12.11.03
Nike Driver

• Nike Golf just introduced their latest driver called the Ignite. The new driver is the consumer release of the prototype driver that Tiger Woods used to win the WGC-American Express Championship in October. While Woods' prototype driver was 340cc in size, the two consumer models will come in at 410cc and 460cc. The driver features a new material referred to by Nike as NexTi . The titanium-based alloy is a layered yet tightly compressed metal that is thinner, lighter, and stronger than Beta-Titanium. Additionally, the NexTi material can be bent, shaped and formed unlike previous forms of titanium. Nike has used this property of the new material to create a head design element referred to as Around the Crown construction. Here the face actually wraps over the top line of the club head. This allows an even larger effective hitting area (i.e. more forgiving) than traditional titanium heads. Available April 1, 2004 with a Suggested Retail Price of $469 each.

12.11.03
Nike Footwear

• Nike Golf introduces three new shoe offerings that run the entire spectrum of design:
• The Dri-Fit Tour TW Six is from the Dri-Fit collection featuring a modern classic design and Moisture Management System (Gore-Tex and Dri-Fit lining) permitting comfort and fit. Tiger's personal shoe. Suggested Retail Price is $175 per pair.
• The SP-7 is from the Sport Performance collection featuring traditional styling with athletic show comfort and performance. Also incorporates visible "air" technology for lightweight cushioning and comfort. Suggested Retail Price is $150 per pair.
• The Gore-Tex Max II is from the Sport collection featuring an athletic shoe design built for lightweight comfort and performance. Also incorporates Gore-Tex technology. Suggest Retail Price is $120 per pair.

11.30.03
X-Sports Golf Bag

• X-Sports recently introduced their new golf bag for 2004, the Sport Utility Golf bag, which fuses innovation, tradition and technology. Think of it as the perfect solution for the golfer whose ego won't let him get a full-time, full-featured cart bag but his shoulders won’t sustain a stand bag for 18 holes. The five-pound, nine-inch wonder combines high-tech materials and the latest cart-bag features with the performance and lightness of a deluxe stand bag. It boasts a seven-way top, putter well, full-length dividers, 13 pockets including a microfiber-lined valuables pocket and full-length clothing pockets, beverage holders, and more. A rubberized "Gripper" bottom features a quick-release stand, to stay stable at any angle. Best of all, the S.U.G. is completely course-mobile, being ideally designed for carts, carrying, and pull carts. A locking stand mechanism insures the bag will never fall off of a cart. And a padded suspension sling makes it a breeze to carry. It’s available in four color themes: Black/Champagne/Burgundy, Black/Burgundy/Silver, Black/Burnt Orange/Silver, Black/Sonic Blue/Silver. Suggested Retail Price is set at $149 each.

11.6.03
Callaway Woods

• Callaway Golf recently introduced the Big Bertha Driver and Fairway Woods. The introduction continues Callaway's "retro" theme going back to some of its most successful product line names and updated them. The driver is 360cc and made of titanium featuring a head that is slightly longer from heel to toe than previous Callaway drivers providing a wide, forgiving hitting area. The fairway woods are made of stainless steel and features a heavy steel body and face area with a relatively light crown area. The third key element of the clubhead design is a precision-crafted internal weight chip welded inside. Finally, the new woods feature an updated version of the company's Warbird sole design for increased versatility off the tee and from the fairway. The driver and fairway woods will be available in January 2004 with a Suggested Retail Price of $315 (graphite) for the driver and $285 (graphite)/$225 (steel) for the fairway woods.

10.23.03
Cobra Driver

• Cobra Golf recently introduced their newest driver, the King Cobra SZ drivers. The SZ stand for "Sweet Zone" and refers to the expanded, hotter clubface on the next generation of King Cobra drivers. The new King Cobra SZ is set to replace the popular King Cobra SS series drivers. The driver features a 440cc head with milled Rhombus Oval Insert technology combined with a larger face area provides greater face flex. Additionally, a new, visible Dual Weighting System on the sole moves the center of gravity lower and back to promote a higher moment of inertia for greater stability. Finally, accuracy is also improved due to lower spin variance across the 9 points via modified (flatter) bulge and roll on the face. Availability is set for early November with a Suggested Retail Price of $369 each.

10.23.03
High Tech Golf Ball Finder

• Radar Golf recently announced new technology that allows golf balls to be found easier that ever before. The Radar Ball features an electronic tag is built into the ball during the manufacturing process. The Radar Handheld Unit emits a radar signal that scans and looks for the electronic tag. This signal is then reflected back by the electronic tag in the ball and the handheld unit begins to beep indicated the location of the ball. The tagged golf balls meet all the performance criteria established by the USGA but the system is not legal for USGA-governed play. The unit's range is 40-100 feet. The handheld unit will cost between $129 - $179 with the golf balls approximately costing 20-40% more than regular golf balls.

