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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Best Budget Golf Drivers 2022
Buying one of the best budget golf drivers doesn't mean you'll lose out on performance...
By Neil Tappin • Published
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PXG 0211 2022 Hybrid Review
In this PXG 0211 2022 hybrid review, Neil Tappin tests the performance both on the golf course and using a launch monitor to see what you can expect
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Cleveland Golf CG Package Set Review
In this Cleveland Golf CG package set review, Neil Tappin sees what you get for your money if you decide to invest to kit yourself out from a standing start
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PXG 0211 Z Golf Club Set Review
A beginner golfer got his hands on this new package set from PXG, but could it transform his scoring?
By Neil Tappin • Published
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PXG 0211 2022 Driver Review
In this PXG 0211 2022 driver review, Neil Tappin puts it through its paces on a launch monitor and out on the course to find out what you can expect from the performance
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Cleveland Golf Junior Set Review
In this Cleveland Golf Junior set review, we find out what you get in terms of performance and aesthetics for your money
By Neil Tappin • Published
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Titleist TSi2 Driver Review
Our Titleist TSi2 driver review offers an insight into the performance golfers can expect from this exciting new launch from Titleist
By Neil Tappin • Published
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