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10 affordable golf gifts you can get for less than $50

Find a great gift for the golfer in your life without spending more than $50.

The holiday season can be an expensive time of year, so to help you save as much as possible, we’ve put together this gift guide of great golf gift ideas for less than $50.

Whether it’s golf balls, apparel items or accessories, we’ve included a bunch of options in this list. Some of the brands featured below include Caddy Splash, Titleist, TravisMathew, Yeti and more.

Keep your eyes open over the next few weeks as we release the rest of our 2024 golf holiday gift guides. You can find the already published golf gift guides here.

We recently released several fall-themed apparel lists that include great gift ideas. If you’re looking to load up your wardrobe for fall, check out these fall apparel lists that we’ve already released: Best golf jackets | Best golf vests Best golf hoodies | Best long-sleeve polos | Best golf sweaters | Best golf quarter zips | Best fall golf apparel

Caddy Splash – Golf Club Brush Cleaner

Price: $14.99 (down from $19.99)

Why you’ll love it: The Caddy Splash is the perfect tool to have on your golf bag. Keep your clubs incredibly clean with this genius device that comes at a great price.

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Pebble Beach – Textured Quarter Zip Pullover

Price: $49.99

Why you’ll love it: This pullover from Pebble Beach comes in at a great price and it’s extremely comfortable. It’s perfect for on and off the course.

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Malbon Golf – Moose Nylon Rope Hat

Price: $34

Why you’ll love it: Every golfer should own a piece from Malbon Golf and this hat comes at an unbeatable price for the up-and-coming brand.

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Srixon – Soft Feel Golf Balls

Price: $22.99 per dozen, buy two dozen get a third dozen free

Why you’ll love it: Built for extra distance while not compromising the soft feel, these Srixon golf balls provide an excellent bang for your buck.

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Titleist – Players Golf Glove

Price: $27.99

Why you’ll love it: Every golfer would love an extra glove in their bag, and they don’t get any better than Titleist’s Players glove.

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PGA Tour Apparel – Full Zip Micro Jacquard Vest

Price: $39.99

Why you’ll love it: Every golfer’s wardrobe needs a vest, and it’s rare to find a good one for less than $40. This vest from PGA Tour Apparel is available in three colors.

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Vice Golf – Drive Golf Balls

Price: $19.99 (two for $35)

Why you’ll love it: Vice continues to be one of the most popular brands of golf balls among amateur golfers and PGA TOUR Superstore is offering a great deal on Vice Drive Golf Balls.

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FootJoy – ProDry Roll Tab Socks 2-Pack

Price: $19.99

Why you’ll love it: Say goodbye to blisters on the golf course with this pair of socks from FootJoy that protect your heel from rubbing against your shoes.

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TravisMathew – Milk And Cookies Beanie

Price: $39.95

Why you’ll love it: Is there a better beanie for winter golf on the market than this one? It’s perfect.

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Yeti – Rambler 12 oz Colster Can Insulator

Price: $25

Why you’ll love it: If the golfer you’re buying for enjoys a few beverages on the course, this is the perfect gift for them. It’s available in five colors.

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Best golf ball sales on Amazon Prime Big Deal Days

Save big on golf balls with Amazon Prime Big Deal Days including brands like Titleist, Callaway, Srixon and more.

One of the best days of the year to save some serious money is here: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days! And luckily for you, several golf brands are offering great sales on their products!

We’ve searched Amazon for the best deals on golf balls and found options from Bridgestone, Titleist, Callaway, Srixon and more!

Whether you like colorful golf balls, premium balls or anything in between, we’ve included it in this list.

