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By: Jason Bruno
2018 marks our tenth edition of the Best New Products of The PGA
Merchandise Show. The industry's biggest get together in central
Florida continues to evolve. This year we visited with more companies
than ever before, and because of the expanded coverage, this year's
"Best New Products" feature will be presented in two parts. Part 1 that
you are now reading consists primarily of our choices for the best new
clubs and golf balls to hit the market in early 2018. Next week, in Part
2 we feature everything in soft goods - apparel, shoes, belts. Accessories -
grips, gloves, bags, etc. Technology products - gps/rangefinders/game
tracking and training aids.
The best invite of the week is the Tour Edge Media Day (which takes
place the Monday of show week at Lake Nona), David Glod, Leonard
Finkel and Jon Claffey host the most intimate and comprehensive
outing for golf writers and equipment companies to mingle and
experience the latest in equipment and accessories. Their Tour Edge
Hot Launch3 line of metalwoods was getting major attention for the
combination of value and performance for the recreational player. HL3
is a 460cc titanium driver equipped with UST Mamiya graphite shaft
for under $200! In the age of the $500+ driver, the golf media on
hand took notice of what David Glod is offering to consumers, and
you should too. Check it out below in the new driver section.
Demo Day on Tuesday at Orange County National was at full capacity.
DRIVERS
TaylorMade M3/M4
New Twist Face technology is the big story at TaylorMade in '18. M3/
M4 takes the place of M1/M2. A hammerhead speed pocket and even
more forgiveness are M4's calling card. M3 features a "Y Track" for
it's moveable weight technology - increasing adjustability and is also
equipped with TM's new Hammerhead for increased structure stability.
Inside the TM booth at the Orange County Convention Center.
Straight Distance is TaylorMade's new marketing slogan with its
redesigned face plate called TWIST FACE. Altering the industry
standard of bulge and roll, TWIST FACE is designed to minimize
the typical dreadful results of the low heel (high right miss) and
the high toe (smothered left miss). We look forward to some
extensive testing this spring to see if TWIST FACE is a difference
maker. Stay tuned . . .
M3/M4 have very slight differences in the crown design from M1/M2,
silver replaces white from the first and second generation M Family.
Callaway Rogue
Epic set the tone in 2017 for the Chevron to become the industry leader
in the driver category - no small feat there. In 2018, they introduce Rogue
with updated Jail Break technology. Perhaps the big reason to be excited
about Rogue is the increased forgiveness, all while retaining its low spin
and fast ball speeds.
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Rogue is available in standard, Sub Zero and Draw versions. The clean
look of the crown gets a big thumbs up.
Callaway Senior Director of Brand Management Dave Neville sat down
with LinksNation to discuss Rogue: "We've updated the jailbreak tech-
nology - it's 25% lighter yet it makes the body stiffer. You will get as
much ball speed as Epic, which most people think is hardly possible,
but with alot more forgiveness. The shape of the driver is more of a
stretch shape, with higher MOI. It just looks easy to hit. The draw
model really looks square at address. For those who used EPIC
standard model with the weight positioned in the heel, that position
gave away MOI - losing forgiveness, so we wanted to have a dedicated
draw model that would give us even more draw bias but higher MOI
(it has MOI over 8000), but produces 20 yards more draw than Rogue
standard, which is huge."
Tour Edge Hot Launch 3
If you read the beginning of this feature then you're aware now of the
Tour Edge Hot Launch 3 driver and it's metalwood line. David Glod the
owner and club creator for Tour Edge/Exotics believes in using his
resources to create sound high level golf equipment at a price that
consumers can afford, and thus a loyal following of golfers who put
value and performance at the top of their wish list. In the case of the
HL3, you get a lightweight titanium 460cc driver equipped with a 60
gram UST Mamiya shaft. Geared towards the masses, the HL3 is a
solid choice for moderate speed players that can use a boost in launch
and carry distance. Yep, that covers about 95% of the golfing population.
At $189, Glod could turn the industry on its ear with HL3.
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The HL3 doesn't have a quick connect shaft or movable weights, but
it packs essential performance for those who want today's technology
for under $200.
COBRA F8/F8+
Cobra F8 & F8+ features their signature SMARTPAD sole and forward/
rear weight adjustability that allows you to tune in your ball flight and
spin preference .
CNC Milled face is new for 2018. According to Cobra's Mike Yagley,
"Although drivers in the market today are very good, we knew there
was a better way to make a driver. We took the precision that you
see in putters and in other fields of manufacturing like aerospace.
