Equipment

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.

Champ reports that the winner of the Sony Open wore its Stinger Spikes, and it marked the second win of the 2009 PGA Tour season for the company.

PrideSports debuts an alternative golf tee with the launch of PTS Offset, a plastic golf tee that features a 30-degree offset angle.

Excel Golf Products Inc. announces the release of its Zero Friction Distance 312 golf ball for 2009.

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.

PrideSports debuts an alternative golf tee with the launch of PTS Offset, a plastic golf tee that features a 30-degree offset angle.

TaylorMade-adidas Golf introduces its new Burner 09 irons, the most dynamic looking, best performing iron ever to bear the name TaylorMade.

PowerBilt reports that Fuzzy Zoeller used the FZ1 Citation clubs en route to defending his Wendy’s Champions Skins Game title with partner Ben Crenshaw.

FlGolf Inc. reports on Florence Smith McArthur of Lehigh Acres, Fla., making a hole-in-one on Dec. 14 with the Volvik Crystal golf ball.

Titleist reports on brand ambassadors Zach Johnson‘s and Adam Scott‘s one-two finish at the Sony Open. In the first full-field event of the 2009 PGA Tour season, more players teed up the New 2009 Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls than any other model.

TaylorMade introduces its Rescue 2009 and Rescue 2009 TP hybrids. The TP version features the company’s Flight Control Technology that allows changing of the face angle, loft and lie, and the hybrids’ design has a more compact head design.