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Archive for the 'Reviews' Category

“Golf, Naked” Book Review

Greg Rowley writes a book giving you insight on all the "little things" that can make golf a maddening mystery. Think of it as an insider's guide to golf, with a endless supply of adjectives for chunks and shanks.

PING i15 Irons Review

Freakish forgiveness at the cost of a little feel? To mix my sports metaphors, that sounds right up the alleys of a lot of golfers.

The Sonic Golf system was famously used by Vijay Singh to help win in 2008… but then again, what training aid hasn't Vijay Singh used?

If you like golf shoes but don't want to be limited by the offerings that are available at your local golf shop, then perhaps the seemingly millions of options that you can choose from at MyJoys is right up your alley.

Mizuno offers up one very impressive fairway wood offering with the MX-700 lineup.

The Micro Cart takes on the well renowned Clicgear 2.0. Who wins? Find out.

For a game-improvement club, the Mizuno MX-700 hybrid will make even the low-handicappers think about purchasing this club.

TaylorMade has continued their line of excellent woods and hybrids with the new Rescue 09.

Mizuno MX-700 Driver Review

The MX-700: Best Mizzy Driver Ever? Maybe…

Designed by Tiger. Can you handle it?

Adding a Crossbow putter to your bag could end up helping you drop a few more putts. And take more money from your playing partners.

We've finally had good enough weather to test the latest drivers, and the R9 may be the most advanced of the bunch, but does "advanced" warrant consideration?

Is the last r7 the best of the lot?

The new Srixon Z-Star and Z-Star X come close to other premium balls in distance and spin but lack in feel.

The Pro V1 and Pro V1x have had a makeover, creating a slightly longer and more durable ball.

TaylorMade puts out yet another solid club

Titleist gets back in the driver's seat with the 909 series. And yes, that pun was totally intended.

I think Nike is finally starting to get things right

909F3: welcome to a slightly more forgiving fairway wood.

Titleist's second generation "true hybrid" improves greatly on the first and challenges for the title "best."

Golfdotz: Golf ball marking technology for the 21st century

John Coyne writes a story about golf, life, and the choices we make and dispenses some wisdom from none other than Ben Hogan.

Crocs Ace Golf Shoe Review

Crocs jump feet first into the golf shoe market.

Mizuno MP-52 Irons Review

Mizuno's "player" line just got a little more inclusive.

These are not your grandfather's clubs (unless you happen to call Tom Watson "Gramps").

Cleveland VP Mills Putter Review

Cleveland's first introduction into the milled putter market is an impressive one. It may not look as pretty, but it performs just as well as a Cameron for half the price.

Jesse Ortiz and Dave Pelz have cooked up a new set of wedges featuring some pretty fancy technology.

Kennsington Golf Club is a great second-shot golf course, and if you can get over the somewhat bland driving, a great bargain at a good price.

The Frogger Amphibian towel might be the last golf towel you need to buy.

iGolf Neo GPS Review

Can a small, low-cost GPS help your game?

Laser rangefinders are getting smaller and less expensive, and Leupold has entered the fray.

The Mizuno Skintite golf glove is good enough for Luke Donald, but is it good enough for me?

The Clicgear Cart 2.0 might be the last pushcart you'll ever need to buy.

There's no other golf ball like the Caesar. Find out why in this review.

Is Cleveland's latest HiBORE fairway wood solid enough to warrant a purchase?

$14.99 for a golf brush? Sure, but it's worth it. Find out why in this review.

Is Cleveland Golf's latest HiBore incarnation the best of the series?

John Coyne weaves a tale about golf, love and the pursuit of your dreams that might just make your "must read" list.

Mizuno MP-57 Irons Review

Mizuno broadens their award winning MP irons lineup by offering golfers the cavity-backed MP-57's.

With a revised sole grind and Mizuno's patented Grain Flow Forging technique, the MP-T is a compelling wedge choice for good golfers.

Scotty Cameron cans the insert, adds some weight and perhaps the sweetest grip in his new Studio Select line.

Bob Skura is no Bob Rotella, but for me at this point in time, that's a good thing.

