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Callaway has just announced the Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 Mini Driver. It’s the company’s first entry in the reemerging mini driver category since the Big Bertha Mini 1.5. That one was released in time to compete with the TaylorMade AeroBurner mini which, if nothing else, helps to explain why the entire category went on hiatus for a few years after.

Regrettable, if not forgettable, times.

The Callaway offering is interesting because of the questions it raises.

How biggie before you isn’t mini no more?Do I even need a 3W, bro?Does every Callaway product name need to be excessively long?

Let’s table the third one indefinitely and focus on the other two.

Left to right: Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond Max, Triple Diamond, and Ti 340 Mini

The Not-So-Mini Driver

As the name hints, the Ti 340 is a 340cc design. By comparison, the TaylorMade BRNR Mini is 304. Callaway’s Bertha 1.5 was just 235 and, while it may never come to market (at least not in its current form), Titleist’s PGA Tour-only TSR mini is 280.

The Triple Black Evnroll 38 Tour Spec putters are blacked-out versions of their new counterbalanced long putter designs.Each model is 38 inches long with a head weight between 380 to 400 grams.Made in limited quantities with a MSRP of $499.Pre-orders are live now, with putters shipping by June 15.

When Evnroll released their 38 Tour Spec counterbalanced putter line in May, more than a few of you wondered why they didn’t release versions with the black ceramic finish.

Your question is valid since all of the models in the 2024 Evnroll Neo Classic line are available in the satin or black finishes. At the time, it seemed a bit odd that the 38 Tour Spec putters were offered only in satin.

As it turns out, all we had to do was wait about a month for the black finish.

As of today, not only are black versions of the Evnroll 38 Tour Spec putters available for order but these new putters are in fact triple black putters.

The Triple Black Evnroll 38 Tour Spec Aesthetic

About a week ago, I chronicled running the new Evnroll Custom putter builder through its paces. For $20, Evnroll gives you a whole bunch of physical build options but not many cosmetic ones.

Today, FootJoy released a special pair of Premiere Series golf shoes to celebrate the 124th U.S. Open. The Red Clay Premiere Series is fittingly inspired by the rust red soils of North Carolina.

The silhouette of choice is the new FootJoy Premiere Wilcox. The Wilcox has been elevated with a clay colored outsole and a luxurious basketweave saddle in navy. This shoe is as classy as they come.

As is standard with any limited FootJoy release, the Wilcox remains focused on performance with FootJoy’s VersaTrax+ outsole.

Sure, they’re made for the course. But this pair might be too pretty to mess up. Whether you put them straight into a display case or take them straight to the toe, the FootJoy Red Clay Premiere Series Wilcox will have you pining for another trip to Pinehurst.

You can find the new Red Clay Premiere Series Wilcox on the feet of numerous players this week. And hopefully, you’ll find them on your feet as well.

Before the adidas Samba became the hottest sneaker of the 2020s, it was a football (or fútbol) shoe designed to provide grip in icy conditions.

But that was 1950. Fast forward to this century, the Samba as been worn for just about anything and everything. This streetwear icon has even made its way to the golf course, a fitting “return” to its performance roots of providing multidirectional grip.

In late 2022, adidas brought the Samba golf shoe mainstream. A few months later, they released the OG white colorway. Now they’re bringing out my personal favorite. Let’s extend a warm welcome to the OG black Samba golf shoe.

Highlighted by a gum sole and bright blue tongue tag, this Samba is a near one-for-one cosmetic recreation of the Brand with Three Stripes’ most recognizable silhouette. Of course, there are some performance differences to accommodate the putting green rather than the soccer pitch.

The Samba golf shoes feature a recycled synthetic upper and a retooled spikeless rubber outsole. They won’t blow you away with performance but they will make you the most stylish golfer on the course (unless, of course, you see me on the range).

Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington headlines the largest World Golf Hall of Fame class since 2008.

Adam Scott's streak in major championships is intact after the United States Golf Association awarded him an exemption on Monday to compete in this week's U.S. Open at Pinehurst No. 2.

Tiger Woods, LIV players, even PGA Tour executives — everyone has rolled into Pinehurst in different ways this week. That's the best part.

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Our 2024 U.S. Open viewer's guide features full U.S. Open tee times, TV schedules and streaming info to watch the action from Pinehurst.

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When dealing with a downhill lie, don't guess on how to hit the shot. Use these tips from GOLF Top 100 Teacher Josh Zander instead.

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Golf is a game of precision, strategy, and skill, with a variety of classic shots that every golfer should master. Here’s an overview of the most iconic golf shots, along with tips on how to execute them:

1. Drive

Description

The drive is the first shot taken from the tee box on a par 4 or par 5 hole. It’s usually hit with a driver and aims to cover the maximum distance down the fairway.

Execution Tips

• Grip: Use a strong grip with your left hand (for right-handed golfers) slightly rotated to the right, ensuring a firm hold.
• Stance: Position your feet shoulder-width apart with the ball aligned with your front heel.
• Swing: Take a wide backswing and ensure a full shoulder turn. Strike the ball with an upward motion to maximize distance and minimize spin.

2. Fairway Wood Shot

Description

A fairway wood shot is typically used for long distances from the fairway. It’s less powerful than a drive but offers more control and precision.

Execution Tips

• Grip: Similar to the driver grip.
• Stance: Position the ball slightly forward in your stance.
• Swing: Focus on sweeping the ball off the turf, maintaining a smooth tempo, and making a full follow-through.

3. Iron Shot

Description

Iron shots are versatile and used for various distances and situations. Irons are numbered from 3 to 9, with lower numbers for longer shots and higher numbers for shorter, more controlled shots.

Execution Tips

• Grip: Use a neutral grip for balanced control and power.
• Stance: Position the ball centrally for mid-irons and slightly back for shorter irons.
• Swing: Focus on striking the ball with a descending blow, compressing it against the turf for better control and spin.

4. Pitch Shot

Description

A pitch shot is a short approach shot typically used from 50-100 yards from the green. It’s designed to carry the ball over hazards and land softly on the green.

The 2024 U.S. Open begins Thursday at Pinehurst Resort. Here are the 13 members of LIV Golf who played their way into the championship.

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In today's edition of Play Smart, we hear from world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler on the keys to hitting a draw.

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The 2024 U.S. Open kicks off this week at Pinehurst No. 2, but some household names will be sitting out the third major of the year.

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Only in a golf, a game full of zealots and evangelists, does the fee the USGA charges to volunteer at the U.S. Open seem like a bargain.

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With bold USA and Pinehurst themes, the 2024 U.S. Open staff bags from Srixon, Ping, TaylorMade and Callaway are showstoppers.

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Will Xander Schauffele's momentum continue? Could Patrick Cantlay finally win a major? Can anyone stop Scottie Scheffler? We break down the U.S. Open field.

Two major winners were added to the field for the U.S. Open at Pinehurst on Monday, meaning their impressive major streaks will stay alive.

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In today's edition of Timeless Tips, we take a look at what makes Pinehurst No. 2's greens so difficult to attack.

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