Gear & Equipments – Golfing Agency

PING launches new i230 irons and iCrossover

detlef32 — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:47:30 +0000

With a focus on golfers in search of technology engineered to deliver precise control and consistency, PING has introduced the i230 irons and iCrossover, both of which are now available for custom fittings at authorised retailers globally.

“The new i230 irons and iCrossovers are for avid players who want to get better,” said John K. Solheim, PING CEO & President. “In the i230 iron, we’ve engineered a lot of performance into one design. It has the precise control and consistency of a players iron with an amazing feel while offering the forgiveness of a game improvement iron. It reminds me a lot of the iconic Ping Eye2 iron in that it will appeal to so many player types, from the tour pros to everyday golfers. It’s really packed with performance.”

Solheim added: “We’ve re-branded our Crossover category into the ‘i’ family to target golfers who most likely play one of our blade-style irons. The tour-inspired head size and sole design along with higher ball speeds help it to transition more seamlessly as a long-iron alternative. We’ve also added hosel adjustability, a highly beneficial innovation allowing golfers to dial in their trajectories for the first time in an iron-style design. We believe this re-design will greatly improve its appeal and find its way into a lot more bags on tour and other competitive settings.”

i230 Irons

Advancements to the activated elastomer technology in the i230 iron allowed PING engineers to save significant weight, which is re-allocated within the clubhead to position the centre of gravity low for more distance and control while increasing the moment of inertia for added forgiveness.

The low CG combines with greater face bending to deliver more higher ball speeds. The elastomer reinforces the face, providing more consistent bending and energy transfer across the entire face, resulting in approximately three more yards of distance in player testing. Its higher MOI is largely due to tungsten toe and tip weights, which help make it the most forgiving i iron to date.

“The i230 iron sits in the middle of our iron offerings, so it requires us to balance a variety of performance attributes,” Solheim said. “It needs the precision and solid feel of a players iron while offering the forgiveness a lot of golfers expect from a Ping iron. We also want to provide more distance in a way that is predictable and repeatable to ensure it meets the precise gapping needs of the best players in the world. I’m excited to report our research and early tour feedback confirms we’ve achieved all that and more. It has a little bit of everything to deliver a lot of performance.”Through extensive modal analysis, PING researchers isolated undesirable frequencies within the clubhead and precisely positioned a re-engineered cavity badge to damp their effect to ensure a pleasing feel and sound. The four-piece badge combines a thin 304 stainless steel cap with an injection-moulded thermoplastic that is secured to the cavity with high-strength adhesive. The activated elastomer supports the face and sits in a toaster-style pocket, which is concealed behind the multi-material badge, creating a clean and appealing cavity design.“Feel is one of the most important attributes in a players iron,” said Solheim. “Golfers who rely on precise iron play require exceptional feel to control their ball flight. The i230 iron is engineered to provide consistent feel from every club in the set. The soft elastomer and the cavity badge work in concert to ensure they not only feel great, but they sound even better.”The long irons (3-5) are slightly more compact than the tour-proven i210, producing more consistent clubface delivery and accuracy, while the rest of the set is designed with similar blade lengths. The sole design is also similar, with a more rounded lead edge and ample bounce to promote smooth turf interaction for clean and solid strikes. The precision-milled MicroMax grooves deliver consistent launch and spin results for more accuracy in the long irons and greater control in the short irons and wedges, especially in wet or grassy conditions where the grooves and hydropearl 2.0 chrome finish help ensure lower launch angles with high spin rates.

“Meeting the needs of our tour pros, who have already won with it, is an important element of the i230 iron,” Solheim said. “Their validation of this design goes a long way in giving golfers the confidence that they can also benefit from its technology. The changes to the blade lengths and shaping are very subtle but are designed to improve the playability and the accuracy of the entire set, especially the long irons. They inspire a lot of confidence when you look at them in the address position.”

i230 specifications
AVAILABLE: 3-9, PW, UW in 10 colour codes (lie angle). Black colour code is standard. LOFT OPTIONS: Standard, Power Spec and Retro Spec
STOCK SHAFTS: Dynamic Gold 105 (R300, S300) & PING Alta CB Black (SR, R, S) STOCK GRIP: Lamkin Crossline Black
RRP: £180/£190 per club (steel/graphite)

iCrossover

The iCrossover is engineered for high-swing-speed players looking for long-iron alternatives that fit seamlessly into their set while delivering increased ball speeds for more distance with higher launch. The sources of the high ball speed are the thin, maraging steel face and lower CG position, which is closer to the impact location to produce more energy transfer. The face is robotically welded to the 17-4 stainless steel body with a lower-hinged bend point to provide higher launch for better stopping power. A smaller internal cavity with targeted EVA polymer on the back of the face ensures a pleasing feel and sound.