It's been an up-and-down year for David Jones since winning Fore Inventors Only, but we think it's ended on a definite "up."

Do you aspire to be a become a better golfer? Then Titleist has some irons for you.

Recapturing a bit of the past and taking it into the future: that's what we find at Bedford Springs.

Your eyes are deceiving you. That is not an insert in the new Black Carbon series from Mizuno and Bob Bettinardi.

Titleist takes a bold step in a new direction with the AP2. Adam Scott has switched. Should you?

As seen on Fore Inventors Only, we take a look at the product that perhaps should have won.

Mizuno MP-600 Driver Review

Will the MP-600 put Mizuno woods on the fast track?

Think you've got what it takes to make it on tour? You might want to consult with the doctor, first. Dr. Reid Sheftall, that is, plastic surgeon-cum-Malaysian PGA touring professional.

Bobby Jones Hybrid Review

Bobby Jones was one of the greats. The hybrids that bear his name could also be considered great.

Burning for distance?

Cleveland CG Red Irons Review

Does the red "Gelback" mean you'll soon be shooting red numbers? Read on…

Colbert Putter Plating

Don't relegate that old putter to the closet, have it refinished and put a
'new' gamer in your bag.

Golf Mind Software Review

You are about to enter another dimension, not only of sight and sound but of mind - the golfing mind. Is it worth the trip?

GEL Ruby Putter Review

Grooves on a putter face are intended to help get the ball rolling as quickly as possible. Here with another take on grooves is a new company called GEL.

Kaenon Sunglasses Review

You've only got one set of eyes, so we suggest you take care of them. Do these sunglasses from Kaenon fit the bill?

Titleist is renowned for their fairway metals, and the 906F2 and 906F4 continue the tradition of solid fairway metals for better golfers.

Longaberger is one of the most expensive courses we've ever reviewed, but it's worth it.

If you think Ian MacCallister was miffed with the old Titleist NXT line, he's really going to be stark raving mad with the new ones.

Avalon Lakes is typical Pete Dye, but set in the middle of Ohio. Renovated in 2001, the course shows plenty of Dye characteristics.

Cleveland's CG12 with new "Zip Grooves" promise to put a new spin on your short shots. Do they?

After a slow start, Windy Knoll blows you over with a good challenge at a reasonable rate.

Another generation of blended iron/hybrids are on the shelf in the Adams Idea a3 Hybrid Irons. Read on to see if they could help your game.

Adams Golf has built a solid reputation in game-improvement clubs. Now they've introduced a player's forged iron to match up with their superb Idea Pro hybrids.

Whispering Woods is clearly Erie's best public course, and it will only get better as the course matures.

Scotty Cameron has taken a Detour… and married it with a pair of Newports!? It's like a science experiment gone crazy. Good thing the marriage is a success.

High MOI is this year's "big thing" in drivers and it has spawned a host of strange shapes and high prices. Here's a good-looking high MOI driver at a great price.

Darby Creek is a great example of a small diamond in the rough, except by "rough" I mean "nowhere near signs of modern civilization" and by diamond I mean "a moderately priced venue that exceeds expectations."

The Tour Edge Exotics CB2 not only could kick your current fairway wood out of the bag, it may also be gunning for your driver as well.

Callaway Golf has followed up the successful FT-3 driver with two new titanium/composite models. Is one of them worthy of a place in your bag?

The Nike Platinum and Black balls improve on their previous versions but still fall a bit short of the other premium balls in the market.

Eagle Sticks is a renaissance course that rewards creativity and shotmaking over the popular bomb and gouge style of play. It's a throw-back course, and a fun, well-designed one at that.

Cranberry Highlands is a very playable golf course that suffers a little bit from blandness. I prefer to think of it as more of a blank canvas for the kind of golf you'd like to play.

Titleist may be the "traditional" golf company, but that hasn't stopped them from introducing a triangular driver. How's it play? Read to find out.

Built with better players in mind, Nike's CCi Forged were fashioned for feel, workability, and a piercing trajectory.

The Reelfit FootJoys are not only an evolution in technology, but an evolution in comfort as well. FootJoy has not only kept their lead in the golf shoe category, they have cemented it - with a twist.

