The 7 Biggest Golf Gear Trends In 2025

Every year there seems to be certain types of equipment that capture the attention of golfers more than others. What happens on tour certainly plays a part in what becomes popular, with manufacturers continually developing to stay ahead of the eight ball and be ready should potential trends really catch on with the wider audience.

Patterns in golf equipment evolve due to technological advancements, changing player preferences, and marketing strategies. Innovations in materials, design and data analysis lead to new products that promise improved performance that should help you with your game.

So let's look at some of the biggest golf gear trends so far in 2025 and why you should consider jumping on the bandwagon...

1. Launch Monitors And Simulators

While golf is undeniably at its best when played outside in the sun and fresh air, shared with friends, the time it takes to travel and play to and from courses often ends up being the reason why many golfers don’t play 18 holes as much as they’d like. However, like most things in today's world, technology has advanced far enough that if you have ample space for a net and a hitting mat, playing 18 holes or dialling in your yardages via a launch monitor or simulator has never been easier from the comfort of your home.

While launch monitors have been around for some time, it’s only recently that more affordable options (under the $5000 mark) have become easily accessible to purchase. The PGA TOUR Superstore has 74 stores across the US, where there are several launch monitors and simulator setups available to purchase at the swipe of a card or click of a button and at a fairly reasonable price.

Given the use of the Full Swing KIT launch monitor in the popular new indoor golf league - TGL, it’s no surprise to see this as one of the most in-demand models on the market. Other new options like the Garmin Approach R50 boasts a 10” color touchscreen that displays the course you're playing on the unit, so you need not even worry about sorting a projector and screen. If you want a home launch monitor setup at the cheapest price possible, the Rapsodo MLM2Pro and Garmin Approach R10 are two fantastic options currently available on the PGA TOUR Superstore website for under $700, a fantastic option for those serious about their golf and wanting to practice whenever a convenient moment arises.

2. Zero Torque Putters

Zero torque putters have gained popularity due to their design aimed at minimizing twisting during the stroke, which helps golfers maintain a square putter face the moment of truth via a unique design that sees the shaft axis run through the Center of gravity.

L.A.B. Golf certainly spearheaded the surge in popularity of zero-torque putters but now seemingly every manufacturer has their own design, offering the consumer far more choice in head shape and design than ever before.

Professional golfers who have seen drastic improvements on the greens thanks to zero torque putters are just another reason why these putters have been in high demand so far in 2025. Lucas Glover and Will Zalatoris are just a few players who have seen huge improvements in their putting performance since putting one of these putters in play and even players considered good putters, such as Rickie Fowler, have opted for the extra stability on offer from a zero torque putter. If you’ve been struggling on the greens, it may be time to test one of these flatsticks out.

3. Golf Balls With Alignment Technology

The cue for the start of most golfers' seasons is when The Players Championship and the Masters roll around. With the former already in the rearview, it’s no wonder that golf ball sales are on the rise. While all golf ball sales will likely spike at this time of the year, it seems that golf balls with additional alignment features are at the forefront of golfers' shopping baskets so far in 2025.

Some of these designs are not necessarily new for 2025, such as the TaylorMade TP5 Pix and Callaway balls with Triple Track alignment, however as they are integrated more onto the brands ‘tour ball’ offerings, it seems as though more and more golfers are willing to at least test out balls with some additional visual technology to help them hole more putts.

Almost every manufacturer now offers balls with some form of visual technology from the ones already mentioned to Srixon’s Z-Star Divide balls and Bridgestone’s Optic Yellow balls. When initially introduced to the market, a lot of these balls were considered ‘gimmicky’ but as tour players and social media influencers use balls with various alignment technology, it certainly feels as though the demand at retail has followed suit. One could only presume the sales of TaylorMade TP5 Stripe golf balls increased pretty quickly after Grant Horvat rolled one in to win the Creator Classic at TPC Sawgrass a few weeks ago.

