Golf, Black Friday, Christmas what to get
What do you get for the golfer when you don’t know what they have or what they want? Here are some great ideas: Golf Book: Why you suck at golf Trunk Organizer for golf shoes, balls, tees, and other valuables. Golf equipment organizer For home storage of golf bags, clubs, and accessories Stores two golf bags Adjustable feet for leveling Sturdy metal construction, 32 by 16 by 37 inches ...
Will Tiger Woods Select Ping as His New Clubs?
Let’s look at the facts: Tiger woods has used a Ping putter grip in the past. “Ping Putter” and “Tiger Woods” have the same number of characters. Subliminal marketing message, I like it. Tiger and Phil played Ping pong at the 2004 Ryder Cup. Coincidence? I think not. I really want to see Tiger and Bubba on the same brand. That’s enough for...
Discontinued golf ball model? What do I play next?
I have a basic question for golf ball manufacturers. When you discontinue a golf ball, how do I know which model replaces it? I have found a ball that I like, the maker has discontinued it, none of the current models use the same words to describe it. They use words like ultra, mega, long, distance, feel, control, hex, but no specifications. I can understand if the don’t want to reveal competitive information, but at least publish a roadmap. I think without knowing the next evolution, many golfers will stray to other golf equipment manufacturers that are using the current buzzwords. Hydro-über-super-hot may catch the eye of the occasional golfer, but serious golfers want what they are used to, consistency, repeatability are words I like to think of when it comes to my golf ball. Titleist continues with the ProV1, and other models that are obvious to follow year after year. Why can’t the...
Golf Equipment Made in the USA (Part 2)
As I mentioned in a previous post I am going to continue to research and find golf equipment that is made in USA. Club Glove: According to the companies web site, ClubGlove.com, their products are “Proudly made-in-the-USA.” While not golf related, I found a great alternative use for the Stiff Arm club protector. Normally used in a soft side club travel bag. I use it to hold up my boat cover. I tried numerous alternatives, but the Stiff Arm stays in place and the durable plastic head spreads the contact to the cover and prevents the pole from poking through the cover. CaddyIt: I have never used it, but it looks like a great idea. It allows easy placement in your normal putter spot in your bag. When needed, remove it from your bag and stick it in the ground (next to, but not in the green), then you can lean your wedges, hold your towel, and keep your putter off of the wet grass. Prevent bending over stresses and strains. According to their site, http://www.caddyit.com/ you can then lean up to four additional clubs with the grips facing up. Cool idea. Pure Grips: Listed on their FAQ page on their web site, http://www.puregrips.com/help All PURE Grips are made in our manufacturing plant in Tempe, AZ. They have a unique, tapeless installation. Even better, they can be easily removed and adjusted. I think these might be my next grips. Bettinardi Golf: Just South of Chicago Bettinardi golf is CNC milling their putter heads in the USS. According to their website, http://www.bettinardi.com, Matt Kuchar, J.B. Holmes and Brian Gay have used the Bettinardi putters. They have some neat videos on their site showing the actual CNC process to mill the putters. http://www.bettinardi.com/videos/ I hope you are enjoying this “Golf equipment made in the USA” series. Let me know if you know of more equipment manufactured in America or if these posts influenced your decision to buy...
Need some balls?
Great couple of videos from Top-Flite golf balls. I usually play Top-flite balls when not playing the Titleist ProV1, but they have discontinued my favorite model. Based on these commercials, I will definitely be giving these a try. Do you like the way they feel? Do you like to just wind up and really whack your...
Golf Equipment Challenge
I have a challenge for the golf equipment manufacturers or golf magazines. Take 3 golfers or 3 groups of golfers from high, mid range and low handicaps. Have them play a round with their own clubs then give them the top ranked equipment (including golf balls and putters) or better yet, fit them with equipment that best fits the individual. Then, send them back to the course and publish how much they improved. As an added bonus, then have them go through some individualized instruction, then see how they do. What has more of an impact equipment or technique? I know when I got fit for clubs my game improved, but then I also had more of an interest and practiced more and played better. How about it Ping, Titleist, Golf Magazine, Taylormade, Callaway, Adams, GolfTips...