Equipment
by SCOTT KRAMER
Spring
Standouts
Titleist
Vokey Spin
Milled 5
wedges
Plentiful introductions offer
a variety of options for the
discerning golfer
Adams Golf
Pro hybrid
Titleist Vokey Spin
Milled 5 wedges
These clubs were an instant success on the PGA Tour this year. Scott Stallings captured
the Farmers Insurance Open in San Diego with three of the SM5 wedges in his bag. The
company bills them as its best-performing wedges ever—a tall promise from a brand that’s
produced plenty of popular models. The lofted irons have new, deep grooves that are
7 percent larger in volume than the company’s previous slots. This feature channels away
more grass and sand—wet or dry—at impact, for cleaner contact with the ball along with
producing better spin.
A clubface treatment also boosts groove durability, and there are 21 different loft/
bounce/sole grind combinations available, with low, mid and high bounce. They are
available in three different finishes: Tour Chrome, Gold Nickel or Raw Black. ($145 per
club; titleist.com or vokey.com)
Officials at Adams Golf believe their
new Pro hybrid will be the year’s
most-played tour model. But they’re
also adamant that recreational players
will love it, too. The high moment of
inertia clubhead combined
with the company’s
patented upsidedown clubhead
shaping allows
players the ability to
get the ball airborne
easily. Slots help, as
well, in the form of
velocity slot technology
on the crown and a cutthru construction on the
sole, both directly behind the
clubface. Combined, the design
allows the ultra-thin clubface to flex
a bit at impact and then catapult the
ball forward as it springs back to its
normal position.
The slots also add a solid and
satisfying feel. Meanwhile, the center
of gravity sits behind the center of the
clubface, adding workability and shotshaping control to a golfer’s repertoire.
($200 per club in lofts of 16, 18, 20,
23 and 26 degrees; adamsgolf.com)
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FootJoy D.N.A.
golf shoes
Adams Golf
Pro hybrid
FootJoy D.N.A.
golf shoes
When it comes to comfortable golf shoes, the low-profile D.N.A.
introduction provides a difference-making feel. That’s because
the D.N.A., an acronym for “DryJoys Next Advancement,”
boasts state-of-the-art components and construction. Bottom
line: It’s a lightweight, stable shoe with a precise fit, extreme
comfort, and top-notch performance. In fact, the company bills
the D.N.A. as its most feature-laden shoe ever.
Its comfort stems from several characteristics, including a
“3D FoamCollar” that molds to your ankle. This technology
helps to eliminate excessive foot movement or discomfort
during your swing. A tongue that’s made with thin, soft and
breathable materials also conforms comfortably to the top
of your feet. Additionally, a super-thin TPU (thermoplastic
urethane) outsole frames a soft, cushioned internal midsole,
providing appropriate rigidity and flexibility for walkers. The
leather upper area is supple, lightweight, thin, durable and
completely waterproof. ($220 for standard lacing and
$240 for the adjustable BOA construction; footjoy.com)
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S
everal new products are
making their mark in the golf
equipment market. Arming
yourself with any one of them
will surely help your game inch toward
the next level. Employ all of them and
the sky’s the limit.
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