The Evolution Of Style In Golf In Galvin Green Waterproofs

Galvin Green Waterproofs have been on the market since 1990, making it possible for golfers to brave the cold and wet on the course without succumbing to either the weather or the bulkiness of previous clothing options. Surely, golfers in the past protected themselves from the elements, too. But they did so by layering up for warmth, and then wearing a coat over the layers of sweaters for dryness. Heavy and constricting, the choices were nowhere as sleek or streamlined as they are today.

Golfers at all levels of skill and ability recognize the importance of dressing appropriately for the sport. Of utmost importance is comfort and functionality, the need to wear something that allows for freedom of movement. Imagine someone in a straight jacket trying to tee off. It's not very practical. For golfers who play where the weather is windy and wet, it's crucial to stay dry and warm as well.

Gore Tex is a water repellent, lightweight fabric that all Galvin Green Waterproofs are made from. Not only does Gore Tex cause water to roll off like it does off of a duck's back, the fabric breathes to allow extra body heat and sweat to escape, thus keeping its wearer warm and dry but not overheated. It's ideal to wear through a round of golf on a blustery day.

In an ideal situation, a golfer's attire will keep him or her protected from the elements all over, from head to toe. Starting from the bottom, imagine having slacks that can withstand the splashes and splatters that are bound to occur during a stormy 18 holes. Your legs will benefit from the easy breathing fabric that provides warmth and comfort without absorbing any water.

Up top, a slight rain jacket that's durable enough to protect from a gusting cold wind without constricting the movement of your arms seems ideal. And the added protection against water from the Gore Tex is unbeatable.

Some might argue that style is more important than function, that it doesn't matter how well you do something as long as you look good doing it. Others will debate that the opposite is true, that appearance is far less significant than ability. And there are yet others who would suggest that optimum effectiveness results from a combination of both style and function. In the case of Galvin Green waterproofs for golfers, it could be argued that golfers who feel the confidence and comfort of properly fitting, weather-appropriate attire just might have an advantage to play a better game than others who aren't dressed as well.

For now Galvin Green Waterproofs are available from retailers and distributors in the UK and Northern Europe, places where golfers are prone to golf in inclement weather. Perhaps the availability will expand to other nations in the future.

Galvin Green Astor

Coming into a new year it is always exciting to see the new range from Galvin Green and this year one of the products that looks like being a winner is the new Galvin Green Astor. This is a full zip jacket but this jacket stands out because it has fabric stretch inserts which will make it very comfortable to swing in.

It will be available in January 2011 and will have come in five different colours.

This in my opinion will be one of the big sellers for next year.

Electric Golf Trolley Guide

Before, golf trolleys are considered by “proper golfers” as devices that are used only by women and seniors who are too lazy to carry their clubs around the course for several miles. Things started to change when research revealed the risks to back muscles through carrying; or injuries to shoulders and biceps by pulling a trolley.

Later, trolleys are integrated with a sophisticated technology. Modern battery-powered trolleys are easy to operate. Today, golf trolleys are a must-have accessory of amateur and professional golfers. It takes away the risk of injuries as well as maintains focus and concentration throughout the round as the closing stretch of holes tend to both build physical and mental fatigue.

If you are not sure how to spot for your perfect trolley, here are some tips you should take note. Golf trolleys are usually priced £199 and £500.  (Powakaddy Golf Trolleys are the market leader)Therefore, you must be more careful on choosing which one suits you the best. 

• Foldability and Assembly. Your chosen device must fit in the transport that will carry it around the course. 
• Robust, light and heard-wearing. It must be light enough to lift comfortably in and out of your car. 
• Handle Height. The handle should not put strain on your back and shoulders when walking.
• Battery Capability. Consider the undulations of the course you play regularly compared to the climb capability of the battery.
• Battery Charge Life. Find out if your unit has the capability to last the distance depending on the duration of your game. If you play more than 18 holes a day, your battery should be able to handle that.
• Silent Running. Choose the golf trolley that has a powerful yet quiet motor with a start controller that doesn’t jerk it action.
• Dexterity. Find a unit that has an accessible grab handle that allows for a right or left-handed golfer, with fingertip acceleration and deceleration. This should match the golfer’s preferred pace of stride.
• Storage and cleaning. The trolley must have a set of quick release main wheels.
• Free-Wheel capability. Make sure you could still use your trolley even if the battery runs dry.

