Golf Tips 
Equipment New And Notable April 2007
Equipment New And Notable April 2007
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Page 1 of 2  Now Playing: PING RedwoodPING putters dominated golf for much of the ’70s and ’80s with putter designs like the Anser that set the standard for all heel-toe-weighted models that followed. In recent years, PING’s engineers have continued to develop new concepts and technologies, which have included extreme MOI mallets as well as a variety of different face inserts and materials. The newest line from PING returns to the company’s roots with three basic designs, including the Anser, Zing and Piper S, but with a twist that’s a first for the company: They’re 100 percent precision-milled from 303 stainless steel. That’s right, the company known for revolutionizing the casting process now offers entirely milled putters for the first time ever. Other features of the Redwood putters include black nickel chrome coating, Winn AVS grips and, of course, full customizability. Anser model shown ($250). www.pinggolf.com Golf Balls The story isn’t new. It’s something we’ve heard time and again. Golf balls go too far, the USGA is upset, Augusta National is going to be lengthened to 10,000 yards. (Okay, so maybe that last one was an exaggeration.) Whether or not there’ll be limits imposed on how far the golf ball can go, the most important issue involving golf balls (as they relate to your game) remains picking the one that fits your specific swing DNA. “It’s the least expensive experiment we’ve found,” says Dr. Tom Mase, Executive Vice President of Research & Development and Innovation at Hot Stix, a Scottsdale, Ariz., golf lab and fitting center. “People don’t put enough thought into the type of ball they play. It can make a huge difference.” Translation: Choosing the right ball for your game can be more beneficial than dropping five Benjamins on that new driver. Check out these five new offerings for 2007. There’s something for everyone.
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How it’s made: Two-piece construction, high-velocity core, 312 dimples (Nike’s lowest). 
How it’s made: A three-piece urethane-elastomer cover that’s only .02 inches thin. 
How it’s made: A multi-layer core and urethane cover that features a 330-dimple pattern. 
How it’s made: Three-piece construction and Maxfli’s “HPG 1000 SpeedMantle.” 
How it’s made: Two-piece, ionomer cover that clocks in at a super soft 50-compression.
