Buying Guides

Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal vs Pro vs HL: Which Iron Should You Buy?

Compare the Mizuno JPX 925 Hot Metal, Hot Metal Pro and Hot Metal HL by forgiveness, launch, head size, loft and golf...

August 26, 2026 Read More →

Buying Guides

Vessel Player Air Carbon vs Player V Pro: Which Golf Bag Should You Buy?

Compare the Vessel Player Air Carbon and Player V Pro by weight, materials, storage, divider options, cart compatibil...

August 26, 2026 Read More →

Buying Guides

Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver Review: Driver vs. 3-Wood vs. Mini

The Titleist GTS300 Mini Driver sits between a traditional driver and 3-wood, giving golfers another option for dista...

August 25, 2026 Read More →

Aftermarket Shafts

$350+ Fujikura Ventus & Graphite Design Tour AD Shafts: Why They Are—or Aren’t—Worth It

Do $350 aftermarket driver shafts really make a difference? Tony at ParWest Golf explains when Fujikura VENTUS and Gr...

August 09, 2026 Read More →

2026 Golf Equipment

Vortex Anarch+ Review: What’s New, Who It’s For, and Is It Worth Upgrading?

Compare the Vortex Anarch+ with the original Anarch. Learn what changed, how PinSpotter+ and image stabilization work...

July 30, 2026 Read More →

Buying Guide

MGI Zip Navigator AT vs Ai Navigator GPS+: Which Electric Caddie Should You Buy? (2026)

The Zip Navigator AT starts at $1,699 — but only in Black. The other three colorways are $1,799, which changes the re...

July 29, 2026 Read More →

Buying Guides

Best Sun Mountain Golf Bags of 2026: Honest Reviews From Golfers Who Sell Them

Compare the best Sun Mountain golf bags of 2026, including the C-130 cart bag, Eclipse stand bags, C-130 VLO Hybrid, ...

July 26, 2026 Read More →

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...

July 19, 2026 Read More →

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 ...

July 02, 2026 Read More →

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...

July 01, 2026 Read More →

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 ...

July 01, 2026 Read More →

Equipment Education

Best Golf Ball for Your Swing Speed (2026): Slow, Moderate & Fast

A $60 tour ball won't fix a 90 mph swing. Here's how a club fitter matches ball to swing speed — under 85, 85–95, and...

June 20, 2026 Read More →

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...

June 19, 2026 Read More →

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...

June 17, 2026 Read More →

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 ...

June 12, 2026 Read More →

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...

June 10, 2026 Read More →

Buying Guides

Best Golf Travel Bags 2026: ClubGlider3 vs Meridian vs Club Glove

Compare the Sun Mountain ClubGlider3, ClubGlider Meridian and Club Glove Pro Traveler by protection, maneuverability,...

June 06, 2026 Read More →

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...

June 03, 2026 Read More →

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...

June 03, 2026 Read More →

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...

June 02, 2026 Read More →

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...

June 01, 2026 Read More →

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 ...

June 01, 2026 Read More →

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...

June 01, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 27, 2026 Read More →

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....

May 27, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 27, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 26, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 21, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 19, 2026 Read More →

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'...

May 19, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 16, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 13, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 10, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 10, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 10, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 06, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 06, 2026 Read More →

Buying Guides

TaylorMade Spider Putter Guide 2026: Tour X vs ZT vs L-Neck vs Double Bend

Confused by TaylorMade Spider putters? Compare Spider Tour X L-Neck, Small Slant, Double Bend, Spider ZT and ZT Max t...

May 06, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 06, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 06, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 05, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 04, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 03, 2026 Read More →

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...

May 02, 2026 Read More →

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...

April 30, 2026 Read More →

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...

April 28, 2026 Read More →

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...

April 21, 2026 Read More →

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?...

April 19, 2026 Read More →

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...

April 19, 2026 Read More →

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 ...

April 19, 2026 Read More →