Free Powakaddy Bag Offer

Powakaddy Free Bag Offer

If you’re thinking that your golf – possibly even your health - could benefit from a little less physical effort then you’d be wise to consider an electric trolley. It allows for all the benefits of a nice walk without the ‘huff and puff’ of lugging your golf bag around!

If that’s the case then there’s never been a better time to get yourself a brand new PowaKaddy than RIGHT NOW. From 1^st November, until the end of December (unless stocks run out first) each PowaKaddy Electric Trolley will come with a Powakaddy cart bag  absolutely FREE.

Tips for Playing in the Cold Weather

Tips for Playing Golf During the Cold Season

1. Check your golf shoes and make sure they’re waterproof. If they’re not, you might want to think about buying a new pair. When cold weather comes, it brings frost and moisture on the grass along with it. This can soak your shoes if they’re not waterproof. Besides the waterproof shoes, a thick pair of socks will give you more comfort. I personally like to double up on socks during the cold weather.

2. When dressing for the cold, put on layers of clothing, as opposed to wearing thicker items like a heavy coat. The extra layers will provide more warmth and you’ll have more room to manoeuvre when making your shots. Long sleeve shirts/roll necks are great for these times. You may also want to think about thermal golf underwear (compression layers) if the temperatures are going to be low enough.

3. Always wear a hat that provides warmth for the head and protects the ears. You might not be nominated for the fashion person of the year, but you’ll never have to worry about frostbite, or a headache from the cold.

4. As far as your game is concerned, you should be aware that the ball won’t travel as far as it usually does. During cold weather, the air is denser or heavier, which slows the flight of the ball and the distance it will travel. You might have to use a different club than you normally would for a given distance. For example, a 6-iron might have to be used for a distance that you would normally use a 7-iron, and so on. 5. With the winter rules in play you do have an advantage when on the fairway, but in other areas on the course assess the position of your forthcoming shot. Stand with your back to the flag and “grade” your lie. Think traffic lights – attack (green), lay up (yellow) or knock out sideways (red).

6. For shots close in to the green keep the ball low. The chip and run reduces the chances of miss-hits and unpredictable bounces – compared to the high lob shot so reach for the 7-iron and not the pitching wedge.

New Titleist Pro V1 2011 Ball

First Review of the New 2011 Titleist Pro V1 Prototype

The original Titleist Pro V1 was first introduced to the PGA Tour in Las Vegas in October of 2000. Billy Andrade was one of 47 players to put it into play and ended up winning giving the Pro V1 its first win. Over the years, there have been slight changes to the Pro V1 and in 2003 the Pro V1x was added to the line. It has been 10 years since and Titleist recently debuted the latest generation Pro V1 to the various tours in anticipation of its 2011 release.

They recently tested the 2011 New Titleist Pro V1 Prototype golf ball:

• It remains a 3-piece design with a large solid core, thin mantle layer and thin cover.
• Bench testing indicated that the 2011 Pro V1 Prototype has similar cover hardness as the 2009 version and is approximately 5% lower in compression.
• Initial human testing indicates that it is more durable and stays whiter in appearance longer.
• Some of our testers also indicated that it is longer than the previous version.

Nike Golf VR Pro Fairway Woods

Nike Golf Adds More Performance and Distance with the Introduction of the VR Pro Fairway Woods

 

Nike Golf is adding more distance to its Nike VR Pro line with the addition of the new Nike VR Pro Fairway woods. 

 

The VR Pro fairway woods are loaded with ground-breaking technology, specifically the combination of the Variable Compression Channel and the STR8-FIT face angle technology.  The new Variable Full Compression Channel on the VR Pro fairway woods increases speed at impact in more spots on the club face, delivering greater distance on draws, stingers, high cuts, fades or straight shots.

 

As with the Nike VR Pro driver, the VR Pro fairway woods feature a Tour-inspired design with a traditional pear-shaped club head.  Working directly with Nike Golf Tour athletes, the VR Tour Pro has a flatter sole and lower profile, which promotes confidence and greater control. The flatter and lower profile makes it easier to get the ball up in the air. 

 

“The work with our Tour staff lead us to a fairway wood which is hotter over a larger area of the face and has a flatter sole for ease off of tight lies,” according to Nike Golf’s Director of Production Creation Tom Stites.  “The Nike STR8-FIT Tour adapter allows us to position the head precisely where the player wants it which maximizes visual confidence and performance.”