When you CNC mill something it is exact. This new face in our F8
is highly complex, after 2 years of development we realized we can
do this. By CNC milling the face we got it thinner and more accurate,
it's more precise - thus producing more ball speed on mishits."
The latest crown design from Cobra mixes technology with aesthetics,
creating their best looking big stick ever. Trips made from polymer aid
in downswing aerodynamics to squeeze out every last bit of clubhead
speed. An outstanding bonus - included in all new Cobra clubs is the
Arccos/Cobra Connect game tracking technology. To track your shots
is to truly know your game.
PING G400/G400Max
The latest from Ping is the G400 Max, the fourth model in the G400 line
(other models include standard G400, SMT (for those fighting the wayward
miss to the right), and the LST (low spin). According to Ping's Director of
Communications Pete Samuels, (the 460cc) G400 Max is the company's
most forgiving driver ever created (the other 3 models are 445cc). For a
company known for it's ability to minimize players mishits, that's saying a
bunch.
Equipped with a forged face and matte black crown of turbulators,
the G400 line is making waves not only in performance but in its
signature look. Ping announced last week the signing of Tony Finau
to a multiyear equipment deal. Finau plays the G400Max.
XXIO X Driver
A little background on this premium Japanese golf brand for those who
aren't very familiar with XXIO (it's pronounced ZEX-IO), the XXI is the
roman numeral 21, and in Japan "O" is always the most significant letter
in the alphabet that stands for Top or King. The branding stands for
excellence in the 21st century. XXIO created in 2000, is the leader in the
Japanese high end premium golf equipment market specializing in clubs
for moderate swing speed players many of which are "Baby Boomers"
that have lost some distance, but demand a high end product.
Their latest offering, the X driver was designed specifically with those
players in mind. According to XXIO Vice President Chuck Thiry, "Every
leading driver out there weighs between 300-315 grams, our drivers
are 250 & 270 grams - that's dramatically lighter. Lighter grip, lighter
shaft and a slightly heavier head and a balance point that's moved
way up towards the grip. When you build a club that way, it creates
lag and it makes it fire on the downswing. We believe the guy that
swings at 75mph needs a lighter softer golf club."
So while sister company Srixon is the company's tour brand, and Cleveland
fits the broadest range of player abilities, XXIO focuses on seniors and women.
Announced at the show was the signing of Ernie Els to an equipment contract.
Els will play Srixon irons, Cleveland wedges and a newly designed XXIO driver.
Lynx Golf
Lynx golf returned to the industry with a new UK ownership group.
Everything in the new line looked worthy, including their parallax
driver which has a two-piece cast Bi-Titanium construction. The
460cc head features a powerchannel for fast ball speeds and is
fully adjustable from 8.5 - 12.5 loft.
Golf Balls
OnCore ELIXR
OnCore, the Buffalo, N.Y ball company that burst onto the scene with
a metal core distance ball a few years back has now put together a
mighty fine tour ball. The 3 piece ELIXR model, uses conventional
materials in the core and cover, but it's the mantle that's infused
with high density particles that enhances its perimeter weighting
for enhanced accuracy and control. We've already started testing
ELIXR, the ball is impressive in nearly every category, it gives all
of the performance of the industry leading urethane cover tour balls,
but where it really shines is in the wind. In the $32 price range per
dozen, you owe it to your game to give ELIXR a spin.
ELIXR ball construction breakdown
Snell Golf - MTB BLACK & RED
The Dean of golf ball design introduces the next generation of the popular
MTB, when we sat down Snell told us why he decided to launch a new 4
piece model: "Based on consumer feedback, we took all of the info from
everybody who played the MTB, and better players generally liked the
exact amount of spin with the ball - but mid & higher handicap players
said they wanted more spin to hold approach shots. We put a fourth
layer in and made the cover a little thicker, added a spin layer on the
inside to help that approach shot." Dean expects the RED to become
their biggest seller since it will fit a larger skill set of golfers. Faster
swing speeds and scratch level players will likely still prefer the BLACK.
Specs of each:
BLACK
- 3-piece construction with 360 dimple pattern
- Urethane cover for short game control, excellent feel & durability
- NEW 7% lower Compression core lowers spin w/driver for max distance
New Model - 4 piece MTB RED
- 4-piece construction with 338 dimple pattern
- Urethane cover for excellent short game control, feel and durability
- NEW inner mantle layer increases spin on short irons & approach shots
- Dual-Feel Technology, provides a bit firmer feel on longer shots
- soft feel on short shots.
