Evnroll Midlock – Key Takeaways

Evnroll Midlock is “Armlock made easy”The Midlock grip has the deepest pistol dimension allowed by the USGAMSRP $419 – Availability March 2021

If you’re unfamiliar with Evnroll, or what the Evnroll Midlock putter is capable of, take a peek at this video about Sweet Face technology.

Evnroll’s Sweet Face technology has set a new standard in the industry. Take our Most Wanted Putter Test for example. More than 75 percent of putters have some kind of face technology. Whether it be a face insert with a mill pattern or descending loft grooves to help the ball roll consistent, more and more OEM’s are buying into the new industry standard. If they don’t, they will be left behind.

With Midlock, Evnroll has incorporated its face technology in a putter for all the armlock lovers. It’s also Evnroll’s belief that they can make you a better putter. But there’s a twist…

Why Do Armlock Putters Even Exist?

Three key points:

Removes any wrist-hand movementMore control of face anglePromotes consistency and rhythm

All of these points allow the golfer to eliminate variables in the putting stroke and, in theory, deliver the putter head the same way every time. Also, the most common knock on so-called Armlock putters is the challenging of consistent distance control on longer lag putts.

January 4, 2021

Rule of the Month—Abnormal Conditions/Embedded Ball

Certain conditions are not treated as part of the challenge of playing the course, so free relief is provided as an option. This includes interference from temporary water, ground under repair, animal holes, and immovable artificial objects (such as carts paths and sprinkler heads). All of these things are collectively known as abnormal course conditions. You get free relief when the condition interferes with your lie, stance, or area of intended swing. When an abnormal course condition only interferes with your line of play, free relief is not provided.

 

To take free relief, you first have to find the nearest point of complete relief, which is the spot on the course nearest to where your ball lies, but not nearer the hole, where you could play your next stroke with no interference from the condition you’re taking relief from. Then drop a ball within one club-length of that point not nearer the hole.

EVNROLL V-SERIES KEY TAKEAWAYS

Evnroll V-Series offers expanded fitting optionsV-Series includes 6 models and 4 unique hosel designsMSRP $389 – $419 – availability March 2021

The new Evnroll V-Series is all about versatility. Hence the “V” part of the V-Series moniker. The simplicity is refreshing.

Consider the often-dizzying array of golf equipment marketing terms. Does the average consumer have any idea of what the hell an inertia generator is? Or does the typical weekend warrior really care about some fancy titanium alloy that offers enhanced ductility? Uh, uh. No way.

A good bit of marketing mumbo jumbo is meant to sound pretty and convey quality or something desirable.And sometimes golf companies don’t even care if the consumer has any idea what’s, what.

Fortunately, with the Evnroll V-Series, it’s a full dose of “it does pretty much exactly what you think it does.” The versatility of the V-series is rooted in a system of interchangeable hosels. With six head shapes, four hosels and three head weights, it provides fitters with 72 possible configurations.

First limited-edition Bettinardi putter of 2021.Only 350 of this uniquely crafted Studio Stock 18 Slants will be available.Find it Jan. 12 in The Hive at Bettinardi.com or Bettinardi retailers.

Aloha! While many of us are stuck under the blankets of winter, the Bettinardi 2021 Tiki putter should produce some tropical reverie. Island time is but a state of mind, right? Though our cities may socked in, our thoughts are free to blissfully roam Polynesian putter paradises. On that note, here’s your first look at the Bettinardi 2021 Tiki SS18 Slant limited-run putter.

Specs: Bettinardi Tiki SS18 Slant Limited Run

Model: Studio Stock 18 SlantMaterial: Soft carbon steelFinish: True Black PVDFace Milling: Tropical Fancy F.I.T.Weight: 362 gramsNeck: SlantUnits Produced: 350 worldwidePrice: $800Release Date: Jan. 12

Robert J. Bettinardi’s first Limited-Run putter of 2021 starts the new golf season with a splash! Robert engineered the 2021 Tiki SS18 Slant from one piece, precision-milling the newly designed head shape from soft carbon steel to 362 grams and including a sound slot to offer players more responsive acoustics at impact. Impressively designed with Hawaiian island vibes, the SS18 Slant was given a tropical Full Fancy F.I.T. Face extending across the bumpers, intricately engraved along the inner neck and perfectly displayed across the pocket and sole.

