Tour Striker golf-training aid improves ball striking
Many high handicap golfers share the same malady. They don't hit the little ball first. So teaching pro Martin Chuck invented the Tour Striker, which he believes automatically changes a golfer's swing and ball striking. By using this training aid, they quickly learn to apply forward-shaft lean. The bottom line for a lot of golfers is this might be the best $99 they ever spend, Mike Bailey writes.
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Yes! Golf's multi-material high-MOI Mollie putter: Mmm-mmm good!
Yes! Golf's Mollie putter reminds me of the sort of putter that skilled players prefer: heel-shafted, flanged blade, big price-tag. Even the grip is classically inspired: a semi-pistol style with a very flat, almost paddle-like top/front. If Mollie fits your stroke, she will perform admirably. In short, this is a classic, player's putter design, augmented with Yes! Golf's C-Grooves and new multi-material technological upgrades that produce high MOI and great feel.
... full article »Miura Golf's forged 1957 Series K Grind wedge: Effortless sand play
Katsuhiro Miura, founder and creative genius behind Vancouver-based Miura Golf, is a certified samurai-sword maker who has for the past 44 years been building some of the most exquisitely crafted golf clubs in the world. Miura-san's latest offering, the "1957 Series" K Grind wedge, is impeccably built, with every possible attention to detail, writes Equipment Editor Kiel Christianson.
... full article »Sumi-G is golf's newest and swankiest accessory company
Sumi-G, launched at the 2009 PGA Merchandise Show, has developed a line of golf accessories based on the philosophy of Sumi-E, an Asian form of black ink painting. The result is sleek, swanky kit that makes playing the game both more stylish and more fun, Equipment Editor Kiel Christianson writes.
... full article »Hireko Golf's Dynacraft On-Line Putter is a triple-threat on the greens
For less than $40, Hireko Golf's Dynacraft On-Line Putter not only rolls the ball well, it also provides an excellent alignment aid and a ball-marking guide. It's a triple-threat on the greens without being a mortal threat to your budget, Equipment Editor Kiel Christianson writes.
... full article »Hireko Golf's Dynacraft Prophet ICT driver: An option for thrifty golfers keen to try adjustable-head technology
Options do exist for thrifty golfers, including the option of adjusting your driver clubhead. From 1 degree open to 3 degrees closed, and from a 60-degree lie angle to a 57-degree lie angle, the Dynacraft Prophet ICT driver by Hireko Golf helps correct pulls, hooks, slices, and fades due to both heel and toe contact. And all of these options can be had for just $90, assembled. If you've been toying with the idea of trying an adjustable driver, this would be the place to start your search, Equipment Editor Kiel Christianson writes.
... full article »Fresh from The Oven: Nike Golf in great shape with hot new VR Tour driver
For some players, how a club looks is almost as important as it performs. In fact, they often go hand-in-hand. The VR Tour driver from Nike Golf exceeds on both counts. The VR Tour looks as good as any driver on the market, but it's got some more tricks up its sleeve that contribute to performance, Mike Bailey writes.
... full article »Dynacraft Prophet Tour irons by Hireko Golf: Affordable workability
Dynacraft's new Prophet Tour irons by Hireko Golf rank as the best set of budget, low-handicap we've seen. In fact, they may serve to forge a new market for low-cost, high-quality players' clubs, Kiel Christianson writes.
... full article »Nike SQ Machspeed Str8-FIT driver: Nike Golf's best adjustable-face driver ever
The new SQ Machspeed Str8-FIT driver is yet another example of Nike Golf's continual improvement. It's not only the best feeling adjustable clubhead driver I've ever hit, it's the longest Nike driver I've ever hit. And that's saying something. Nike Golf simply outdoes itself over and over again, and the SQ Machspeed Str8-FIT is no different.
... full article »Grom Stand Bag by Ogio: Best-selling golf bag gets even better
For three years running, the Grom Stand Bag by Ogio has been the company's best-selling bag. The Grom incorporates all of the features that make for a great carry bag: ultra-light weight, generously padded dual shoulder straps, full-length club dividers, numerous pockets. But the Grom also boasts features that only the product designers of Ogio could come up with, Kiel Christianson writes.
... full article »Heavy Putter's Lite-Weight Series: An effective oxymoron
The Lite-Weight series is the best line of putters Heavy Putter has ever produced. They are true to the design concept of the original line, but are far more flexible and appealing to a wider variety of golfers. No longer is the Heavy Putter geared toward helping poorer putters get better. The new Lite-Weights are rock-solid putters that can help all golfers -- no matter their skill levels -- sink more putts.
... full article »Cleveland Golf's CG7 Tour Black Pearl Irons: A real treasure
These days, even so-called "Tour" irons are incorporating game-improvement features like progressive offset, vibration dampening, and cavity backs. And even some touring pros are playing clubs with these features - why not, if they can still work the ball? One of the newest, and perhaps the most innovative, of these flexible and player-friendly irons is the Cleveland CG7 Tour Black Pearl.
... full article »Nike Golf's Method putter scored two majors before hitting store shelves
Never before in the history of golf has there been as much buzz for a new putter line as there was at the beginning of 2010 for Nike Golf's Method putters. But then again, never before has one prototype putter won two majors in the year prior to its general release. Such was the case with the Method, which was wielded by both Lucas Glover and Stewart Cink in their breakthrough 2009 major victories. So when our test model of the Method 001 arrived, we must admit that we were a bit buzzed about it, too.
