New irons from Mizuno, Cobra; balls from Callaway, Tour Edge

Happy New Year, everyone. If you’re reading this with a little holiday rust still in your swing and a fresh resolve to play better golf in 2026, you’re in good company. January has always felt like golf’s version of opening day. New calendar, clean slate, and that familiar sense that this might finally be the year your equipment and your game get on the same page.

What makes this time of year especially fun is that the gear cycle doesn’t wait for spring. Manufacturers waste no time getting new toys into the conversation, and we’re already seeing the first wave roll in. Mizuno has kicked things off with its Mizuno Pro M-13 and M-15 irons and putters, while Callaway has unveiled its new Chrome Tour golf balls. Cobra has released the 3D printed 3DP X and 3DP MB irons, and Tour Edge is back with the Hot Launch ball, just the second golf ball ever from the Batavia, Illinois-based company. That’s a lot of meaningful product, and January is only six days old!

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This early-season gear tend started decades ago and sets the tone for the year. These aren’t novelty releases or paint-fill refreshes. In most cases, these are new or updated core products that brands have been working on for years, aimed squarely at real golfers seeking better performance, feel, or consistency. Whether you’re the type who loves digging into tech details or you just want to know what might help you hit it a little higher, a little straighter, or a little longer, there’s already plenty to talk about.

And the pace isn’t slowing down. More equipment from several big-name brands is coming later this week, next week, and throughout January. Drivers, irons, wedges, balls, putters — the release calendar is packed, and I’ll be keeping a close eye on what matters, what’s genuinely new, and what’s worth your attention.

So consider this your official welcome to golf’s new year. Fresh gear, fresh ideas, and plenty of stories to tell along the way. I’m glad you’re here, and I can’t wait to dig into what 2026 has in store for all of us who can’t help but get excited when a new club or ball hits the scene.

This article originally appeared on Golfweek: 2026 Mizuno and Cobra irons, Callaway and Tour Edge balls