To arrive at this list of products, the Man of Many team went through hours and rigorous testing, implementation and analysis before culling it down to the very best. Over the last 12 months, we’ve worked on curated products that push boundaries and pioneer new fronts, across the automotive, fashion, lifestyle and technology verticals. Sure, we love getting the latest piece of kit in our hands, but being able to point out the benefits and shortfalls objectively is at the heart of what we do.

Our list of the best Fitness & Sports releases of 2022 includes the following.

Our co-founder Frank Arthur went from one hole to the next, testing TAG Heuer’s latest Connected smartwatch with pro-golfer Dimitrios “Dimi” Papadatos, declaring the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 a must-have for golfers. First and foremost is Automatic Swing Detection. Capable of guestimating your swing on the golf course, the Calibre E4 was incredibly accurate, with a prediction of between 270 and 275 for Papadatos’ first swing of 274. Supporting this is a range of additional features like 2D maps and 3D renderings of the ball’s trajectory, drive shot tracking, a stylish 18-hole inspired bezel and a built-in magnetic ball marker for convenience in its purest form.

Picked for our Man of Many’s Most Wanted List in February 2022, the TaylorMade Stealth Driver was described as “a golf club fit for a king” by Sam Mangioni. The Stealth Driver from TaylorMade is made of carbon (60 layers of carbon sheets, to be exact) rather than the reliable titanium we’ve become accustomed to on the golf course. A cutting-edge material that ushers in a new era of premium drivers by facilitating more significant energy transfer, perfect friction at impact, improved forgiveness (44% lighter than titanium), premium sound, and higher ball speeds across a wider area of the face.

Sure, it’s just a treadmill, but wait until you see its secret trick. Dubbed the world’s first treadmill with Double-fold technology, the King-Smith WalkingPad X21 is a full-sized treadmill that can fold away in an upright position. Collapsing into half the size, renters and small apartment owners will love the space-saving functionality of the WalkingPad X21, and that’s before we jump into its other incredible features. There’s a hidden LED digital display screen with an industrial aesthetic design and a one-touch operation panel on the handrail for seamless operation and control mid-stride. Android lovers will also love the X21 thanks to the NFC pairing for direct access to this high-tech treadmill. As for everyone else, the KS Fit app displays your time, speed, steps, and calories burned, allowing you to keep track of your workout history. Complimented by a detachable phone holder and an integrated luxury frame with a black spray paint finish, it’s no wonder it won the German Red Dot Award and the IF Design Award!

Chosen for our Man of Many’s Most Wanted – February 2022, the Hypto Krypto Soft Top, based on the legendary Hypto Krypto, strikes a balance between tradition and performance with a dash of fun. Haydenshapes upgraded their best-selling surfboard with a trademark soft top that offers performance possibilities far beyond anything on the market—constructed with an Internal Parabolic Carbon Fiber Frame, a Full Grip Textured Deck, and curved rails based on the original Hypto, with a sturdy shape suitable for all surfer levels, from novice to pro. The Hypto Softie’s adaptability and resemblance to the original enable you to flourish in surf even beyond little beach breaks. If surfing is your sport of choice, then a Hypto Krypto Soft Top Surfboard by Haydenshapes is a worthy investment for carving up waves.

A soothing facial massage and your favourite facial treatments, all in one easy-to-use device. The technology underlying Theragun percussive therapy, now adapted for the face, helps to relieve stress and relax the muscles in the face. This multi-tasking device offers more customisable facial health treatments than any other, including skin-toning microcurrent and rejuvenating light therapy. Combining a relaxing facial massage with facial treatments, the Therabody TheraFACE PRO reduces tension, relaxes facial muscles and features a skin-toning microcurrent and rejuvenating light treatment.

A fitness system that uses artificial intelligence to create a 3D map of your body. What does that have to do with achieving that hot-summer body? It’s like having your personal trainer inside a brand-new at-home workout system that guides you through your workouts while keeping you safe with expert instructions on maintaining your form. Don’t just lift, bro. Lift properly with Tempo Move and the Tempo Fit System. Following the likes of Peloton and Mirror, the Tempo Move features a large 42-inch touch screen that sits on top of a freestanding case that you can position almost anywhere without being obtrusive.

We’re big fans of the Garmin Forerunner series, thanks to its accessibility and functionality across various sports and fitness activities. Recently upgraded with a solar-powered battery with up to 20 days of battery life in smartwatch mode with solar charging, the 955 model outshines its predecessors. As for the competition, the Garmin Forerunner 955 Solar stacks up with an all-new touchscreen, full-colour, built-in maps and multi-band GPS, training readiness reports on sleep quality, recovery and training load, daily suggested workouts and heart rate variability scores based on technology developed by the Garmin Firstbeat Analytics team. Plus, at only 52 grams, it’s lighter than two alkaline batteries.

Another day, another treadmill. So how does this one stack up against the King Smith Walking Pad X21, and why are there two treadmills? Well, where the X21 succeeds in space-saving functionality, the NordicTrack Commercial 1750 Treadmill shoots for the moon with an interactive training experience that feels more immersive than ever. Starting with the massive 14” HD touchscreen and the amplified sound system, NordicTrack promises a smarter workout thanks to the reimagined console that tilts and pivots to meet your needs. And thanks to the redesigned deck that sits lower, it’s even easier to transition on and off your machine.

They may look strange, but these DF 2.1 putters will outplay traditional versions any day of the week. With a highly durable, large mallet design, the Lie Angle Balance (L.A.B.) Technology-based DF 2.1 pushes this unique golf technology to its limit. Offering a full range of customisation options, including those for Arm Locks and Broomsticks, the L.A.B. Golf DF 2.1 Custom Putter is one way to improve your golf game.