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by nearly 10 yards and accuracy improved by 40 percent when tested against other leading drivers. Who would not want those types


of results on a consistent basis? The difference maker is the 17


vertical grooves spaced across the clubface that reduce the amount of sidespin placed on the golf ball. Among the driver specs are a 450-


cc titanium head and lofts of 9.5, 10.5 and 12 degrees. The head also fea- tures a slightly deeper face and center of gravity that sits closer to the back than most drivers. As if the design has not made


enough of a splash, long-driving behemoth John Daly and Rocco Mediate are both playing the driver this season on the Champions Tour. Cost: $399. Info: VertGolf.com


AGUILA GOLF VIRTUAL REALITY TRAINING AID Ever-improving launch monitors


and simulators have made playing iconic courses such as Pebble Beach and St. Andrews as simple — and realistic — as walking into the garage and hitting the “Power On” button. Now the golf technology industry


is beginning to step deeper into the virtual reality experience. One such company is Aguila


Golf, which has created an immer- sive mental training aid intended to improve course management deci- sions through visualization. All that is needed for a 360-degree golf experi- ence is the app and a smartphone that plugs into the VR headset. Course images allow a golfer to


visualize a shot — even fades and draws —receive instant feedback on the selection and experience the result before striking the shot. The app also tracks statistics, pro-


vides instructional lessons and tests a golfer’s knowledge of the Rules of Golf.


Cost (app and VR headset): $349 Info: AguilaGolf.com


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