Top New Golf Gear To (Potentially) Change Dad’s Game

BusinessSportsMoneyTop New Golf Gear To (Potentially) Change Dad’s GameByErik Matuszewski,Contributor.Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Erik Matuszewski's coverage spans golf businesses, news & destinationsFollow AuthorJun 04, 2026, 12:00am EDTA golfer walks between holes early in the morning on a public course in Washington D.C. (Photo by Pete Kiehart for The Washington Post via Getty Images)The Washington Post via Getty ImagesRecreational golf participation and play continue to soar, further cementing it as one of the nation’s largest participation sports. There are more than 21 million male golfers in the U.S., two-thirds of whom are over the age of 35, according to the National Golf Foundation.There’s no telling how many of those 14 million men might be dads, but it’s a safe bet that millions will be getting Father’s Day gifts this year. And golf just might be a common theme. There are plenty of new products coming into the market, whether they’re geared toward playing better, practicing with greater efficiency, tracking one’s game, or simply enjoying golf more. There’s always a sleeve of golf balls or a polo shirt as a safe go-to, but here’s a handful of higher-end examples that are particularly notable for their technology, innovation, or unique approach – any or all of which are sure to help some golfers as recreational golf hits its peak season. L.A.B. Golf VZN.1i PutterThe newest putter from L.A.B. Golf still boasts the company's signature zero torque technology but features a mallet-like head.L.A.B. GolfIf there’s one club change that can make the most meaningful difference for amateurs, it’s typically the putter. And the Zero Torque movement (largely inspired by L.A.B. Golf) has been an eye-opener. Just look at the recent 79-putter study by MyGolfSpy in which Zero Torque putters, from a variety of brands, outperformed all the other conventional mallet and blade putters. Now, L.A.B. has released its newest...