10.9.03
Callaway Golf Ball

• Callaway Golf recently introduced their latest high performance premium golf ball, the HX Tour. The new ball features a three piece construction with the patented HEX Aerodynamics rather than a traditional dimple pattern. The hexagonal shaped dimples is said to reduce drag and allow the ball to have a more consistent trajectory. Additionally, a new thinner cover is also featured on the ball. At just 25 thousandths of an inch thick, the urethane cover is designed to reduce spin on driver shots and allows for an even larger mantle, both of which contribute to greater distance. The cover also has improved durability from previous designs. The golf ball's core features a proprietary chemical additive that makes the core more resilient while maintaining a soft feel. The stampings on the golf ball will feature the Old English Callaway Golf logo and chevron marking the first change in stampings since 2000. Available in January with a Suggested Retail Price of $50 per dozen.

10.9.03
Ping Putters

• Ping Golf recently introduced its latest putter line call the G2i Series. The new putters feature a blue insert made from a material called Polypurfelan that provides a very soft feel at impact. Nine models are available in a number of traditional Ping designs including the popular Anser and new center-shafted designed called the C67. The original G2 putters were introduced last year and featured refined lines and milled faces. The addition of the insert in the G2i line allows for the putter's weight to be redistributed increasing the putter's moment of inertia making it more forgiving. The putters feature a bright blue grip made by Winn Grips. Currently available with a Suggested Retail Price of $155 each.

10.2.03
Callaway Driver

• Callaway Golf has introduced the ERC Fusion driver. The new driver combines a forged titanium face with a lightweight composite body that contains strategically located internal weighting. The face features a "cup-face" construction that he stronger in high-stress areas for more efficient transfer of energy to the ball. The face also produces a solid powerful sound at impact. The lightweight composite body is the same material used on the Big Bertha C4 driver. The material is high-strength and very lightweight and has been used in the aerospace and automotive industries. The use of this lightweight material allows 45 to 50 grams of weight to be moved away from the center of the clubhead to the back and perimeter of the driver using three high-density internal weight strips. This weighting system is used to optimize placement of the weight based on driver loft and targeted player. The driver has been played extensively on several professional tours with Annika winning with it this past weekend. Available in December with a Suggested Retail Price of $625 each in graphite.

10.2.03
Nike Driver

• Tiger Woods has put a new Nike driver in the bag this week for the WGC-American Express Championship. The new driver is a prototype driver from Nike Golf named the Ignite and is the largest driver that Woods has ever played at about 335 cc. It is also being reported that Woods has put a The Ignite driver is planned for a Spring 04 introduction to consumers. Nike wedge into his bag replacing a Titleist Vokey Design that he has played for several years. Woods is currently in a 5 year $125M endorsement with Nike Golf.

9.18.03
Adams Hybrid Sets

• Adams Golf introduces two new sets of irons as extensions to their Idea line. The original Idea irons were introduced in 2002 and featured a combination of hybrid iron woods, hollow back mid irons, and cavity back short irons incorporating maximum game improvement features for the higher handicapper. The new Idea a1 Hybrid irons are designed with classic game improvement elements that will help all golfers, including the better player. The Idea a1 Hybrid set has a suggested retail price of $549.95 in steel and $599.95 in graphite for 8-piece set. The Idea a1 pro, is targeted the better player and features reduced offset, thin topline, and smaller heads. The Idea a1 pro Hybrid set has a suggested retail price of $699.95 in steel and $749.95 in graphite for 9-piece set.

Ping G2 HL Irons

• Ping Golf unveils the G2 HL irons. The irons are designed as an alternative to traditional long irons and fairway woods. The G2 HL feature a wider sole that helps position the center of gravity away from the face and also feature an extreme undercut cavity allows for extreme perimeter weighting, all to produce higher and more forgiving shots. The set, sold individually, consists of four irons numbered 2-, 3-, 4, and 5- with lofts of 18, 21, 23.75, and 27 degrees respectively. Several PING Tour Staff players have reportedly put one in their bag replacing a long iron or high lofted fairway wood. Suggested Retail Price is set at $110 each in steel and $140 each in graphite.

