Enhance YOUR game
Six new equipment items to help you get the most out of your round
by SCOTT KRAMER
PING Anser putter
Ping ’ s timeless Anser putter has been a staple among golfers for decades . The latest version is part of the brand ’ s 11-model 2021 putter line . Its 350-gram stainless steel head is flanked by tungsten heel and toe weights , to elevate the MOI — resulting in extra head stability and forgiveness as you stroke through the ball . Meanwhile , the rounded corners , softer ballast surfaces and center line help ease alignment . “ It ’ s for the golfer who prefers a putter on the softer side but with the response of a firm face ,” says John K . Solheim , president of Ping . $ 270 ,
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NIKON Coolshot 50i rangefinder
Nikon ’ s latest rangefinder , the Coolshot 50i , is versatile and feature-rich . It provides accurate distance , slope and height measurements , as well as technology that confirms distance to the flagstick . You can opt to have it display slope-adjusted or actual distances — the latter is allowed in golf competitions . Its display is wide and bright , with multi-layer coated optics that provide 6X magnification and a long eye relief — an advantage when wearing eyeglasses or sunglasses ( with built in diopter adjustment for fine tuning ). The unit is also sealed against the elements and includes a built-in mounting magnet . $ 300 ,
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