Golf Travel
Club Glove Train Reaction System: How TRS Works
How the Club Glove Train Reaction System connects your travel cover, checked bag, and carry-on into one rolling setup...
Golf Equipment Reviews & Expert Guides
Equipment Education
Callaway Strata Men's & Women's Complete Set Comparison
Compare every Callaway Strata complete set in one guide. Club fitter Tony breaks down the men's 12, 14, and 16-piece ...
Buying Guide
MGI Zip Navigator AT vs Ai Navigator GPS+: Which Electric Caddie Should You Buy?
The MGI Zip Navigator AT and Ai Navigator GPS+ are our two best-selling electric caddies — one built for tough terrai...
Equipment Education
TaylorMade Kalea Gold Package Set Review: Is It Worth It? (2026)
Our honest review of the TaylorMade Kalea Gold 10-piece women's package set — what's included, what makes it differen...
Buying Guide
Best Electric Golf Carts of 2026: The Complete MGI Buyer's Guide
A complete 2026 buyer's guide to MGI electric golf caddies — the Zip Navigator, Ai Navigator GPS+, and hands-free Ai ...
Equipment Education
Best Golf Ball for Your Swing Speed (2026): Slow, Moderate & Fast
The most overlooked club in your bag is the one you hit on every shot. Here's how to pick the right golf ball for you...
Equipment Education
Mini Driver Mayhem 2026: R7 Quad vs Quantum vs GT280 — Who Wins?
The 3-wood is dying at the top of the bag — and three mini drivers are battling for its spot. We put the TaylorMade R...
Buying Guides
What Golf Clubs Should a Beginner Buy First? A Simple 2026 Buying Guide
The first question isn't "what clubs should I buy." It's "how much golf are you actually going to play?" Here's the h...
Buying Guides
Golf Headcovers by Style: Find the Perfect Cover for Your Bag
From PDX Carpet to skulls, animals, and tropical prints — browse every golf headcover style ParWest Golf carries and ...
Equipment Education
The Golf Bag Buying Guide: Style, Storage & Performance
Most golfers focus on clubs, but the right golf bag can impact every round. From style and organization to storage an...
Buying Guides
Best Golf Travel Bags 2026: Sun Mountain ClubGlider Meridian vs Club Glove Pro Traveler
School's out and the clubs are coming with you. We put 2026's two best golf travel bags head-to-head — Sun Mountain'...
Clubs & Equipment
Mizuno vs Srixon Irons: Japanese Craftsmanship, Major Winners, & Why These Brands Stand Apart
Mizuno and Srixon represent the pinnacle of iron manufacturing—two legendary Japanese brands rooted in precision forg...
Buying Guides
Women's Golf Clubs Buying Guide: Complete Sets vs Custom Clubs Compared
Women's golf clubs are engineered differently—lighter shafts, optimized loft angles, and graphite construction for lo...
Buying Guides
Are Complete Golf Sets Worth It? RBZ, Kalea Gold, XR & REVA vs Building a $4,000 Golf Bag
Most golfers don't realize how expensive it is to build a golf bag from scratch. Compare the TaylorMade RBZ, Kalea Go...
Buying Guides
Titleist GTS Fairway Woods: GTS2 vs GTS3 Complete Guide (2026)
Your driver gets the glory, but your fairway woods often decide whether a good round becomes a great one — and most g...
Equipment Education
How to Build Your Titleist GTS Setup (2026): Driver, Fairway & Beyond
Stop cobbling your bag together one mismatched club at a time. The smarter approach is to build a cohesive long-game ...
Buying Guides
MGI Halo Review 2026: Price, GPS & Halo Eye
The MGI Ai Navigator Halo is changing what golfers expect from a premium electric golf caddy. With GPS technology, op...
Equipment Education
Best Wedges for Mid Handicappers in 2026: Honest Picks from a Portland Fitter
Most wedge guides are written for tour players or beginners. This one is for the golfer shooting 80–95 who wants hone...
Buying Guides
LAB Golf Link 2.1 & 2.2: Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide
LAB Golf just applied their Lie Angle Balance technology to a blade putter — and the result is the LINK.2.1 and LINK....
Buying Guides
Zero-Torque Putters 2026: LAB Golf vs Odyssey vs TaylorMade vs Scotty Cameron
Six zero-torque putters. One honest comparison. LAB Golf LINK.2, Odyssey Square 2 Square, TaylorMade Spider ZT, Scott...
Buying Guides
Decision 2026: Game Improvement vs Players Distance Irons: When to make the move?
Shooting in the 80s and wondering if you've outgrown game improvement irons? Here's how to know when you're ready for...
About ParWest & How We Work
Why ParWest Golf Gives Back: Exclusive Discounts for Seniors, Veterans, Military, First Responders & Educators
ParWest Golf is Portland's locally owned golf shop — and we believe the people who serve, teach, and protect our comm...
Equipment & Tech Guides
Rangefinder Race 2026: Vortex Anarch vs Bushnell Tour V7 — Which is going the distance?
Both are $399 and both are excellent. But one has image stabilization and lifetime warranty, while the other has tour...
Buying Guides
TaylorMade P790 Irons: Complete 2026 Buyer's Guide
The TaylorMade P790 isn't just an iron—it's a statement that you're serious about your game. Our complete 2026 buyer'...
