Neil Tappin
In his current role, Neil is responsible for testing drivers and golf balls. Having been a part of the Golf Monthly team for over 15 years and playing off a handicap of 3, he has the experience to compare performance between models, brands and generations. For 2022 he thinks the main trend in drivers is: "In a word, consistency. Whilst all the brands are talking about ball speed (and the new drivers are certainly long), my biggest finding has been how much more consistent the ball flights are. Mishits don't seem to be causing the same level of drop-off or increase in the spin numbers. This means that more shots seem to be flying the way you want them to!" As far as golf balls are concerned the biggest development is in the, "three piece, non-Tour, urethane-covered section. For regular golfers, these models offer superb performance at both ends of the bag without denting your wallet quite as much as the premium Tour-played options."
Originally working with the best coaches in the UK to produce instruction content, he is now the brand's Digital Editor and covers everything from Tour player interviews to gear reviews. In his time at Golf Monthly, he has covered equipment launches that date back well over a decade. He clearly remembers the launch of the Callaway and Nike square drivers as well as the white TaylorMade driver families, such as the RocketBallz! If you take a look at the Golf Monthly YouTube channel, you'll see his equipment videos dating back over a decade! He has also conducted 'What's In The Bag' interviews with many of the game's best players like Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Jon Rahm. Over the years, Neil has tested a vast array of products in each category and at drastically different price-points.
Neil is currently playing: Driver: TaylorMade Stealth Plus Fairway Wood: Titleist TSi2 Hybrid: Titleist TS3 Irons (4-9): Mizuno JPX 919 Forged Wedges: Titleist Vokey SM7 46˚, 50˚, 54˚, 60˚ Putter: Odyssey Triple Track Ten Ball: Titleist Pro V1X
Latest articles by Neil Tappin
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How To Choose A Putter: Are You Using The Right Flat-Stick?
Here are some of the things you should think about when looking at purchasing the right putter for you.
By Neil Tappin • Published
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I Played In A Celebrity Pro-Am... Here's What Happened!
In this article, Neil Tappin looks back on his experience of playing in the celebrity series pro-am ahead of the Staysure PGA Seniors Championship at Formby
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Best Golf Drivers For Distance 2022
In this piece, we review and compare a number of the best golf drivers for distance
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Best Titleist Drivers 2022
We review the latest Titleist drivers on the market and advise which model will suit your golf game
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Srixon UltiSoft 2022 Golf Ball Review
In this Srixon UltiSoft 2022 golf ball review, Neil Tappin sees how the lowest compression offering in the Srixon range performs in all areas of the game
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Titleist TSR2+ 3-Wood Review
In this Titleist TSR2+ 3-Wood review, Neil Tappin finds exactly out what this tee-biased fairway wood has to offer
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Titleist TSR2 Fairway Wood Review
In this Titleist TSR2 Fairway Wood review, Neil Tappin discovers what you can expect from the latest iteration from the brand's TS metalwoods
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Titleist TSR4 Driver Review
In this Titleist TSR4 Driver review, Neil Tappin tests this compact, 430cc model, up against the TaylorMade Stealth Plus to see how the performance compares
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Titleist TSR2 Driver Review
In this Titleist TSR2 Driver review, Neil Tappin looks at the third generation of the brand's TS metalwoods to see how well the latest iteration performs
By Neil Tappin • Published