Hot Picks ‘09
TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB Smoke Tour Edge XCG-V Hybrid
They are not for everyone, in fact you would have to be a pretty precise ball Hybrids are much more common now but almost every player struggles with
striker to employ them, but for the golfer who likes a very traditional look these finding one with the right “look” and, of course, performance. By keeping a
are right on the money. Minimal offset and a high centre of gravity results in a clean top-line and featuring very little offset the XCG-V gets off to a great start
design that allows you to shape your shots as much as the modern golf ball will with a pleasing look at address that is easy to line up. When you hit it, that is
allow. The thin sole design is ideal for golfers who approach the ball precisely where it really excels – allowing you to get the club through the turf with a
in their swings.
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Titleist Vokey Design Spin Milled Wedges
When it comes to popularity it is hard to argue with the success of the Vokey
Tour Edge Moda
designs. This year’s crop from the wedge wizard of Montreal offer up plenty of
The “set” that sells at a mid-price point can be hard to get right, especially when
options with three finish options, choices in the loft (48-64 degrees), and low,
it comes to both performance and aesthetics. The latest Moda set from Tour
mid and full bounce configurations. The groove design is aggressive with a
Edge (there have been several previous incarnations) comes in a classy
30% greater groove volume. You will notice the difference it makes, especially
colour-scheme that does little to reveal its true value pricing. The complete set
when executing short shots around the green that require pinpoint spin control.
features specially designed clubs that make golf a more enjoyable pursuit for the
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average lady player.
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Titleist ProV1
Tour Edge David Glod Proto Putter
It could be a tough sell in a price category reserved for other popular brands but
Can they actually make the market leader ball better? Apparently it is more than
breaking into the premium market has been what the Exotics brand has been
possible as our testing shows the successor to the famed ProV1 name performs
successful at. The David Glod Proto Putters won’t startle you with the design,
in a familiar fashion as previous models with even more green-grabbing spin
the use of three popular shapes does not veer far from the norm but the look,
around the greens. Likewise, extensive practice with high volume wedge
accentuated by an X-grip face pattern, is very distinguishable. CNC Milled
grooves failed to do any noticeable damage. Titleist loyalists and those looking
from SUS303 blocks, they have a crisp feel at ball impact. The DGV3.1 was
for a high-performance golf ball will be pleased.
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my favourite.
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Titleist 909 Drivers
UST Axiv Core Shaft
Known as a company with clean, consistent designs in their woods Titleist
A decade after they rose to unprecedented popularity UST introduces the next
continues that run with the three models of the 909 drivers (909D2, 909D3,
evolution of the ProForce shaft. The trio (Black, Red, and Blue) of AXIVCore
909DComp). Offering varied shape, size, and material use, this winning trio
Series models utilize AXIV Core material. This sophisticated weave technology
addresses the needs of a wide range of players. Clean lines and traditional
is used to provide greater shaft stability. The shafts are counter-balanced to
shapes, along with a muted sound, should please golfers who look for performance
encourage greater clubhead speed and a unique balance. Multiple models and
over gimmicks.
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weight configuration offer lots of fitting options.
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Titleist TB9SX1 Yes! Tracy III Plus
If you are going to carry your golf bag, why can’t it weight under two kilograms Interchangeable technology is not just for drivers. No club in your bag is more
and have just as many pockets as you need? Titleist has addressed this issue important as the putter and having it fit properly to your stroke while having “the
with the TB9SX1, a super-lightweight model that still feels feathery light with a look” you desire is critical to performance. That is now easier to achieve for
full set thrown in. There is plenty of pocket space and seven colour options so Yes! Putters fans with models like the Tracey III Plus that offers a hosel design
you get the look you prefer. In our minds, it is the right compromise between that can be switched out for another quite easily. This blade putter is designed
weight and space.
www.titleist.ca after the Tracy putter, one of YES! Golf’s most popular putters.
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