Sun Mountain Bags
photo credit: SimonDoggett Sun Mountain, one of the premier bag manufacturer’s in the world, has introduced it’s new C-130 line of cart bags. Each bag has 9 pockets including an insulated beverage pocket, 2 velour-lined valuables pockets, 2 full-length clothing pockets and multiple accessory pockets. They have a 10 inch, 14-way top with individual full-length dividers. There is a matching rain hood and a reverse orientation top. Included is a separate putter compartment. The bags come in Black/Titanium, Black/Baltic, Black and Black/Red. They retail for $199.99.
Their new line of lightweight Stand Bags include extra wide shoulder straps and an E-Z fit dual strap system. They weigh just 4.5 lbs and have a 10.5 inch 14 way top with full length dividers. Each bag includes 8 pockets. They come in Black/Cadet, Blue, Black, Black/Red & Black Titanium and retail for $189.99. Contact www.SunMountain.com.
Heaters & Headcovers
photo credit: zone41 If you live in a cold weather climate and play seasonal golf, Coleman has a golf cart heater that will keep you toasty during play. This neat little heater fits right in the cup holder of just about any golf cart. It is extremely quiet and is designed to raise the temperature 10 to 25 degrees. There are no flames involved in the heating process. The unit operates on propane and includes a push button start. It comes with it’s own carrying case and retails for $99.99.
Daphne’s Headcovers introduced a new line of animal headcovers including a Black Lab, Chimp, Tiger, Mouse, Alligator, Donkey, Husky and Calico Cat. These really cool headcovers retail for $24.00. Check these out at www.EdwinWattsGolf.com or call 800 8740146 for more information.
Hot Putters
photo credit: makelessnoise The putter remains the single most important club in every bag. It accounts for nearly half of all strokes made, yet in many cases, little attention is paid to improving this segment of the game. It all starts with the club itself.
The single most popular style in use is modeled after the original Ping Anser putter. Some of these noteworthy new brands and models are as follows: ODYSSEY BLACK SERIES No.6 ($279), TAYLORMADE TP-KI Ma ($300), TITEIST CAMERON STUDIO SELECT ($300), PING I-SERIES ANSER ($120), SNAKE EYES TOUR PLATINUM ($180).
Whether you purchase a new putter or not, the club you use should be fitted and adjusted to suit your particular putting style. This can usually be done at you local pro shop or retail golf outlet at minimal charge.
TaylorMade “Burner” Driver
photo credit: diskychickTaylorMade drivers have outsold every other competitor and have become the number 1 driver in the world. This year they have introduced the new “Burner” driver which includes the following features: Wider head from heel to toe, longer from face to rear to improve foregiveness on off-center hits. It’s dual crown technology lowers the center of gravity by 5% which means a higher launch angle, 300 rpm less spin and a hotter trajectory.
The new Burner has a longer shaft-46.25″ vs. 46″- to boost distance. The club is considered to be a high launch/mid to low spin, while the old Burner was high launch/mid spin. It has a square face angle as opposed to a slightly closed angle in the older clubs. Suggested List $299.00, www.TaylorMade.com
Sun Mountain Club Glider
The 14.5-pound Club Glider ( $259.00 at www.sunmaountain.com ) virtually eliminates the hassle of toting sticks through an airport. The bag roles as smoothly as a baby stroller on retractable aluminum legs and pivoting wheels. The leg system locks into place during travel and the entire unit folds in half when not in use. Thick padding through the upper portion provides protection for full-size golf bags.
If you have ever tried to make your way through a busy airport and leap on to a shuttle bus with a golf bag, laptop computer case and large suitcase in your hands, you will appreciate this great new tote bag. It’s heavyduty, has plenty of compartments and offers maximum protection for your golf gear.
Useful Gear
The new X-Cap ($25.00) looks like your standard golf cap but a discreet retractable cord holds regular eyeglasses, or sunglasses, in place. This prevents glasses from shifting on your face, or falling off the brim when swinging. The eyeglass attachment is removable as well. X-Cap comes in white, red, navy, black and white/navy and can be found at www.aheadweb.com.
The SKLZ Gyro Swing practice club ($219.00) is designed for chronic slicers. It includes a gyroscope inside the head of the club which exaggerates the sensation of proper clubhead rotation. The key here is to transfer this feel to the swings you make with your own clubs. The gyroscope makes a loud sound like that could prove disruptive to others on the practice range, check it out at www.sklz.com