Been wondering what shaft Bubba Watson is using in his driver? You know, the bright pink one with the steel section towards the tip? It's actually a Grafalloy prototype that's not available to the public (yet, we hope). We suspect the steel section aids in keeping Bubba's smashing drives from ballooning, thus helping him milk out drives that regularly pass the 310-yard mark.

We can't help to be reminded of this shaft, though... It's the True Temper Bi Matrix shaft, also with a steel tip and graphite shaft. Hmmm...

Labels: bubba watson, driver shaft, equipment, grafalloy, pga tour

According to Cobra,

"The new multi-material Cobra S2 Irons offer improved accuracy, distance and forgiveness in a high-performance package. The new cavity design with optimized heel-toe weighting utilizes lightweight polymer materials that allow discretionary weight to be pushed low in the heel and toe, to increase MOI. Plus, the unique Mid-Width Stepped Sole offers superior turf interaction. Cobra S2 Irons will appeal to avid golfers of all skill levels due their superior playability, feel and design."

We think they look pretty sweet, not to mention very playable. Look for them at retailers NOW.

Labels: cobra, equipment, golf, irons, new, pga tour

Tiger Shark Golf Introduces New Super Jumbo Lite Putter Grip

The latest putter grip from Tiger Shark Golf, the #1 Jumbo Putter Grips on Tour, is the lightest of any oversized putter grip on the market. At an amazing overall weight of 67 grams, the Super Jumbo Lite weighs the same as a standard sized grip at 250% the size.

The Tiger Shark R&D team said the Super Jumbo Lite was designed to be a jumbo putter grip that does not drastically affect a putter's swing weight or overall feel.

"This is one of the few light weight jumbo putter grip that will not change the feel or swing weight of a putter," said Tiger Shark President Dean Dingman. "This gives golfers the benefit of a more stable stroke while maintaining the same swing weight and overall weight of the putter."

Most jumbo grips weigh up to 270 grams, which raises the putter's swing weight significantly. With this design, the grip is able to be significantly larger than a standard sized putter grip without changing the weight, creating the largest putter grip to not drastically change the swing-weight of a putter. Tiger Shark expects this revolutionary concept to help PGA Tour players and consumers alike.

"The Super Jumbo Lite was very well received at the Buick Open, it's first week being introduced to the players," said Dingman. "With a lot of tour players looking for a bigger grip that isn't too heavy, we have created the perfect lightweight oversized grip. It eliminates your wrists from breaking down and keeps your putter head square without adding any weight to your putter."

The Tiger Shark Super Jumbo Lite putter grip is available in Black, Blue and Red and is now available for purchase at golf retail shops across the nation. To find a dealer near you, call Tiger Shark at 1-800-667-0181.

More About the Super Jumbo Lite:

The lightest jumbo grip on the market - Up to 4 times lighter than the leading competitors
USGA Approved Dimensions: Weight: 67 gm. (+/- 3 gm.), 10.75 inches long, and 1.59 inches in diameter or 40.39 mm.
Material: Proprietary Ultra-Tac Polymer that is firmer and more durable than traditional grips.
30% larger than best selling Tiger Shark UltraTac grips
Reduces grip pressure
Eliminates wrist breakdown
Keeps the putter head square
Promotes a pendulum stroke

Labels: clubs, golf, grip, pga tour, putters, superstroke

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

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

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