Despite the bigger cost of a four piece ball, Snell has kept the MTB
priced at $32 per dozen - still one of the best values in the game.
The new RED is sure to grow this cult following (count us among
them).
Callaway Chrome Soft/Chrome Soft X
Callaway introduced new versions of their Chrome Soft and Chrome Soft
X in Orlando. We went right to the source to get the latest info on the new
models. Lead golf ball creator Jason Finley, "The key technology in the new
version of the Chrome Soft line is the addition of Graphene (to the outer
core). Graphene, the lightest and strongest material in the world, it allows
us to do a lot of different things with the performance of the golf ball.
Primarily it allows us to make the core of the ball larger, that gives us
better speed and better spin separation - low off the driver and higher
spin around the green, all with incredible feel." Already a big success on
tour this year, Sergio won in Singapore playing the Chrome Soft X."
(44.99 per dozen)
Titleist Tour Soft
• The industry leader introduces Tour Soft, and aggressively takes aim
at all competitiors using the term "SOFT" in their marketing spots. The
Titleist Tour Soft produces its soft feel and high ball speeds for command-
ing distance. In developing Tour Soft’s core, the Titleist Golf Ball R&D
teams was challenged to surpass previously accepted core size limitations
in order to produce a ball that feels better and is as long or longer than
other leading brands. Featuring an ultra thin 4CE grafted cover for
shortgame control, and a new 342 dimple design for penetrating trajectory.
Tour Soft is also available in High-optic yellow.
WEDGES
Titleist Vokey SM7
Vokey wedges have become the tour standard over the last two decades, and
the new SM7 keeps the franchise moving in the right direction. Progressive
CG for precise distance gaps and trajectory control. Spin milled grooves and
six different Vokey sole grinds (F, M, K, S, D and L Grinds available) allow you
to adapt your shortgame to meet any condition or challenge presented.
TaylorMade Hi-Toe
When Rory McIlroy first saw this wedge he told the TM staff that he loved
the high toe design, and suddenly the new club had a name - "Hi-Toe".
The club has become popular on tour because of its versatility from all kinds
of lies. Slots were created in the back portion of the bounce in order to
move weight higher on the head to accommodate the larger face. This also
created a more centered CG and thus lower trajectory approaches. The aged
copper like finish is so timeless. Available in 58, 60 & 64 degree versions.
$170
Cleveland CBX Wedges
84% of golfers play cavity back irons, but most use blade style wedges.
Cleveland's CBX wedges change that concept, giving you the same easy
to hit forgiving technology in a wedge. So you can have the forgiveness,
feel and look of your cavity back irons, but with the performance, spin
of a tour wedge. $139
Ping's Glide 2.0 Stealth wedges, constructed of buttery soft 8620 carbon
steel (instead of 431 Stainless in the original Glide wedges), are finished
brilliantly through a process called QPQ (Quench-Polish-Quench). The dark
finish reduces glare at address and as Ping's Pete Samuels also noted,
many better players prefer the smaller appearance of a black iron head.
Glide 2.O comes in 46/50/52/54/56/58/60 degree models. Available in
four different grind options - WS = Wide Sole, SS =Standard grind, TS
= Thin sole and ES = EyeSole (inspired by the old PIN Eye2 wedges.
$150 available 2/8.
IRONS
SRIXON Z965/Z765/Z565
Although Srixon's Z965 iron isn't new to the marketplace, it has some new
upgrades - and we'll use any reason to feature this fantastic looking blade.
A traditional forged blade in its truest form (and there aren't many of it's
kind in existence anymore), the Z965 is made from ultra soft 1020 carbon
steel for the games' most demanding players. The new V.T sole has been
modified for improved turf interaction, as well as club face Double Laser
Milling that increases groove size by 5% improving spin control and contact
in wet conditions.
For those who aren't quite at the ability level to game the Z965, the Z765
is a great option for Srixon brand loyalists and other golfers looking
to capture performance in a muscle back shape but with enhanced
performance and the same great feel of 1020 carbon steel. The latest
version of the Z765 also features the new tour V.T sole.
Srixon's ultra forgiving cavity back - Z565
Cleveland CBX
According to Product Supervisor for Srixon/Cleveland/XXIO - Zach Oakley,
"The new Cleveland Launcher CBX irons feature cup face technology. The
new Launcher CBX irons are big on distance and the faces are laser milled
with tour Zip Grooves. Progressive Dual V sole grinds provide better turf
interaction, forgiveness and versatility."
