Equipment

PrideSports, maker of Softspikes cleats, launches its Black Widow Tour, which enables golfers to custom match their golf cleats to their swing, balance and weight distribution.

MacNeill Engineering reports that the winner of the 50th Bob Hope Classic wore the Champ Stinger spike, while more than half of the field wore Champ spikes.

Aldila reports that the winner of the Bob Hope Classic played its VooDoo shaft in his TaylorMade R9 driver.

TaylorMade reports tour staff professional Pat Perez put the company’s new R9 driver in his bag en route to winning the Bob Hope Classic. Also, TaylorMade won the driver model count.

Fujikura reports that it was the No. 1 driver shaft brand at the Bob Hope Classic.

Tiger Shark Golf will showcase its 2009 product line, including the newly-acquired SuperStroke grips, at this week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.

RT Technologies announces its 2008 year-end tour results.

Cleveland Golf/Srixon introduces its Bloom line of women’s equipment, which includes a HiBore Bloom driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, as well as a Bloom Niblick, CG14 wedge and VP 509 putter.

Cobra Golf announces the release of its King Cobra S9-1 drivers that feature an improved “Hotter 9 Points” technology and enhanced frequency tuning.

The SeeMore Putter Co. reports on its early 2009 performance heading into this week’s PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, Fla.

Bionic Gloves reports that, according to an independent study, its Classic Glove helps golfers drive the ball farther and maintain accuracy.

Cleveland Golf/Srixon introduces its Bloom line of women’s equipment, which includes a HiBore Bloom driver, fairway woods, hybrids, irons, as well as a Bloom Niblick, CG14 wedge and VP 509 putter.

Bionic Gloves reports that, according to an independent study, its Classic Glove helps golfers drive the ball farther and maintain accuracy.

Fujikura reports that it was the No. 1 driver shaft brand at the Bob Hope Classic.

Evolve Golf will display its new Vireo-S3 tee and its Sweet Spot System at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.

Excel Golf Products Inc., maker of Zero Friction tees, introduces three new alternative golf tees for 2009. Excel Golf will unveil the Lock n Drive adjustable height tees, the 3-prong Hardwood performance tees, and the new bio-composite e-Tee.

Boccieri Golf will showcase its new Heavy Putter Mid-Weight Series at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., and for testing during Demo Day on Wednesday, Jan. 28, at nearby Orange County National Golf Center.

Rife Putters will debut its new IMO putter at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla., in addition to seven new putter models for 2009.

Excel Golf Products announces that its Zero Friction will be the official tee of the seventh Demo Day at the PGA Merchandise Show on Wednesday, Jan. 28, in Winter Garden, Fla.

Honma Golf Co. will debut an entirely new look at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla. Among the new products will be new putters, wedges, bags and its next generation 8-series clubs.