... full article »Acer XDS Insider clubs by Hireko Golf: Swing from the inside out
There are dozens of nontraditional driver designs these days, all aimed at helping the chronic over-the-top slicer develop an inside-out swing plane. Some of these have clubfaces that are so radically closed that golfers often open their stances or their alignment so much that they negate the advantage provided by the club. Hireko Golf's Acer XDS Insider driver features an asymmetrical crown and clubhead that promote an inside-out visual path. The design helps you feel like you're just setting up normally, not compensating for the shape of the club.
... full article »Titleist on a roll with court win and dominant NXT Tour golf ball line
Sometimes it's hard to root for the perennial favorite. But when it comes to Titleist golf balls, you have to give the folks at Acushnet credit where credit is due. They've led the way in golf ball innovation for decades - including its new NXT Tour line - and each year, they just keep getting better, Equipment Editor Kiel Christianson writes.
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- Yes! Golf's Madison mallet putter: Ugly duckling is a swan on the greens
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- Bushnell's latest golf course laser rangefinder - the Pro 1600 Slope Edition - hits the mark
- SMT Golf puts record-setting DB Plus driver in hands of regular golfers
- New TaylorMade-adidas Golf Burner 09 irons look good, perform better
- Swingback provides back support without limiting motion
- Nike Air Zoom Vapor golf shoes are extremely light yet very stable
- HiPPO Golf's Hex2 3-2-3 irons deliver technology bang for the buck
- Nike Golf's Victory Red Forged Split Cavity irons: Golf clubs that make you feel better about your game
- Want a better body for golf? Try the TRX Suspension Trainer - but be prepared to work
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- Transitions lenses protect eyes (and wallets) of golfers who wear glasses
- ShotWatch provides data, and some distraction, to your golf practice
- Sun Mountain's waterproof H2NO golf bags protect clubs and accessories in any weather
- Yes! Golf's GrooveTube: Most bizarre-looking putter of 2008
- A simple idea makes Sun Mountain's Club Glider a leap forward in travel bag technology
- Cleveland Golf introduces Club Count Technology: Never lose a golf club again
- Golf club review: Sizemore's SM-2 mallet putter is a futuristic beauty
- The Radar is a portable but unreliable launch monitor
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- HiPPO Hex TX: The best driver you've never heard of
- Vulcan Golf's Speedlite V14 driver is the lightest on the market
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- MacGregor MT Pro-C forged cavity back irons: Too good for many of us
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- Cleveland Golf's new VP milled putters appeal to traditionalists
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- G3-DF Heavy Putter by Boccieri Golf: Big muscles, big putts
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- Bag-gate: Major golf bag makers share names, confuse customers
- Burton Syncro a good, sturdy, nicely priced cart golf bag
- Nike Golf's Unitized Neo: A mid-sized mallet putter with exceptional feel
- See some of the top golf products from the 2008 PGA Merchandise Show
- Nike Golf's IC 20-20 Putter is the most stable mallet on the market
- Golf club review: Srixon's Z-Steel is a pumped up old-school fairway wood
- Srixon's Z-RW driver will make a lot more golfers familiar with the brand
- Nike Golf's SQ SUMO irons enter the game-improvement ring and push around the competition
- Cold-weather apparel, golf shoes (and even balls) extend season
- Holiday golf gift idea: Dancin' Dogg simulator teams with "Tiger Woods '07"
- The golf lover's Christmas wish list 2007: Gifts for the traveling golfer
- The Sizemore XB-1 putter: Performance eye-candy for golf course greens
- The Perfect Putting Pendulum golf training aid helps 'wristy' putters
- Nicklaus Golf's Dual Slot wedges: Versatility at an affordable price
- Cleveland's CG irons: Two colors for a wide range of golfers
- The F2 wedge: Looks can be very deceiving with this golf club
- Who needs skill? Try Feel Golf's 73-degree wedge and look like Phil Mickelson around the green
- Adams Golf Insight BUL and KZG Gemini II drivers: A pair of straight-shooters
- Nickent 3DX and 4DX drivers: Hot, long and inexpensive!
- Hippo Hex2 and Tour Edge Bazooka Geomax offer more MOI for less moolah
- Nicklaus Golf Dual Point driver: Great distance and buttery-soft feel
- Eye-catching Akira UI hybrid offers more than just golf-club good looks at premium price
- Golf club review: Grooving with the new, high-spin Cleveland CG 12 wedge
- Bionic golf gloves offer good fit, club control at fair price
- MacGregor Golf's new game-improvement irons are a qualified success
- Nike SQ Sumo2 driver is all things great (and not so great) about modern golf
- Money to Burner: Lightweight TaylorMade driver tops in its price range
- Cleveland HiBore XL Tour driver: Performance that's hard to quantify
- Puma's spring 2007 line caters to golfers with bold tastes
- PowerBilt TPS Wide-Soled irons provide forgiveness and workability
- MacGregor's Mactec NVG2 fairway woods: Everyone loves them but me
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- Yes! Golf and the dream of all start-up equipment companies
- G.R.I.P. CNC milled wedges perform as advertised at a bargain price
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