Swing into Summer
Golf season is in full force again . And that means it may be time for you to upgrade some of your gear . // by SCOTT KRAMER
SUN MOUNTAIN Eco-Lite bag
With fabric made from approximately 25 20-ounce recycled plastic bottles , Sun Mountain ’ s Eco-Lite stand bag is truly good for the environment — and your conscience . Plus , it includes many of the brand ’ s top-selling bags ’ mostpopular features . A 9-inch , four-way top lets your clubs spread out . Weighing just 3.9 pounds , the bag comes standard with an easy-on / easy-off E-Z Lite Dual Strap System . Five pockets include a velour-lined valuables pocket , sizable apparel pocket , and a hydration sleeve . It ’ s offered in five different colors and weighs less than four pounds , so it ’ s a cinch to carry for 18 holes . A matching rain hood is included . $ 220 ,
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CALLAWAY Chrome Soft X LS ball
Really , who doesn ’ t want to play a soft-feeling ball these days ? Which is mainly why Callaway ’ s Chrome Soft X LS is ultra-desirable . But that cushioned impact feel is just the beginning . The ball — the newest member of the wildly popular Chrome Soft line — also promotes low spin for maximum distance , along with Tour-level short game control . It ’ s particularly suited for better players who want to bomb it off the tee . Tour pros Marc Leishman and Wesley Bryan have been using this model , along with several pros on the LPGA , European and Korn Ferry tours . $ 48 / dozen ,
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WILSON Staff Buckingham putter
Wilson Staff ’ s Buckingham is the latest addition to the Infinite putter line that features nine models named after Chicago landmarks or neighborhoods . Honoring the iconic fountain located in Grant Park , this putter resembles TaylorMade ’ s Spider and sports a dark matte finish that helps to reduce glare and accentuate sight lines that help simplify alignment . A double-milled face promotes consistent impact , roll and distance control , as well . Perhaps the biggest differentiator here is the putter ’ s counter-balanced technology that helps give you a more controlled , even-tempo putting stroke . $ 100 ,
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