Ben heads to the 2026 PGA Show to hunt down the best new golf gear in the world. From launch monitors and irons to wild new tech and training aids, the H.I.T Channel Manager walks the floor, tests the stand-out products and picks his must-have favourites for 2026.
Which product are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments!
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23 Comments
FIRST
Lets Go Ben! Take me next year with you! 😂🔥
Third 😂
1 min gang
It’s like Ben just started career mode and this is his play through. Can’t wait to see this career blossom.
Man Ben and Guy look like they could be brothers 😂
Guy looks like he’s just lost out to Ben, great video
Possibly the best video of the year – absolutely rivetted watching!!!
great content Ben, can't place the accent?
Let’s sack Rick and have just Ben & Guy 😂
Great work Ben!
Amazing video! Ben’s a natural 😎
My new toy will be that launch monitor. That’s nice you don’t have to spend $3000 on one.
If it’s close to the GC quad, I’d be thrilled.
I about feel out of my chair whenever he said $399 for 1 grip!!! Smh maybe $399 for a full set for irons maybe $($45 each) I understand the app(software)is incredibly ok maybe $60 a club.😂
This Guy looks different
Didn’t know Rick had signed a team Rippers GC member to the team 😂
Sorry Rick, this is Ben's channel now. Nice video!
When are you waking up and start making chapters
Great Job, Ben!
My favorite was the G-Grip Pro. I’m 68 years old and learned to play at age 10. I was always told that a good golf swing starts in the hands. If this product will teach how the hands work, it’s golden.
Smashed it Ben 👏🏼 great video and some great insights from the show, well done 🙌🏼
Really great job Ben. Thought you presented as a “Mr Joe aveage” no hype. Well done mate.
Can't wait for the LM1. I bought into the shot scope ecosystem last year and I absolutely love it.
Thumb down has what it looks like GPS glasses, but you didn’t review them??