The 2021 Tiki putter was completed in a True Black PVD finish with Honolulu blue, electric pink and white paint scheme with key Bettinardi engravings, including “Limited Run” on the sole with the iconic Orca whale and a unique island-inspired Hex B in the pocket. The SS18 Slant Tiki comes paired with a matching Made in USA leather headcover and black Gripmaster perforated grip with sharp pink stitching.

Bettinardi 2021 Tiki: Honolulu Blue and an Orca or Two

I have played this game for over 50 years and love the challenge. I only break 80 once in a while so I’m always looking for ways to keep a consistent swing for every club in my bag. One of our blog followers asked if GOLFSTR+ could help him overcome EARLY RELEASE. My response reminded me how important your practice with training aids can be.

Swing rhythm and weight shift from your trailing foot to your leading foot during your transition can help you avoid YOUR EARLY RELEASE. Unfortunately the changing weight of each club and the mental pressure from your last shot often have an impact on your next shot.

Practicing with GOLFSTR+ will remind you to keep your leading arm straight. Your leading arm should stay straight in both your back-swing and your down-swing. That’s a good starting point to stop your early release. Following are 2 of the 6 training aid uses for GOLFSTR+

1/ Straight Arm Trainer
a. Feel it touching the back of your leading arm as you pull down to start your down swing.
b. That’s your mental reminder to prevent your EARLY RELEASE as you shift your weight to your leading foot.

2/ Lag Trainer
a. The pressure on your trailing forearm is the reminder to start your transition.
b. The rotation of your leading hip starts your weight shift.
c. Holding your cocked wrist as you start your down-swing stops your EARLY RELEASE.

December 30, 2020

Celebrating the 2019-2020 NCGA Players of the Year

Each of the 2019-2020 NCGA Players of the Year were first-time honorees; Congratulations to all of our champions!

To learn more about the NCGA Player of the Year program, please visit ncga.org/play/poy-points/

 

NCGA Player of the Year—–Alex Chin

Alex Chin, a senior at University of San Francisco, won his first NCGA Player of the Year title with a total of 1,326 points. Achievements included reaching the quarterfinals of the California Amateur and finishing second at the NCGA Amateur Stroke Play Championship. Congratulations Alex on winning Player of the Year honors.

December 30, 2020

Celebrating the 2019-2020 NCGA Players of the Year

Each of the 2019-2020 NCGA Players of the Year were first-time honorees; Congratulations to all of our champions!

To learn more about the NCGA Player of the Year program, please visit ncga.org/play/poy-points/

 

NCGA Player of the Year—–Alex Chin

Alex Chin, a senior at University of San Francisco, won his first NCGA Player of the Year title with a total of 1,326 points. Achievements included reaching the quarterfinals of the California Amateur and finishing second at the NCGA Amateur Stroke Play Championship. Congratulations Alex on winning Player of the Year honors.

Mizuno adds three new models to their M•Craft putter line-up.These new putters feature 100-percent milled construction and the same three finish options from 2020.They will be in shops on Feb. 21, 2021, with a MSRP of $300.

Building upon their 2020 success, Mizuno Golf decided to expand their M•Craft putter line-up in 2021. The original M•Craft putters proved quite popular in 2020 as, for some reason, golf consumers responded positively to fully milled carbon steel heads, three finish options and an included weight kit for $300.

Go figure.

In 2021, Mizuno is adding three models to the M•Craft putter line. Don’t worry. The three models released last season will still be available in 2021.

