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Equipment

Latecomers
These New Products May Help Rally Your Game |

by SCOTT KRAMER

IT MAY BE FOOTBALL SEASON, but if Mother
Nature cooperates and keeps grumpy Father Winter at
bay, golf can be played during all seasons in Virginia.
Bring some positive vibes to your game this fall with
the right tools from these golf manufacturers.
FOOTJOY DryJoys Select rainwear
FootJoy touts that its new DryJoys Select rainwear sets a fresh
standard in the market. The rain jacket ($375) is enhanced with
premium trim details and proprietary technology, such as the
popular StaDry Collar that increases protection from the rain and
improves the overall comfort and fit around the neck area. The set
also includes rain pants ($320) that can be purchased separately.
The jacket—which comes in various color combinations—features
adjustable waterproof cuffs that offer a custom fit and waterproof
protection, while the pants offer an adjustable gripper waistband
that ensures a comfortable, non-slip fit.

CALLAWAY Great Big Bertha

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Callaway has offered several Great Big Bertha
drivers through the years. And now its latest
iteration has emerged. At $450, this one may
be a wise investment for anyone seeking
distance. There’s a reason the ad campaign
dwells that the driver “leaves no yard behind”.
This is very much a distance monger. It
combines a thin face, multiple materials and
sleek shaping that collectively help generate
more clubhead speed through impact. Feel is
exceptionally crisp and the sound is not overly
loud, as it is on other drivers—a good thing.
Callaway’s made it simple. You’ll find ball flight
carry to be long with plenty of hang time, and
then the landing to have a lot of life to it.

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