Bridgestone – e12 Contact Golf Balls

Price: $25.47 (down from $34.99)

Savings: 27 percent

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Mizuno – RB Tour X Golf Balls (One Dozen)

Price: $32.20 (down from $42.95)

Savings: 25 percent

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Srixon – Q-Star Tour Divide Yellow/Red

Price: $31.14 (down from $34.99)

Savings: 11 percent

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Callaway – Supersoft Golf Balls

Price: $21.99 (down from $24.99)

Savings: 12 percent

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Titleist – Velocity Golf Balls

Price: $24.99 (down from $29.99)

Savings: 17 percent

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Vice – Pro White Golf Balls (Double Dozen (24 Golf Balls))

Price: $42.79 (down from $54.99)

Savings: 22 percent

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TaylorMade – Golf Rocketballz

Price: $16.99 (down from $19.99)

Savings: 15 percent

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Callaway – Hex Soft Golf Balls (Two Dozen)

Price: $39.09 (down from $45.99)

Savings: 15 percent

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Vice – Pro Golf Balls, Green and Yellow Drip

Price: $31.92 (down from $37.99)

Savings: 16 percent

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Bridgestone – Tour B RXS White Golf Balls

Price: $30.11 (down from $49.99)

Savings: 40 percent

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Vice – Limited Edition Pro Plus Golf Balls (Gold)

Price: $31.78 (down from $39.99)

Savings: 21 percent

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Srixon ZX4 MK II vs. ZX5 MK II irons: Which is right for you?

They look similar but the ZX4 MK II and ZX5 MK II irons are made for very different players.

If you walked into a pro shop and saw both the Srixon ZX4 Mk II and the Srixon ZX5 Mk II irons on the wall, you might have a hard time telling the difference between the two clubs. Cosmetically, they look very similar, but Srixon designed these clubs for very different types of players.

Both clubs share some technologies, and with the help of custom fitters, many golfers blend the two clubs to create a combo set. However, their differences can significantly impact your game, so here’s a detailed comparison to help you decide whether the Srixon ZX4 Mk II or the ZX5 Mk II might be the best fit for you.

Srixon ZX4 Mk II irons. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Construction and Technology

The ZX4 Mk II has a forged 1770M stainless steel face attached to a 431 stainless steel body, along with a hollow chamber in the center of the head. This allows the face to flex more efficiently at impact to create more ball speed. The ZX5 Mk II has a forged SUP10 stainless steel face attached to a forged 1020 carbon steel chassis for a softer feel at impact, but it is solid instead of hollow. The ZX5 Mk II has also been designed with tungsten in the sole of the long and mid-irons to lower the center of gravity (CG) location and encourage shots with those clubs to fly higher.

The Srixon ZX-5 Mk II irons and ZX-4 Mk II have ridges and cutout areas called MainFrame in their faces. (Srixon)

Both irons have a cavity-back design and a ball-speed enhancing technology Srixon calls MainFrame. Adapted from Srixon’s wood line, MainFrame adds a series of valleys or channels on the inner-facing side of the face to allow more of the hitting area to flex efficiently at impact. It also reduces weight in the face.

Both the ZX4 Mk II and the ZX5 Mk II irons have been designed with Srixon’s Tour VT Sole. This gives the bottom of each club extra forward bounce, so they will work through the turf more easily and maintain speed through the hitting zone.

Both clubs also feature a progressive groove design. The 4-iron through 7-iron in the ZX4 MK II and the 3-iron through 7-iron in the ZX5 Mk II have wider grooves that are spaced farther apart to enhance spin and stopping power, while the grooves in the 8-iron through attack wedge are deeper and packed more tightly together.

From a size perspective, the ZX4 Mk II has a longer blade length, slightly thicker topline and slightly more offset, while the ZX5 Mk II has a more-compact shape.

Who are the ZX4 MKII and ZX5 Mk II irons for?

The best way to find your ideal irons is to work with a good custom fitter, hit shots using a launch monitor, and then compare the data.

With that said, the ZX4 Mk II’s larger size and hollow-body design push it squarely into the game-improvement iron category. It creates more speed and will be more forgiving than the ZX5 Mk II.

The ZX5 Mk II will produce more spin than the ZX4 Mk II, which can allow players to work the ball more easily and hit draws or fades more effectively. With that added spin, the ZX5 Mk II should create a higher launch angle.

The Takeaway

If you are a player who prioritizes distance and forgiveness, the ZX4 Mk II might be a good option, while golfers who want more feel and control along with added forgiveness might be better served by the ZX5 Mk II.

New Srixon irons at the PGA Tour’s 2024 Procore Championship

Srixon has new sticks for the players in Napa.

