Traditionally, the busiest time on the golf equipment calendar is January and February because that is when the new PGA Tour season used to start (and will again in 2024), and they like to have new gear to talk about at the PGA Merchandise Show, which is held at the end of January. But over the last few years, more and more brands have opted to release some gear in the middle of summer to create buzz and ensure that something special has a chance to capture some attention instead of getting mixed in with all the other new releases.

This summer, while your air conditioner was working hard and you were busy playing, several brands released exciting gear. To be sure you’re in the know, we have put together this list of late-season releases, and be sure to follow our equipment guru, David Dusek, on Twitter and Instagram, to keep up with the fall’s new gear happenings too.

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Callaway JAWS Raw wedges (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Gear: Callaway JAWS Raw wedges Price: $179.99 each with True Temper Dynamic Gold Spinner steel shaft and Lamkin UTx Charcoal grip. $189.99 with Project X Catalyst 80 graphite shaft. Specs: Cast stainless steel with tungsten insert. Available in even lofts between 48 and 60 degrees and in four sole-grind configurations.

Who it’s for: Golfers looking for extra spin around the greens and wedges that look like they came straight off a PGA Tour van.

The Skinny: With aggressive grooves, a variety of sole-grind options and raw steel construction that will rust with time, the JAWS Raw wedges should help golfers produce more spin around the greens and hit a wider variety of shots. Full Review …

Using a putting stroke, the Ping ChipR pops the ball into the air easily because it has the same loft as a 9-iron. (Ping)

Gear: Ping ChipR wedge Price: $179.99 with a Ping Z-Z115 steel shaft and 360 Dyla-wedge Lite grip or $210 with a Ping Alta CB Slate graphite shaft. Specs: Cast stainless steel with tungsten heel and toe weights. 35″ long with 38.5 degrees of loft.

Who it’s For: Golfers who struggle to hit chip shots consistently.

The Skinny: While many golfers often hit chips fat or thin, most golfers make solid contact when they putt, so Ping designed the ChipR to be swung like a putter. Putters typically have just 3 or 4 degrees of loft, but the 9-iron loft of the ChipR lifts the ball into the air, helping shots fly over rough and the green’s collar. Full Review …

PXG 0211 XCOR irons. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Gear : PXG 0211 XCOR2 irons Price : $159 each Specs : 431 stainless steel body with HT1770 stainless steel face, two internal elastomers with progressive blade length and offset.

Who it’s For : Golfers who want PXG’s key performance technologies at a more budget-friendly price.

The Skinny : Clean and classic-looking on the outside, the latest 0211 irons have a new material first seen in the 0311 GEN5 irons inside each head that increases ball speed, softens feel and enhances sound. Full Review …

The PXG 0311 3X Forged wedges have a high-toe design and grooves that cover the entire hitting area. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Gear: PXG 0311 3X Forged wedges Price: $179 each Specs: Forged 8620 carbon steel in Chrome or Xtreme Dark finish. Even lofts from 50 degrees to 62 degrees.

Who it’s For: Golfers who want a clean, classic-looking wedge with forged feel.

The Skinny: The cleanest, most classic-looking PXG wedge made, the 0311 3X Forged is designed to maximize feel, while milled grooves and high-toe design create a large hitting area and more spin. Full Review…

TaylorMade Stealth UDI, DHy (TaylorMade)

Gear : TaylorMade Stealth UDI, Stealth DHY Price : $249 each with Aldila Ascent Black graphite shaft and Super Stroke S-Tech grip Specs : Forged stainless steel body and face with vibration-damping foam

Who It’s For : Golfers looking for options to fill the distance gaps between fairway woods and their longest iron.

The Skinny : The Stealth UDI is a hollow-bodied driving iron designed to create a piercing ball flight and hybrid-style distance, while the Stealth DHY is a compact rescue club intended to produce a slightly higher flight and more carry distance. Full Review…

TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 wedges. (David Dusek/Golfweek)

Gear : TaylorMade Hi-Toe 3 wedges Price : $179 each with KBS Hi-Rev 2.0 shaft and Lamkin Crossline 360 Round grip. Specs : Cast 8620 stainless steel with raw-steel hitting area and milled sole. Even lofts from 50 to 60 degrees.

Who it’s For : Golfers looking for increased spin and a larger hitting area on open-faced shots around the greens.

The Skinny : With a high-toe design and raw hitting area that has raised microgrooves, TaylorMade’s newest wedges were made to allow golfers more short-game versatility and increased spin. Full Review…

Scotty Cameron Special Select Jet Set putters. (Titleist)

Gear: Scotty Cameron limited edition Special Select Jet Set putters Price : $650 each Specs : Milled 303 stainless steel with adjustable sole weights and aluminum sole plate

Who it’s For : Golfers who want a traditional blade with a soft feel in an all-black, non-glare finish.

The Skinny : The limited-edition Special Select Jet Set Newport and Newport 2 are all-black versions of the previously released Special Select putters, while the Plus versions are new, wider offerings that should provide more stability. Full Review…

Tour Edge Exotics Wingman 701 putter. (Tour Edge)

Gear : Tour Edge Exotics Wingman 700 Series putters Price : $199.99 with KBS CT Tour shaft and Lamkin Jumbo Sink Fit Pistol grip Specs : Mallet putters with interchangeable sole weights, carbon fiber sole plate and grooved, thermoplastic polyurethane face insert

Who it’s For : Golfers who prefer the look and forgiveness of a high-MOI mallet that want to improve their alignment and increase consistency on the greens.

The Skinny : The three new Wingman 700 Series putters have a softer face insert than the original Wingman for enhanced sound and feel, but still offer a lot of forgiveness thanks to extreme perimeter weighting and a multi-material design. Full Review…

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