GAMEby SCOTT KRAMER
IMPROVEMENT
It ’ s high time for an equipment tune-up
PUMA ProAdapt AlphaCat shoes
Puma ’ s ProAdapt AlphaCat may well be the best overall athletic-looking shoe in golf . Plus it provides everything else you ’ d seek for your feet — support , traction , comfort and fit . Available in four colorways for men and three for women , it uses proprietary foam that ’ s made of EVA cushioning and impact-resistant polymer — a platform that provides high energy return and excellent ground feel . It ’ s offered in both a standard lace model and a dial-up Disc version — both at the same price . The latter eases the process of tightening and untightening the shoes . $ 150 ,
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BRIDGESTONE Tour B XS ball
It ’ s rare for you to be able to play the identical piece of equipment as Tiger Woods . Until now . The Bridgestone TOUR B XS ball is Woods ’ ball of choice . He actually helped develop the ball over the past few years . To get the most out of playing it , though , your swing should ideally be at least 105 mph — which rules out many of us . Its new proprietary REACTIV iQ urethane cover reacts to impact force , so that it rebounds quickly from a driver for velocity and distance and stays on the face longer off the wedge for more backspin . $ 50 ,
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MIZUNO ST-X 220 driver
Mizuno ’ s ST-X 220 driver promises stability and consistency on off-center hits — thanks to a 40 percent expansion of the carbon-sole area , thinning out the titanium portion , and doubling the stabilizing back weight . The company claims it will appeal to golfers looking for a high , right-to-left ball flight . “ For a lot of golfers , the modern low-spinning driver design preferred by tour players is a serious distance killer ,” says Chris Voshall , golf club engineer at Mizuno . “ The ST-X ’ s extra spin , slight draw bias and higher flight will add driving distance for a surprising number of players .” $ 450 ,
mizunogolf . com
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