The next generation of Srixon irons for pros and accomplished golfers made its PGA Tour debut this week in the practice area at Silverado Resort in Napa, California.

With pros preparing for the first event since the season-ending Tour Championship two weeks ago, Srixon brought the yet-to-be-released ZXi5 and ZXi7 irons and expects some players to transition into them in the weeks ahead. Srixon, which is under the Dunlop Sports umbrella along with Cleveland Golf and Xxio, did not release any official details about the clubs or indicate a date when they will be made available to the public.

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Based on the naming convention, we can assume that the ZXi5 will replace the game-improvement ZX5 Mk II that was released in 2023 and the ZXi7 will take the place of the better players ZX7 Mk II which was also released nearly two years ago.

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Winner’s Bag: Keegan Bradley, 2024 BMW Championship

A complete list of the golf equipment Keegan Bradley used to win the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship.

A complete list of the golf equipment Keegan Bradley used to win the PGA Tour’s BMW Championship:

DRIVER: Ping G430 LST (10.5 degrees), with Fujikura Ventus Black 6 X shaft

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FAIRWAY WOOD: TaylorMade Qi10 (16.5 degrees), with Aldila Rogue White 130 MSI 70 TX shaft

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HYBRID: Callaway Apex UW (19 degrees), with Project X HZRDUS Smoke Black RDX 80 TX shaft

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IRONS: Srixon ZX5 Mk II (3-5), ZX7 Mk II (6-PW), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts

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WEDGES: Cleveland RTX ZipCore (52, 58 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts

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PUTTER: Odyssey Versa Jailbird

BALL: Srixon Z-Star Diamond

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GRIPS: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Plus4 (full swing) / SuperStroke Zenergy WristLock (putter)

Winner’s Bag: Hideki Matsuyama, FedEx St. Jude Championship

Matsuyama has won for a second time in 2024 and for the 10th time in his PGA Tour career.

A complete list of the golf equipment Hideki Matsuyama used to win the PGA Tour’s FedEx St. Jude Championship:

DRIVER: Srixon ZX5 Mk II LS (9.5 degrees), with Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 TX shaft

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FAIRWAY WOODS: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees), with Graphite Design Tour AD DI 9 TX shaft, Cobra King RadSpeed Tour (17.5 degrees), with Graphite Design Tour AD DI 10 TX shaft

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IRONS: Srixon Z-Forged II (4-9), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts

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WEDGES: Cleveland RTX 4 Forged prototype (48, 52, 56, 60 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts

PUTTER: Scotty Cameron Handcrafted Squareback Bullet Bottom prototype

BALL: Srixon Z-Star XV

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GRIPS: Iomic X

Best golf equipment and apparel sales in March 2024

Check out the best golf sales in the month of March, including equipment, golf balls, apparel and more.

Warmer weather is right around the corner, which means golf courses and driving ranges around the country will soon be full of golfers hoping that 2024 will be their best year on the course yet.

To make sure you have all the gear your need to get through this season, we’ve teamed up with our friends at Worldwide Golf Shops to create a list of some of the best golf sales happening in March 2024.

Some of the brands included below are Titleist, Ping, Nike, Srixon, Adidas and more.

While you’re here, check out some of our other apparel, equipment and accessories lists: Best balls 2024 | Best pants 2024 | RSVLTS’ new Happy Gilmore collection

Winner’s Bag: Hideki Matsuyama, 2024 Genesis Invitational

A complete list of the golf equipment Matsuyama used to earn his ninth PGA Tour win.

A complete list of the golf equipment Hideki Matsuyama used to win the PGA Tour’s 2024 Genesis Invitational at Riviera Country Club:

DRIVER: Srixon ZX5 LS Mk II (9.5 degrees), with Graphite Design Tour AD DI 8 TX shaft

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FAIRWAY WOODS: TaylorMade Qi10 (15 degrees). with Graphite Design Tour AD DI 9 TX shaft, Cobra Radspeed Tour (17.5 degrees), with Graphite Design Tour AD DI 10 TX shaft

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IRONS: Srixon Z Forged II (4-PW), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue S400 shafts[afflinkbutton text=”Shop Hideki Matsuyama’s irons” link=”https://worldwidegolfshops.pxf.io/rQ3OY3″]