9.18.03
TaylorMade Hybrid

• TaylorMade Golf has introduced the Rescue Mid TP. This is the latest offering in the new Tour Preferred line. The TP line an authentic line of equipment designed with, and for, tour professionals optimizing launch conditions for professionals - and players that swing like tour professionals. The Rescue Mid TP differs from the original Rescue Mid by its forward-positioned Center of Gravity (CG). This delivers a lower launch angle and lower spin-rate, allowing players that generate high clubhead speeds to hit the ball on a lower, more easily controlled trajectory. In addition, the CG is biased toward the toe, in order to increase the club's workability in both directions. There are three lofts available: 14 degree (unavailable in the original Rescue Mid), 16 degree and 19 degree. The new club is available with a Fujikura Vista Pro 90 graphite shaft in S and X flexes, or True Temper steel shaft in S-400 and X-100 flexes. Suggested Retail Price is $329 each in graphite and $239 each in steel.
  

9.18.03
Pinnacle Golf Ball

• Pinnacle, known for its value line of distance golf balls, introduces the new Pinnacle Exception golf ball. The ball features a large, low compression, high velocity core combined with a soft cover. Pinnacle indicates that the combination produces a low spin rate to minimize hook and slice sidespin for longer and straighter shots while the cover produces higher short game spin. The new ball is targeted toward golfers that currently play models such as the the Precept MC Lady, Maxfli Noodle, and Nike Power Distance Super Series. The tagline for the golf ball is that "Pinnacle is the Exception to the rule." The ball is currently shopping with a Suggested Retail Price is $24 per dozen.

9.11.03
Nike Golf Ball

• Nike Golf plans to bring a new golf ball in the $20 price range that will compete against the likes of the Maxfli Noodle and Titleist DT Solo. The Nike MOJO golf ball features the tagline MOJO - Get long, get feel, get real and is targeted toward non-traditional golfers that are open to trying new things and want a performance ball that will help them play better. The MOJO's packaging features a 1960's psychedelic flavor that should produce some creative advertising when they debut. Availability is set for November 15th with a shop price of around $20 per dozen.

9.4.03
Ping Fairway Woods

• Ping Golf introduces the G2 fairway woods. The new woods feature a large stainless steel forgiving head and choice of six loft options. The 2nd generation Ping fairway woods also feature a variable width sole thickness that moves weight away from the face for higher launch making them long and easy to hit. The head has a deep face increases the effective hitting area, and the progressive groove pattern (the number of grooves increases as the loft increases) enhance the spin and lift characteristics. The woods are color-coded allowing the traditional Ping custom fitting. Availability is set for early October with a suggested retail price of $200 (steel) and $250 (graphite).

8.28.03
Mizuno Woods

• Mizuno USA recently announced a first in the golf industry. With the introduction of the MP-001 drivers and fairway woods, they are the first manufacturer to combine titanium and composites in their woods. The new woods are available in two driver sizes (370 and 400cc) and 5 lofts in fairway woods. They feature a face and sole made of a base metal topped by a crown of carbon-fiber composite. The base metal for the driver is titanium and steel for the fairway woods. The unique combination of the two pieces allow the head's weight to be distributed so the the club's center of gravity is lower and deeper than traditional designs. Benefits from the design will be an optimized launch angle and lower spin rate. This has promise to be the next exciting trend in driver and wood design attempting to optimize distance and performance within the USGA COR limits. Availability is set for mid-November with a suggested retail price of $500 for the driver and $300 (graphite), $250 (steel) for fairway woods.

8.21.03
Nike Irons

• Nike Golf recently introduced their first super game improvement iron, the Slingshot irons. The irons feature a number of design elements that make the irons forgiving and easy to hit. A "bridge" stretches across the cavity provides increased perimeter weighting and allows for mass to be strategically placed in each clubhead. The long irons have the weight positioned low, back, and in the heel making it easier to square the clubhead and get the ball airborne. Progressing throught the set, the weight moves higher, closer to the face, and toward the toe reducing the club's launch angle and increasing the spin rate optimizing ball control. The unique weighting also moves the clubhead's center of gravity back away from the face. This enables the ball to be launched higher and making it easier to square the face at impact. The irons also feature progressive offset and wide soles for increased playability. Availability is set for November 15th with a suggested retail price of $799 for 3-PW in steel and $899 for 3-PW in graphite.

7.31.03
Ping Irons

• Ping Golf unveiled it newest line of irons planned for release in limited quantities in early August. The S59 irons are designed for for better players and feature a classic blade appearance at address, compact head, and thin top line. The S stands for company founder Solhiem and the 59 stands for the first year that Ping produced irons. The stainless steel irons are designed with a positioned center of gravity that provides a lower penetrating ball flight. The irons also feature the stabilizing bar found in their latest line of wedges. This design is intended to produce solid feel with distance control. Availability is set for early August with accounts being allotted two per month and will have a suggested retail price of $130 per iron.

