Columnist: Golf Equipment Reviews
Callaway Introduces Opus SP Wedges
By Ed Travis Callaway’s latest wedges, the Opus SP, have “Tour-preferred” shaping and have been re-weighted with a higher center of gravity and additional spin generation in order for more precise, controlled scoring shots. The new Opus SP (Spin Pocket) wedges are the sixth iteration of the original Opus prototype and they have quickly found […]
Walker Trolleys: Modern Design with Historical Inspiration
There is little doubt that many golfers – some by choice and some by force in 2020 – ultimately have welcomed and embraced walking the golf course. It’s a trait of the game that provides the health benefits of both social distancing and exercising, while keeping muscles loose during a round. Walker Trolleys, a golf lifestyle brand and maker of premium push carts – exceeded first and […]
GOLD TOE GOLF SOCKS ARE SECOND-TO-NONE
Any car mechanic will tell you that the key to a smooth ride in any kind of automobile, regardless of the vehicle’s sticker price, is a good set properly balanced and aligned tires. That same theory applies to golfers, as well. Regardless of the quality of your golf clubs and the rhythm of your swing, […]
Review of Epic Pro Irons
Introduction One of the equipment categories that has seen the most improvement in the past couple seasons is cavity back irons. Better players don’t need to choose between forgiveness and good looks anymore; plenty of irons offer both. Callaway’s new Epic Pro Irons offer an alternative choice to top golfers in this competitive niche. The smaller […]
Ten Rounds with the Tour XDream
A friend, who handles publicity for several golf equipment companies, called to say he had just taken on a new putter company and would like me to test their product. My first reaction was, “Oh goodie, another putter.” I have lost track of the number of putters I have tried over the years, many of […]