Fill-ins to help improve your game by SCOTT KRAMER
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Fill-ins to help improve your game by SCOTT KRAMER
THIS FAR INTO THE SEASON, golfers typically see trends emerging. The first thing that usually goes is the short game— particularly putting. It ' s also around late spring when golfers realize they might need new golf shoes and some kind of distance-measuring device. No worries. We’ ve got your back with these new products.
ECCO // GOLF BIOM H5 TEXTILE GOLF SHOE
Warm days on the course usually mean your feet sweat, which can get pretty uncomfortable. But Ecco’ s Golf Biom H5 Textile shoe($ 199) boasts a breathable open mesh upper that keeps your feet cool and comfortable on hot days. It also offers a snug fit, stability and forward momentum for power during the swing. With a modern, sporty aesthetic and all-day comfort, it’ s made with proprietary“ FluidForm Direct Comfort Technology”— meaning it’ s soft, light and provides bounce and energy return with every step. A new, cutting-edge outsole enhances traction.“ This innovative design provides unmatched comfort and stability but also empowers golfers to tackle any conditions with confidence,” says Timo Vollrath, Ecco’ s head of global marketing. Ecco shoes also have great arch support, so your feet feel great even after walking 18. us. ecco. com
NIKON // COOLSHOT PRO lll STABILIZED
If you’ re among the many golfers who shake uncontrollably when trying to use a laser rangefinder, your struggle is over— thanks to Nikon’ s Coolshot Pro III Stabilized($ 500). Its“ stabilized” function is accurately billed as allowing users " to aim at the flagstick without worrying about vibration caused by hand shake.” When you look through the eyepiece, you will see everything completely stable. The distance read is lightning fast as well. The“ Dual Locked On Quake” function informs you that the distance to the flagstick has been measured with both vibration and a visual green indicator. This can be quickly set to one of four modes, including one with slope-adjusted distance and actual distance; actual distance only; actual distance with height; and horizontal distance with height. The unit is lightweight but substantial, and it grabs distances from up to 1,200 yards away. nikonusa. com
PING // SCOTTSDALE PRIME TYNE 4 PUTTER
Ping’ s Scottsdale Prime Tyne 4 putter($ 270), is a highly forgiving mallet bearing a twin-fork design for balance. Its soft, responsive and large face insert is made of PEBAX elastomer, which is a lightweight, high-energyreturn compound that helps ensure forgiveness and accuracy to help you sink more putts. Meanwhile, they optimally positioned the center of gravity to help reduce skid and initiate a quick forward roll. A subtle color blocking between the top rail and back portion draws your eyes to the front of the putter for better alignment while you stand over your putts. The putter comes standard with a SuperStroke grip boasting a pistol shape and reduced taper that helps emit optimal feel and stability, so you can approach every putt with more confidence. ping. com
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