SPECIFICATIONS: 2021 MIZUNO M•CRAFT PUTTERS

Metal: Forged 1025 carbon steelFinishes: Three (White Satin, Black ION, Blue ION)Construction: 100-percent milledLength: 34 or 35 inchesLie: 70 degreesLoft: 4 degreesHead Weight: 4 and 5, 355 grams; 6, 370 gramsWeight Kit: IncludedGrip: Lamkin Deep Etched Full BLUE cordPrice: $300 .truegolffit-banner-inner-right { padding-top: calc(574/1020 * (100% - 430px)); } @media screen and (max-width: 991px) { .truegolffit-banner-inner-right { padding-top: calc(574/1020 * 100%); width: 100%; } }

The Masters Tournament has delayed its ticketing process for the 2021 championship as it seeks a way to allow some number of spectators for the first major of the year.

WGANC Legacy Hers ‘n His  | Sierra View & Serrano  | October 27-28, 2021

 

ENTRIES OPEN: September 13,, 2021

ENTRIES CLOSE: September 27 2021

ENTRY FEE: TBA per Team

ELIGIBILITY:

WGANC Legacy Two-Person Scramble II  | San Juan Oaks | October 12-13, 2021

 

ENTRIES OPEN: August 30, 2021

ENTRIES CLOSE: September 13, 2021

ENTRY FEE: TBA per Team

ELIGIBILITY:

WGANC Legacy Fifties-Sixties  | Valley of the Moon  | September 27-28, 2021

The WGANC Age Tournaments have had many names throughout the years.  Before 1953, it was called the Seniors & Grandmothers Tournament, but it was changed to the Seniors Tournament in 1953 (ages 50 and over).  In 1970 another age tournament was added, called Nifty-Fifties (50-59) and the Seniors Tournament was now 60 and over.  Due to the oversubscription of the Nifty-Fifties and the Seniors Tournament, more age groups were added in 1977:  Junior-Senior (ages 50-55), Mid-Seniors (ages 56-62), Seniors (ages 63 and over).

In 1983, a new age group was added – 49ers (ages 18-49)

In 1997, the Super Seniors Tournament was added (ages 72 and over)

In 2000, the age tournaments were reorganized again and the tournament for players 70 years old and up was named Swingin’ Seniors.

Finally in 2018, Sassy Sixties was renamed Fifties-Sixties, to include a larger age group.

WGANC Legacy The Eclectic  | Canyon Oaks  | August 23-24, 2021

 

ENTRIES OPEN: July 12, 2021

ENTRIES CLOSE: July 26, 2021

ENTRY FEE: TBA

ELIGIBILITY:

WGANC Legacy Swingin’ Seniors  | Oakhurst & Discovery Bay  | August 3-4, 2021

 

ENTRIES OPEN: June 21, 2021

ENTRIES CLOSE: July 5, 2021

ENTRY FEE: TBA per Team

ELIGIBILITY:

WGANC Legacy Team Challenge  | Marin & Bay Club Stone Tree  | July 14-15, 2021

 

ENTRIES OPEN: May 24, 2021

ENTRIES CLOSE: July 14, 2021

ENTRY FEE: TBA

ELIGIBILITY:

WGANC Legacy Stroke Play  | Sequoyah & Contra Costa | June 15-16, 2021

 

ENTRIES OPEN: May 3, 2021

ENTRIES CLOSE: May 17, 2021

ENTRY FEE: TBD per 2-Person Team

ELIGIBILITY:

It has been nearly two years since we last asked you to take what we call the One Word Survey. As brand perception surveys go, it’s simple and doesn’t leave much room for nuance. It’s more a word association game than a deep introspection into your feels about the leading brands in golf. (We’ll do that one later).

Despite its simplicity, the results are compelling and never fail to capture the attention of the golf equipment industry.

Given the rollercoaster the industry has ridden through COVID and all of 2020, we thought it was time to do it again.

As we sift through the results, we’ll not only look at what you had to say this time around but we’ll take a closer look at how perceptions have changed over the three surveys in this series.

Which brands are trending up? Which brands are trending down? Those are the questions we hope to answer.

Greg Norman said on Sunday he tested positive for the coronavirus and is getting treatment.

Greg Norman shared photos on social media Friday of a visit to the hospital. On Thursday, he posted a video on Instagram saying he was experiencing coronavirus symptoms.

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