Buying Guides
The Ultimate Titleist GTS Driver Guide: GTS2 vs GTS3 vs GTS4 (2026)
The new Titleist GTS Driver lineup is here — $699 Standard or $899 Premium. Compare GTS2 vs GTS3 vs GTS4, pick your s...
Buying Guides
Titleist GTS vs Callaway Quantum vs TaylorMade Qi4D vs Ping G440K: Which 2026 Driver Line Is Right For You?
Titleist’s new GTS driver family is arriving just in time to battle Callaway Quantum, TaylorMade Qi4D, and Ping G440K...
About ParWest & How We Work
What to Expect When You Order From ParWest Golf — Inside a 4‑Person Family Shop
Ordering golf gear online shouldn’t feel like shouting into the void. At ParWest Golf, a 4‑person family shop in Port...
Buying Guides
Tax-Free Golf Clubs: The Oregon Advantage
Oregon is one of only five states in the U.S. with zero sales tax — and when you're buying a $1,600 TaylorMade P790 i...
Industry Insight
Golf Club Delays in 2026 — Tariffs, Shipping & What’s Really Going On
If your 2026 golf club order is taking longer than promised, you’re not alone. This guide breaks down what’s really b...
Equipment Education
Women’s Complete Golf Sets 2026: Kalea Gold vs Reva vs RBZ
Honest 2026 buyer's guide to the three women's complete sets we sell most: TaylorMade Kalea Gold, Callaway Reva (8 an...
Gear & Brand Stories
The PDX Carpet Headcover: Portland's Most Iconic Golf Accessory
If you've ever walked through Portland International Airport, you know the carpet. Teal, geometric, instantly recogni...
Buying Guides
TaylorMade Spider Putter Guide 2026: Neck Styles, Pro Setups & Why There’s a 4‑Week Wait
The 2026 TaylorMade Spider family can be confusing: multiple heads, neck options, and a lot of “3–4 week wait” notice...
Buying Guides
Why Every Golfer in Portland Needs a Push Cart
Portland's courses are green, hilly, and built for walking. If you're still carrying your bag or riding a cart, you'r...
Buying Guides
The Ultimate Guide To Hybrid Headcovers 2026
Hybrids are some of the most-used clubs in the bag, and they deserve a cover that actually fits, stays on, and matche...
Buying Guides
Funny Cool Golf Headcovers: The 2026 Personality Guide
ParWest Golf stocks 100+ funny and novelty headcovers — pop culture references, animals, beer themes, skulls, food, s...
Buying Guides
Most Forgiving Irons 2026 (Tested Picks for High Handicappers)
High‑handicap golfers don’t need “tour” irons—they need help getting the ball up and keeping it in play. This 2026 gu...
Equipment Education
Bag Boy Nitron vs Clicgear 4.5: The Push Cart Showdown - The 2026 Champ
For a decade the Clicgear Model 4 has been the default "best" three-wheel push cart in golf. Then Bag Boy launched th...
Buying Guides
Golf Club Fitting Guide 2026: Stop Guessing, Start Scoring
Most amateurs play clubs that don't fit them. Off-the-rack drivers come in two or three loft options; off-the-rack ir...
Equipment & Tech Guides
Tired of the Banana Ball? The Ultimate Anti‑Slice Equipment Guide for 2026
Most golfers fight a slice at some point. While no club can magically fix your swing, the right draw‑biased driver, f...
Buying Guides
How to Choose the Right Golf Driver Loft for Your Swing
Driver loft is one of the easiest levers to pull for more distance and accuracy. This guide walks you through swing s...
Equipment Education
Swing into Portland’s Unique Golf Culture
Portland golf is its own thing: rain gear over hoodies, muni tee sheets packed on drizzly Saturdays, and bags full of...
Gear & Accessories Guides
Fairway Wood Headcovers: Complete 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Your 3‑wood and 5‑wood are often the second and third most expensive clubs in your bag—so why leave them unprotected?...
Equipment Education
Scotty Cameron Putters Every 2026 Model Explained
Phantom, Studio Style, or Super Select? This 2026 Scotty Cameron guide breaks down every line, head shape, and neck o...
Equipment Care & Maintenance
Golf Clubs Are Expensive — How to Take Care of Them (Complete 2026 Guide)
Golf clubs are expensive, and many golfers are meticulous about matching brands, colors, and headcovers because when ...
Local Course Guide
Portland Golf Courses — A Local’s Guide to the Best Public Rounds
Portland is full of public golf—classic city munis, river‑side layouts, and destination‑level tracks within a short d...
Buying Guides
Best Golf Irons for Every Handicap — 2026 Buyer’s Guide
Picking irons by handicap is much smarter than guessing based on brand hype. This 2026 guide breaks irons into clear ...
Buying Guides
Bounce, Grind & Loft Gapping Explained
Choosing wedges shouldn’t be guesswork. This guide breaks down loft gapping, bounce, and sole grind in plain language...
Equipment Education
TaylorMade Qi4D Driver Guide 2026 — Which One Is Right For Your Swing
This guide cuts the spec-sheet noise and helps you decide which Qi4D actually fits your swing, your handicap, and the...
Used Clubs & Value Buying
Used Golf Clubs Portland: Complete 2026 Buying Guide
Portland is one of the best places in the country to buy used golf clubs. This 2026 guide explains why—covering how t...
Best Golf Gifts for Every Budget — 2026 Guide
Shopping for a golfer can be intimidating, but it doesn’t have to be. This 2026 gift guide breaks golf presents into ...