The Cleveland HiBore has helped Jerry Kelly and Vijay Singh (among others) to compete on the PGA Tour, but how does it help us amateurs?

The Callaway X-Hot fairway wood is both long in the shaft and off the tee. It serves as a great second option off the tee and doesn't do too bad off the deck either.

Velocity Wipes Review

Velocity Wipes are a product intended to make cleaning golf clubs simple and convenient. I found that they delivered on their promise in almost every category.

Nike CCi Cast Irons Review

Nike Golf's newest irons are solid all the way around, nothing more and nothing less.

On New Jersey's western border, just across the Delaware from Easton, PA, lies a golf course that proves a great test doesn't have to bring you to your knees.

I call my Detour "Vera" after Vera Wang. I'll let you figure out why…

The Boomerang Putting System is an easy-to-use training aid that lets a golfer practice just about anywhere he or she wants. While a bit gimmicky in the promotion of the product, the Bommerang itself is simple and provides just what a golfer needs - a tool that provides instant feedback to groove your putting stroke.

Adams Golf recently released their new Idea Pro hybrid. Intended to fill a need for a non-offset players club it has found a good reception amongst professionals.

QuickRange GPS Review

This GPS unit will talk to you and give you yardage to the center of the green just like a caddy. You're still on your own to decide what club you need to get it there.

Mike Pedersen is an accomplished athlete in peak physical condition. Can the stretching routine he demonstrates help your swing? That will depend on you.

I desperately wanted to see the Bag Boy Navigator as the next step up from Sun Mountain's Speed E Cart, but I was nothing but disappointed.

Callaway's Fusion Wide Sole irons promise to help you improve your game without doing anything to your swing. Possible? Check out our review to find out.

Does the Twin Cities area need another golf course in an oversaturated market? Does converted farmland make a good golf course? Yes and yes (although about three million yards of dirt had to pushed around first).

In the new 755 irons, Titleist has a forged cavity back design that mid-handicappers can call their own.

Titleist 585.H Hybrid Review

The Titleist PT 585.H is a holy grail of sorts: the perfect hybrid blend of long iron and fairway wood. Me likey.

"Deep Freakin' Bunkers Country Club" may be a better name for this course, but Little Mountain will suffice for now.

The Ogio Straight Jacket: a $99 travel bag that protects your sticks while looking stylish to boot.

TaylorMade r7 Draw Driver Review

The TaylorMade r7 Draw Driver is supposed to help cure a slice and add distance, but so say many other drivers. Does this one have what it takes to cure this slicer's problem?

Puku Long Putter Review

Does your putting stroke make your stomach turn? Puku Golf's adjustable belly putters could help your game.

With hybrids now mainstream equipment, Nickent leverages its success in this niche to introduce an integrated set of irons and hybrids that totally rethink loft progression. So is their lofty promise justified?

I've always been a "walker," but the Speed E Cart has redefined how I view lugging a bag around 18 or more holes of golf.

The Nike SasQuatch has found its way into the bags of Tiger Woods and Michelle Wie. Will it find its way into yours, too?

Nike Slingshot Hybrid Review

Nike entered the golf market only a few short years ago. Originally just another means for Tiger Woods to collected obscene amounts of money Nike has begun to offer products that perform. Nike's Slingshot Hybrid is one such item.

Nickent, long known for their hybrids, has leapt into the iron-making game with one of the biggest names in iron design. Does John Hoeflich's first effort live up to the "Pro" title?

Callaway's X-Tour wedges are a mixture of old and new, especially the models with the PM grind and MD grooves.

Titleist's Forged 695MB is not for the weekend duffer, but for the golfer who takes tremendous pleasure in hitting a forged, muscleback iron on the button.

MacGregor's new MACTEC NVG2 Tour driver is aimed at skilled golfers, but packs plenty of forgiveness.

Grey Hawk will drop the jaws of the higher handicapper, but it fails to appeal to better players and fans of architecture.

Will a new sole and an extra six cubic centimeters make the X460 that much better than the Big Bertha 454?

Callaway's HX Tour ball has been slightly redesigned for 2006, with changes to the cover and the production process.