 

The workability of the VR Pro fairway wood is perfected with the STR8-FIT Tour technology providing 32 options to customize the club face angle.  The power to adjust the club to the perfect position makes for more shots in your golf bag.

 

Availability: February 2011

Men’s:  Loft Options:  3/13 degree (RH); 3/15 degree (RH/LH); 4 (RH); 5 (RH/LH); 7 (RH); All available in:  A,R,S,X

 

 

New Tour Edge Exotics XCG-V Fairway Woods

Tour Edge Exotics XCG-V Fairway Woods

The new Tour Edge looks like a cracker 

David Glod, President and founder: “The question I ask myself with each new model is: ‘How do we outdo ourselves?’ It was hard to improve on our last model but I knew we could do it by utilizing more titanium. A larger clubhead and v-shaped titanium cup face allow us to improve ball speed, especially on off-center hits. The XCG-V fairway wood is a rocket no matter where you catch it on the face.”

How it works: As Glod states, the heads are bigger (e.g., the 3-wood is 11 percent larger). A light titanium hosel (saves 30 grams) and cup face (25 percent bigger) means that 50 percent more mass gets distributed to the heavy steel sole. Consider this: Sixty percent of the head’s total weight is packed into the sole. The by-product is lower CG, less spin, more head stability and faster ball speed across the face.

New Taylormade r11 and r11 TP

It's all going White

Golfers who are really into gear have been buzzing for weeks on message boards and blogs about white drivers. First, there was the all-white 

Cobra Limited Edition ZL

, which Ian Poulter put into play and won with in Asia.

We are expecting the New Taylormade r11 driver to be available in early spring and we will let you know when they are available for sale.

Next down the Great White Way will be TaylorMade's yet-to-be-released R11, the next generation of 2010's R9. A few images of Sean O'Hair testing the club were obtained by Golf.com.

As you can see in the picture of Sean O Hair, the crown of the club is white, but the sole is black.

New Taylor Made Irons for 2011

A recent blog report by sandbox8 shows that TaylorMade Golf has re-imagined and redefined the forged iron with the introduction of three new and distinctly different models: TPMB (Tour Preferred® Muscleback), TPMC (Tour Preferred Muscle Cavity) and TPCB (TaylorMade Tour Preferred Cavityback).

The sophisticated design of each of the three new models incorporates specific features and technologies developed to promote improved superior performance. Created with major input from tour pros, each new iron is an exquisitely designed instrument that blends classic forged iron features with modern performance elements. The TPMB and TPMC are both created using a state-of-the-art shaping process and modern, 6-step forging procedure that results in pure feel. The TPCB employs a multi-material construction comprised of a forged face and cast body.

“Forged irons are typically devoid of performance technologies,” said Bret Wahl, senior director of iron, wedge and putter development. “Their compact and solid construction, with thin sole, thin topline, high CG location and little to no offset, forces a very specific type of impact parameters to hit a good shot, with virtually no margin for error. The reward for that sacrifice is unparalleled feel and workability. We took a long, close look into the makeup of forged irons to determine if we could advance the performance with the use of technology, and we found that we could.”

TPMB: Innovation in a Forged Muscleback
The TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB is a finely wrought muscleback blade expressly designed for the purist. With clear lines, a compact player’s shape and minimal offset, the TPMB delivers the pure feel, feedback and workability coveted by blade fans.

“This is the iron that many of our Tour Staff pros been waiting for,” said Keith Sbarbaro, TaylorMade’s vice president of tour operations. “The lines are clear and clean from every angle, and the pure feel of the ball on the forged face at impact is as good as it gets.”

The exclusive, 6-step forging process employed produces a more precisely shaped and finished head that looks and performs like a work of art.A thin topline, thin sole, straight leading edge, minimal offset and tapered hosel work in conjunction to promote the kind of pure face-to-ball connection sought after by skilled players.

In addition, the TPMB incorporates TaylorMade’s innovative new precision-weighting port in the back of the clubhead to solve an age-old problem. In the past, clubmakers have installed cartridges of varying weight in the hosel to assure that each iron in the set is of uniform swingweight. Doing so, however, affects the location of the CG in terms of its position between the toe and heel.

The TPMB’s precision-weighting port guarantees precise swingweights while ensuring optimal and consistent CG location in every clubhead.

“The precision-weighting port proves that it is, in fact, possible to innovate and improve the performance of a true, forged blade,” said Brian Bazzel, manager of iron and wedge creation.

