Golfweek Wrapped 2025 (equipment): Are you playing the right irons?

Golf gear had another fascinating year in 2025, and our resident expert, David Dusek, was there to break it all down.

At Golfweek, equipment coverage is a cornerstone of what we do. From new club releases to detailed specs, readers can’t get enough of the latest innovations — and this year was no exception.

So, what captured your attention most? Here’s a countdown of the Top 5 equipment stories of 2025, ranked by clicks from Golfweek readers:

1. Best irons 2025 for every handicap, budget and playing style

Golfweek wants to help you get started on your journey to find your next set of irons. The list below features models that you are likely to see when you head to the pro shop, along with descriptions about who they are made for and key information about them, along with links to our full club reviews.

Here's the full story.

2. How do golf equipment deals work? A PGA Tour pro explains

How do golf equipment contracts work? What is required of players, and how much money do they actually receive for using specific clubs and wearing certain brands of apparel and footwear?

Here's the story.

3. Grant Horvat, YouTube golf star, signs equity deal with Takomo Golf

Walk into your local golf pro shop or retail outlet and you will see clubs from brands like Callaway, Ping, TaylorMade and Titleist gleaming on the walls, but you won't see gear made by Takomo Golf, but the Finnish equipment maker that also has offices in Dallas, Texas, may have just signed the most-coveted golfer of the off-season, YouTube star Grant Horvat.

4. Should you play a driving iron? Here’s who they’re best for — and who should pass

Who needs a driving iron or utility iron, and what makes them a good option for some golfers?

Let’s be clear: these clubs are not one-size-fits-all solutions. Driving irons fill a particular niche, and if you’re thinking about adding one, it’s important to know what they’re really designed to do — and what kind of golfer can actually benefit from them.

Here's what David had to say.

5. Rory McIlroy, Scottie Scheffler’s drivers failed tests. Are YOU playing an illegal driver?

Could your driver be illegal? It’s a fair question – especially in light of what happened to Rory McIlroy at the 2025 PGA Championship. And the tournament's winner, Scottie Scheffler.

David will clue you in here.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: Golfweek Wrapped: Are you playing the right irons?