Equipment
Mid-Summer
Dreams
Elevate your game with new summer gear
by SCOTT KRAMER
BY THIS TIME OF YEAR, you’re
probably all set for golf apparel and
clubs. The cobwebs have been removed,
you’re feeling energized by the game,
and your getaways are all planned for
the summer. But like most golfers, your
score can always improve. Well, just in
case something isn’t working quite right
for you, consider these viable new goods.
TOUR EDGE CB PRO F2 fairway wood
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Tour Edge’s Exotics CB PRO F2 fairway wood looks notably different than the
original that emerged in 2013, with a smaller, matte black clubhead, and a
redesigned “Slip Stream” sole. Its 159cc clubhead has a traditional shape that
better players will appreciate. The patented, wave-looking sole is designed
to rev up both clubhead and ball speed. To boot, the new waves are shorter
in length than the original’s, which minimizes turf contact regardless of the
attack angle and clubhead position at impact. New heel and toe cavities
further minimize turf interaction, while making for ideal weighting and improving
workability. Bottom line: the club moves fast and smooth through the turf
from any lie. The refined size allowed engineers to tune the CG closer to the
clubface, which in turn boosts ball speed. To boot, the premium beta titanium
cup face has a variable face thickness design, lending forgiveness. It’s offered
in lofts of 13.5, 14.5, 15.5, 16.5 and 17.5 degrees—for righties only.
(CB PRO F2 fairway wood $400; touredge.com).
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