We’ve seen a lot of golf clubs come and go through our testing over the years. While some earn top marks and fade into memory, others leave a lasting impression. These are the clubs we still talk about, the ones that quietly stood the test of time. We asked the MyGolfSpy team to look back and name the hidden gems from the past decade. Here’s what made the list.
PING G400 LST
The PING G400 LST earned MyGolfSpy’s 2018 Most Wanted Driver title. It delivers lower spin than other PING drivers without sacrificing much forgiveness. Testers found it an “absolute fairway finder.”
Testers also praised its setup, design and feel, noting that it outperformed a strong field. In addition to the forgiveness and high subjective feedback scores, the LST also finished third in the distance category. PING has had some winners since the release of the G400 LST but this is the one that started it all.
TaylorMade RBZ Fairway Woods
TaylorMade’s RocketBallz (RBZ) fairway woods were hyped with a bold claim of “up to 17 yards” extra distance. After testing, the RBZ fairway proved it was long. The RBZ’s Speed Pocket sole technology produced explosive ball speeds, making it one of the longest fairway woods of its time.
TaylorMade M1 Driver
The 2016 TaylorMade M1 driver was a Most Wanted winner, posting the highest carry and total distance in driver testing that year. Seventy-five percent of testers saw better Strokes Gained results with the M1 than with other drivers that year.
Its multi-material construction, featuring a carbon-fiber crown and sliding weight tracks, offered both low center of gravity and adjustability. The M1 earned praise for its powerful feel and performance although the M1’s bold crown design was polarizing.
Srixon ZX5
The Srixon ZX5 irons (particularly the newer ZX5 Mk II) have been a star in iron tests for years. The ZX5 Mk II was crowned the Best Player’s Distance Iron of 2024, excelling as the most accurate iron in that category.
Testers called the ZX5 “the favorite of testing,” noting it produced straighter, longer shots that felt great and inspired confidence. It’s a well-rounded design that offers better players extra help without sacrificing playability.
TaylorMade Stealth 2 HD Driver
The Stealth 2 HD is TaylorMade’s 2023 carbon wood driver, geared toward a high-launch draw. MyGolfSpy’s team said the Stealth 2 HD “just wants to do one thing – hit high, right-to-left bombs. The Stealth 2 HD was built to turn a fade into a draw.
PING iCrossOver
The PING iCrossOver has been a standout in MyGolfSpy’s testing, earning the title of Best Driving Iron of 2023. It achieved first place for accuracy and distance and second for forgiveness. The iCrossOver utility iron also received top marks for feel, sound and looks from testers.
Mizuno MP 18 SC
Mizuno’s MP-18 SC (Split Cavity) irons were highly regarded as a “best of both worlds” player’s iron. They topped the 2018 Most Wanted Players Iron test, earning the No. 1 spot that year. The MP-18 SC offers the forged feel Mizuno is famous for but with a slight cavity-back to add forgiveness.
Testers found it delivered consistent distance and tight dispersion while still allowing skilled players to work the ball.
TaylorMade MG3 Wedge
The MG3 introduced raised Micro-Ribs – tiny grooves between the grooves – to boost spin on partial shots around the green. The sole design was also tweaked (a slightly wider sole with extra trailing-edge relief) to keep the leading edge low for tight lies. Wedge testing showed the MG3 to be a top performer. It dominated the 2022 wedge test ranking first for accuracy and consistency.
PING Ketsch
The PING Ketsch mallet putter dominated MyGolfSpy’s mallet putter test. Testers were especially impressed with the performance from five feet. Ketch’s high-MOI design and True Roll grooved face produced consistent results. It was the 2014 Most Wanted Mallet putter. Even years later, golfers recall how remarkably easy the Ketsch was to aim. It set a performance benchmark for mallet putters at the time.
Tommy Armour Impact Number 3 Mallet
This humble $99 putter shocked the industry by winning MyGolfSpy’s Most Wanted Mallet Putter award two years in a row (2018 and 2019). The Impact #3 offered exceptional stability and roll consistency on par with (or better than) putters costing triple the price. By proving that a budget-friendly putter could outperform the biggest names twice over, the Impact No. 3 became one of the best clubs of the last 10 years.
Taylormade Spider X (2019)
The Spider X mallet putter refined TaylorMade’s popular Spider Tour design with a new True Path alignment system and more compact shape. MyGolfSpy’s 2019 mallet putter test showed the Spider X as a strong performer. It posted solid make percentages (for example, 23 percent from 20 feet, among the best in the field). Testers appreciated its stability and easy alignment. The Spider X remains one of the most popular mallets for good reason.
Evnroll ER2
Evnroll’s ER2 putter has been a consistent star in blade putter rankings. Evnroll putters owe their success to the patented “Sweet Face” groove technology. Even off-center putts roll out virtually the same distance as center strikes. The ER2 won Best Blade Putter in 2024.
JetSpeed Drivers
TaylorMade’s JetSpeed driver (2013/2014) was an underappreciated gem that got lost at the peak of TaylorMade’s release madness. The JetSpeed featured a Speed Pocket in the driver, improving forgiveness on low-face hits and lowering spin.
Many average golfers found it easier to hit than the low-launch SLDR, thanks to its higher forgiveness (some even call it an “underrated” low-spin driver).
Wilson FG Tour Irons
Wilson’s FG Tour irons proved Wilson can compete at the highest level. The Wilson Staff FG Tour V6 iron set, in particular, was MyGolfSpy’s Most Wanted Players Iron of 2017. Testers found the V6 to offer a classic forged feel with modern forgiveness (thanks to strategic tungsten weighting in the longer irons).
PXG Hybrids (GEN2)
PXG’s second-generation hybrids (0317 X GEN2) brought serious tech upgrades. The Gen2 hybrid features a multi-level carbon fiber crown, adjustable weighting and a vibration-damping TPU insert. The result is exceptional ball speed and optimized launch conditions. They not only performed better than GEN1 but they also looked better.
Final thoughts
How many of these clubs have you had? The real question is: Which 2025 clubs will end up on this list 10 years from now?
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