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There is a lot of cool gear in the golf equipment world that doesn’t always fit neatly into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised. 

What We Tried:

KJUS Breton Pants: Unlike typical rain pants, the KJUS Breton pants are designed to be worn on their own, not on top of your clothing.

Who Tried It:

Connor. Director of Soft Goods Testing and resident sneakerhead. I believe golf is better with a pair of cool shoes and comfortable joggers. I’ve never been a big rain-gear guy because I don’t like having multiple layers. The KJUS Breton pants intrigue me because they’re designed to be worn like ordinary golf pants.

What You Should Know

Available in two colors: Atlanta Blue or Steel GreyRetail $399Eight waist sizes and three inseam optionsDesigned to feel and play like an everyday golf pant or trouserDWR finish for hydrophobicity 

What’s the Big Deal about Pants? 

The KJUS Breton waterproof pants aren’t your everyday rain pants. As mentioned, this slick pair of pants is nearly indistinguishable from your typical golf attire. Traditional rain gear is baggy, bulky and designed to fit over your shorts or pants. 

This means that, if there’s any chance of rain on the course, you’ve got to pack extra gear and be prepared to throw it on at a moment’s notice. See where this is heading? The KJUS Breton waterproof pants negate this step. If there’s any chance of rain in the forecast, you can wear the Breton pants instead of your go-to pants and feel confident that you’re protected from the rain.

Bettinardi Golf continues their 25th-anniversary celebration with their 10th limited-edition putter.The Studio Stock 8 Slant features a rare neck and deep black finish.Only 250 produced.Available Oct. 31 with a MSRP of $900.

Can you believe we are down to the final three Bettinardi XXV Anniversary Series Limited-Edition putters?

When Bettinardi announced in January that they were releasing a new limited-edition putter every month, I applauded their ambition but was a bit skeptical. A new putter each month seemed a tall order and yet here we are in October with the 10th putter in the series.

Well done, Bettinardi. Your efforts have outpaced my expectations.

For the spooky season, Bettinardi has conjured up a darkly delicious version of their Studio Stock 8 putter. The spookiness is sublimely subtle. You’ll not find a scary spider or skull engraved into this Studio Stock. However, I think you’ll agree that this putter’s aesthetic is appropriate for this time of the year when the shadows are growing longer.

Hey, isn’t that a Studio Stock 9?

The first thing to address is that the Studio Stock 8 Slant is not a Studio Stock 9. I know that math is hard but those two numbers are in fact different. Admittedly, I can understand the mistake, especially since the SS9 is a familiar part of Bettinardi’s current Studio Stock line.

First-round leader Jasmine Suwannapura trailed on the leaderboard for most of the day but emerged with a one-stroke lead going into the third round of the Maybank Championship.

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There is a lot of cool gear in the golf world that doesn’t always fit into Most Wanted Tests or Buyer’s Guides. You still want to know how it performs. In our We Tried It series, we put gear to the test and let you know if it works as advertised.

What We Tried

Nippon N.S.PRO Putter Shaft

Your Putter Shaft Tester

Dave Wolfe– Lover of putters. Seriously, like all of the putters. It’s a thing.

We Tried It: Nippon N.S.PRO Putter Shaft

The vast majority of golfers know that finding the right shaft is a key element of club fitting. It’s understood that a driver shaft that is too stiff or not stiff enough will not deliver optimum performance. It’s not just flex, either. A shaft that is too heavy or too light will negatively affect your swing as well.

We know this is true for drivers and irons but what if it is also true for putters?

Scott Jamieson and Daniel Hillier shared the clubhouse lead after shooting 7-under 65s in the first round of the Qatar Masters before play was suspended because of lightning.

Annika Sörenstam is reportedly now a member at Augusta. Here are some of her golf favorites which includes gear from Callaway, Rolex and more.

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These festive Callaway golf balls are the perfect addition to your bag for your spooky Halloween and Día de los Muertos rounds this fall.

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Augusta National and the R&A don't appear to be changing their qualification criteria yet — or at least not in a way that would benefit LIV.

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Jasmine Suwannapura had seven birdies and an eagle for a 9-under 63 to take the first-round lead at the LPGA's Maybank Championship.

4-time major champion Rory McIlroy demonstrates a classic 'check and release' wedge shot, helping players improve in the short game.

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Your body should not be static during the golf swing, but too much movement off the ball in the backswing can be detrimental.

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What do you think is the easiest way to improve every golf shot? It’s important for our driver, irons and putter. The distance from your shoulders to your ball should remain the same for your setup and your point of impact. The shaft of your club is not changing so it’s up to your spine, shoulders and arms to find the same distance at impact. Early extension at the point of impact is a killer.

Shoulder Control
Most golf pros suggest tilting your shoulders at setup for your DRIVER to ensure that your impact is in an upward direction. It keeps your swing arcing upward toward the forward position of your teed up ball. For all other clubs your shoulders should be level and square to your target. In all cases, your job is to just rotate your shoulders with your spine.

Spine Control
Your hips and spine generate a lot of the power in your swing. You can’t afford to sway back during your swing. Spine ROTATION allows your hips and your shoulders to wind-up in your backswing.

Arm Control
In your arms you have 3 active sets of joints: shoulders, elbows and wrists.

A normal arm socket can only rotate about 45 degrees across your body when your shoulders are square to your body. Don’t try to move them further (like Rory and many of the pros).Your leading elbow should remain straight throughout your back-swing and down-swing or you will be forced to make split second (potentially disastrous) corrective actions at the point of impact. GOLFSTR+ will help your train for a straight arm back-swing.Your wrists both need to cock for lag at the top of your swing and then release at the bottom of your swing, for direction and power control.

Feel the weight of your club head taking charge during your back-swing and down-swing as you rotate your body to a balanced finish. John Daly and Jon Rahm are examples of the 2 extremes in the back-swing. Find your happy medium without swaying or bending your elbows. And, heaven forbid, never extend your legs and back until after impact.

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