WEDGES: Cleveland RTX4 Forged prototype (52, 56, 60 degrees), with True Temper Dynamic Gold Tour Issue X100 shafts[afflinkbutton text=”Shop Hideki Matsuyama’s wedges” link=”https://worldwidegolfshops.pxf.io/anm27M”]

PUTTER: Scotty Cameron Newport GSS Tour prototype

BALL: Srixon Z-Star XV

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Grips: Iomic X

Now that 2024 equipment is launching, here are 10 great deals on recent iron sets

With all the new clubs being released, there are some GREAT deals on recent models of irons including Callaway, Ping, Cobra, Srixon and more.

At the start of every year, major equipment companies release their new gear. Last week, we published a list of some of the best older-generation drivers to take advantage of great sales from sites like World Wide Golf Shops and PGA TOUR Superstore.

This time around, we’ve scoured the internet for the best deals on older-generation iron sets from brands like TaylorMade, Callaway, Cobra, Srixon, Mizuno and more.

Even though technology in golf equipment gets better every year, if the piece of gear is a year or two old, it still makes a great option for amateur golfers.

Check out the full list of iron sets below.

Srixon Q-Star Tour, Q-Star Tour Divide golf balls

Srixon modified the core, updated the dimple pattern and softened the cover of its Q-Star Tour balls.

Gear: Srixon Q-Star Tour, Q-Star Tour Divide golf balls
Price: $39.99 per dozen
Specs: Three-piece, urethane-covered ball with 74 compression. Available in white, yellow and two-color Divide versions in yellow-blue, yellow/red and yellow/orange.
Available: Jan. 11

Who They’re For: Moderate- and slower-swinging golfers who want distance off the tee and extra spin around the green.

The Skinny: By modifying the core, updating the dimple pattern to improve aerodynamics and softening the cover, Srixon’s updated Q-Star Tour ball aims to provide soft feel, solid distance and more spin around the greens for recreational golfers.

The Deep Dive: When a pro golfer like Brooks Koepka or Keegan Bradley hits a shot, it stays hit. These major winners generate elite levels of clubhead speed, and they strike tee shots and iron shots solidly almost every time. When it comes to a golf ball, they demand something that can handle their speed and maximize their skills.

Recreational golfers, however, don’t typically generate a clubhead speed of 120 mph, and the firm balls elite golfers gravitate to often feel too hard for players who shoot in the 80s, 90s, and 100s. Instead, weekend players want a soft-feeling ball that provides distance off the tee and spin around the greens, and with the fifth generation of the Q-Star Tour, that is what Srixon aims to deliver.

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Srixon has made three significant changes to the Q-Star Tour for 2024, starting with the core, which is gradational. The core, which Srixon calls a Fast Layer Core, transitions from soft in the center to firmer around the outside. This design allows the Q-Star Tour to behave like a multi-core ball and transfer energy from a moderate swing to the center more efficiently.

The core is encased in a firm mantle layer, which in turn is encased by a soft, ultra-thin urethane cover. Srixon used a softer urethane in this generation of the Q-Star Tour, so the grooves in wedges and short irons should be able to grab it more effectively and generate more spin on greenside shots and on shots hit with scoring clubs.

To further enhance spin around the green, Srixon applies a unique coating called Spin Skin to each ball. It gives the Q-Star Tour a slightly rubbery feel and does not affect tee or iron shots. On shortgame and wedge shots, however, the coating amplifies the friction between the grooves and the urethane cover.

Finally, the cover has been designed with a new 338-dimple pattern that is more aerodynamic, produces less drag and encourages lift. That combination of high launch, less drag and more ball speed should result in more overall distance for recreational players.

The Srixon Q-Star Tour Divide for 2024. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

In addition to traditional white and yellow, the Q-Star Tour is available in three Divide combinations. The Divide balls have yellow on one half of the ball and another color (red, orange or blue) on the other. The Divide design can be used as an alignment aid while putting and also shows how much spin the ball has on short-game shots. Many golfers also use Divide balls as training aids to hone their putting stroke.

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