Here’s a few of the more interesting announcements from club makers that recently hit my in-box:
YES! Good news
Adams Golf bought the assets of YES! Golf in January in bankruptcy court and at the time I said this was a very good move for Adams. They have now “re-launched” the brand with eight models, three of which are new to the U.S. market. YES! is known for the C-Grooves lathed into the putter face to impart top spin and minimized skidding.
Adams also has a new Redline series combing irons hybrids in a customizable set aimed at giving players maximum yardage. The Redline Super Hybrids have a larger head, an ultra-thin steel face and longer shaft length and a tri-level sole to reduce turf interference. Redline irons take the best attributes of hybrid design to increase distance.
Cobra White S3 driver
A perhaps unanticipated benefit to TaylorMade Golf making the heads of their R11 and Burner Superfast 2.0 drivers an easily identifiable white color is the instant recognition of the TMaG products being used, even by those like Luke Donald who have another equipment company’s logo on their bag. Not to worry though since Cobra had a limited edition white headed driver used by Ian Poulter last year and now a white-edition of their S3. Too bad TMaG will still probably get the credit.
TMaG Ghost
Speaking of TaylorMade and white headed clubs, the original Corza Ghost putter attracted a lot of attention especially when Justin Rose used it to win twice on the PGA Tour last year. Now with a name change to just Ghost he newest additions to the series are available; the TM-110 (blade style), TM-770 (mid -mallet) and the TM-880 (small-mallet). All have the titallium face insert and were designed with the help of Dave Stockton, probably the hottest putting guru on Tour.
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