Ventura County Star Stories: Golf Gear

Golf gear: September 3, 2008

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Golf gear: TaylorMade's r7 Limited driver

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 07:00:00 -0000

On the market: TaylorMade's Z TP wedge.

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 07:01:00 -0000

The scoop: The Z TP wedge features the company's Z groove that promotes increased spin to help stop the ball more quickly. The Z groove is so-named because TaylorMade's R&D team uses the letters of the alphabet to name the grooves it develops. TP stands for Tour Preferred, and delineates those TaylorMade clubs that have been designed with the express input and feedback of tour professionals.

Golf gear: August 20, 2008

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Golf gear: August 6, 2008

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Golf gear: July 30

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 07:00:00 -0000

Nike Golf's Tiger Woods (TW) Platinum Collection

Wed, 28 May 2008 07:00:00 -0000

New on the market: Nike Golf's Tiger Woods Platinum Collection

Bushnell's Tour V2 laser rangefinder hits market

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0000

The hand-held distance measuring device features golf-grip touch points for enhanced feel and stability and is capable of ranging up to 300 yards to the flag stick without the need for reflectors.

Golf Gear: Tour 360 LTD shoes

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:01:00 -0000

What separates the new Tour 360 LTD from other shoes on the market is THiN-tech, a revolutionary new low-profile shoe construction that brings the golfer closer to the turf for improved feedback, feel and stability.

Seeing really is believing

bbuttitta@venturacountystar.com (Bob Buttitta) — Wed, 23 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0000

We live in a video age, so it makes sense golfers should be able to tap into that medium to help themselves become better players. The concept of giving players high-tech assistance to improve their performance is the backbone of GolfTec, a nationwide chain of more than 100 golf improvement facilities.

Cobra Golf's FP irons hits the market

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 07:00:00 -0000

According to Cobra, the new FP irons have a unique combination of forgiveness with playability. A new head design and full cavity backed plate with urethane membrane offer enhanced feel along with a great look.

Golf gear: HiBORE XLS drivers and fairway wood

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 08:00:00 -0000

The HiBORE XLS line of woods utilizes distance driven geometry by lowering the crown which, in turn, lowers the center of gravity to produce a face-centered sweet spot.

Golf gear: Cleveland Golf's CG12 DSG wedge

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 08:00:00 -0000

The new CG12 DSG couples Cleveland Golf's Zip Grooves technology with a unique dynamic sole grind that allows players of all levels the ability to open the clubface more easily at address.

Golf gear: Nike Golf's IC Putters

Wed, 02 Jan 2008 08:00:00 -0000