The TPMB also incorporates an advanced, USGA-conforming groove design to promote more spin and control from the rough, a crucial advancement in making it the ultimate player’s performance iron.

The standard shaft and grip properties were chosen with input from TaylorMade Tour Staff professionals, and include True Temper Dynamic Gold shaft —the most widely played on tour—and Tour Velvet grips, a combination deemed optimal for promoting consistent and responsive performance.

TPMC: The Ideal Forged Players Cavityback
TPMC irons are designed with a clean, classic and maneuverable player’s shape that offers the optimum blend of feel, workability, and forgiveness. By incorporating a compact, shallow cavity, the irons deliver the feel and workability of a forging plus a degree of added stability.

The end result is a sexy, workable player’s shape with a thin topline, straighter leading edge and less-cambered sole. Like the TPMB, the creation of the TPMC starts with an exclusive 6-step forging process, which produces a more precisely shaped and finished head that looks and performs beautifully.

The sole is moderate to narrow in thickness and less cambered, preventing deep digging. The leading edge features minimal heel-to-toe radius with the ideal amount of camber to cut cleanly and precisely into the turf with little to no resistance.

Additionally, the advanced groove design promotes more spin and control from the rough.

TaylorMade’s precision-weighting port is incorporated into the TPMC, guaranteeing precise swingweights while ensuring optimal and consistent CG location in every clubhead to promote optimized ball flight in the long-, middle- and short-irons.Equipped with True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts and Tour Velvet grips.

TPCB (Tour Preferred Cavityback)
The Tour Preferred CB is a multi-material forged cavityback that’s beautiful, powerful and playable. Designed with a two-piece head, the TPCB’s advanced construction melds a forged face with a cast body that incorporates an undercut cavity to deliver the pure feel of a forged iron and the forgiveness of a deep cavityback.

“Uniting a forged face with a cast cavity allows us to deliver the best of both worlds: the soft feel of a forging with the stability and forgiveness of a deep undercut cavity,” said Wahl.

The TPCB boasts the highest MOI of the three new irons. That, combined with its Inverted Cone Technology (the only iron of the three with ICT), which promotes faster ball speed on off-center hits, helps make the TPCB extremely forgiving for consistent distance from shot to shot.

The TPCB also features a precision-weighting port that guarantees consistent swingweight throughout the set while ensuring optimal CG location in every clubhead to promote optimal ball flight every iron.

Additionally, the TPCB features the same new, advanced groove design to promote more spin and control from the rough.

The TPCB irons is the only model of the three being offered in both steel and graphite shafts. The steel is a new, 110-gram, mid-flight True Temper Dynamic Golf XP, which is lighter and promotes higher flight compared to the standard Dynamic Gold steel shaft. The graphite shaft options, developed by Fujikura, are offered in 90-gram stiff flex and 80-gram regular flex. Tour Velvet grips are also standard.

Mizuno Winter Warmers

Mizuno Winter Warmer’s

MIZUNO THERMAL MITTENS A waterproof Mizuno ImpermaLite™ shell fabric, WarmaLite™ thermal inner lining and Quik-Adjust toggle cord provides a winter mitten suitable for the most extreme winter golf conditions. MIZUNO TWIN CANOPY UMBRELLA “The Twin Canopy Umbrella is the umbrella of choice for our Tour Players,” says Clint Vosloo, Softgoods Category Manager, “ and this is undoubtably due to the levels of research and testing that we have invested in the product.” Wind tunnel tested to withstand gale force levels, the Mizuno Twin Canopy Umbrella features a lightweight, yet extremely durable, frame construction, molded soft-touch handle and a twin canopy Mizuno ImpermaLite™ waterproof fabric shield. FLEECE WINTER HAT A favourite with the Mizuno Staff Players, the Winter Hat offers a microfleece thermal inner with a traditional looking acrylic knit outer, complete with turn-up.  MIZUNO WARMALITE™ HEADWARMER Benefitting from WarmaLite™ Technology, Mizuno’s latest body warming fabrics, the headwarmer is the ultimate in lightweight performance in winter headwear.

