Ping: Unveils its i20 driver, fairway woods, hybrids and irons. “In the i20 series, we’ve combined workability, distance and forgiveness with the goal to make any golfer a more versatile and complete player,” said John A. Solheim, Ping chairman and CEO.
Equipment
Adams Golf Launches Speedline Fast 12 LS Driver
Adams Golf: Introduces the Speedline Fast 12 LS (low spin) driver, which is the company’s lowest spinning aerodynamic driver ever and features length adjustability.
Adams Golf Launches Speedline Fast 12 Driver
Adams Golf: Introduces its new Speedline Fast 12 driver, which incorporates a new Airfoil Design to produce a 460cc driver with 14 percent less drag for an increase of up to 3 mph in club head speed and a nearly 10 percent increase in forgiveness.
True Temper Receives Recognition As PGA Education Provider
True Temper: Recognized by the PGA of America as an official pre-approved education provider for PGA Member Continuing Education. True Temper will now award three PGA credit hours for PGA professionals who attend Professional Fitting Center workshops.
Ping's Solheim Proposes Golf Ball Distance Rating System
Ping: Chairman and CEO John Solheim proposes that golf’s rule-making bodies consider a ball distance rating system that would replace the current single golf ball limit with three different ball distance limits. Solheim’s “A Long Term Response to Distance” explains how including a rating system with a new Condition of Competition would give professional events and golf courses an efficient way to address future concerns about distance.
Starting Time® High-Performance Tees, The Tips™, Adds Extra Yardage To Improve Golf Scores
Starting Time: Reports on its Tips performance tee, which features eight tips for the ball to sit and produces less friction and better spin control. The tee comes in three sizes and colors.
Quiros Wins Dubai World Championship With New Callaway Razr Fit Driver
Callaway Golf: Tour staffer Alvaro Quiros won the Dubai World Championship playing the new Razr Fit driver, which will be available in stores on Feb. 17.
Why Belly Putters Have Grown In Popularity
SeeMore Putter Co.: Reports on the emerging popularity of belly putters.
Burton Debuts Two New Stand Bags
Burton: Adds to its 2012 product line, introducing the Pro and Player lightweight stand bags. The bags are Burton’s first entry into the lightweight stand bag market.
Fix With Mix® Offers Golfers Personal Sand-and-Seed Dispenser
Starting Time: Introduces the Fix with Mix, a personal sand-and-seed dispenser for golfers needing to repair fairway divots.
The New Fourteen Golf RM-11 Wedge With 15% Larger Grooves Now Available At Retail
Fourteen Golf: Reports on the sales of its RM-11 wedge, which was recently shipped to retail.
Starting Time® High-Performance Tees, The Tips™, Adds Extra Yardage To Improve Golf Scores
Starting Time: Reports on its Tips performance tee, which features eight tips for the ball to sit and produces less friction and better spin control. The tee comes in three sizes and colors.
Fix With Mix® Offers Golfers Personal Sand-and-Seed Dispenser
Starting Time: Introduces the Fix with Mix, a personal sand-and-seed dispenser for golfers needing to repair fairway divots.
Club Glove Microfiber Caddy Towel Used By Winner Of 2011 Franklin Templeton Shootout
Club Glove: Microfiber Caddy Towel was used by a member of the winning Franklin Templeton Shootout team.
Players Towel Dominates Golf In 2011; 20 Tour Wins Including 2 Majors; Looks Forward To Bigger Year In 2012
Players Towel: Reports on the usage of its towel on the 2011 PGA, LPGA and European tours. The company claims winners of 20 tournaments, including two majors, used its towel.
Upside Down Putter Grip Helps 2010 FedEx Cup Champ Shine At President's Cup
Feel Golf: SBST reverse-taper putter grip was played by a member of the victorious U.S. Presidents Cup squad and will be introduced at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 26-28 in Orlando, Fla.
Champ Spikes Used By Winner Of 2011 PGA And European Tour Money Titles
Champ: Spikes were worn by the winner of the 2011 PGA and European tour money titles.
Starting Time® Removes Dirt And Grass Stains From The Golf Ball And Club Face With The Master Clean™
Starting Time: Introduces the Master Clean golf ball and club face cleaner.
Starting Time® Removes Dirt And Grass Stains From The Golf Ball And Club Face With The Master Clean™
Starting Time: Introduces the Master Clean golf ball and club face cleaner.
Lamkin’s New Wedge Grip Designed To Improve A Golfer’s Short Game
Lamkin Corp.: Introduces the Performance Plus 3Gen wedge grip, which is designed to encourage the proper hand position and tension needed for better short-game performance.