Tour-Inspired
With similar sole shaping, including the rounded lead edge and ample bounce, the iCrossover seamlessly fits into an i230 iron set in place of long irons. The blade lengths are slightly shorter with less offset than previous crossover generations, making it more compact while providing a tour-style appearance. The standard shaft length builds also are approximately one-quarter inch shorter than the previous models to transition into a set more easily, providing more control and tighter dispersion patterns with similar distance. The precision-milled MicroMax grooves and matte-black hydropearl 2.0 finish deliver consistent launch and spin results for more accuracy.

New Trajectory Tuning 2.0
A first in an iron-style design, the adjustable hosel provides eight settings for loft and lie to help dial in a golfer’s desired ball flight. The lightweight hosel is clearly marked to allow for quick and easy adjustments, with a range of ±1.5° loft and lie in various combinations. The standard setting is the stated loft of the club at 1.5° upright.

“We looked closely at our fitting and Arccos data and discovered the vast majority of our crossover users were better players who use one of our blade irons,” Solheim said. “So, we shifted our focus to engineering a crossover that better fit the needs of that type of player. The iCrossover performance results have been exceptional. Its shape looks great, the ball speeds are higher, and it sounds very powerful. The addition of the adjustable hosel is a huge benefit to help players at that level dial in their ball flight.”

iCrossover specifications
AVAILABLE: 2 (18°), 3 (20°), 4 (22.5°)
TRAJECTORY TUNING 2.0 HOSEL: 8 loft/lie settings
STOCK SHAFT: PING Tour 2.0 Chrome 85 (R, S, X) STOCK GRIP: Golf Pride 360 Tour Velvet (six sizes)
RRP: £275 per club with graphite shafts

To find your nearest stockist or custom fitting centre, visit www.eu.ping.com

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PowaKaddy rolls out updated winter accessories range

detlef32 — Thu, 12 Jan 2023 10:23:32 +0000

PowaKaddy’s winter wheels will help keep your out on the course over the wetter months

The newest addition to PowaKaddy’s winter accessories range are the electronically-heated ThermaMitts. Heated by microwire technology, the ThermaMitts warm up quickly and offer the ideal combination of comfort and warmth for those chilly winter rounds. The heating layer is evenly spread throughout the mitts to distribute warmth onto the hands, while the simple control button offers three different heating levels, allowing the user to choose a temperature that suits.

PowaKaddy’s Winter Mitts have been designed to keep your hands warm and snug in the coldest of winter conditions. The Winter Mitts have been ergonomically designed, allowing for easy left-and-right-handed use, and attach quickly and easily onto your trolley handle.

AOne of the perennial best sellers in Powakaddy’s winter accessories are its Winter Wheels. Easy to switch on to any of the brand’s trolleys. they boast a patented design that minimises their impact on the grass and offers golfers a way to keep playing throughout winter while keeping the greenkeepers and course managers happy.

Keeping your golf bag and clubs dry during rainy rounds can be a challenge during the winter, but Powakaddy also have an accessory to help with that – the Rain Cover. The waterproof bag cover has been crafted to keep your golf bag and equipment dry, and even features a handy external storage pocket.

For more details, and to find your nearest stockist, visit www.powakaddy.com.

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Mizuno’s launches winter clothing range

detlef32 — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 17:20:21 +0000

Mizuno’s apparel range for autumn/winter combines refined, soft-touch materials with the brand’s proven core technologies to help golfers play through the winter in comfort and style.

Mizuno apparel boasts a wide range of fabric technologies that are designed to help golfers carry on playing in winter conditions. To combat wet weather, Nexlite Flex offers complete waterproofness and incredible flexibility, while warmth is delivered by the company’s Breath Thermo Technology, a fabric that captures and generates heat from escaping body vapour.