Titleist AP3
Titleist recently introduced a new member to the AP family, the AP3.
With AP1 being their most giving distance iron, and AP2 being the
flagship tour iron, AP3 sits comfortably right in between the two. Austin
Tudor (Senior Associate Product Marketing Manager for Titleist ) aptly
referred to the AP3 as chocolate & peanut butter the "Reese's Cup" of
irons- The best of both worlds. A spot that Titleist feels it was missing
in the marketplace. In fact, 40% of their iron sales as of right now.
TaylorMade M3/M4
TaylorMade's new game improvement models move to the M3/M4
nameplate. We spoke with TM's Tomo Bystedt about the new models:
"What we've done with these new irons is introduce Ribcor technology,
and what this does is act like a reinforcement or a beam in a building
that really stiffens the whole structure. Face slots allow us to do this
without slowing the face down. So by stiffening the body and keeping
the face super fast it helps us retain ball speed even when you miss it
anywhere on the face." M3 is basically a smaller version for those
players who want all of the innovation, but want a club that gives them
some options to work approach shots using shot shape and trajectory.
M4 offers TaylorMade's longest iron. A no holds barred zero compromise
version with everything to generate the highest ball speeds and most
forgiveness. https://www.taylormadegolf.com/m3-m4-irons.html
TaylorMade P-790
TaylorMade's P-790 irons are the best of today's technology wrapped in
a clean and sleek blade style club head. The hollow body creates fantastic
ball speeds and big distance, but According to the brilliant Tomo Bystedt,
it's a new element called Speedfoam that makes the P-790 worthy of your
bag.
Tomo: "We were working on RSi2, and started working on PSi, and during
the process we were thinking how do we get to the next level? We thought
what if we went back and built a hollow iron with a better foam? The old
foam that we used was very heavy and dense - and slowed down the face. . .
defeating the purpose. We needed a foam that could support the face but
would allow it to flex at impact. Eventually that led us to Speedfoam. The
body of P-790 is made from soft 8620 carbon steel, the face that withstands
repetitive impact is constructed of 4140 steel. This combination produces
a really nice sound with the Speedfoam."
LinksNation: The look of this stick is so unique considering all of the
performance features built in, can you give some insight into this sleek blade
look?
Tomo: We felt that as long as you give people the performance they would
love to play a club like this. A lot of players out there have never played blades,
because they realize they may not be a good enough player. We said why not,
let's make it really cool looking. We could have made it real traditional with a
badge and all that, but ultimately we felt the performance of this is so unique
and so different - let's make it look different from what we've had."
CALLAWAY ROGUE/PRO
Callaway's new Rogue irons come in 3 models - standard, X and Pro.
The standard will fit the highest demographic of players, the X is what
Callaway's Dave Neville calls their radical distance tech package. The Pro
model (shown above) features the chevron's 360 cup face, VFT technology,
tungsten weighting and their newest technology urethane microspheres.
Rogue standard model (pictured above).
COBRA FORGEDTEC
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Cobra's FORGEDTEC
irons have been fully
updated for 2018.
According Cobra's
Mike Yagley, "Our
2018 model is finished
with the new ultra
durable DBM process
(Diamonized Black
Metal), and we now
have a 4120 forged
carbon steel face
insert that is softer.
We also have tunsten
in the mid and longer
irons to get the weight
out towards the toe
and the CG low.
Also available in a
One Length version.
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COBRA ONE LENGTH
Cobra F8 irons come in two different models, progressive length & One
Length. There are 3 distinct types of construction for the long, mid and
short irons. A hollow body construction for the long irons, using their new
versatile Carbon Feel technology, Cobra has found a way to create exactly
what improves feel across the board in each type of iron. Wide soles
in the One Length irons helps get the weight down making long irons big
on distance and easy to hit. The mid irons are cavity back style geared
towards scoring. In the short irons and wedges, F8 features a sleeker style
blade like for finesse. The R&D team just felt that extra technology isn't
needed in a wedge. One Length is catching on, no longer is it just a niche
item. In 2018, Cobra expects it to gain even more popularity.
Lynx Prowler VT Irons. These are not your Dad's blades. Hollow head
construction is far more forgiving than a typical blade style, but offers
benefits in performance. Lynx VT technology enables weight to be redistributed
for increased MOI. Stronger lofts and faster faces than traditional blades
produce the distance of game improvement irons. These blades like irons
from the new Lynx - look brilliant.