7.24.03
Odyssey 2-Ball Putter

• Odyssey Golf announced the addition of two new models to the popular line of 2-Ball Putters. The Odyssey 2-Ball Blade Putters is available in both White Hot and DFX models. They combine the benefits of the 2-Ball alignment system with a more compact blade-styled clubhead design. The new putters feature a head design that is longer from heel to toe and more square from front to back while still emphasizing the 2-Ball alignment system extending back from the center of the clubhead. The new putters also have traditional offset hosels with full-shaft offset. Availability is set for late June with a suggested retail price of $215 each.

7.10.03
Cleveland Irons

• Cleveland Golf recently introduced its latest iron in the Tour Action line, the TA2 Micro-Cavity irons. The new irons feature moderate perimeter weighting, a low center of gravity and slots in the top line, which are designed to maximize forgiveness. The reduced weight in the top of the clubhead is redistributed to the lower perimeter. This is intended to create a large effective hitting area and stabilize the head at impact. The new irons also feature Cleveland's Vibration Absorbing System (VAS), designed to minimize impact vibrations. The TA2 irons are available with True Temper Dynamic Gold shafts with a suggested retail price of $890 for 3-PW set.
  
  

6.26.03
TaylorMade Drivers

• TaylorMade Adidias Golf introduces two new drivers. The R360 XD titanium driver is a new and improved version of TaylorMade's popular 360 Ti driver. The XD stands for Extra Distance. Designed with distance in mind, the R360 XD driver features include Pull-Face, titanium construction, which allows for a strong-walled clubhead and thin-yet-strong clubface; an expansive, 360cc clubhead that boasts a high MOI for greater stability and less twisting on off-center hits; A clubface engineered thicker and thinner in strategic areas, resulting in a larger COR zone; a precision-placed center of gravity (CG) that promotes a high, long-carrying trajectory; and a XD-60 Extra Distance graphite shaft that weighs just 60 grams and has a soft tip that helps launch the ball into the air. It is currently available with a suggested retail price of $299.
• The R510 TP driver has also been recently introduced. TP stands for Tour Preferred and was created in response to tour pros that requested modifications to the original R510 driver. Exact club used by Mike Weir, V.J. Singh, and other top tour professionals. At 390cc, the R510 TP is 60cc larger than the R510, resulting in a higher MOI for greater stability. The driver also features a more traditional head shape that tour players prefer. Like the R510, the R510 TP features a deep face and a forward-positioned center of gravity (CG) that produces a penetrating ball flight; plus the weight is strategically distributed internally to activate what is known as the vertical gear effect. In addition, the R510 TP boasts a larger amount of clubface area above the CG than any other R500 Series driver, equaling more clubface area that delivers the high launch/low spin combination that delivers optimum distance. Targeted at skilled players that build clubhead speed in excess of 95 miles per hour, the R510 TP is equipped with a .335" tip Fujikura Speeder 757 graphite shaft trimmed with an eye-catching color combination of red and silver. The TP Shield on the toe incorporates dual racing flags that symbolize the spirit of authenticity, high performance, precision design and fine-tuning that embody this distinctive driver. Scheduled to ship in June with a suggested retail price of $699.
  

6.19.03
Nike Golf Balls

• Nike Golf debuts a new golf ball called the One. Tiger Woods officially put this ball in play at this year's U.S. Open. The new ball features three covers that are designed to respond to swing speed and club angle to maximize distance and regulate spin. In other words, it reacts based upon where the golfer is at on the golf course. Tiger Woods worked closely in the design of this ball. Also introduced is the new Nike One TW. This ball is a version of the Nike One made to Woods' specifications. The Nike One TW will give Tiger fans the opportunity to tee up a ball with the same spec as the World's No. 1 player. The difference in the Nike One and the Nike One TW lies with Woods' desire to play a ball that has a lower trajectory than what the average golfer may play. The cover of the Nike One TW is slightly softer to enhance Wood's creative short game and the spin rate is slightly higher. The end result of the Nike One is a ball that flies higher than what Woods uses in competition but responds comparably from the fairway and around the green. Availability is set for late June with a suggested retail price of $57.
  

