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Entries from August 2008

Miura Golf MC-102 Irons and 54 Wedge Review

August 27th, 2008 · No Comments

Japanese philosophical tradition provides that “perfection” is not a goal that can be attained, rather its a never ending journey to a goal. For the past 47 years, Katsuhiro Miura has been on that journey in pursuit of making the “perfect” forged golf club. Miura Golf Clubs have been around for quite sometime in Japan, [...]

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Tags: Golf Clubs · Irons · Wedges

Nike Victory Red Irons Announced

August 27th, 2008 · 3 Comments

There have been a lot of rumors and leaked photos of the new Nike Victory Red Irons, and those rumors have been confirmed. The new Nike Victory Red Irons will be available November 1, 2008 at golf shops and retailers nationwide. The Victory Red irons come in three distinct offerings – Victory Red Forged [...]

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Tags: Golf Clubs · Irons · News

Nike One Platinum Golf Ball Review

August 26th, 2008 · No Comments

 
What golf ball does Tiger Wood’s use when he plays golf? Tiger plays the Nike One Platinum golf ball, which have been re-engineered for longer distance, enhanced control and workability. The Nike One Platinum provides the ultimate Tour performance ball, combining feel, spin, and accuracy from the tee to the green with exceptional distance for [...]

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Tags: Golf Balls

Cleveland HiBore XLS Tour Driver Review

August 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment

 
New for 2008 is the new Cleveland HiBore XLS Tour driver, which is aimed at the golfer in search of increased distance, workability, higher ball speed, and high launch angle.  I’ve been testing the new Cleveland HiBore XLS Tour driver (10.5* Regular Flex) for the past month and I’m quite pleased with the results and [...]

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Tags: Drivers · Golf Clubs

Patriot Golf Day 2008

August 21st, 2008 · 1 Comment

I want to urge all my readers to participate and support Patriot Golf Day August 29- September 1, 2008 by bidding in a silent auction for the new TaylorMade Patriot Day r7 Limited Driver.
The specially-designed r7 Limited driver for Patriot Golf Day [...]

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Tags: Courses · Misc

Clicgear 2.0 Golf Pushcart Review

August 17th, 2008 · No Comments

When I play a round of golf at my local course I usually like to walk and carry my standbag, this wasn’t a problem for me last year, because I played mostly par 3 courses. This season I’ve been playing more 18 hole and long 9 hole golf courses, and hauling a full set of [...]

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Tags: Golf Bags · Pushcarts

Precept Lady iQ 180 Golf Ball Review

August 17th, 2008 · No Comments

Back in July, LPGA Tour Pro Paula Creamer won the Jamie Farr Owens Corning Classic presented by Kroger, by two shots, playing the Pink Precept Lady iQ180 all four rounds.  The victory is her third this year and fourth since switching to the Precept Pink Lady iQ 180 golf ball. So what makes [...]

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Tags: Golf Balls

Odyssey White Hot XG Sabertooth Putter Review

August 9th, 2008 · 4 Comments

If you watched the 2008 U.S. Open Championship, you saw one of the greatest matches in golf history between Tiger Woods and Rocco Mediate. One of the keys to Rocco Mediate’s success was his putting and his use of the Odyssey White Hot XG Sabertooth Putter. You may not have the putting ability of Rocco, [...]

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Tags: Golf Clubs · Putters

FiZGolf FiZ Golf Club and Ball Cleaner Review

August 5th, 2008 · No Comments

We all know how important it is to have your golf clubs and balls free of debris when playing a round of golf, and keeping them clean has just gotten easier thanks to FiZ by FizGolf and its “scientific spit shine.”
FiZ, which gets its name from the “fizzing” sound made when its sprayed on surfaces, [...]

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Tags: Accessories · Misc

Puma Open 2008 Chicago, IL

August 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

What do you get when you combine a non-traditional golf Scramble, casino gaming, and awesome prizes? You get the Puma Open. On July 24, 2008 I had the opportunity to attend the second annual Puma Open in Chicago, IL at Harborside International. The Puma Open is not your typical golf outing, where you play a [...]

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Tags: Misc