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Footjoy Dryjoys Tour Golf Shoes

FJ LAUNCHES NEW DRYJOYS TOUR GOLF SHOE

FootJoy, the #1 Shoe in Golf, introduces DryJoys Tour™ - a new category of performance golf shoes born from a 21-year heritage as the #1 all-weather performance shoe in golf. Following several years of development driven by player insight, DryJoys Tour deliver the comfort, flexibility and waterproof performance that players at all levels have come to expect from the DryJoys® brand while integrating enhanced Tour-caliber stability features. The new DryJoys Tour golf shoes have been engineered to exceed the demands of the world's top professionals. Featuring the next generation Tri-Density TPU Stability PODS™ outsole, DryJoys Tour shoes provide the stability and performance required to compete on the tour's most demanding courses. Blended with traditional upper styling crafted from the finest premium leathers, this new category surpasses the expectations of even the most discernible tour players.  "This new category takes our highly-successful DryJoys franchise to the next level with the integration of several key stability features," said Mike Foley, Director of Footwear Marketing, FootJoy. "Players of all levels will continue to enjoy the comfort, flexibility and all-weather performance synonymous with the DryJoys brand with the new added benefit of several major technological enhancements that deliver unsurpassed platform stability, traction and overall confidence."  World #4, Steve Stricker, notes, “With the new DryJoys Tour, you immediately notice the improved stability and connection with the ground. It’s a significant improvement and one that will benefit performance. Equally important, the overall comfort is outstanding. It’s an all-around great product and has been my ‘go-to shoe’ since I first received them.” The launch of the new Footjoy DryJoys Tour Golf Shoes category will be supported by a multi-dimensional print and digital advertising and marketing campaign. Available from January 2011 with a MSRP of £125.

Nike Lunar Golf Shoes

NIKE GOLF DEBUTS THE NEW NIKE LUNAR CONTROL SHOE

Nike Golf introduces the new Nike Lunar Control shoe that provides stability and comfort in a lightweight package. The Nike Lunar Control features a familiar saddle design fused with innovative materials and construction technologies found in Nike running shoes. Those key technologies are Nike’s Lunarlon Foam and Nike Flywire. Developed in the Nike Sports Research Lab, Lunarlon Foam is extremely light and responsive thus allowing golfers the freedom to focus on their game, and forget about what’s on their feet – a Nike Golf obsession. The Lunarlon Foam is encased within a supportive Phylon carrier in the midsole. The dual-density foam is both durable and highly responsive, providing a unique blend of ultra-plush cushioning and optimal support. Also featured is the lightweight stability layer, achieved through Nike Flywire technology. An ultra-strong yet ultra-lightweight construction of high-tensile fibres combine with a TPU overlay to provide a dynamic and supportive fit in the midfoot that won’t stretch out over time.  Nike Golf collaborated with Nike athlete and Tour professional Paul Casey, who provided key insights into developing this stable, comfortable and lightweight shoe. At the recent WGC-HSBC Champions, five Nike Golf athletes, including Paul Casey, Anthony Kim, Carl Pettersson, Charl Schwartzel and event winner Francesco Molinari all debuted Nike Golf’s new Nike Lunar Control golf shoe. The Nike Lunar Control golf shoes has a waterproof, leather upper that is reinforced by an additional waterproof surface treatment. Nike’s second-generation Power Platform outsole incorporates an additional second channel in the outsole to allow for greater natural motion and smoother weight transfer for more power through impact with every swing. The Nike Lunar golf shoes Control is available at retail on January 1, 2011.

The Anser to Forging

PING’s first forged design in more than 40 years, the Anser carries the same name as one of the early models Karsten Solheim produced before he transitioned to the popular investment casting process. The newest version pushes the forging process to create performance benefits not previously associated with a forged club. The forged, multi-metal design, combines an 8620 steel body, a dense tungsten sole and machined grooves for unequalled forged-iron feel and forgiveness. Its hollow-sole cavity softens feel and positions the CG for higher-launching shots. The progressive set design offers long-iron forgiveness and short-iron control. The Ping Anser irons will be Available in 3-PW and will be fully custom fittable with a retail price of just over £1000