6.5.03
TaylorMade Putter

• TaylorMade Adidas Golf introduces the Monza featuring a large, deep, trapezoidal-shaped forged aluminum mallet with two red pipes filled with tungsten plugs positioned behind the clubface to move the center of gravity back. A white alignment line bisects the pipes. The CG back pipes and the face insert are made of titallium, a light, high-strength alloy consisting of aluminum, titanium and five other metals, that is three times stronger, but softer, than steel. The pipes allow for 100 grams, or one-third of the putter's weight -- in the form of the tungsten plugs -- to be moved from the front of the head to the rear. Availability is set for early June with a suggested retail price of $180.
  

6.5.03
Callaway Shoes

• Callaway Golf gets into the golf shoe category with the introduction of their Callaway Golf footwear collection. The line is made available through an exclusive licensing agreement between the Callaway and Tour Golf Group, Inc., which is responsible for the design and sale of the new footwear line. The collection includes multiple styles and price points in men's and women's shoes. Each shoe model is lightweight and designed with innovative moisture management and comfort technologies. The shoes also feature the proprietary Big Bertha(R) Spike, an advanced alternative golf spike developed especially for the Callaway Golf footwear collection. Callaway Golf Staff Professionals Annika Sorenstam and Charles Howell III are currently wearing Callaway Golf footwear on their respective tours.

5.29.03
Top-Flite Golf Balls

• Top-Flite Golf, recently announced a new line of golf balls, the Infinity. The new line features two-piece designs with thin covers and large cores designed to maximize each ball's attributes. The four new models are the Awesome Distance, Absolutely Straight, Buttery Feel and Ideal Spin. The elastomer cover (with a different Ionomer blend for each model) is designed to maximize feel while the soft core made of a blend of rubbers is designed to maximize distance. The Infinity line replaces the popular Top-Flite's XL 2000 line. Availability is set for early June with a suggested retail price of $18 per dozen.
  

5.22.03
Precept Golf Balls

• Precept Golf, recently announced a new addition to the U-Tri line of golf balls, the U-Tri Tour. The new ball features a three-piece, seamless urethane-cover and Dual Muscle-Fiber Technology for explosive launch and soft feel off the tee. The Seamless Cover Technology provides for consistent trajectory, and a Thermoplastic Urethane cover makes for optimal spin and touch around the greens. The U-Tri Tour also features a slightly softer core for more feel, and uses 368 dimples in a trigonal trapezohedron pattern to provide a wind-boring trajectory and additional spin around the greens. Suggested retail price of $45 per dozen.

5.22.03
Titleist Fairway Woods

• Titleist recently introduced a new line of fairway metal woods, Pro Trajectory 980. The new woods will be available in two models: 980F and 980F Strong. The fairway woods feature a two-piece construction, with a steel body and a thin, high-strength steel face insert. That combination, along with a low, deep center of gravity, is designed to square the face easier and produce optimum launch and ball flight. The heel-to-toe radius sole, beveled leading edge and raised trailing edge are designed to improve playability from all lies. The 980F features a full pear-shaped profile (as seen from above), while the 980F Strong (available only in 13- and 15-degree 3-wood options) has a shallower pear profile. The result of the design differences are higher launch angle for the 980F and lower spin for the 980F Strong (which is designed for high swing-speed golfers who want less spin). The 980F is available in 13-, 15-, 17-, 19- and 21-degree loft options, while both fairway metal wood models are available in right- and left-hand. Four shaft options are available in extra-stiff, stiff and regular flexes--True Temper Dynamic Gold Steel, Titleist Speeder Fairway by Fujikura, Titleist 4375 and Titleist Prolite Fairway by Grafalloy. Suggested retail price is $200 in steel and $290 in graphite.
  

5.15.03
Wilson Golf Balls

• Wilson Golf updates the Staff True line with three new models: Wilson Staff True Tour Elite. Targeted at the player looking for the ultimate combination of distance, feel, and spin. Features 4-piece design with soft inner and outer core and 87 compression rating. Suggested Retail Price is $54.99 per dozen. Wilson Staff True V. Targeted at the player looking for distance combined with for soft feel. Features 4-piece design with firm inner core and softer outer core and 97 compression rating. Suggested Retail is $44.95 per dozen. Wilson Staff True Velocity. Targeted at the player looking for the longest ball in the True line. Features 2-piece design with large high velocity core and 73 compression rating. Suggested Retail Price is $29.99 per dozen

5.15.03
TaylorMade Irons

• TaylorMade Golf recently introduced a new set of rac irons, the rac Tour Preferred Combo Set, which features rac CB (cavityback) irons in 2- through 6-iron, rac MB (muscleback) irons in 7- through 9-iron, plus a rac chrome 48-degree wedge. TaylorMade's patented rac technology is characterized by two distinctive Feel Pockets that channel impact energy to strategic areas of the clubhead, enhancing the kind of soft-yet-solid feel that golfers love. The rac Tour Preferred Combo Set is equipped with Dynamic Gold shafts, and Tour Velvet grip with TM logo. Suggested retail price is set at $1,200 per 3-PW set.

