Looking for a great deal on some golf equipment? Check out Golfsmith's semi-annual golf sale going on right now.

Equipment, training aids, apparel, bags, shoes--you name it, you'll find it on sale. Our favorite? The TaylorMade Burner driver for 50% off ($199 instead of $399).

Click HERE

Labels: clubs, drivers, equipment, golf, golfsmith, taylormade

Here are two new bags from Ogio that, at first glance, look pretty standard, but are anything but.

The "Bus" looks innocent enough. It's a rolling duffel bag that has multiple grab handles, oversized zipper pulls and urethane wheels. But peel its top off from its magnetically secured position and, voila, you've got yourself a carry-on messenger bag. It's the perfect way to save space and weight when you fly.


Ogio applied a similar concept to their "Devolver" golf bag. Note how it breaks down into three golf bags (cart, carry, "Sunday")? Seems like the Salt Lake City company thinks 2009 will be a, er, transformative one.

Labels: Bus, Devolver, duffel bags, golf bags, Ogio

One of my favorite sites online is woot.com, where shoppers have the option to buy ONE item at a steep discount each and every day. In fact, the item changes on a daily basis and once stuff is sold out, it's gone.

Today, it's a TaylorMade Tourino Stand Bag for under $60 bucks. Yes, really. It's just a little more than a dozen golf balls cost at the local golf shop.

Get one HERE.

Labels: cheap, equipment, golf, golf bags, taylormade, woot

Golfweek's James Achenbach reports today on TaylorMade's decision to recall some of its TP Red LDP golf balls because they "exceed the U.S. Golf Association's initial velocity limit. " The Carlsbad, California company has "voluntarily...removed the ball from the USGA's Conforming Ball List, effective March 2."

The current TP Red LDP will be replaced March 2 on the Conforming Ball List by a new TP Red LDP with a revised sidestamp. The new balls will carry a "TP Red Tournament Edition" sticker on all boxes and sleeves.

The TP Red LDP ball was launched in June 2007, and has been manufactured in TaylorMade's Duncan, S.C., facility for about 20 months. Of all the TP Red LDP balls that were produced, "less than two-tenths of 1 percent" violated the velocity rule, according to the company.

TaylorMade declined to specify exactly how many nonconforming balls were produced, although director of public relations Christa McNamara said, "You have a better chance of winning the lottery than finding one of these."

This recall, while necessary, raises a question going forward: should the USGA consider upping limits on equipment? Would that help grow the game again? Discuss.

Labels: TaylorMade TP Red LDP, USGA

What, have you been under a rock? In case you haven't heard, Tiger is back on the PGA Tour.

Also in the news for your gearheads out there, is the fact that Tiger himself played an active role in designing a trio of new clubs from Nike Golf. Dubbed the Victory Red Irons, golfs can choose from any mix of forgiving cavity backs, tour blades and split-cavity irons in between. Tiger obviously plays the blade models, but we tried all three and have to say that the split-cavity model felt as good as the blades. The cavity-backs? Well, consider them ideal for you Tiger wannabes who don't have the luxury of playing golf every other day like some of you do. ($899)

Go get yours HERE.

Labels: golf, irons, nike, pga tour, red, tiger woods, victory

Sometimes Phil can't catch a break. Upon defending his title as champion at the Northern Trust Open on the hallowed grounds of Riviera last week, seems the media can't help but put a little asterisk on his win. Hey, I can see the headlines now....

Phil Mickelson wins the Northern Trust Open*
(* the last tournament before Tiger's return to the PGA Tour.)

Nonetheless, Phil played beautifully en route to his win, and he couldn't have done it without optimizing his set. Speaking of which, Phil carries not one, two or three wedges. He actually carries four Callaway X-Forged models.

A 64, 60, gap/strong sand, and pitching wedge. These wedge helps him get up and down from anywhere. ($199.99)

Get yours HERE.

