Equipment

Srixon Sports introduces its latest products for 2009, including the new Srixon Z-TX driver, fairway woods, irons and the latest hybrid.

Dixon Golf announces the donation of its eco-friendly Earth golf balls to participants of the Frys.com Open pro-am. Pro-Am. Each player received a dozen golf balls.

Strategic Shaft Technologies reports that its SST Pure shaft alignment system now available for the first time to golfers on the European continent. SST adds Geneva Golf Academy in Switzerland as its newest licensee.

Honma releases its third-generation Beres 5-Series woods for women. The crown design provides an enhanced energy transfer at impact, thus resulting in a high trajectory and increased carry as weight is further repositioned to lower the CG.

Strategic Shaft Technologies reports that its SST Pure shaft alignment system now available for the first time to golfers on the European continent. SST adds Geneva Golf Academy in Switzerland as its newest licensee.

TaylorMade-Adidas Golf selects Femco Steel Technology‘s KBS steel shafts for its new R9-TP and R9 irons. Both models feature a classic shape with new clubface technology developed by TaylorMade.

Aerotech reports that its SteelFiber composite shaft recorded a top-10 finish at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open. The former U.S. Amateur champion played the Aerotech SteelFiber i95 taper tip constant weight shafts in his Bridgestone irons (4-PW).

Cobra Golf unveils its most innovative, highest-performing driver, the ZL, which is designed to help all golfers achieve more distance. ZL stands for Zero Limits. “The ZL driver sets a new standard, in terms of providing maximum distance, forgiveness and control. It combines the best technology, materials and design we’ve ever built into a driver – plus the ZL offers the additional performance benefit of tuned ball flight,” said Brian Zender, general manager of Cobra Golf.

Nike Golf introduces its new Nike Crush ball that is designed for explosive distance, yet not compromise accuracy.

Aldila‘s VS Proto shafts was played by the winner of the Nationwide Tour’s Miccosukee Championship. Also, the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open runner-up played the company’s VooDoo shaft in his driver.

Titleist reports that five winners worldwide, including Martin Laird at the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open played its golf balls, increasing Titleist’s victory count for 2009 to 136 – more than five times the nearest competitor with 25.

TaylorMade tour staffer Martin Laird won the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open playing a full complement of TaylorMade golf equipment, including a Burner 09 driver and Rossa Corza putter.

Nike Golf tour pro John Cook won the Champions Tour’s Administaff Small Business Classic with Nike’s SQ Dymo Str8-Fit driver in his bag. Cook also played Nike’s Victory Red blade irons and One Tour golf ball.

Aldila‘s VS Proto shafts was played by the winner of the Nationwide Tour’s Miccosukee Championship. Also, the Justin Timberlake Shriners Hospitals for Children Open runner-up played the company’s VooDoo shaft in his driver.