The Odyssey White Hot Tri-Ball SRT Putter is bigger than its older Two-Ball sibling, but is it better?

Titleist was one of the last of the club manufacturers to move to the legal limit of 460cc. Was it worth the wait?

Cleveland CG11 Wedge Review

Cleveland Golf has always been at the forefront of wedges and wedge technology. So let's see how the CG11s stack up to the rest.

The 775.CB irons may have "Titleist" and "forged" stamped on each clubhead, but they also have "game improvement" written all over them.

The Nike Slingshot OSS irons were on the Golf Digest 2006 Hot List, but do they really belong?

The HX Pearl is Callaway Golf's first ball designed for women, though it may end up being a favorite among distance-minded men as well.

Nickent, a major player in the hybrid market, recently released an upgrade to their popular Ironwood series clubs. The 3DX Ironwood DC is a reliable and high-performance club that you're sure to enjoy.

Candywood Golf Club features great course conditions and a tremendous value. I only wish the design was a bit more interesting.

Scotty Cameron pays tribute to the putters of his youth with the Circa 62 line. How do these old school putters stack up in the present day?

RadarGolf says you may never lose a golf ball again. Is this a case of "too good to be true" or does the device actually work?

A challenger to the throne that Titleist built? TaylorMade, surprisingly, has more than this: they have a potential successor.

The Cleveland HiBore is a radically shaped driver that boasts, for perhaps the first time in the age of the titanium driver, a sweet spot that perfectly lines up with the center of gravity.

Truly a unique product, Sun Mountian's RainFlex delivers much needed protection from the elements when you're enjoying golf in the rain.

The Never Compromise GM2-HM is a high-MOI putter in a traditional mallet body with a unique woven insert.

After 20 years in the golf business, Tour Edge finally has a big stick to compete with the big boys.

TaylorMade updates the "TP" irons with what's best described as "tradition meets technology." The RAC MB TPs are a winner.

Nickent Pipe Putter Review

With two new blade-style models, is less more for Nickent's Pipe putters?

Adams a2 OS Hybrid Review

Hybrids are making a splash on not only the Champions and PGA Tours, but on local golf courses as well. Should a forward-thinking golfer consider the Adams a2 OS?

Bobby Grace has redesigned the famous Fat Lady Swings. The new putter provides balance, high MOI and best of all, a wonderful experience on the putting surface.

Tifosi Optics makes golf-specific sunglasses with interchangeable lenses for customized performance.

Bionic Glove Review

Gentlemen, we can rebuild him. We have the technology. We have the capability to build the world's first bionic man.

TaylorMade has been one of the leaders year over year in drivers on tour. This year they have revised their R7 line with the new 425 and 460 models. For current TaylorMade fans, this is a newer, more stylish version of driver that is not only appealing to the eye, but the golf game as well.

Oak Tree Country Club is a shotmaker's course: you'll be forced to work the ball both directions to navigate this deceptively narrow track.

Magnets have long been associated with the ability to enhance the body's natural healing ability. After trying on the Trion:Z Ionic/Magnetic bracelet I'm still skeptical but keeping an open mind.

Great things really do come in small packages (and carry the name of the PGA Tour's 'Big Easy')!

MyTPI: all the benefits of a personal physical trainer without someone screaming "ONE MORE TIME!" in your ear.

Scratch Golf Wedge Review

Scratch Golf is a maker of custom-built wedges. Read on to see how do they rate against the big boys of wedge makers.

Feel Golf Wedge Review

Find out if Feel Golf Wedges really do have feel or if their name is just an oxy moron.

F2 Wedge Review

Can a club really help you you hit the ball to within 10 feet of the pin twice as often, from 100 yards in.

Add Shiperio to the short list of good golf games you play off the course and at a table.

SwingJuice Energy Drink

We all know hydration on the golf course is important. Let's see if SwingJuice, a golf-focused energy drink, can find its way into the drink holders on our golf carts.

Proper fitness, nutrition, and mental training can significantly improve your results whether you are a touring professional or weekend hack. If you are serious about getting better at golf and improving your overall health this book may be a step in the right direction for you.