Labels: callaway, golf, northern trust, pga tour, phil mickelson, tournament, wedges, win

Usually, we dedicate this blog to helping you find the right stuff to buy online, but once in while we can't help but show you a few things you shouldn't. And by shouldn't, that means if in case you do decide to buy these, don't tell anyone. Keep it to yourself. Trust us.

Callaway Slippers and Travel Mug: Let's see. Slippers than look like golf shoes. That's a good idea...not. ($34.99)

Golf ties: Under no circumstances. Nope. Never. ($19.99)



Shatter Sports Golf Ball: Uh...no. Don't be THAT guy. ($9.99)


Golf Motif cat/dog bowl: If you buy this, your pet better have no more than a 5-handicap. Boy howdy, this is not good.

Digital scorekeepers: I mean, really. Have we reached the point where we are using technology to go in reverse? What could be easier than a scorecard and a pencil? Better yet, a pencil with an eraser? ($ Varies)

Tabasco Golf Shirts: What does hot sauce have to do with golf shirts anyway? If anything, don't you want to avoid the two coming into contact? Yes, we are all for being patriotic. But not in some sort of weird, Salvador Dali-my-golf-clubs-are-falling-out-of-my-bag-heaven-help-me sort of way. ($52.50)

The Potty Putter: I can't believe I even had the time to add this one. Look at that model. I'll bet his mom is really proud. Talk about a water haza--I'm not going there.


There you have it folks. And while I don't recommend you buy these items, I can't help but think each would make a fantastic gift for that special someone in your foursome. Yeah, you know who I mean.

Labels: apparel, equipment, funny, gag gifts, golf, products, strange, stuff

Looking to buy a new TaylorMade driver? Might as well get a free pair of shoes in the process. No catch. No joke.

Check out Golfsmith's sweet deal HERE.

Labels: adidas, burner, golf, golfsmith, r7, taylormade

Okay everybody: I just spent all day at Riviera CC (The Northern Trust Open), and couldn't help but notice that most players on the range had some sort of training aid nearby. So for those of you who think you're too good for some gadget that promises to help you lower your score, think again. The best player in the world use them too.

Some of the most popular training aids, however, are also the simplest. Tools designed for alignment aiding such as the Practice T (shown), help golfers ingrain better alignment, ball position and so forth. That's the kind of stuff the big boys work on... ($59)

Don't be afraid to give it a try. In fact, you'll not only play more like a Tour pro, you'll look more like one as well. Get one HERE.

Labels: eyeline, golf, northern trust, pga tour, practice, practice t, training aid

Well, not exactly. But you can wear his golf shoes now at a hefty discount. Originally $180, you can the '07 version of Nike Sp8 Tiger Woods Limited Edition kicks for only $77.

Sizes are limited, but if you're between a 10 and a 11.5, you'd be crazy to not buy a pair of one of the most technologically advanced golf shoes around. What a great deal!

Get them HERE

Labels: discount, edwin watts, equipment, golf, nike, sale, shoes, tiger woods

If you've ever hit one of those plastic, "Whiffle-style" golf balls designed for indoor use, you know how unsatisfying they feel. In fact, you can't feel them at all.

Looking for an alternative? Try The Floppy. Designed strictly for indoor use, The Floppy has a woven cover and a soft filling material, meaning it has a resilient feel yet is soft enough to bounce off a window with a wedge (check out the video on the website.) $19.95 (pack of four)

Buy one HERE.

Labels: flop shot, golf, indoors, practice

While it's becoming more and more difficult to find gas powered carts (outside of the maintenance kind), battery-powered golf carts still hog up a big chunk of energy. So what's a golfer to do if you want to be eco-friendly without pushing a cart or carrying a bag?

Enter the solar-powered golf cart.

Using 72 "photovoltaic cells built into the roof that collect solar energy", this sweet ride provides up to 33% more usage than standard electric carts. And while that's pretty cool, I'm most impressed to learn that this cart goes up 24 mph--a speed that's twice as fast as my morning commute on the infamous 405 freeway here in Los Angeles. Hmmm, this cart does have headlights, turn signals and a horn...might not be a bad option now that I think about it.

