SeeMore adds their RifleScope Technology to a few more putters for 2009.
SeeMore Putters has had an interesting history. Payne Stewart used a SeeMore putter to win the 1999 U.S. Open. The company went quiet for some time until their re-launch in 2007 after being purchased by Jim Grundberg and Jason Pouliot in the fall of 2006.
With Zach Johnson’s win in the 2007 Masters, and utilizing their RifleScope Technology and status as a “premier independent boutique putter maker,” SeeMore is making some waves by introducing several new putters for 2009.
Let’s check them out.
Luis is looking for a bit more power and consistency with his driver, and these two fixes should help give them to him.
Luis Gonzalez is a 12 handicap looking to drop his score into the low 80s by the beginning of this summer. To do this he is hoping that we can help him with two main problems: consistency and power.
After analyzing his swing I have identified two solutions – one relatively quick and easy and the other difficult and frustrating – that should provide him with an accurate jolt of power.
Read on to see Luis’ swing and the fixes I’ve outlined for him.
Goosen makes a comeback, Annika’s with child, and Tiger’s getting some big bucks from the folks down under
Hello again everybody and welcome to Hittin’ the Links. I realize it can be hard to turn your attention from basketball this week but there is still some good golf going on around the world. And just remember the Masters is just around the corner. Amen!
In this week’s edition of HTL we look at the record-breaking effort on the Asian Tour, see why Rick Reilly has Tiger Doubt, and investigate the big money Tiger is getting down under. Also, we check out the Shark’s new equipment company, congratulate Annika on her pregnancy, and do a wrap-up of this week’s events. Read on!
The Pro V1 and Pro V1x have had a makeover, creating a slightly longer and more durable ball.
Titleist has had the number one ball on the market for as long as I can remember, and I have a few gray hairs. Every two years Titleist releases a new version of their high-end balls. I sometimes think that if it isn’t broke, don’t fix it. Titleist seems to use the mantra of “every moment we rest gives our competitors a chance to catch up.”
With that, Titleist has released all new versions of the Pro V1 and Pro V1x in an attempt to keep their competitors at an arm’s length and keep a tight grip on their tremendous market share. So how do you improve the number one ball on the market? Well, there are a few ways but you’ll have to read on to find out what those are and if it made a difference to this long-time Titleist player.
Continue reading “2009 Titleist Pro V1/Pro V1x Balls Review”
Five questions to ask before you buy clubs.
We’re just coming into the peak golf club purchasing period in the northern half of the United States. A lot you may be trolling the aisles of new clubs in the next few months looking for a few extra yards or a few less strokes per round.
I know… the economy sucks. The TV keeps reminding me every evening. But I also know that I’ll probably still be trying out some new gear this summer. After all, someone has to kick start the economy (maybe a new driver purchase will get the Dow above 8K again). As long as I’m working, I’ll likely be playing golf. And if I’m playing golf, then all those new toys in the golf shop will be kind of tempting. And I bet I’m not alone.
Now I’ve purchased quite a few new clubs in recent years looking for a few more yards or a tighter shot dispersion (I know, I know… it’s not the arrow). Sometimes I’ve found a little more game. Sometimes I haven’t. Here are a few questions that might help you find the right equipment for you, and maybe save a little money along the way, too.
TaylorMade puts out yet another solid club
For years now, TaylorMade has been one of the industry leaders in golf club design and manufacturing. They continually put out some of the best golf equipment available. Though they are probably best known for their drivers, with such past beauties like the r7, they also have made some absolutely fantastic fairway woods over the years as well.
I still think back to when my father first came home with his first Raylor or his Tour Spoon. They were great clubs and well ahead of their time.
I’ve never had a 3-wood I’ve completely trusted. Many of my playing partners have that “go to” fairway wood that they know will find the short grass when the chips are down. Such a club would be a great find as it would take some of the pressure off my driver. So as you can expect when I heard I had one of the new R9 TP 3-woods coming my way I was full of anticipation. I already had a Burner TP 3-wood in my bag and I was ready to put the new one to the test to see if I needed to switch.
Mizuno Golf offers up a little “hot metal” for you.
One of the first thoughts that came to mind when I saw the newest offering from Mizuno Golf was; “Where’s the blue?” In its place is a pretty bold black and yellow paint/graphic scheme and some serious technology under the hood with their new “Hot Metal.”
Offering up a new driver, fairway woods, and hybrids, Mizuno has something for everyone. While long enjoying a storied history with their forged irons, woods aren’t exactly the first thing that comes to mind when you think of the company. This latest offering looks to change that perception.
Tag along as we check out the latest from Mizuno.
Continue reading “Mizuno Golf Releases MX-700 Drivers, Fairway Woods and Hybrids”
Lefty is tops at Doral, Stenson takes it all off, and the U.S. PGA Tour still reigns supreme
Happy Monday Sand Trappers and welcome to another installment of Hittin’ the Links. How about that Philly Mick – he has a better righty swing than most of us! There is nothing more entertaining to watch on a Sunday afternoon than a good back and forth duel, and Watney and Mickelson delivered the goods for sure.
In this newest edition of HTL we investigate Henrick Stenson and his tendency to streak, see why Phil had to go to the hospital Saturday night, and find out why the PGA Tour is still on top. Also, we look into Prayad Marksaeng’s long road to the PGA Tour, take a peek at golf destination Biloxi Mississippi, and do a full wrap-up of this week’s events. Read on!
Titleist gets back in the driver’s seat with the 909 series. And yes, that pun was totally intended.
It seems to me that Titleist’s 909 drivers are the most eagerly awaited Titleist drivers since perhaps… well… in a long time. The retailers I’ve talked with are reporting good sales numbers, and PGA Tour adoption was awfully quick, with the majority of staff players switching before the first ball was struck in 2009. On a personal level, the number of emails, PMs, and IMs I’ve gotten from people anxious to read this review has been off the charts – and the 909H and 909F3 reviews only seemed to wet their whistles.
Titleist is the first to admit that the 907D1 and 907D2 – two drivers with near identical launch conditions but different looks and different MOI characteristics – were perhaps not the best pair of drivers for fitting a wide range of golfers. They’ve corrected that “one set of launch conditions” error with 909, offering three models: the composite-crowned (a first for Titleist!) 909D Comp, the “tweener” 909D2, and a low-launch, low-spin, 440cc 909D3.
Don’t get me wrong – the 907 was a great driver if you were the type of player that fit its launch conditions. I was able to, and switched to 907D2 after playing an r7 425 and an FT-3, and the 907 worked beautifully for me.
Now that I’ve had a chance to test both the 909D2 and 909D3, I’m ready to share my thoughts. Click through for the rest.