Titleist's 735.CM irons were some of the most eagerly awaited products of 2005. Do they stack up?

In the world of golf bags the Ogio Grom is a solid contender. It has loads of unique features, is well made, and has good looks.

Sonartec MD Hybrid Review

The Sonartec MD has been a leader in the hybrid market for years. A solid club with a penetrating ball flight, the MD matches up well with all other hybrids. Golfers looking at hybrids should consider the Sonartec, especially if they have a higher ball flight.

PeakVision Sports is making a big name for itself with a line of golf- specific sunglasses. Our verdict: The company has a bright future.

The r7 isn't just a driver (or irons): it's also a fairway wood, and it's a damn fine one at that.

Scotty Cameron introduced custom and restoration services in April, and we take them for a test drive with an old, beat up Coronado.

Alpha C830.2 Driver Review

The Alpha C830.2 is the one of the newest offerings from Alpha Golf Clubs. Don't be put off by the obscurity in the name. This club should be one of the first clubs you try, not the last.

B3 Heavy Putter Review

The Heavy Putter is just that - a very heavy putter. Unfortunately, the extra weight will only drag down your putting game.

Big Oak Putters T’ville Review

Big Oak Putters makes handmade, milled putters that do not have a huge following - yet. Tom Jenkins is using one on the Champions Tour, now see if you should be using one in your Tuesday night beer league.

The TourEdge Bazooka JMax 460cc Carbon Driver may be the best driver you've never heard of. But now you don't have that excuse anymore, do you?

TaylorMade Rescue Dual/TP Review

TaylorMade's Rescue Mid was a good club. Can the addition of movable weights vault the Rescue to "must-own" territory?

Zero Friction Tee Review

The Zero Friction golf tee may be the best of the "alternative" golf tees around. You just can't break these things!

Orlimar VT380 Fairway Wood Review

The VT380 is the latest in the line of fairway metal woods from Orlimar. This version falls short of recapturing the market previous models once held.

If you've been holding out on getting a 2-Ball, hop on the bandwagon and give the White Steel models a try.

The 2005 line of Rossa putters features TaylorMade's innovative "AGSI" technology for a smoother roll, but do the putters make the cut?

Rosasen Apparel Review

Is it possible to look cool in golf clothes? Rosasen thinks so. Find out what we think.

The Big Bertha Fusion FT-3 driver is the third generation of composite-based drivers from Callaway Golf. Looks like the third time's the charm.

The TaylorMade r5 Dual drivers incorporate design elements from the successful r7 Quad drivers in a bigger clubhead. The new design has both benefits and drawbacks.

Back-Nine Lytes Review

Can an electrolyte pill really help improve your golf game? We tested out Back-Nine Lytes to see if it would help us get through this summer heat.

While no substitute for instruction from a PGA Professional, the Leadbetter Swing Setter promotes key swing fundamentals.

We used to play with hickory and persimmon. How about bamboo… in your shirts and socks?

3M makes golf apparel? You bet, and it's not too bad either.

A fair test of golf that plays far shorter than the 7025 yards listed, the Upper Course at the Peak is a sight to behold.

Adidas has released some nice performance enhancing apparel and footwear that blends comfort and style. See what we think about one of their polos and a pair of shoes.

The Bag Boy EZ Fold 12 Push Cart is both lightweight and as simple to fold as its name implies. But how did it stack up on the golf course?

Bob Vokey is a renowned wedge maker, and in 2005 he introduced a spin-milled variation that adds spin but retains the shape and playability of the classic wedge line.

The RAC LT irons: the perfect blend of feel and forgiveness? From TaylorMade? Our reviewer thinks so.

The Callaway Big Bertha 454 may not be Callaway's top of the line driver now that the FT-3 is out, but it's a solid everyman's driver that'll keep you in the fairway.

The Bushnell PinSeeker 1500 is a $449 range finder that measures yardage and slope. How much would you pay to have an exact yardage to every pin?

Aserta Monster Putter Review

The Aserta Monster putter by Parente is dead-on from short range, but is it good enough from long-range to get the job done?

