Kenny Giannini putters: American craftsmanship at its best
The 2013 G line of Kenny Giannini putters is made up of five models. All are CNC-milled in the U.S., and all cost $345. Is that lofty price justified? Kiel Christianson took the G-5 Mallet out for a test, and let's just say that Giannini and his artistic flatsticks are set to become much more familiar to the general golfing public.
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Bushnell Tour V3 range finder: Laser precision with a jolt
The Bushnell Tour V3 range finder boasts easy, one-button operation that provides an instant laser reading to any object in either yards or meters, and also discriminates between your target and background objects. This latter feat is carried out in two ways: First, there's an icon of a flag in the lower left corner of the viewfinder, which gets a circle around it when you're locked in. Also, if you operate it in "jolt" mode, the unit vibrates briefly when you're locked onto your target.
... full article »Assemble a custom iron set with Cleveland Golf 588 TT, MT, and Altitude irons
The innovation embodied in Cleveland Golf's 588 Tour Trajectory (TT), 588 Mid Trajectory (MT), and 588 Altitude irons is their complete interchangeability, allowing you to mix and match the three sets as best fits your game. This flexibility extends to the hosels, which can be bent on all sets as much as 2 degrees flat to 3 degrees upright. Cleveland Golf is one of the pioneers of customized clubfitting, and these 588 iron sets take this personal touch to the next level.
... full article »Golf Buddy WT3 watch: GPS on your wrist
Ever since the USGA ruled that range finders could be used during rounds counted toward your handicap, the related technology has improved dramatically. One big advance is the development of wristwatch GPS devices. One of the newest of these convenient and ingenious devices is the Golf Buddy WT3, which has so much tech packed into a single watch that you feel a little bit like a super hero -- if you can get it all to work.
... full article »'Tis the season to be stylish: Golf apparel for 2014
Oh the weather outside is frightful, but your wardrobe is delightful. Or at least it will be once you get ahold of these stylish golf apparel and accessory offerings this holiday season. Kiel Christianson offers a look at some of the products that made his wish list, from Fila sweaters and Nike's Storm-FIT jacket, to golf polos by Antigua and Cross and Tilley's Orbit Hat.
... full article »Mizuno MP-54 irons: Take your golf game to the next level
With milled pocket cavities on 3-7i, and thickened muscle-backs on 8i-PW, Mizuno's MP-54 irons come closest yet to melding modern forgiveness with traditional feel and workability. The result is an iron that is ideal for players who find their handicaps falling and desire to improve their shot-making even further.
... full article »Cleveland Golf's Smart Square Putter is pleasing to the eye and ear
Putters have evolved tremendously in the past couple of decades, especially with respect to visuals: larger, strategically weighted heads with multiple alignment aids are now common. Cleveland Golf has taken alignment aids to a new level -- a brilliantly simple yet effective new level. The Smart Square Putter combines parallel and perpendicular lines for alignment with a firmer copolymer insert to create a remarkably effective mallet.
... full article »Nike Golf's Method MOD 90: The putter of futures past
Nike Golf's Method MOD 90 is a striking reinterpretation of a classic putter design, forged with high-tech materials and artistic design. The arcing blade, with its mini-flange, is ideal for traditionalists who prefer open-to-square-to-closed putting strokes. You will know when you've hit a putt perfectly, as the feel is as pure as it gets.
... full article »Salty Grips: Put a cork on it, golfers!
Putter grips made out of cork? That's the inspiration behind Salty Grips, a line of putter grips made from sustainable Portuguese cork that was the inspiration of two golfers who loved the feel of cork grips on their fly rods so much, they set about crafting putter grips out of cork. How do they work? Kiel Christianson has a review.
... full article »The Ball: New golf ball start-up takes on the gorillas
If there is an undisputed heavy-weight champion of golf, it is the Titleist Pro V1. Throw in a few other widely popular brands and it's pretty darn hard to break into this market. A newbie golf ball is like a cotton-top tamarind in a gorilla cage. But recently, a plucky little start-up has introduced a seriously good new ball, called simply The Ball. It is the only three-piece cast urethane ball on the market with a tungsten core.
... full article »Adams Golf revives and redesigns the iconic Tight Lies fairway woods
With the introduction of the Adams Tight Lies fairway woods, Adams Golf shot to the forefront of new, nimble, and forward-thinking companies focusing on finding ways to make it easier for recreational golfers to hit the ball solidly and, consequently, have more fun. The new Adams Golf Tight Lies fairway woods are even better than the original. Ample power, ample playability, and ample everything that made the original Tight Lies a game-changer. The matte black finish looks pretty cool, too.
... full article »Boccieri Golf's EL series Heavy Putters offer alternative to anchoring
Boccieri Golf, maker of the innovative Heavy Putter, which has built a large and devoted following among pros and amateurs, has introduced a new line of longer-shafted, back-weighted flatsticks, the Extended Length (EL) series. Now, Boccieri Golf isn't the first company to capture this design philosophy in a putter, but given the its pioneering role in back-weighting and uber-heavy putters, the EL series is worthy of serious attention.
... full article »Ogio's rock-solid X4 Synergy Push Cart: Handy but heavy
Long a staple of golf in the British Isles, the push cart is gaining popularity among American golfers who favor experiencing the game the way it was meant to be played. When the brilliant golf bag engineers at Ogio decided to hop into the push cart ring, you knew they'd be bringing something unique to the fray. The Ogio X4 Synergy push cart is a solid first entry into the push cart market that brings convenience to a whole new level.
... full article »New Swing Jacket: Lighter and more effective golf training aid
Golf isn't easy, at least to play well. But for those who are already good players or are seeking to develop a sound fundamental swing, the Swing Jacket can be very effective. The jacket limits the movement of the arms, allowing the core to be the driving force of the swinging motion. Now there's a lighter version that also has a couple important extras, including extensive video instruction.
... full article »Nike Golf's new VR Forged wedges come with Tour-inspired grinds
Nike Golf's new VR Forged Wedges feature high-frequency X3X grooves with a precision laser crosshatch pattern that is applied to the "high" area between the grooves. According to Nike, this pattern adds three times the surface texture versus conventionally finished faces, creating more spin in all conditions. "This clearly worked for me when I blasted my first shot out of a greenside bunker with the 56-degree and stopped the ball a foot from the hole," Kiel Christianson writes.
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- Pinnacle diversifies and upgrades golf ball line
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- Yes! Golf's Madison mallet putter: Ugly duckling is a swan on the greens
- TaylorMade's new line of golf bags, FAST-TEK is a snap to use
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Kenny Giannini putters: American craftsmanship at its best
The 2013 G line of Kenny Giannini putters is made up of five models. All are CNC-milled in the U.S., and all cost $345. Is that lofty price justified? Kiel Chri [...]
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