Equipment
SUMMER
LOVING
THE SUMMER GOLF SCENE is just beginning to hit its
stride. Which means that all of the new golf gear has just reached the
market, and it may well help your game hit mid-season form quicker
than you expected.
by SCOTT KRAMER
Callaway’s tapping the luck of the
Irish to boost your short game. While
the brand’s limited-edition MD3
Milled Shamrock wedge bears a
laser-etched green clover, you may
not even need the extra help. The
club features the brand’s versatile
S-Grind that’s designed for a wide
range of turf conditions, shot types
and downswing attack angles. Three
shapes of milled grooves optimize
spin, depending on the loft, to
create a smoother spin transition
from wedges to irons. It’s available
in lofts of 50, 52, 54, 56, 58 and
60 degrees and comes standard
with a True Temper Tour Issue Black
Onyx shaft, plus a custom blackand-green Lamkin UTX grip. $140.
Callawaygolf.com
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BRIDGESTONE JGR driver
Brandt Snedeker adopted early to Bridgestone’s JGR driver this year
and instantly saw his game improve. Now you can, too—regardless
of your ability. The crown is extremely thin near the clubface and
progressively thickens towards the rear, which enables the crown to
slightly flex in at impact and cause higher launch and more repulsion
above the center of the clubface. Two internal arc-shaped ridges
provide more sole rigidity and stability for the crown to flex against,
leading to higher launches and ball velocity. Finally, a proprietary
face milling pattern reduces ball slippage at impact. A vertical milling
pattern on the heel and toe further stabilize mishit spin—all for
straighter and longer tee shots. It comes in lofts of 9.5, 10.5 and 12
degrees. $299. Bridgestonegolf.com
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CALLAWAY MD3 Milled
Shamrock wedge