5.1.03
Tommy Armour Irons

• Tommy Armour Golf introduced three new iorn models in the 845 series: 845u Ultra Game Improvement Iron This model in the 845 SilverBack Series offers a dual cavity-back design and is manufactured from stainless steel. The 845u fits into the Ultra Game Improvement category, based on the Maltby Playability Factor. This category of iron is the easiest playing iron on the market and is beneficial to players at all levels. The iron is designed to retain the most distance, best feel and increased accuracy on off-center hits. The 845u iron is available in 3-PW, with 2 iron and SW options. Suggested Retail Price of the 845u irons, in a 3-PW set, is $750 for steel shafts and $900 for graphite shafts. 845c Super Game Improvement Iron This model in the 845 SilverBack Series offers a cavity-back designed forged iron. Made from carbon steel, with double nickel chrome plating, the 845c fits into the Super Game Improvement category, based on the Maltby Playability Factor. This category is ideally suited for all playing levels as it is extremely easy to play, producing very solid hits. Golfers will find more consistency on off-center hits, resulting in increased accuracy and good distance. The 845c iron is available in 3-PW, with 1 and 2 iron options. Suggested Retail Price of the 845c irons, which are available with True Temper Dynamic Gold steel shaft, is $900 for a 3-PW set. 845m Game Improvement Iron This model in the 845 SilverBack Series offers a classic muscle-back designed forged iron. Made from carbon steel, with double nickel chrome plating, the 845m fits into the Game Improvement category, based on the Maltby Playability Factor. This category is ideally suited to low-mid handicaps as it offers straight and solid shots on off-center hits, with little distance loss. The 845m iron is available in 3-PW, with 1 and 2 iron options, as well as 51, 55, and 60 degree wedge options. Suggested Retail Price of the 845m irons, which are available with True Temper Dynamic Gold steel shafts, is $900 for a 3-PW set.

4.17.03
Nike Golf Balls

• Nike Golf has redesigned the entire Power Distance line now called the Power Distance Super Series. By varying the compression and dimple pattern of each ball in the Super Series, Nike Golf has created three models: Super Far (faster velocity, longer distance), Super Fly (more carry, longer distance), and Super Soft (softer feel, longer distance). The new golf balls feature what Nike Golf calls Super Flex Core technology. The core snaps back to shape so fast and with such voracity after impact that it creates an explosive initial velocity off the clubface. The intensity of the Super Flex Core has allowed Nike Golf to reduce ball compression while simultaneously increasing distance. The result is low compression golf balls that not only feel better but also reduce spin rates off the driver, optimizing trajectories and minimizing sidespin for longer, more accurate shots. The new Power Distance Super Series will be available on May 1, 2003. Each dozen will carry a Suggested Retail Price of $20.

4.3.03
Tour Edge Driver

• Tour Edge introduces the Bazooka JMax driver, featuring a 410cc titanium body and cold-rolled beta titanium face. Key to this driver is that the company adjusts three key elements of the club's design for each loft: face progression, sole weighting, and shaft technology. By slightly varying these key elements, each golfer can achieve an optimum launch angle and spin rate based on his swing speed. Shafts are made exclusively for Tour Edge by premium shaft maker Fujikura. Currently available with a suggested retail of $299 each.

4.3.03
Maxfli Golf Ball

• Maxfli introduces the Noodle Spin. The new ball is a higher spin version of the popular Noodle golf ball. The key to the Noodle Spin's exceptional combination of distance, feel and spin lies in the properties of the mid-compression core and the softer cover, and the manner in which these two elements interact at impact. The Noodle Spin has significantly more spin and softer feel (5 Shore D [hardness rating] points less than the Noodle), with minimal compromise in distance. The Noodle Spin is targeted toward forplayers who desire the long, soft qualities of the original Noodle, but also want added spin. Currently available with a suggested retail price of $25 per dozen.

4.3.03
Precept Golf Ball

• Precept has updated the popular MC Lady golf ball. It has been renamed the Lady (Diamond) and features a softer core for more feel and even more distance but at the same affordable price of the original MC Lady. To showcase the new Lady (Diamond), Precept has created silver packaging with Burgundy accents that features a diamond montage and the new tagline for the ball: Forever Long. Currently available with a street price of $19.95 per dozen.

