Equipment
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Finds
by SCOTT KRAMER
The new-for-2024 golf equipment is finally hitting golf shops around the area . Even if you aren ’ t in the market for fresh clubs , balls or bags , there ’ s still a certain level of satisfaction in going to check it all out . But fair warning — you still may be tempted to make some purchases .
SUN MOUNTAIN // C-130S
Sun Mountain ’ s C-130S stand bag offers an abundance of space via nine forwardfacing pockets that are accessible when the bag is mounted on a cart . It ’ s the new carry version of the cart bag that ’ s been mega-popular for more than 10 years . In fact , this rendition also sports cart-friendly features , such as a leg-lock system , quick-release carry strap , and a cart-friendly bottom . It also features a 15-way top — including a putter well — so that each of your clubs can fit in its own isolated compartment without clanging into one another . That ’ s pretty unheard of for a stand bag . The bag includes a ventilated cooler pocket , multiple accessory pockets and two velour-lined valuables pockets , one that is sized for a range finder . Weighing 6.8 pounds , the bag is available in five colors . $ 290 , sunmountain . com
PXG // Black Ops
PXG ’ s Black Ops driver looks stealthy , cool and powerful . It employs a new strong-yetflexible titanium alloy clubface material , optimized face design and deep center of gravity . The result is a high trajectory with low spin — an ideal recipe for distance . A new bulge-androll shaping of the face translates to off-center hits performing more as if you crushed them . Plus , the driver is designed to sound powerful . The technical explanation ? “ We want a high frequency performance in the primary natural frequency modes ,” says Brad Schweigert , the company ’ s chief product officer . “ And then we also want that frequency to have a relatively low amplitude with a relatively short duration that ’ s vibrating . And that ' s going to create that sound that everybody refers to as explosive and great sounding . It feels awesome .” Offered in four lofts . $ 599 , pxg . com
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