Here are some of the more significant recent product introductions to the world of golf equipment.
AdamsGolf –Adams says light weight drivers with heavy swing weights typically make it more difficult for average players to get a full release producing weak shots to the right. The new Speedline 9088 UL is light weight (just 290 grams) but has a D0 swing weight and the balance to hit straight drives with less dispersion.
”Our extensive testing showed that many lighter weight drivers on the market ended up with very high swing weights, which most players tended to hit to the right,” said Scott Burnett, Director of Advance Product Development. “We solved that problem by balancing the weight throughout the entire club, creating lighter inertia around the grip, allowing players to hit the ball straighter. The result is they don’t have to put as much effort into actually releasing the club.”
The Speedline 9088 UL standard driver will be available August 1 and a draw model September 15.SRPfor both is $399.99.
Fourteen Golf – Fourteen built its reputation with their line of forged wedges has added a new titanium driver to its list of products, the DT-111, specifically engineered for very high club head speeds.COOMarcy Kamoda, “This driver is unique as it has been entirely designed for a specific player so they incorporated features that result in unsurpassed distance. We’re excited about adding this category to our equipment line-up.” The four piece 450 cc head has a variable face thickness, a hybrid 2-layer crown and the rear of the head raised to act as a visual setup aid. Price not available.
TaylorMade Golf – Three years ago the large amount of attention paid to the unusual shape of the Monza Spider putter was a precursor to results touring pros achieved. Last year TMaG followed up with the white headed Corza Ghost and now have combined the two ideas in the Ghost Spider putter – the size and high MOI of the Monza Spider with the white head of the Corza Ghost.
Monza Spiders are available in single-bend or center-shafted configurations and stock lengths of 33″, 34″ and 35″ in either left- or right-handed models. Street price is $179.
Titleist – The AT&T National tournament this week provided the first look at the new Titleist 712 series – MB, CB, AP1 and AP2 irons – which will replace the present 710 series early next year. Minor design improvements have been made to each line. Pricing is expected to be about the same as the current series.
Ping Golf –Pinggoes “Back to the Future” with another resuscitation of the Anser name. The six new putters all are traditional Anser-style blades with color bands on the shaft to distinguish the head weighting. Changes in weighting are meant to aid the three principle putting strokes from a slight arc to strong arc to a straight stroke. These designations match those in the stroke analyzing iPhone appPingannounced last month. Retail prices for the new Anser are not yet available.
Sun Mountain – The four wheel walking cart Micro-Cart folds to just 52 cubic inches and weighs only 13 lbs. making it great for lifting in and out of a car trunk. The four wheels make it very stable on the course and it comes fully assembled with hassle-free handle height adjustment. Micro-Cart is available now at a suggested retail price of $219.
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