3.27.03
Dunlop Woods

• Dunlop introduces the LoCo Driver, featuring a 450cc forged aluminum head carries the unmistakable "Crazy Long" attitude and slightly off-beat graphics. Also introduced is the LoCo Fairway woods featuring stainless steel heads with a distinctive midnight blue graphite weave effect on dome. The fairway woods are available in three and five woods. Both driver and fairway woods come standard with Harrison Striper shafts and Winn grips. Currently available with a suggested retail of $149 each.

3.27.03
Dunlop Golf Balls

• Dunlop also recently introduced a new version of the LoCo golf ball called the LoCo Bite. The new ball features an all-new SpinFlex™ cover material made with DuPont's HPF polymer. This new cover, combined with Dunlop's own leading edge core technology, gives LoCo Bite the green-holding spin that better golfers demand, as well as an unmistakably softer feel for iron play. Like its predecessor, LoCo Bite is engineered for noticeably longer distance off the tee. LoCo Bite SRP will be set at $16.95. The new packaging again will feature the off-beat graphics and vivid colors of the original LoCo. Currently available with a suggested retail price of $16.95 per dozen.
• Dunlop revives the legendary "65" name with the launch of the 65u urethane golf ball. Named for Henry Cotton's near-mythical 18-hole score in the 1934 British Open, the original Dunlop 65 ball was a favorite of tour professionals for decades. Dunlop's new update is designed to give the distance of a surlyn ball with the green-holding spin that better golfers prefer. The golf ball features a patented Moebius dimple pattern designed to extend distance and improve accuracy by aerodynamically reducing spin off the tee. The golf balls are sold in a standard dozen pack with unique "single sleeves." Currently available with a suggested retail price of $24.95 per dozen.

3.20.03
Titleist Wedges

• Titleist introduces the new Black Nickel finish, available on all 200 Series Vokey Wedges, is a special colored chrome plating. The Black Nickel finish offers the same durability and rust protection as the Vokey Chrome finish as well as the same soft, solid feel. Currently available with a suggested retail price of $125.

3.20.03
Cleveland Wedges

• Cleveland introduces the new Tour Satin Chrome wedge features a satin finish offering the rich look of the original chrome finish but with reduced glare. The soles have been redesigned with refined shape for enhanced playability from a variety of lies. Currently available with a suggested retail price of $125.

3.20.03
TaylorMade Fairway Woods

• TaylorMade recently announced the V-Steel fairway wood featuring a V-shaped sole, designed to minimize turf-resistance at impact, allowing the clubhead to glide squarely through the impact zone without slowing or twisting, resulting in longer, straighter shots. Currently available with a suggested retail price of $240 (steel shaft) and $300 (graphite shaft).

3.20.03
Callaway Fairway Woods

• Callaway announced the Great Big Bertha II fairway wood featuring a complete line to match the popular titanium driver. The fairway woods are also made from titanium with a precision-crafted weight chip located deep in the clubhead's sole to create a low center of gravity. As a result, they help launch shots on a high trajectory with lower backspin for a hot ball flight. Currently available with a suggested retail price of $440 (graphite shaft).

3.13.03
Titleist Golf Ball

• Titleist recently introduced the DT SoLo featuring a soft compression, high velocity core and a soft Surlyn blend cover. The combination is designed to provide lower driver spin for long distance off the tee. The low spin also minimizes sidespin for straighter ball flight. Known as the "Feel Good Golf Ball", the new golf balls are currently available in pro shops and retail stores with a suggested retail price of $28.

3.13.03
Scotty Cameron Putter

• Scotty Cameron by Titleist announces the release of the Futura putter. First seen on the PGA Tour being used by Phil Mickelson, the putter received its first win on tour this past weekend when Scott Hoch won the Ford Championship at Doral. The Futura has been in development by Cameron over the last five years. The putter's design features a unique weight distribution where 75% of the weight is in the bak of the putter with only 25% of the weight in the face and body. The design gets the ball rolling quickly. The putter's sole is designed to set up square at address. Suggested retail price is $285 with shipping scheduled to golf shops on April 1, 2003.

