new innovation to the category
By Joel Tadman Published
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TaylorMade P7MC 2023 Iron Review
TaylorMade's most played iron on tour has had a revamp - but what did irons expert Joel Tadman make of the changes?
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TaylorMade P770 2023 Iron Review
Joel Tadman puts the latest low-handicap iron from TaylorMade to the test to see how the performance has evolved
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TaylorMade Stealth Iron Review
Irons expert Joel Tadman tests this game-improvement model on the golf course to see what performance golfers can expect
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Voice Caddie A2 Golf Watch Review
Joel Tadman takes the Voice Caddie A2 golf watch on the course to put it through its paces over multiple rounds
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Samsung Galaxy Active2 44mm GPS Watch Golf Edition Review
Our verdict on the product of a partnership between Samsung and GolfBuddy
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Cobra King LTDx Iron Review
In this Cobra King LTDx iron review, Joel Tadman gives it a thorough test on-course to see what golfers can expect
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Mizuno JPX923 Hot Metal Pro Iron Review
Joel Tadman tests this compact distance iron on the launch monitor and golf course to assess the hitting experience
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PXG 0211 DC Iron Review
Our verdict on this surprisingly affordable iron from PXG
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