Thermal Plus is a material technology which regulates the dissipation of body heat, while dynamic movement comes through Biogear, which reduces muscle and joint fatigue due to stretch, pressure and shape. Move Tech is an anatomically-patterned, four-way-stretch fabric that enables golfers to swing with complete freedom of movement.

PRODUCT HIGHLIGHTS

Nexlite Flex Jacket £150
Available in coral red, Black, dark navy and grey, the Nexlite Flex Jacket is so lightweight and free moving that you might forget to take it off when the rain stops. Water resistant to 20,000mm, breathable at 25,000g/m2, and with 15% additional stretch, the jacket remains water repellent even after multiple washes.

Nexlite Flex Trousers £140
Available in dark navy and black, Nexlite Flex Trousers feature all the same technologies found in the Nexlite Flex Jacket, and they come with an elasticated waistband for maximum comfort.

Breath Thermo Move Down Jacket and Gilet £140/£118
Both the jacket and the gilet offer absolute warmth and comfort courtesy of Breath Thermo warming technology. Available in three colours – grey, black and red – the garments instinctively fit snugly to the body, trapping warm air but providing a high level of movement and flexibility due to Move Tech lining.

Breath Thermo Polos £63/£71
Offered in white, black, purple and red, and made from a heat-generating Breath Themro fabric, the Breath Thermo ST (£63) is a soft touch, substantial weight polo which will keep you warm throughout those winter rounds. It features a striking chest stripe line with contrasting bold colours. The Breath Thermo Graphic Polo (£63), offered in white, black, red and blue, features a unique graphic pattern design running across the chest. The Breath Thermo Long Sleeve Polo (£71), available in white, black, blue and olive, is also constructed from heat-generating Breath Thermo fabric.

Winter Breeze Block Midlayers £80
Available in grey, blue, olive and purple, the Winter Breeze Block ¼ zip is a mid-weight garment with a comfortable, relaxed cuff offering a bold, contrasting and athletic design. The Winter Breeze Elite ¼ Zip, in grey, blue, black and purple, delivers classic golf style with an athletic design. It’s a mid-weight garment featuring a comfortable relaxed cuff. It offers contrasting shoulder piping and the Runbird logo on chest and yoke. The Winter Breeze ¼ Zip features a contrasting colour combination on the back and front. It’s a mid-weight garment with a comfortable, relaxed cuff providing functionality and style.

Winter Elite Trousers £92
Available in grey, black and deep navy, these cold weather trousers feature Move Tech four-way stretch fabric for ease of movement and have a brushed lining for warmth and comfort.

Breath Thermo Biogear Base Layer £59
An essential winter garment, this base layer’s Breath Thermo and Thermal Plus technologies help maintain a consistent body temperature, while BiogGear fabric also helps to reduce muscle fatigue through its snug fit and pressure.

Breath Thermo Beanies £34 for 3
The Breath Thermo Graphic Beanie is made from heat generating Breath Thermo fabric to keep you warm in the coldest conditions and is available in grey, black, blue and olive. The Breath Thermo Pom Pom Beanie offers an old-school look in heat-generating Breath Thermo Fabric. It is available in grey, black, blue and red. Both beanies come in packs of three.

Players Belt £50
Completing the AW22 apparel line-up is the Players Belt, which is available in charcoal grey, black and deep navy.

www.mizunogolf.com

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Oscar Jacobson has winter under wraps

detlef32 — Wed, 11 Jan 2023 11:57:48 +0000

Premium apparel brand Oscar Jacobson’s Autumn/Winter apparel range offers a sophisticated mix of contemporary performance, functionality and traditional styling.

The colour palette for the coming season will appeal to golfers of all ages with a mix of Navy, Graphite, Electric Blue, China Blue, and Lunar Grey being used across the collection. As you would expect for the season, there is an emphasis on midlayers, knitwear, jackets and gilets, while the extensive accessories range includes knitted hats in several styles, caps, along with belts, an umbrella, and socks designed to co-ordinate with the main collection.

