Equipment
SPRING by SCOTT KRAMER cleaning
Spring cleaning your golf game can be transformational. Even after your swing is back in shipshape, your tools might need a refresh. These new releases will make your upcoming season sparkle.
TOUR EDGE // HOT LAUNCH
Known for its excellent, value-priced clubs, Tour Edge recently debuted two new golf balls. The most recent one, the Hot
Launch, is a distance-driven two-piece ball model designed to deliver“ explosive distance” with optimized launch and reduced side spin. It launches easily, flies consistently, and helps keep shots in play across the bag— regardless of which club you’ re playing. Don’ t be fooled by the low price, this is a competitive distance ball.($ 20 / dozen; touredge. com)
B. DRADDY // ELIJAH CRAIG PROCTOR
Hoodies have become a staple both on and off the course. Enter B. Draddy’ s Elijah Craig Proctor 1 / 4-zip pullover hoodie. It combines soft organic Peruvian Pima cotton along with a touch of spandex for stretch. It’ s like having a tailored sweatshirt gently embracing you for 18 holes, with ribbed cuffs and a hem that keeps it looking sharp. It stretches with your body motion, allowing you to swing aggressively through tee shots. A sewn-in kangaroo pouch lends hand-warming convenience on cooler days, while embroidered logo details add prestige.($ 215, bdraddy. com)
BRIDGESTONE // TOUR B
Bridgestone’ s new Tour B ball line uses VeloSurge technology to enhance synergy between the mantle and core. Testing with PGA Tour members Jason Day and Chris Gotterup, along with amateur players of varying swing speeds, produced average gains of 2.3 mph in ball speed and 8.7 yards in distance. Additionally, the cover touts Bridgestone’ s MindSet visual trigger to improve focus and commitment. The four Tour B models include Tour B X and Tour B XS for swings over 105 mph, and Tour B RX and Tour B RXS for swings under 105 mph.($ 55 / dozen, bridgestonegolf. com)
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