Review Policy

We may have sponsors, but they do NOT influence our reviews. If you'd like to hear that in more words, read on.

Nickent 3DX Driver Review

Nickent Golf isn't yet a household name in the golf equipment neighborhood. That might change with products like the new 3DX Driver.

Titleist 904F Review

Titleist's 904F harkens back to the days of the beloved PT with a touch of new technology to deliver arguably the best fairway wood in the game.

MacGregor has been out of the game for awhile, but with their new MacTec driver and these V-Foil irons, they may have climbed back into the ring.

Will the Bollé Kickers or Kickbacks make me switch from my old trusty pairs of Oakleys?

Yes! Sophia Putter Review

Yes! puts the traditional blade style putter back in play with the Sophia. And it's got the vintage appeal and modern technology I've been looking for.

SkyCaddie Review

This GPS unit can tell you the exact distances to greens and trouble. Just don't use it in competition or you may find yourself in trouble.

MacGregor's new MACTEC NVG driver is one of the most distinctive drivers on the market today. Can this titanium model live up to MacGregor's storied history?

Can the new Titleist/Cameron Futura Phantom Mallet replace my beloved Red X? You bet!

The best-selling putter of the last three years is the Odyssey 2-Ball Putter. One of the newest competitors to the 2-Ball dynasty is MacGregor's V-FOIL GT Putter. I recently put this Bobby Grace-designed mallet through its paces.

Vistoso Golf School

Vistoso Golf Club has a great golf school. Book through tucsongolf.com for a great golf package.

Yes! putters have a fanatical following, and now they've got some new toys: removable weights in a classic mallet putter. Sink more putts and sound unique doing it? You bet.

The ProAim has been widely touted as a great training aid. I fail to see why: it's a waste of sixty bucks that may in fact impair your putting far more than it helps it.

Titleist 503.H Hybrid Iron

Hybrids are making a splash at every level. The versatile Titleist 503.H allowed me to remove my 2-iron.

It's every man's dream: Ballzee cleans your balls, fits in your pocket, and stays wet for hours.

Bite Golf Shoes

Bite invented the golf sandal, but that's not all they've got to offer. We check out a few of their shoes and highly recommend at least one of them.

Just how good is Maxfli's BlackMAX ball? Is it good enough to knock-off the king of golf balls - Titleist's Pro V1?

The Green, by Troon McAllister

The book is a fantasy disappointment through and through.

Nike Dri-Fit Socks

Eighteen holes of golf equates to about 4½ miles, make sure your feet are comfortable.

CaddyPatch

CaddyPatches - suede leather impact markers - cost less and offer less hassle than impact tape. Why haven't you switched?

TaylorMade's y-grooves are all the rage on the PGA Tour, but are they worth it for amateur golfers?

A book about "Playing Golf By Your Better Instincts."

Ogio Exo Stand Bag

Ogio's Exo has a Woode™, and you will too after you give this stand bag a try.

The Loooong Green Line

The back sleeve of the book describes Newport's journey playing America's mini tours as "wild," but there's nothing wild about it.

Stinger Tees

Stinger Tees - yet another tee that helps you hit the ball further. The difference? These actually make sense, and are affordable too!

Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide

The Sand Trap takes a look at Ultimate Golf Fitness Guide by Mike Pedersen. At $47, this eBook tips the "expensive" scales a bit, but it's worth it in the end.

Epoch Tees

Can tees really improve your golf game? Perhaps sometimes it's just the confidence.

hammY Putter

The hammY putter is an interesting take on rolling the ball into the hole. How does it fare?

Scotty Cameron Red X

The Scotty Cameron Red X is a premium mallet putter. Will it help you make more putts?

Brush-T

The Brush-T guarantees straighter, longer drives. What doesn't these days?

AJ Reveals the Truth about Golf

The AJ Golf series promises to reveal the truth about golf for only $89.95. Does it?

Wilson Deep Red Irons

Braz, a 27 handicap golfer, reviews the Wilson Deep Red irons: in his opinion, an excellent set of irons for the mid- to high-handicapper.

BHMGolf.com

I recommend that you DO NOT buy equipment from BHMGolf.com. Ever.