Dayne hoodie, Hodgson gilet and Lexinton midlayer

New for 2022 is a lightweight padded fabric used across a number of items including the HARRINGTON (£129.99), a stylish and ultra-versatile full zip, thermal hybrid jacket. Constructed using the finest lightweight fabric, the padded body offers warmth whilst still maintaining a lightweight feel. The jacket also provides exceptional wind and shower protection. Articulated stretch side panels and sleeves ensure a comfortable fit and an enhanced range of motion, while an extended high collar provides additional wind protection.

LAGUNA Quarter Zip Jacket

The HODGSON gilet (£109.99) uses the same padded construction as the HARRINGTON. This provides the same protection from light wind and rain, but the gilet is a very desirable cross-over garment as the style is reminiscent of the popular everyday fashion look. Whether you choose to wear this on course, off course, or both its excellent warmth and thermal regulation properties will be more than welcome on colder days.

The DARWIN Quarter Zip Neck Top (£79.99) is one of several midlayer styles in the range. It blends contemporary styling with an exclusively designed jersey stretch fabric that delivers four way stretch, exceptional freedom of movement and breathability. The tipped quarter zip neck, which holds the water-resistant zipper, and features such as the sleeve and waist binding for secured fit all demonstrate the brand’s commitment to detail, quality and performance.

The LAGUNA Quarter Zip Jacket (£109.99) is extremely lightweight, while being fully water and wind resistant, enabling you to play in all weather conditions. Colour block detailing and front chest branding complete the look.

Fans of the hoodie, will like the DAYNE (£109.99), a half-zip pullover hoodie made from Marl fleece that features elasticated an hem and cuffs, and a concealed kangaroo pouch pocket. The 3-panel tonal hood has been designed to create less distraction during play.

Desmond slim-fit trousers are water repellent

OJ’s winter apparel range also features a couple of waterproof trouser options, including DOUGLAS (£79.99) and DESMOND (£89.99). The former is a water-repellent coated trouser that beads water away from the fabric to keep your legs dry in all weathers. A front pocket design, twin back scorecard pockets with flaps and a tailored, slim silhouette, complete the look.

The Desmond is a slim fit, stylish flat front golf trouser made from a premium technical polyester and elastane fabric. Combining exceptional freedom of movement, elevated levels of breathable, thermal insulation and comfort, this is the perfect choice for winter golf. Featuring two front slash pockets, two rear welt pockets and an additional back pocket flap to deliver supreme playability.

To check out the new range, visit www.oscarjacobsongolf.co.uk.

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Bushnell launches Pro X3 rangefinder

detlef32 — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 16:02:06 +0000

Bushnell Golf has launched the new Pro X3 laser rangefinder which features a host of industry-first technologies and specifications.

The Pro X3 introduces an update to its ‘Slope with Elements’ technology which allows golfers to store their home elevation to reflect the Slope with Elements compensated distances at the elevation where they play their most golf.

It also features a new lockable slope-switch where the interacting locking mechanism significantly reduces the risk of accidentally putting your unit into Slope mode during tournament play – which is not allowed under the current Rules of Golf.

Other new features include the ability to measure flags at 600 yards, x7 magnification, and an enhanced backlit display to provide crisp, clear data output in the viewing screen.

RRP: £525, bushnellgolfglobal.com

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Golfclubs4cash enjoys surge in sales as cost of living crisis bites

detlef32 — Tue, 10 Jan 2023 08:26:30 +0000

There is been a big rise in demand for second-hand equipment

Golfclubs4cash, Europe’s biggest second-hand golf equipment retailer, is reporting year-on-year growth that exceeds the pandemic boom of 2020 as golfers change their buying habits, driven by cost of living pressures.

“Our business is up 44% for the 12 weeks, June to August,” comments Dean Cracknell, Head of Marketing at golfclubs4cash. “Golfers will always want to upgrade their equipment, looking for that extra edge to their game. But more golfers than ever before are realising that they don’t have to go down the ‘new’ route to find the quality they want. And they certainly love the value and range of clubs on offer at our two stores and online business.”

The trend is in direct opposition to the golf market as a whole, as reported by Golf Datatech. July year-on -ear sales for the whole golf market were down 10.6% in value with clubs down by 13.8%. Drilling further into these figures, high ticket items such as trolleys and woods were hardest hit, with year-on-year reductions of 27.2% and 24.2% respectively.

