Hot Picks ‘09
ACCRA Dymatch Bag Boy Revolver Pro
ACCRA PGA Tour rep Gawain Robertson often heard a common question from A lot of cart bags claim to be “full-featured” but few companies take that term as
many of the tour players he worked with, “Why can’t shafts that I play in my seriously as Bag Bog did with the creation of the Revolver Pro. Unlike any
driver and fairway woods be equivalent in feel and performance?” Taking that other bag on the market these ones feature a rotating 25cm top that allows easy
on as a challenge the ACCRA folks (who had a big run of wins in the latter part access to any club. That feature is especially useful when the bag is strapped
of 2008) designed this new system of shafts that do just that. Proprietary into a power cart. It also boasts a massive amount of pocket space for easy
integrated characteristics create constant results from club to club. storage of just about any item you can expect to bring along.
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Adams Idea Tech A4 OS Irons Bridgestone B330-RX
Golf is supposed to be fun and this set makes the joy of hitting a good shot come The pros get the most out of their premium golf balls – a situation most amateurs
a lot more frequently for the “emerging” golfer. Built using the concept of a would like to replicate but do not have the ability to do so. The RX addresses
hybrid, with a low and deep centre of gravity, each of the clubs in this set has that by being a ball that flies and spins like a premium performer even when
been optimized for use by the average golfer. A wide, cambered sole on each struck by amateurs with “less than pro” swing speeds. A soft gradient core
club slides easily through the turf and increases the chances of solid face helps the ball achieve maximum speed off club speeds of 85-105 miles per hour
contact.
www.adamsgolf.com – that of an avid amateur player.
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Adams Speedline Driver
Callaway FT-9
With golf club specification maxing out at the limits allowable by the rules of golf
The FT-IQ may be a smart driver but among better players the FT-9 will likely
designers have to work hard these days to create golf clubs that will produce an
be at the head of the class. Combining a carbon composite body with a titanium
advantage. With that task in mind the team at Adams Golf came up with the
face, the result is a driver that is easy to get performance from, no matter where
Speedline woods. The club heads are designed to reduce wind resistance
along the face you hit it. At address this driver has a sleek look and players
throughout the golf swing, thus helping the golfer to maintain and create club
preferring a more open face angle can get it in the from of a Tour model. The flight
speed and resulting in more distance.
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is just as hot as the previous FT-3 and FT-5 but it is even easier to hit consistently
well.
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Adams Puglielli Wedges
Callaway Diablo Line
From the back these wedges certainly do not seem to have a classic appearance
We like the Diablo line-up so much we couldn’t narrow it down to one product.
but where it counts, at address, the look is nothing but familiar with a long hosel,
Top of mind for many people who test them is the fairway wood and hybrid that
multi-colour ferrule, and a teardrop head shape. Technology to note includes
prove to be exceptionally easy to hit and also have a pleasing feel and sound.
CNC Milled grooves and the use of a 7-gram weight cartridge in the back of the
Although initially perceived as being a line of products for the average golfer,
head to dampen vibration and allows for swing weight variability.
many of the clubs have been finding their way into the bags of tour players for
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their extreme playability.
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Adidas ClimaProof Storm 3 Way Convertible Jacket
Callaway X-22 Tour
It is not often that we include golf jackets in an equipment round up but after such
A clean compromise between a blade and a game improvement club head, the
a wet season last year it might be in your best interest to consider your rain gear
X-22 Tour provides the best of both worlds – perfect for just about any player.
as an integral part of your arsenal. Versatility is the real key to this model that
Simple lines will appeal to even the blade user while the ease of use, especially
coverts from a long sleeve, to a short sleeve, to a vest in short time. That
in the long irons, make getting a long iron in your hands a less than scary
allows you have a garment appropriate for almost every situation.
proposition. Sole width progression provides the opportunity for better ball
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striking from long irons through your scoring clubs.
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