HYBRIDS/FAIRWAYS
TITLEIST 818 H1/H2
Titleist's new 818 H1 & H2 hybrids are the latest from the Fairhaven/Oceanside
industry giant. Equipped with weight cartridge and an Active Recoil Channel, the
new hybrids are available in lofts from 17 to 27 degrees. According Titleist's Austin
Tudor, "In 2018, with H1/H2 we're saying take dead aim, they're no longer the
rescue clubs that we talked about for years - they're scoring clubs. We want
golfers to be able to fire at a pin from 200 yards and feel confident about the
shot they're going to pull off. We want to see the ball land on a 45 degree angle
and hold the green. H1 is more like a fairway club with a bigger footprint, while
H2 is more iron like for aggressive swingers. No up-charge on shaft upgrade on
either hybrid."
PING G400
Ping's new G400 hybrid is equipped with a thin maraging steel face, 17-4
stainless steel crown and machined back weight CG optimization for max
forgiveness. Recently in a feature we did with TrueSpec, the G400 hybrid
was the subject of our review, and it shined above and beyond expectation.
The matte black crown with turbulators looks sharp at address, Ping has
a winner with the entire G400 lineup.
TaylorMade's M3 hybrid is an update on their M1, this is their serious
player model equipped with an easily adjustable sliding weight and loft
sleeve. M3's new Speed Pocket provides more flexibility and ball speed.
Adding the two-tone crown is a nice update that aids in alignment.
EXOTICS CBX
Exotics new CBX fairway metals are the brain child of David Glod, long known
for his outstanding creation of the hardest club to find as a gamer - the 3 wood.
A multi material construction, a Beta Titanium cup face is combo-brazed (a
weldless process) to a hypersteel body, the result is a super low spin mega
distance monster. Glod says "independent testing showed CBX averages 16
yards longer than the industry's popular competitors."
COBRA F8/F8+
Cobra F8 fairways feature all of the great innovation of past models
but take the innovation of F7 another step further. Baffler Tech rails
are the only of their kind in the industry, and have been re-shaped
and streamlined resulting in faster ball speeds and more forgiveness
from any lie. As usual, Cobra fairways come in 3-4 /5-6 and 7-8
configurations. Mitsubishi TENSEI CK Blue 50 and Aldila NV 2KXV Blue
are the stock powerplants.
Cobra F8/F8+ crown
PUTTERS
TaylorMade Putters come in so many shapes, sizes and configurations in 2018.
The Spider line has exploded in popularity, and TaylorMade has created pretty
much every option in color, hosel shape and alignment style imaginable. Lower
left is TM's new Ardmore mallet from the TP Red collection.
ARGOLF Putters
Made from 304L stainless Steel the mid mallet Perceval has 3 degrees loft/70
degree like angle and weighs 350 grams.
ARGOLF, a new premium putter company where the milled head designs are
produced in Brittany, France and are assembled in the U.S. To honor its
origins, all ARGOLF putters are named after Arthurian legends. Their motto
is one of precision, balance and performance based on expertise in the
aeronautics industry for nearly 5 decades. Based in Jupiter, Florida - ARGOLF
has a state of the art putting lab to analyze and create the perfect putter
setup customized to each players needs and aesthetic desires.
EVNROLL
Guerin Rife's infant company EVNROLL continues to gain momentum in the
marketplace for three reasons. Craftmanship - high quality 303 CNC Mills,
Styles - brilliant putter designs many of which are templates of classics, but
with his own twist that makes them his own, and thirdly, Innovation. Rife has
created what he calls the "Sweetest Face in Golf" that's geared towards forgive-
ness and minimal dispersion on strikes anywhere on the face. Also Rife mills
each putter to a specific head weight based based on the length of each putter,
providing the desired swingweight regardless of what length putter you choose
- no other company in the marketplace dares to do such a thing. Details folks,
Guerin Rife pays attention to everything.
PING DALE ANSER
Ping's latest in the world famous Anser line is their DALE model, named
after Karsten Solheim's son Alan Dale Solheim, these fresh looking Anser
models feature sole weights that must be ordered and installed by PING .
The Dale is crafted out of 303 stainless and comes in 3 different finishes -
Copper, Platinum and Stealth (Black)
The Stealth Black finish on PING's scoring sticks is just brilliant.
TITLEIST SCOTTY CAMERON - SELECT
While we met with Titleist at their booth, Scotty Cameron was holding
court with his loyal followers.