“During the summer months we have attracted 11,000 new customers to the business, and we are seeing growth across all categories,” added Cracknell. “The unique nature of our sport is that price is not the only important factor when it comes to purchasing equipment.

“Golf is a very brand loyal sport, so whilst there are value ranges on offer from various brands, most golfers want the credibility and recognition of one of well known brands. When customers see that they can upgrade to a nearly new driver or set of wedges for a fraction of the cost of brand new, then a ‘new’ addition to their bag is a lot easier to justify.”

For the latest deals on second-hand clubs, visit www.golfclubs4cash.co.uk.

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Titleist trials new Pro V1 balls on tour

detlef32 — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 21:02:56 +0000

The next generation of Titleist’s Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls made their debut on the PGA Tour at last week’s Sanderson Farms Championship.

Titleist’s tour validation process for the next generation of the balls had been scheduled to begin at this week’s Shriners Hospitals for Children Open in Las Vegas. However, that date was brought forward a week in response to demands from tour players who had been involved in the pre-launch testing process.

Garrick Higgo, MJ Daffue and Gary Woodland, who had been part of the trialling team, all asked to be able to put the new balls in play ahead of schedule, with the balls arriving on Tuesday morning ahead of Thursday’s first round.

Four holes into his first round, Daffue’s aced the 182-yard par-3 4th with a new Pro V1x, while Higgo led the field in birdies (24) with the latest version of the Pro V1, closing with a four-under-par 68 on Sunday to finish in third place.

Over the next three practice days in Las Vegas, Titleist golf ball R&D representatives Fordie Pitts and Jeff Beyers will be working with tour players as they continue to test the new Pro V1 and Pro V1x models on the range and in play.

The process will continue over the coming weeks and months with professionals and elite amateurs around the world, alongside members of Team Titleist. The new Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls are expected to go on sale early next year.

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Duca del Cosma boots up winter golf shoe range

detlef32 — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 17:58:49 +0000

Italian golf fashion brand Duca del Cosma’s Cool Season ‘22 collection of intricately handcrafted winter-ready golf boots and shoes offers an abundance of style and game-enhancing benefits for golfers seeking top-quality styles for the cooler months.

Spearheaded by the all-new BOLOGNA and TOSCANA men’s and women’s boots, the latest range has been specifically designed to stand up to the challenges golfers face during the autumn and winter. Some of the latest designs even feature a super soft fur-lining to deliver a strong fashion statement and incredible warmth in the cold.

The range features five men’s and nine women’s styles foffering protection, traction and comfort in the most challenging playing conditions. In total, there are 25 distinctively different colour combinations available for golfers to choose from.

The Bolgona boot

MEN’S COLLECTION

The latest BOLOGNA style is a welcome addition to the popular range of men’s golf boots and illustrates the brand’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of golf footwear innovation with the introduction of the Quick Lacing System to the collection for the first time. This provides a super comfortable fit with balanced pressure points for enhanced performance and stability, while the lightweight Airplay 12 outsole crafted from eco-rubber gives the shoe a sustainable twist for the forward-thinking modern golfer. The shoe comes in the striking Navy/Yellow and Black/Orange colour combinations.

The DELAGO brogue style high-top boot – one of the brand’s best-selling models – offers superb on course stability and off-course versatility via its super-stable Airplay 11 outsole. The top-quality fur lining combined with the waterproof and highly breathable sock system ensures feet remain dry and warm in wet and cold conditions. The shoe is available in Black and Brown to ensure it stands up to demanding conditions under foot in the winter months.

The Stanford boot

The sporty STANFORD is a great choice for the fashion-forward golfer seeking a modern boot that can be worn just as much off the course as it can on it. Crafted using soft nubuck and embossed leather on the heel, the shoe delivers incredible all-day comfort. Available in the Coffee and Black colourways, bi-colour laces give the boots a refreshing look and feel.

Among the leading golf shoes in the men’s line are the award-winning ELPASO shoe in Black defined with contrast Cognac details throughout and the sporty BELAIR in Black with a Grey trim. Providing a strong look, both shoes incorporate a waterproof sock system to keep feet dry, while strategically positioned nubs on the high-quality Airplay outsoles deliver optimal grip in the swing.

