Equipment
Fall Fits to
Improve Your Game by
SCOTT KRAMER
Visit any golf course this year, and you quickly get the feeling that golf’ s popularity is surging. The fairways are crowded, but so is the rough. To keep your ball in the short grass, the right gear can make all the difference. In that spirit, golf brands continue rolling out new innovations. Here’ s the latest.
SCOTTY
CAMERON // PHANTOM BLACK 5.5
Based on Tour pro feedback, this mid-mallet putter features a popular wing-back shape, a jet neck and chain-link face milling for reduced impact points, softer sound and better roll. A PVD black finish reduces glare, while performance-balanced weighting includes two customizable stainless steel heel-toe weights matched to the putter’ s length. It’ s made with 303 stainless steel and 6061 aircraft-grade aluminum components, all anodized black. Comes in 33-, 34- and 35-inch options with 3.5 ° loft and 70 ° lie. Includes a custom urethane-coated grip, matching head cover and shaft band. $ 750; scottycameron. com
SHOT SCOPE // PRO L5 RANGEFINDER
Shot Scope’ s latest rangefinder features an ultra-clear OLED display for sharp visuals and enhanced readability in any lighting. It offers second-generation rapid-fire detection and target-lock vibration for precise yardages up to 1,300 yards. Adaptive slope technology calculates adjusted distances based on elevation— and can be turned off for competition. Paired with a free mobile app, the device also unlocks aerial GPS maps with hazard, lay-up and green distances.“ Our clearest rangefinder to date,” said Shot Scope CEO David Hunter.“ This enhanced clarity, combined with detailed course maps, has been well received.” $ 230; shotscope. com
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