4. Golf Club Fittings

While the importance of golf club fittings has been talked about for many years now it seems as though golfers are starting to sit up and take notice. While fittings can be costly and just another event coming between yourself and your dream driver, they truly are worth it. A well-fitted driver will see your strike and distance improve and your dispersion get tighter. With how much a new driver costs, you’re far better off going through a fitting and making sure you end up with the right one for your game, rather than guessing and potentially wasting hundreds of dollars.

PGA TOUR Superstore make it extremely easy to get fitted for your driver of choice through their Fit & Go service. Instead of paying for an individual fitting and then having to go off and order that product and stare out the window waiting for it to arrive, you can simply head to one of the stores and be fitted by one of the many certified club fitters ready to offer their advice, all without having to even book an appointment. The best part - it’s free and you get to walk away with your newly built driver there and then so you can play with it on the course on the same day.

This particular service is only available for Callaway, TaylorMade and Titleist drivers, although you can easily book a fitting in store for another brand of your choice.

5. High Lofted Fairway Woods and Mini Drivers

Just a few years ago, you could take a guess at 95 percent of a golfer's bag setup and get it right - give or take one club. However, as more and more club options become available, the variety of clubs at the top ends of golfers' bags has never been more different.

Golfers often choose fairly uniform lofts on their heads, particularly at the top-end of the bag. Moreover, 2025 seems to be the year when more and more golfers are understanding their personal needs in regards to head design and loft when selecting their metalwoods. Mini drivers have been around for a fair few years now, but with so many PGA Tour players putting these clubs in play, it’s almost given amateur golfers the green light they were looking for to start experimenting with them.

Whether that’s golfers prioritising accuracy from the tee and opting for a smaller head than their existing driver, or wanting more power and distance than what they are currently being offered from their 3-wood. It’s not just mini drivers that are growing in demand...

Both pros and ams have been more frequently adding high-lofted fairway woods to their bags. While Tommy Fleetwood has been a big advocate of a 9-wood for some time now, world number one Scottie Scheffler is the latest big name to put a 21° 7-wood in his bag. If the best players in the world are opting for more forgiving, high-lofted fairway woods, it’s probably time for club golfers to drop the ego and do the same.

6. Rangefinders

Rangefinders have surged in popularity due to their ability to provide precise distance measurements to targets on the course. It doesn’t take a genius to work out that these lasers are far more accurate than ‘eye-balling’ a flag and so you’re likely to hit far more greens when you know exactly how far away they are.

This accuracy on offer eliminates guesswork, allowing players to select the right club with confidence. Most rangefinders in 2025 come with features such as slope adjustment, which accounts for elevation changes, and pin-seeking technology. They offer valuable data that enhances decision-making and shot strategy which ultimately leads to better golf and therefore makes your time on the course far more enjoyable.

With rangefinders already allowed to be used in play during the PGA Championship and one of the hot topics in professional golf based around slow play, it would be no surprise to see these devices allowed in more events soon. This would mean a higher demand, and the influence of seeing these used on television will likely see the trend of rangefinder purchases keep rising.

7. Golf Shoe Performance Over Style

It would make sense for the sales of golf shoes to rise on the lead-up to the golf season but the type of shoes being purchased looks a little different in 2025 to previous years. Getting better at golf is often down to gaining marginal advantages and it seems players are starting to look at their footwear for these small gains.

Justin Thomas is one of the notable players who has made a footwear switch to start the 2025 season and while his footwear certainly isn't completely responsible for the quality of his overall performance, he has got off to a flying start so far with a couple of high finishes. While we all want to look good on the course and fashion will always be part of footwear design, golfers seem to be swaying more towards stability and performance as opposed to fashion and aesthetics.

Thomas is a great example of this, making the switch from FootJoy Premiere Series to FootJoy Hyperflex shoes, prioritising a reduction in fatigue rather than style when spending every day, each week on tour walking golf courses. For most amateur and club golfers, this is not an issue as time on the course is normally broken up by days at a time or the round is spent in a cart, so time spent walking is minimal.

If you need some new golf shoes ahead of the season, then you’ll do well to find somewhere better stocked than PGA TOUR Superstore. Their vast selection of brands and styles means there is something for everyone, whether you prioritize performance or style.