WOMEN’S COLLECTION

Leading the way in the Women’s range is the elegant TOSCANA boot. Incorporating the Quick Lacing System to the design for a supremely snug fit, the dazzling new style is sure to catch the eye of playing partners this winter. The lightweight and recyclable Airplay 12 outsole gives this modern boot a distinctively refreshing feel like no other golf shoe on the market. It is available in Dark Grey or Aubergine with subtle contrasting colours.

Palazzo boot for women

The best-selling LORENZA remains in the collection due to its popularity with fashion conscious golfers seeking a bold look for the course and clubhouse. Providing Italian flare with a soft Nappa leather outer, the high-top boot incorporates a stunning crocodile print on the upper section, while the Airplay 9 outsole ensures a well-balanced look, as well as superior stability. Golfers can choose from Black/Croco, Brown/Croco and Navy colours.

The striking PALAZZO and PRADO designs exude class and style with the intricate details applied across both models. The beautifully feminine leather boots feature the lightweight Airplay 6 outsoles to provide unrivalled flexibility and a faux fur lining to keep feet comfortable in adverse weather conditions. The boots are now available in a new Taupe colour combination for those golfers seeking something exceptional to wear in the winter.

Offering a supremely distinctive appearance, the classic PALOMA boot features embossed patterning across the soft, full-grain leather upper, plus a fluffy lining to keep feet unbelievably warm in the winter months. The Airplay 6 outsole provides the feeling of a sneaker with the addition of functional nubs to deliver extra grip during play.

King Cheetah

The women’s KING CHEETAH shoe flawlessly combines functionality and fashion with its striking cheetah print design. Crafted in flexible neoprene, premium lacquer leather and suede, the shoes are designed to represent the cheetah in more ways than one. The Airplay 7 outsole resembles the cheetah paw while providing a stable base throughout the swing. The 2020 Global Footwear Award winner is available in the Black/Cheetah colour combinations and each purchase of the shoe supports the conservation of the rare King Cheetah at the Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre (HESC) in South Africa.

Among the other standout shoes in the women’s collection are the contemporary SIREN shoe in Black with a contrasting yellow Airplay 12 recyclable outsole and the award-winning CALDES style, recognized by Golf Digest in its ‘Best Women’s Golf Shoes of 2022’ listing. The fashionable ATLANTIS shoe in Black/Rose Gold is reminiscent of undersea coral for a truly individual look and is another great option for wearing both on and off the course.

For more information on the Cool Season ‘22 range, visit www.ducadelcosma.co.uk.

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Wilson rolls out new Staff Model putter range

detlef32 — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 16:52:33 +0000

Wilson Golf has unveiled a new range of four Staff Model putters, each one precision milled from 304 stainless steel to deliver exceptional feel and performance-balanced weighting for ultimate control on the greens.

The latest Staff Model putters mirror the requirements of golfers looking for different head shapes to match their preferred putting strokes. They include a modern version of the iconic Wilson 8802 putter – one of the most famous and successful putters in the history of Tour golf – as well as the TM22 (Tech Mallet), MT22 (Mallet), BL22 (Blade) lines.

All four models are 100% precision milled with exceptionally tight tolerances to provide the perfect combination of stability and forgiveness. Three of the designs also feature heel-to-toe weighting for the ultimate feel and roll on the greens.

The latest 8802 putter takes its inspiration from the original classic model, with a shaft over hosel design for smooth, seamless transition from shaft-to-head at address. The putter face features horizontal flywheels to help contact with the ball, supported by a skimmed milled surface on the back.The TM22 is a popular double-fang mallet with a slant neck design for maximum forgiveness and stability. It also features a high MOI with a ¾ shaft offset and moderate toe hang.

The MT22 is a half-round mallet with a short slant neck design and medium toe hang. Along with the TM22 and BL22, the MT22 offers two weight finishes of either a machine finished outer edge, or a machine-watched bezel edge around the 10-gram weight at the toe and heel.

The BL22 is a Tour-proven blade style putter with a plumber’s neck hosel design for a clean set up and alignment to the ball, plus a medium toe hang and a full shaft offset at address.

Each putter comes in a 3° of loft, 71° lie angle and a choice of three lengths – 33”, 34” and 35”.

