Club Reviews

Jun
16
2009

The 8>9 Challenge: Nike SQ Dymo STR8-FIT vs. TaylorMade R9

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I love a challenge.  There’s nothing better than laying down the gauntlet and doing battle.  For this reason, I was intrigued to learn about the 8>9 challenge.

Nike [...]

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Oct
11
2008

Putter Review: Odyssey White Hot XG #7

I’m not one to change putters frequently, but sometimes the mood hits and I start thinking about it.  A few months back, I was perusing the putter selection at my local Golfsmith store.

I’m a huge fan of Odyssey putters, so naturally I was leaning toward those.  After trying several different models, I found myself drawn to the White Hot XG #7.  It was no impulse purchase, though.  I stewed over the decision for several weeks, trying to decide whether I [...]

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Mar
10
2008

Club Review: Callaway FT-i Tour Driver

I couldn’t help myself. I joined the square driver revolution. I recently bought a “like new” FT-i Tour driver from Callaway Golf Pre-owned. I think I can accurately sum it up with: “I love it”.

For the last couple of seasons, square-headed drivers have been starting to gain popularity. The high moment of inertia that they offer leads to excellent forgiveness for off-center hits.

Let’s have a look at a few of the features [...]

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  • How Long do You Read Putts?
  • I’ve been reading Golf Unplugged by Jim Apfelbaum (great book; review upcoming) and it contains a quote from Bobby Jones.  Faced with a pressure putt, he said:

    I resolved that no matter how much time I consumed, I was going to tranquilze my breath before I made another putt.  So I began to take great pains to study the line.  I really did not study the line, for I have never been able to see more rolls and bumps in a [...]

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