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We're not crying! You're crying!!
Well, maybe we are a little. The 2024 summer golf season has just about come and gone. The long summer days are getting shorter. Soon, the morning temperatures will be crisp. As the days get shorter, the twilight rates will start a little earlier. We've got that going for us, right?
Fall's nearly here, and that means football. Diehard golfers use football as more of a distraction, instead of deterrent, from playing. The transition from summer to fall should NEVER mean you have to stop tinkering with your game. Shopping to get better is a year-round sport for golfers. It's the game within the game.
In fact, buying in this shoulder season might mean a few more deals. Don't give up on shopping for golf clubs and accessories just yet. This month's Golf Gear Report is still stocked with polos, grips, shoes and clubs that could help.
Long live the 2024 golf season! Here's a look:
TaylorMade P7CB 2024 irons (steel shafts)
Created using TOUR feedback and computer analysis, TaylorMade's new P7CB irons were built to maximize accuracy and consistency. Optimized perimeter weighting and co-forged tungsten deliver a beautiful blend of stability and workability. It's for discerning ball strikers looking for an edge. Cost: $1,399.99
Callaway Apex Ai200 irons (steel shafts)
Callaway's Apex Ai200 irons are meticulously designed for pure feel, power and consistency. The hollow-body design blends performance and precision in what Callaway touts is its most complete player’s distance iron. A forged 455 Face Cup and Ai Smart Face deliver outstanding power that's incredibly consistent in terms of spin control and shot dispersion. Cost: $1,400
PXG's Allan putter
Disruption and innovation is rare in putter technology. Companies can refine weighting to marginally improve stability and feel, but there's usually a reason why the best putters at your local course are using wands they've had for a decade or more.
That said, one recent development around what is being referred to as "zero torque" putters does look and perform a little differently. That's where PXG's newest putter, the Allan (named for company founder Bob Parsons' late brother), fits in. With a shaft and S-shaped hosel positioned to point directly to the clubhead's center of gravity, the Allan balances toe-up. What this means is that the putter is meant to be truly agnostic to the amount of rotation inherent in a golfer's putting stroke. The clubhead will not tend to fall open or closed during a stroke; it sticks with your swing path.
As a result, the Allan putter particularly rewards golfers who want to take the stroke out of their fingers and hands and use their larger muscles to rock back and forth. This can take some getting used to, but it's a very good way to putt, especially from inside of 10 feet or so. Other companies like Axis and L.A.B. Golf are making putters with a similar take on golf physics, but PXG has created some separation by placing that technology in a fairly standard-looking putter head.
Allan's feel and sound are slightly hollower than what you might be used to, but they are not unpleasant by any means. The physics of the putter is part of the reason, and provide concrete evidence of the putter's uniqueness. There's also a channel in the bottom of the clubhead so you can pick up a golf ball without bending down. Build quality is of PXG's typically high standards and custom fitting is available through local reps or your nearest PXG retail location. Cost: $449.99 - Tim Gavrich
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adidas CODECHAOS 25 BOA golf shoes
They've got a bold name and even bolder look, but it's the comfort of wearing the new adidas CODECHAOS 25 BOA golf shoes that will ultimately win golfers over. There's a lot going on visually - the pink spikeless sole, the adjustable dial of the BOA Fit System, the three adidas stripes next to the zipper on the tongue. It all blends together well for a dynamic style all its own. New technology is said to deliver 40 percent more traction, which is impressive considering that dreaded slips causing mishits are more common in spikeless shoes. Cost: $180 - Jason Scott Deegan
tasc Performance polos
These super-soft, sustainable polos are made responsibly. The company touts that is is the only golf polo brand on the market with a completely chemical-free product that's still comfortable and performs well on the course. Eric Cole, the 2022-23 PGA TOUR rookie of the year, serves as brand ambassador by wearing the Cloud and Motion collections. The "Happy Hour" Cloud polo features a fun pattern of drinks. The moisture-wicking fabric certainly helps on hot and humid days. Cost: $88 - JSD
Marvel putting grips from SuperStroke
Who wouldn't want to feel "marvel"ous when putting? SuperStroke has released multiple putting grips featuring popular Marvel characters, including the Hulk, Spider-Man, Iron Man and more recently, Wolverine and Deadpool, who combined for the movie hit of the summer. Each grip, a SuperStroke Zenergy Tour 2.0 model, showcases the featured Super Hero’s signature colors, such as Iron Man-inspired red and gold, Spider-Man-inspired blue and red and Hulk-inspired green. Each grip comes with a matching ball marker. “Who wouldn’t want to feel like a Super Hero every time they putt?” asks SuperStroke CEO Dean Dingman. Cost: $34.99 per character - JSD
UNTUCKit Lucca polo
As golf has gotten more casual post-pandemic, brands like UNTUCKit have taken advantage of the shift. As the name suggests, UNTUCKit polos are meant to be worn untucked, a no-no at some country clubs, but certainly welcome at most of the public courses I play. The Lucca polo I'm currently wearing features added stretch for swing flexbility, sweat-wicking for those hot days, odor control and are easily machine-washed. A partnership with 37.5-degree technology allows the fabric to release and capture moisture, fostering a personal microclimate that keeps you regulated in your comfort zone. For how this polo looks and feels compared to the cost, it's a nice bargain. Cost: $59.99 - JSD
Fun-looking, well-made junior golf clubs from Shorties
With kids taking up the game all over the country and wider world, junior golf-centered companies are proliferating. One of these is Shorties, which provides a simplified and more colorful take on kids' golf equipment. Their full sets, which include a thoughtfully-designed and lightweight stand bag, fall into four categories based on a child's height: TINY (34'-38"), TOT (38"-42"), MINI (42"-46") and JUNIOR (46"-51"). As kids outgrow a set, Shorties offer a "Club Up" program that gets 20% off the purchase of the next-larger category. Cost: $169-$189 - TG
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