John VanDerLaan

John is the Lead Editor and founder at Golf Gear Advisor. He is a golf coach and mentor to his 2 sons that are current playing professionals. His son John is currently playing on the PGA Tour and his son Michael is currently playing on mini tours and preparing for Q School. John Sr. has been their coach and mentor since they were 2 years old. He helped them to succeed in golf with the right equipment, instruction and mindset. John knows a thing or two about playing good golf and he has a passion for sharing his knowledge with others.

TaylorMade P790 Irons Review(2025 Model)

I tested the 2025 Taylormade P790 irons over multiple 18 hole rounds, and compared them to other players irons on a trackman launch monitor, so that I could compare real data. Here’s what I found: Read more

Titleist 620 CB vs T100: Which Irons Deliver Better Performance?

We have tested a lot of irons over the years, and we definitely have our favorites. I play the Titleist T100s, while my sons, John and Michael play the 620 CBs. We got together on the driving range to compare the two irons and determine the differences. Here’s what we found: Read more

Ping G430 Max Driver Review

I put the Ping G430 Max Driver to the test over multiple 18 hole rounds at San Carlos Golf Club in Fort Myers, Florida, and using a Trackman and GCQuad launch monitor indoors and outside on the range.
Here is what I found:

Titleist GT2 Driver Review

The Titleist GT2 driver has been generating serious buzz and after months of testing, it’s time to break down exactly what this golf club delivers on the course. This GT2 driver review covers everything you need to know. Read more

L.A.B. Golf MEZZ.1 MAX Putter Review

This lab putter has generated serious buzz since its release, and for good reason. But does the reality match the hype? I spent several weeks putting with this futuristic putter across different courses and green speeds to find out. Here’s what you need to know. Read more

Odyssey Ai-One Square 2 Square Double Wide Putter Review

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Written by John VanDerLaan March 20, 2026 *We may earn revenue from the products available on this site and participate in affiliate programs. The past couple of years have seen zero torque putters move from niche curiosity to mainstream conversation. Odyssey’s blade style answer to this trend—the Ai-One Square 2 Square Double Wide—promises stroke balanced performance … Read more

Cobra 3DP Tour Agera Putter Review

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The putter market keeps evolving, and Cobra’s latest entry proves that new golf equipment can genuinely push performance boundaries. This Cobra 3DP Tour Agera putter review breaks down everything you need to know about one of the most ambitious mallet models to hit bags in recent memory. Read more

Scotty Cameron Newport Putter Review

Check out our Scotty Cameron Newport Putter Review where we show you all of the features and benefits of this iconic putter in Scotty’s line up. Here’s what I found… Read more

Scotty Cameron Newport 2 Review

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The Scotty Cameron Newport 2 remains one of the most iconic putters in golf. But with high-MOI mallets and AI-designed faces flooding the market, does this classic blade still deserve its premium price tag? This Newport 2 putter review breaks down everything you need to know. Here’s what I found… Read more

Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square Jailbird Putter Review

In this Odyssey Ai-ONE Square 2 Square Jailbird review, I will tell you about my experience with the putter and its unique features, benefits and value, so that you can determine if it is the right putter for your game. Here’s what I found… Read more