Equipment

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.

Strategic Shaft Technologies will unveil its automated SST Pure Shaft Qualification System at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.

Bionic announces that its new Bionic Pro golf glove will be available in March. The Bionic Pro is a thinner version of the Classic Bionic.

TaylorMade reports that, according to Darrell Survey, its new R9 driver is the No. 1 played driver model at the Bob Hope Classic with 13 in play.

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.

Bionic announces that its new Bionic Pro golf glove will be available in March. The Bionic Pro is a thinner version of the Classic Bionic.

TaylorMade reports that, according to Darrell Survey, its new R9 driver is the No. 1 played driver model at the Bob Hope Classic with 13 in play.

TaylorMade-adidas Golf Co. debuts a state-of-the-art PGA Tour trailer this week at the Bob Hope Classic.

Tiger Shark Golf reports that the 12th-place finisher at the Sony Open used a Proline SuperStroke grip.

Dixon Golf will introduce its new Earth Eco-Distance golf ball, along with a recycling incentive program, at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.

STX announces plans to introduce the first putter in the Bob Engman Signature Series, the Envision TR.

STX will introduce its 2009 product portfolio under the guidance of a new management team. The first of two new series of STX putters will be named the Bob Engman Signature Series, and feature the Envision QC and Envision TR.

Kramski Putter announces the official U.S. launch of its individually tailored Putting System at the PGA Merchandise Show, Jan. 29-31 in Orlando, Fla.