Hot Picks ‘09
Rife Abaco SunDog Paula Creamer Collection
There are plenty of putters on the market but few can roll the ball like a Guerin Whatever the cost, having one of the most visible young LPGA stars using
Rife can. The Rife is just one of their new Island Series models for ’09 and this your product has certainly got to be helping Canada’s own SunDog eyewear.
semi-mallet is a solid combination of putter styles. With the heel shaft it seems Her new line got a lot of attention at the recent PGA Merchandise Show and you
to work well for golfers with a flowing stroke while the mallet style head stays can expect it to be in high demand at pro shops and retail stores this season.
stable through the putting motion. As always, the Rife groove face gets the ball Not only are the sunglass models fashionable but they provide excellent
rolling nicely.
www.rifeputters.com performance benefits along with great protection from the harmful rays of the
sun.
www.sundogeyewear.com
Scotty Cameron Studio Select Kombi Putter
It’s not your “normal” Scotty Cameron putter but then again, as long as it
Sun Mountain MicroCart
works, who cares how it looks! The Kombi is a high-performance putter,
Montana based Sun Mountain has never been afraid to innovate, whether it be
thoroughly tested on the PGA Tour, which will please those who love the look
in the field of golf bags, rain gear, or golf carts. That is especially true with the
of a larger mallet design. Distinct alignment guides on the top-line and down the
new micro-cart. It solves all the issues of having to travel back and forth to the
centre of the mallet make setting up to your putter a simple task.
www.titleist.ca
golf course with an unwieldy pull cart in tow. This full feature cart folds down to
a package less than 75cm x 40cm x 30cm in size. It is simple to operate and
Scratch Golf 8620 Wedge
unfolds with an almost effortless motion.
www.sunmountain.com
Scratch has become a niche leader in top of the line wedges with sole grinds
Srixon Z-Star Balls
crafted to match the way you play the game. Unfortunately the price for the top
With a lot of early buzz created by golf professionals winning with it around the
of the line forged models is a little much for many players. To fill that void the
world the Z-Star has gotten a lot of early consumer interest and with good
company is now offer a cast model made of 8620 stainless steel (like many of
reason. These two premium models, both made in Japan, each offer their own
the most popular models on the market) but still available with plenty of sole
distinct flavour. The X model is designed to create a lower ball flight with high
grind shapes. You get the look and playability of a custom wedge in a more
initial velocity. The regular Z-Star is made to feel extremely soft and create the
palatable price.
www.scratchgolf.com
highest amount of spin, especially on shots around the green.
www.srixon.com
Seemore SB1
TaylorMade R9
We’ve always been a fan of SeeMore putters and their easy- to-use alignment
Considered by many as the hottest product of the season, the R9 family (driver,
guide but the shape and overall look of the SB-1 should attract even more
fairway, and hybrid) take adjustability to new heights with a combination of face
supporters. With the SB-1 Tennessee-based SeeMore continues the use of
angles, lies, discretionary weighting and shaft options – all designed to deliver
6061 aluminum in the head to create the same appealing feel and sound you will
the optimal look and ball flight that you prefer. These clubs allow the retail golfer
find in some of their other models. This centre-shaft design is perfect for the
to get the options usually only available to tour level golfers.
golfer who prefers to keep the putter square to the target throughout the stroke.
www.taylormadegolf.com
www.seemore.com
TaylorMade Kia Ma Putters
Slotline Putters Once only available to the best players in the world, putters crafted by the
One of the most popular putters of all-time (more than 1 million sold) is back brilliant mind of Kia Ma are now available in a public release. The five models
under the guidance of Dynamic Brands. The initial run includes multiple designs represent the premium putter line-up for the company. Each of the models has
to meet the preferences in look for a wide range of golfers. Fifteen options are a head CNC Milled from 1020 Carbon Steel and completed with a “midnight”
available in three separate series’. The SL-700 is the premier line featuring finish. Mike Weir uses a version of the Daytona model.
100% CNC Milled Aluminum heads for exceptional feel and versatility in
www.taylormadegolf.com
weighting.
www.slotlinegolf.com
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