Cameron SELECT, a refined evolution of his Newport and Laguna models
arrives in Titleist pro shops on March 30th, 2018. These new creations
might just be Scotty's best to date. To see the video of Cameron SELECT
click here: https://www.scottycameron.com/putters/select/#vPHqcrW5gnjg
SeeMore Putters
New from SeeMore is the M7x Platinum proto, available soon . . .
While meeting with CEO Jim Grundberg, we learned about SeeMore's latest
innovation of an internal hosel design. "Because we're known for our shafts
that go straight into the head, in a fitting world people want to be able to
adjust.
Now if a golf shop brings our putters into their shop, those putters can be
adjusted in the shop to get the lie just right or buy the putter with a standard
lie - go play with it for a month or so and bring it back in for a tune up to
find out it need to be adjusted a degree or two. This is the experience we
had for tour players and custom builds in the past, but never before on a
wide spread basis, it will be every putter this year."
SeeMore is offering a wide selection of styles, shafts and grips to suit any
golfer. In particular the Nashville Studio Series and new m7x were easily
two of the cleanest looking blades at the PGA Show.
ODYSSEY PUTTERS
The Odyssey booth is always a happening spot at the show.
Odyssey's Special Edition EXO TWO-BALL was a mallet show stopper. When
we caught up with Chief Putter Designer Austie Rollinson he gave us the
scoop on the new flatstick: "We decided to create an homage to the original
Two-Ball - that was cast in stainless. With the new one we decicded to
machine it completely. The original had a high CG because of the crown
piece that was a disc of steel, the new two-ball has a composite top that
helps lower the CG. Some of those top and bottom pieces on the new one
took 8 hours of machining."
"A very complicated putter to make, they cost $500 each," Rollinson said.
"We don't plan on making a ton of them. It's been 17 years since the
original Two-Ball was introduced." Time Flies . . .
The Odyssey Red & Black line is gonna pop in 2018, shown above is
the new multi-material construction EXO #7. The face features the
O-Works innovation first seen last year, these microhinges are designed
to create a truer more consistent roll. In 2018, they have updated the
polymer insert that has been a very popular feel for tour players.
Shafts
The PRO 2.0 is Fujikura’s latest offering, its easy-to-fit line of performance
shafts will fit a broad range of player profiles. New for 2018, using proprietary
enso technology, the PRO 2.0 features a lower loading section to increase
launch, lower torque to reduce spin and a stylish new look. Also available
in Tour Spec for more aggressive swing tempos to deliver lower ball flight
and spin.
TPT Golf Shafts
TPT Golf is a company that found their way into the golf market nearly by
accident. As a developer of composite materials that has application in
the field of Yachting, Skiing, Snowboards, Motorsports etc, the company
was introduced to golf through a colleague who was a member of the
European PGA. With ambitions to create a new method of creating composite
tubes, they began to make golf shafts and garnered some very positive
feedback. It just grew from there. TPT (THIN PLY TECHNOLOGY) now
makes a range of 12 different golf shafts and is gaining traction on the
PGA Tour.
Offering a 15 series for faster swing speeds 105-120 mph, 16 series for 90-
105, 17 series for 80-90 mph, 18 series for 70-80 mph, and 19 series for
60-70 mph. There are two shafts in each series depending on your swing DNA,
TPT offers lower torque and higher kick point versions for those who load the
shaft more in transition.
Normally golf shafts are made by a roll wrapping process, this process is
known to produce spines and irregularities. The TPT process is completely
different and doesn't produce any spining, thus a more consistent product
is the result. According to TPT , every shaft of a particular model will feel
and play identical to the rest of the batch.
ALDILA X-TORSION COPPER
ALDILA's new X-TORSION Copper series features a stiff tipped, Counter
Balanced design along with a new and unique woven graphite material
on the outer layer of the shaft at the tip-section. According to Mitsubishi's
Joe Hamada, "This new MAMBA (which stands for Multi-Axial Material Bias
Angle Technology) places a high-tech material on the shaft in a 45 degree
fiber orientation. This flat weave material on the exterior of the shaft
provides greater torsional stability - where the greatest percentage of
twisting occurs during the swing and at impact."
COMING NEXT:
BEST NEW PRODUCTS PART 2 - APPAREL, SHOES, GRIPS, GLOVES, BELTS
BAGS, TRAINING AIDS, GAME TRACKING TECHNOLOGY, ACCESSORIES, ETC.
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