Golf Equipment
Clubfitting 101There’s more than one way to get perfectly fitted clubs It’s easy to envy PGA Tour pros– especially ones who win tournaments and earn big prize money. Not only do they get to play great courses, but they receive the royal treatment wherever they go. |
March 2010The Latest in golf equipment, instruction, training aid, apparel and more Bridgestone has revamped its e-Series golf balls ($26/dozen). The two-piece e5 has a softer urethane cover and a reworked dimple pattern for a higher ballflight, while the three-piece e6 has a new inner layer that cuts sidespin for straighter, longer hits. |
Showcase: TaylorMade xFT WedgeAn interchangeable wedge face? Hey, why not? TaylorMade’s most innovative offering for 2010 is the xFT (Exchangeable Face Technology) wedge ($129). |
What’s Hot In 2010An insider’s look at some of the hot new stuff for 2010 The WORD from Nate Radcliffe, metalwoods development manager in Cleveland’s R&D division: The rules of the modern game govern energy transfer, stability and other key design variables, but historically the weight and balance point of the golf club have been governed more by available technologies than by the rule books. |
Tour PowerBubba Watson teaches you how to hit it strong Depending on whom you ask, the median amateur driver distance is about 200-210 yards. Shocking, right? |
5 Questions on Shaft Fitting Driver shaft-fitting is arguably the most important part of the club-fitting process. |
November-December 2009The latest golf equipment, apparel and accessories From STX, the company that revolutionized lacrosse, comes the Envision TR ($199) putter. Designed by Bob Engman (a sculptor whose work is in MOMA’s permanent collection) the Envision TR features square angles and alignment lines to ensure golfers address the ball properly. |
Sneak Peek 2010Curious to see what lies ahead in 2010? Here’s a sneak peek at some (not all!) of the product offerings coming soon to a pro shop near you. The first five-layer golf ball, TaylorMade’s Penta TP combines the best characteristics of the company’s TP Red and Black balls. |
Showcase: Ping G15 and i15Ping's latest sticks: The G15 and i15 drivers and irons This year, PING celebrated 50 years of delivering groundbreaking golf equipment. Recently, they unveiled their most comprehensive product offering in company history. |
2009 Putters Buyer's Guide When shopping for a new putter, consider how different models fit, feel and look. When all three match up, you know you have your next flatstick. |
2009 Shafts Buyer's Guide Shafts might just be the most misunderstood piece of golf equipment. |