Proquip Waterproofs

ProQuip, the world’s leading innovator of lightweight golf weatherwear and Preferred Supplier to the European Ryder Cup Team 2010, has introduced a new Playing Top to its TourFlex range, the company’s first all-over stretchable rain suit. The breakthrough TourFlex fabric, developed exclusively by ProQuip over the past three years, features complete super-stretch performance enabling all golfers – from club players to tournament professionals – to swing freely and athletically, as if they were wearing a lightweight second skin.  It also features striking modern styling with a slimmer, sports cut and a new range of colours for 2011. What makes TourFlex special is its two-way stretch fabric, made with a fine plain weave rather than a knit, as with most stretchable fabrics. This enables the whole garment to be made with super-stretchable fabric, not just stretch panels, making it the lightest, quietest and easy-to-swing-in rain suit with a waterproof outer that ProQuip Waterproofs has ever produced. ProQuip Chief Designer Richard Head said: “ProQuip has been the leading developer of ultra-lightweight weatherwear fabrics for nearly 30 years, but I can I honestly say TourFlex is the best rain suit we have ever produced. “My vision was to create a lightweight, stretchable fabric that performed like a second skin – and that is precisely what we have achieved. You can swing in a TourFlex jacket and hardly know it is on, it is so easy to play in. In my opinion, TourFlex represents a whole new level of performance in athletic golf weatherwear.” TourFlex, with its ultra-lightweight waterproof stretch outer fabric, has enabled ProQuip to create a slimmer fitting, athletic cut with Tour inspired styling and three-way colours. The high-performance fabric, with integrated weatherwear features including waterproof zips, is available in an array of sizes (S-XXXL) and colours with matching trousers and, like all ProQuip rain suits, is guaranteed for three years. The suggested retail price is £250 (Jacket or Playing Top £150; Trousers £100).

Titleist Prov1

LEGENDARY TITLEIST PRO V1 VOTED #1 BALL BY FOREMOST

The legendary Titleist Pro V1 franchise has been recognised by the largest golf buying group in the UK, as the ‘Best Ball’ at the annual ‘Foremost Supplier of the Year Awards 2010’. The Pro V1 franchise is the best selling golf ball model in the UK accounting for one third of all money spent on golf balls¹ and continues to be trusted by the majority of the world’s best players across professional tours in 2010. Recognition from the Foremost group is validation that Titleist balls meet the needs of golfers of all levels. The Foremost group is represented by over 1000 PGA Professionals from across the UK, and it was them who voted Titleist as ‘Best Ball’ in recognition of the market leading product and consumer ball fitting initiative which was launched earlier this year. “We are delighted that the Pro V1 has been recognised as the ‘Best ball’ by Foremost members, which confirms that we are meeting the needs of the green grass professional. We are committed to delivering outstanding products and customer service, and will continue to work with professionals and consumers to keep building the Titleist brand. Our golf ball fitting initiative has been very well received since being launched earlier this year, and this is something we plan to grow into 2011 and beyond. Our team of Titleist Brand Ambassadors have continued to bolster our market shares on worldwide professional tours, and to learn that Foremost professionals also place us as their #1 ball is fantastic,” commented Ken Graham, Titleist Director of UK Sales and European Marketing. Andy Martin, Company Director, Foremost Golf said “The Foremost membership has voted the ProV1 as their best ball for 2010. This is in recognition not only for the quality of the product but for the initiatives that Titleist have put in place over the last 12 months including a ‘Consumer ball Fitting’ strategy that works closely with our members in the green-grass channel.

Stewart Golf X5 Golf Trolley

The latest trolley model from the X series is finally out. The Stewart Golf X5 Golf Trolley is specifically designed to be remote controlled, which gives golfers the convenience of a trolley during a game.

 

Unlike most trolleys, the X5 Remote Control Trolley has a wide rear wheelbase of 66cm. It has two front wheels for an increased footprint. The chassis has a built-in stabiliser.

 

The X5 Remote Control Trolley is characterised by a low and central centre of gravity which in turn gives you the stability you need. It has a unique chassis design, which places the battery in the centre of the wheelbase. It can remain stable even on the most challenging courses giving you the concentration you need to achieve a hole-in-one streak.

 

The X5 Remote Control Trolley also features alloy wheels that are fitted to the F1 lithium. Its compact handset also allows the golfer to move the machine forward, reverse, faster, slower, left and right from up to 50 yards away. You can also program up to 4 walking speeds into the handset.

 

X5 Remote Control Trolley lets you resume to your ideal speed at a touch of a button. Definitely, this is something easier to control and manipulate than your previous trolley. The X Series from Stewart Golf started with the X1 Trolley in 2003. It was initially designed to change the perception of the battery powered cart. The manufacturers created a trolley into something golfers desired and not just needed.

 

It is available in Silver, Black and Green. Definitely, this is the trolley you’ve been waiting for to have.

What is in Robert Karlsons Golf bag?

What’s in Karlsson’s bag?