Want one? Get it HERE. ($9000)

Labels: active, country club, equipment, fun, golf, golf cart, recreation, sports

If you're ever been to a PGA Tour event, one thing you will find in almost every player's bag is at least one unique headcover on a driver, fairway wood or even hybrid. For years, Jan Craig has been manufacturing the best custom, hand-knit headcovers around. And in case you didn't know they're the ones with the big, floppy tassel or pom, both in a variety of colors and shapes for any club in the bag (including putter). I.e., the ones several Tour players use and claim they had knit themselves. (Yeah right.)

Speaking of which, Jan Craig's headcovers are customizable as far as color and style are concerned. In a nutshell, if you can think it, they can sew it.


Get 'em HERE.

One of our favorite new golf balls in '09 is the Tour B-330RX. And while the name sounds more like the inscription you may find on a tank, these balls perform more like like missiles through the air. Made of four-pieces (when are we going to see a five-piece by the way?), it's the first ball that we've seen that's designed for golfers who have average swingspeeds who want big distance off the tee and a ton of playability around the greens. We like-y. ($43)

Get yours HERE.

Ok, sure, we like Skittles. Say what you will about that and other forms of rainbow tasting. But when it comes to grips, the Iomic grip company delivers not only some of the coolest looking and most colorful grips around, but also grips that are made of an interesting Elastomer that frankly, do not feel like any other grip we've tried. The combination of firmness with tackiness and shock absorption is welcoming, and they also hold up very well in the rain. My only gripe? The butt diameter is smaller than most grips. But if that's not a problem for you, give them a try. Putter grips also available. ($16)

Check them out HERE.

Labels: equipment, golf, grips, pga tour

You have to hand it to Boo Weekley.

Camo (that's short for camouflage for all you people west of the Mississippi) had never been en vogue until he popularized it with his po'dunk personality and style. Nonetheless, we know the truth behind Boo's schtick, and while he may not appear to the bet sharpest tool in the shed, we no doubt think he's one of the coolest, most savvy and most fun-to-watch players on the PGA Tour.

Oh yeah, about this wedge: It's camo. It's Cleveland. It kicks some serious possum a-word. ($129)

Available in limited quantities HERE.

Labels: boo weekley, cleveland, clubs, equipment, golf, golfsmith, pga tour, wedges

One of the hottest new shafts for 2009 is the Fujikura Motore. Meaning "engine" in Italian, the Motore shaft is rigged with some cool technology that helps golfers deliver maximum energy into the golf ball.

While it's not available to buy on the rack just yet, clubmakers such as TaylorMade have already implemented this shaft as a stock option in some of their upcoming drivers (specifically, the r9.) Why? Because it's just that good.

Check out the details HERE.

Labels: equipment, fujikura, golf, pga tour, shafts, taylormade

We all want to be happy, but "happy feet"--where the feet slip, slide, roll and move all around-- are not what you want in a solid golf swing. The new Momentus Foot Stability Weights keep your feet grounded and in place, helping you to pivot and rotate more effectively. And while they may look funky when you wear them (quack, quack), the results more than make up for it. Hey, Butch Harmon is a believer. Why shouldn't you be? ($50)

Buy 'em now right HERE.

Labels: golf weights foot butch harmon trainer momentus equipment

Callaway's takeover of uPlay's uPro GPS device is an interesting one since this new, easy-to-use and very portable GPS device hasn't proved itself on the market quite yet. No doubt we think it will succeed, thanks to some stellar graphics, nice usability and some very cool "Video Flyovers." We think GPS devices are a must have, and if you are ready to buy one, click HERE.

Labels: callaway, equipment, golf blog, gps device, upro

Welcome to GT's new Ready to Buy blog.

So, what does "ready to buy" mean? Well, golf equipment, of course. All the latest, greatest golf gear will be on view here so you can make smart purchases that help you play the greatest game on the planet.

In the meantime, click here to learn more about the industry's latest sticks.

Labels: golf blog, golf equipment, golf tips