The new Shot Scope Pro L2 laser rangefinder is a box-checker.
As in, it checks a lot of boxes.
Are you looking for a high-performing laser? Check.
How about a high-performing laser that acquires the target quickly and vibrates once you do? Check.
How about a high-performing laser that acquires the target quickly, vibrates once you do and has a slope function you can turn off for tournament play? Yep, another check.
Introducing the Japan Only Titleist Vokey Forged Wedge 2023
At the pinnacle of modern classics, Master Craftsman Bob Vokey has poured his years of experience into the creation of a premium forged model exclusively for Japan. This model features a traditional face profile with beautiful curves, a fusion of Titleist’s unique CO-FORGING process, and multi-material construction that satisfies the discerning senses of players who demand the very best.
To forge ahead in the world of wedge design, anyone can create a wedge, but it takes a Master Craftsman to produce a forged wedge that appeals to the discerning Japanese market.
The confidence-inspiring profile of this wedge features a traditional and sharp head profile with beautiful curves. For loft angles between 46° and 52°, the leading edge is designed to be straight to make it easy to address the ball squarely. For loft angles between 54° and 60°, a rounded leading edge is used to make it easier to address the ball even when the face is open for an approach shot, giving players confidence.
The unique CO-FORGING process of Titleist optimizes the center of gravity balance. The innovative multi-material structure and CO-FORGING process of Titleist allow for the precise center of gravity design.
I’m old. I not only remember the original Big Berthas. I played them. I played the driver and 3-wood a bit but it was the irons that really stood out in my memory. There has always been this idea bandied about that God couldn’t hit a 1-iron. But I had the original “brick on a stick,” the utility iron before we knew they existed—the Big Bertha 1-iron.
If most 1-irons were so sharp and thin that they could be mistaken for a butter knife, the Big Bertha 1-Iron had a top line so wide and flat you (and your entire family) could sit down for dinner at it.
As ungainly as they were, those were the blueprint for a lot of the irons we play today, what with their 360-degree undercut cavities, unsupported faces, cavity badges and ungodly amounts of offset. “Demonstrably Superior, Pleasingly Different,” as Ely Callaway requested from his staff. And for a lot of golfers, they were a lot of fun, making the game easier than it had ever been.
While Callaway doesn’t use it all the time, the Big Bertha name screams fun and forgiveness in a way no other model name in the Callaway back catalog does. But it’s back and, in my best Vin Diesel voice, it’s all about family. Drivers, fairways, hybrids and, most importantly, irons. But like any family, every member is significantly different from one another, even if they share a common name.
The Big Bertha irons aren’t necessarily aimed at the MGS core audience. They aren’t scratch golfers using a Ventus Purple. They are for golf’s Everyman, who plays once or twice a month and want to enjoy the 19th hole as much as the course. They want to hit the ball higher and further and probably need some help with a slice. And they are probably using the whole club face while doing it.
Let’s face facts. Most women swing the club slower than their male counterparts. In addition, they are not as tall and less muscular than the average man. So it just makes sense that if a female golfer wants a set of clubs off the rack, that set is built differently than a set of men’s standard clubs.
Voila!
The new Callaway Big Bertha REVA golf clubs are designed for women. Do they share a lot of technology and visuals with the Big Bertha range (read about it here)? Sure. But these are designed specifically for women and that technology is generally tweaked for higher launch and spin to keep the ball in the air longer.
That’s Reva, pronounced like revolution. It’s the second-generation Big Bertha Reva, by the way.
According to Kim Johnson, Callaway Retail Marketing Manager and Women’s Task Force Lead, “we’re proud to be making the best performance products for women. We’re No. 1 on the LPGA Tour and we make something for every woman, no matter where they are in their golf journey.
Jim Furyk will be a part of the inaugural World Champions Cup, an event that was originally booked to debut in 2021, but was pushed ahead to Dec. 7-10 of this year at the Concession Golf Club in Bradenton, Florida.
It’s rare that a golf equipment company runs unopposed in any category. I mean, given that more than one reputable brand makes a chipper, you wouldn’t think TaylorMade would have the mini-driver category all to itself but that’s how things stand right now as the company launches the BRNR Mini Driver.
This latest iteration, as the vowel-less name suggests, is a bit of an aesthetic throwback to TaylorMade’s classic Burner TI Bubble 2 lineup.
By my count, the BRNR is TaylorMade’s fifth foray into the category and, other than a large PING fairway wood and a singular Callaway Big Bertha mini-driver, nobody else has bothered to compete.
Why?
The simple explanation is that mini-drivers are niche products that don’t fit neatly into the mix for most players. As we dig into that and why you may or may not want to consider one, it makes sense to start with the obvious question.
We al know that the ball doesn’t travel as far when it’s cold and it seems to go a little farther when it’s really hot, but how much influence will temperature have on my carry distance?