Driver: Titleist 910 Driver D3 9.5 (Graphite Design Tour AD DI-6 shaft with D.2 head setting)

Fairway metals: Titleist 910F 13.5 and 19 deg  D•4 SFT Setting (Grafalloy ProLaunch Red shaft with D.4 head setting))

Irons (3-PW): Titleist MB (True Temper Dynamic Gold SL)

Wedges: Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled  (49, 56, 60 degrees with True Temper Dynamic Gold SL shafts)

Putter: Scotty Cameron Newport prototype

Ball:  Titleist ProV1x

Shoes:  Footjoy ICON

Glove: FJ StaSof

Robert Karlson won the season ending Dubai World championship in style and it is slightly disappointing that Ian Poulters ball marker gaff has overshadowed what was a fantastic performance fron thee likeable swede

New Footjoy Spidr 2 Golf Gloves

A recent report on golf gear review shows that the new Footjoy glove displays that Footjoy still have the edge when it comes to golf gloves and we are looking forward to this glove being available in the new year.

The new FootJoy Spidr 2 golf glove is one of if not the best golf glove I have ever worn. The glove has what FootJoy calls DTR, which stands for Digital Tac Response leather. The leather has what looks similar to the pattern used on diving gloves. The surface has small shallow pockets, not unlike the dimples on a golf ball cover. The idea no doubt is to provide Maximum grip and Maximum control of the golf club with minimum grip pressure. While this may make for a somewhat strange looking piece of leather, what I can tell you is that the glove lives up to the claim of Max grip and Max control like no other golf glove I’ve used to date. 

The back portion of the glove they call FiberSof which helps the glove conform perfectly to your hand and fingers for better control and fit throughout your swing. In simple terms this means the glove fits like a second skin at all times during your swing and that translates to good control and consistency on every shot. 

The glove also comes with what FootJoy calls its Power Locking Closure system. The locking closure system flexes for a secure fit and a near custom feel. Again, I don’t know about the fancy terms, but what I do know is that this is the best fitting golf glove I have ever worn. 

FootJoy claims to be using cutting edge materials, construction, and design for this Spidr 2 glove. What I noticed right away was how consistent the fit of the gloves is from glove to glove. I have 3 of the Spidr 2 gloves, and each one fits exactly like the other two. This is NOT all that common with most golf gloves I’ve purchased in the past. It has become standard practice for me when buying golf gloves to try on EVERY one just to make sure the fit is correct for my hand. It has been my experience that I can try on half a dozen or more gloves before I find 3 that fit the same way, and fit the way I want them to. 

I first tried the Spidr 2 glove at the driving range. I have found that hitting a large bucket of 168 golf balls to be an excellent method for finding out just how well a glove performs, as well as how long it will last. If a glove shows any signs of wear in the first half dozen buckets of range balls, I can be pretty sure it will not last me very long on the course. What I found with the Spidr2 glove was that it looks just like it did when I first put it on. After hitting 4 large buckets of balls, it not only looked like new, it also FIT just like it did the first time I put it on. As I’m sure you know, some gloves will stretch out after a few rounds and get a bit loose on your hand. Not so with this new design. The fit was exactly the same. After playing four 18 hole rounds of golf with the same glove I use at the driving range it still looked and fit like new. I tend to be a bit hard on my golf gloves so this was an excellent indication of the quality of the materials and design of this glove. 

According to the FootJoy site, this glove is supposed to be an All Weather design, meaning it will provide good control of the club in all weather conditions. I can’t really say if this is true or not, as I didn’t get rained on at any time during my play. I guess I’ll just have to take their word on this. 

The back of each finger and the back of the glove has a thin strip of black material. The sides of the last 3 fingers is made of the same material. This black material is quite elastic and I’m sure it is partly responsible for the excellent fit of the glove, as well as making the glove breathable at the same time. During my practice sessions and rounds of golf, at no time did I find my hand getting too warm nor in any way damp due to persperration. If you have ever had a problem with your glove becoming wet during a round, you know how uncomfortable this can be. With the Spidr 2 glove this wasn’t a problem at all. 

I don’t know how much value you put in the looks of a golf glove. I’m sure it doesn’t have much if any effect on how well you will play or score. But it’s nice to be able to wear a glove that looks just as well as it performs. The three tone White/ Grey/Black trim design of this glove just plain looks like a high performance glove. Again, this may not mean much, put it can’t hurt considering how a lot of golfers find golf to be a game where confidence means almost as much as skill.