The latest Staff Model putters are fitted with a KBS Tour 120 shaft and a Lamkin Deep Etch grip which features a softer-feeling Genesis material. It’s prominent horizontal etched pattern, traditional paddle, and smaller profile provide maximum responsiveness, while its Deep-Etch design is ideal for golfers with an arc, or arc-to-straight putting style when utilising a traditional, reverse overlap or cross-handed grip style. Available in black, red, blue or grey.

The TM22 and BL22 are available in a left-handed option. Custom fit loft, lie and length options are available with SuperStroke grip choices.

RRP: £370, www.wilson.com

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Abacus launches winter golf apparel range featuring 37.5 Technology

detlef32 — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 15:48:07 +0000

Premium golf apparel brand Abacus Sportwear’s latest collection sets a new standard in performance and design thanks to the introduction of a ground-breaking technology that promises to keep golfers fully protected from the elements yet remain comfortable in all climates.

Some of the key pieces in the Abacus AW22 Collection feature 37.5 Technology, a unique and highly innovative breakthrough in material science that helps keep the body at the ideal core temperature – 37.5 degrees Celsius – so that wearers can perform at their best in all conditions.

WHAT IS 37.5 TECHNOLOGY AND HOW DOES IT WORK?

Invented by Dr Gregory Haggquist, an American PhD photo-physical chemist, 37.5 Technology embeds active particles made from volcanic sand into the material of a product – whether it be a rain jacket, windproof top or sock– which use the body’s energy to remove moisture.

The sand particles contain billions of micropores which absorb infrared light in the spectrum that the human body emits it, and this light becomes the energy that powers the particle. If no moisture (i.e. sweat) is present – meaning you are cool – the particles retain this energy to help keep you warm. If moisture is present – meaning you are hot – the particles use this energy to remove moisture. In practical terms, this helps keep the microclimate next to your skin at a constant – and comfortable – relative humidity of 37.5% and at the ideal core temperature of 37.5° Celsius.

While many apparel brands offer products that boast ‘moisture-wicking’ properties, this feature often only lasts for several washes and only serves to move moisture. 37.5 Technology, conversely, is permanently embedded in the material, so that it will carry on working for the lifetime of the garment and creates conditions that mean that you sweat less and, when you do sweat, it removes it entirely from the clothing rather than simply moving it to the surface.Besides the implications for enhanced personal comfort, this can reduce the frequency of washing required – saving time and energy. The particles used in 37.5 Technology also serve to trap odours while being worn and then releases them during the washing process, ensuring that not only does the wearer remain fresh, but the clothing does too, time after time. Independent testing has also proven that 37.5 Technology increases stamina by reducing the amount of energy used to manage core temperature.

ABACUS PITCH 37.5 COLLECTION
Abacus has embedded 37.5 Technology into many of its key products for its current Autumn/Winter apparel range, including a new collection of rain jackets and trousers, enabling golfers to benefit from this ground-breaking technology in a range of stylish and performance-enhancing garments.

PITCH 37.5 RAIN JACKET
Made from lightweight and highly breathable polyester, the Pitch 37.5 Rain Jacket features 37.5 Technology to ensure the wearer remains warm when it’s cold and cool when it’s hot, while a water-repellent treatment on the outside of the fabric that enables rain to roll off the surface to keep the wearer dry. Four-way stretch delivers an unrestricted swing, while the jacket’s lower sleeve features extra elastic to keep it from flapping and a drawstring at the back of the neck allows for easy adjustment for a perfect fit. A rubber anti-slip print on the shoulders helps keep your golf bag strap in place when carrying.
Offered in grey, sky blue, black and midnight navy, in sizes S-XXXL for men and women, the Pitch 37.5 Rain Jacket has an RRP of £249.

PITCH 37.5 RAIN TROUSERS
Made from the same material as the jacket, and featuring the same performance features, the Pitch 37.5 waterproof trousers are lightweight and high breathable, ensuring the lower half of your body remains dry and at the perfect temperature in all weathers. Four-way stretch offers complete freedom of movement, while the lower legs feature side zippers for easy removal. Two side pockets, an adjustable Velcro waistband with pop button, and a zippered fly, complete the package. Offered in midnight navy or black, they have an RRP of £199.

To find out more details, or to view the entire Abacus Sportswear range, visit www.abacussportswear.com.

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