Golf is a sport that requires skill, technique, and precision. One of the factors that can affect distance is temperature. Temperature can have a significant impact on the distance a golf ball will travel, as it can affect the ball's flight characteristics along with the golfer's swing mechanics. In this post, we will explore the effects of temperature on ball flight only. We don’t delve into the affect that all the extra clothing you’re wearing because it’s so cold will have on your ability to swing. This is only the effect of temperature on ball flight, not on our ability to swing the club normally when it’s either cold or hot.
Here is a chart that I created with the help of the engineers at PING. It’s super simple and easy to remember - just the way I like it!
Temperature Data:
Most of our club carry distances are acquired in temperatures close to 75º F (24º C)
The TaylorMade P790 Phantom Black irons cry out for golf to create a new category.
OEMs offering black versions of their flagship irons during the off-year used to be a fad. Then it became a trend.
I’m not sure what comes after “trend” but this is starting to feel like standard operating procedure.
The short story here is that the TaylorMade P790 Phantom Black irons are exactly the same as the chrome P790 iron set that came out in September of 2021. Except, of course, they’re black PVD. Name any OEM and they’re doing the same thing. The idea, obviously, is to give an iron set a mid-life cycle kick in the trousers and help sales as the new versions are being readied.
Call it a cash grab, a marketing ploy or even a “limited edition.” Whatever you want to call it, mid-life cycle blacked-out irons are officially in the playbook.
Matt Fitzpatrick defeated defending champion Jordan Spieth on the third playoff hole at the RBC Heritage on Sunday.
Australian rookie Grace Kim won the LOTTE Championship on Saturday at breezy Hoakalei for her first LPGA Tour title.
U.S. Open champion Matt Fitzpatrick shot his best round on the PGA Tour with a 63 Saturday for a one-shot lead over Patrick Cantlay through three rounds at the RBC Heritage.
Yu Jin Sung shot a 1-under 71 on Saturday at windy Hoakalei Country Club to take a one-stroke lead into the final round of the LOTTE Championship.
Jimmy Walker shot a second straight 6-under 65 on Friday to lead the RBC Heritage by 3 shots, while Masters champion Jon Rahm recovered from his opening-round 1-over 72 with a 64 to move to 6-under.
Rory McIlroy has been docked $3 million after missing his second "designated event" of the PGA Tour season without a specified reason, according to multiple reports.
Tiger Woods' 2019 Masters title came 11 years after his last major win. He's not the only elite athlete to have a long wait between championships.
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If the USGA and R&A have a set of testing protocols for drivers to be conforming (distance) and a majority of drivers meet those protocols, why would I buy a new 2024 driver? – @SlowMoSwing
You should only buy a new driver in 2024 if it’s measurably better than what you have now, although I will accept “because I wanted to” as a valid reason for buying a new club.
For all intents and purposes, USGA regulations are limited to volume, length, moment of inertia (MOI) and Characteristic of Time (CT).
As we’ve discussed, there’s some wiggle room between CT and the old COR limit that does allow drivers to get slightly faster. Off-center performance continues to improve with each new release and, while the benefits are largely limited to faster players, there’s no cap on aerodynamic efficiency.
Titleist has introduced their 2023 lineup of golf stand bags. The new Players StaDry 4, Players 4 and Players 5 were designed with a focus on functionality. The goal? Make your walk more enjoyable.
The 2023 Titleist Players 4 StaDry golf stand bag features waterproof construction without sacrificing function. The Players 4 StaDry features plentiful storage, including a full-length apparel pocket. It weighs just under four pounds. Lightweight design is a key feature for any good golf stand bag.
Waterproof construction, including seam-sealed zippersSix pockets and dual carry strapsFour-way club dividerFull-length apparel pocket and external drink sleeveThe 2023 Titleist Players 4 golf stand bag features premium materials and lightweight construction to make your walk more enjoyable. Between the dual carry strap and ample storage, the new Players 4 should be a suitable carry companion.
Four-way club dividerFull-length apparel pocket and external drink sleeveHigh-grade aluminum legsYKK zippersThe Titleist Players 5 golf stand bag is the biggest and most robust of the new 2023 collection of Titleist stand bags. It features a five-way club divider for better organization and even more storage for the golfer who needs an a few extra balls (or boxes).
Dual carry strapSeven storage pocketsFive-way club dividerVelcro glove patchesLet’s be real. The upgrades to the Titleist lineup of golf stand bags are marginal. Similar to the upgrades in clubs, you aren’t going to see an insane jump in performance. That said, if there’s anyone who understands the benefits of premium zippers and well-thought-out pockets, it’s me.
Natthakritta Vongtaveelap shot a 2-under 70 to hold onto a share of the lead at Hoakalei Country Club, while Frida Kinhult shot a 76 to fall six shots back.
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