TITLEIST Pro V1 and Pro V1x Balls
Don ’ t sleep on the latest version of Titleist ’ s Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls . You will instantly notice the extra distance you get in the 2021 models compared to previous versions . Think 5 – 10 yards longer tee shots . Golf media have been reporting this consistently to the folks at Titleist , ever since the company first sent out trial packs back in November . The new renditions also feel even softer than before . Through new core-to-cover innovations , every layer of both models aims for longer distance , more greenside spin and control , and softer feel . $ 50 / dozen ,
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SHOT SCOPE PRO L1 Laser Rangefinder
While handheld laser rangefinders remain the singlebest tools to find precise distances to anywhere on a golf course , they tend to cost about $ 500 . Until now . Shot Scope , a value brand best known for its golf GPS / performance tracking watches , has debuted this laser rangefinder for a fraction of the cost at $ 199 . It ’ s fully functioning , with adaptive slope adjustment , vibration target lock , and perhaps coolest of all , the ability to get your distances through the adjustable eyepiece in either black or red . This model ’ s accuracy gets to within 0.1 yards from 875 yards away . $ 199 ,
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ADIDAS GOLF ZG21 BOA Shoe
Seems like everyone ’ s been trying to lose weight during the pandemic . Designers at adidas Golf took that one step further and introduced what they call a new era in lightweight golf shoes . This shoe is roughly 20 percent lighter than the brand ’ s prior cleated models and significantly lighter than many competitors ’ current shoes . Two years in the making , every part of the shoe was made to be lighter . Plus , the cushioning absorbs shock and recovers quickly . The upper is also lightweight and waterproof — combining innovative textiles and polyurethane films . It ’ s the first golf shoe to feature the low-profile , sustainable Li2 dial that ’ s micro-adjustable for an even better fit . $ 200 ,
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