3.6.03
Titleist Golf Balls

• Titleist introduces two new golf balls to the Pro V1 family. The New Titleist Pro V1 is designed for professional and amateur golfers with a wide range of launch conditions. The golf ball features a new, softer and faster 1.550” core formulation, a speed enhancing and spin controlling ionomer casing, shear and abrasion-resistant Urethane Elastomer cover and a new aerodynamic icosahedral design. The combination of even faster velocity and high-coverage 392 dimple pattern with 5 different sizes delivers even longer tee-to-green distance, a more controlled ball flight and improved in-flight consistency, while maintaining its tour-proven Drop-and-Stop™ performance into the green and soft feel. Suggested retail price is $56 with shipping scheduled to golf shops on April 1, 2003.
• The second golf ball introduced by Titleist is the hottest golf ball on the PGA Tour. The Titleist Pro V1x is designed to optimize performance for players with high swing speeds and high lift launch conditions. The Pro V1x is the distance and performance solution for Pro V1 players who require less spin into the green as well as for golfers currently playing competitive high performance golf balls with low spin and firmer feel. The golf ball features a fast, 1.550” diameter resilient dual core design with a speed enhancing and spin controlling ionomer casing, shear and abrasion resistant Urethane Elastomer cover, and high-coverage 332 dimple design with 7 different sizes. This combination delivers very low driver and iron spin for exceptionally long distance, particularly for the game’s hardest hitters. Compared with the Pro V1, Pro V1x has lower spin on all shots and a firmer feel. Suggested retail price is $56 with shipping scheduled to golf shops on April 1, 2003.

2.13.03
Ping Driver

• Ping Golf recently introduce their latest driver, the Si3, featuring full face forged titanium technology. The new driver is PING's largest ever at 340cc's. The face is forged very thin titanium wrapping around connecting with the body. This is said to create a more efficient energy transfer to the ball for greater distance. Continuing to push custom fitting, the new driver is available featuring 10 color code options so that golfers can be fitted for the correct lie angle and face as well as six lofts: 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 and 11 degrees. Custom-fit lengths for the Si3 driver will range from 44 to 46 inches. Standard length will be 45 inches. Availability is set for early March in RH and LH models with a suggested retail price of $465 each.

2.6.03
Burrows Driver

• Burrows Golf introduced a new line of drivers and fairway woods called the MAC Powersphere. MAC stands for Magnitude Amplification Cavity and is the technology behind the new woods. The Powersphere is a dome-shaped cavity in the sole of the club that redirects shock waves from impact back toward the clubface. The concept is based on simple physics results is increased forgiveness on off-center shots and maximum energy transfer to the ball also promising greater distance. The Powersphere also assists in dampening the vibration at impact. Also introduced is their MAC Quick-Fit and Quick-Grip System, and innovative driver fitting system that allows professionals to custom fit golfers with choice of loft, face angle, type of shaft, length, grip. A splined coupling mechanism enables clubheads and grips to changes quickly. The drivers have a suggested retail price of $399 and the fairway woods are set at $199

1.16.03
AccuFLEX Graphite Shaft

• AccuFLEX announces a new player’s length version of the company’s PRO LD Long Drive shaft. The PRO LD: WORLD CHAMPION is designed for the average to better player and incorporating AccuFLEX Golf’s A2* advanced design composite into a player’s length shaft at 46”. The A2 technology was also featured in the AccuFLEX PRO LD, which was used by Pat Dempsey (a.k.a. “P-Diddy”) to capture the Senior Division title at the 2002 ReMax World Long Drive Championship.

1.15.03
Cobra Irons

• Cobra Golf introduces the King Cobra SS-i iron line featuring a larger sweet spot that its predecessor. The irons also feature the addition of an urethane insert to the backs of the irons designed to help absorb the vibration associated with thin-face, large cavity irons. The insert combined with soft 431-alloy construction, and slightly stronger lofts promotes longer distance and softer feel. In adition, the softer alloy also allows custom fit lie options. Availability is February 1, 2003 with a suggested retail price of $559 for Men's Steel, and $684 for Men's, Senior and Womens' Graphite per set (3-PW).

1.15.03
Cobra Drivers

• Cobra Golf announced the expansion of two new drivers, the King Cobra SS 380 driver and the King Cobra SS 350 Tour driver. The SS 380 features a thin 15-3-3-3 Beta Titanium insert with new bonding process that increases consistancy. The fused insert is surrounded by an even thinner titanium ring to generate the maximum allowable energy transfer and higher coefficient of restitution (C.O.R.) value across a larger effective hitting area. An internal low and back heel weight pad is positioned directly in line with the hosel axis to promote a higher, more consistent trajectory, and forgiveness on off-center hits due to its lower center of gravity. The SS 350 Tour driver is designed for lower handicap golfers preferring a square face angle. The SS 350 Tour also features the new bonding process incorporated into the SS 380 driver. Stock shaft for the SS 350 Tour is a custom Graphite Design shaft developed specifically for Cobra weighing 66 grams. Availability for both drivers is February 1, 2003 with a suggested retail price of $369 each.