Kyle Stanley’s Setup for the 2012 Waste Management Phoenix Open:

• Driver: Titleist 910D3 8.5 with Mitsubishi Diamana Kaili 70X
• 3-wood: Titleist 910Fd 13.5 with Mitsubishi Fubuki 83X
• Irons: Titleist 503i 2-iron; MB712 4-P with Project X 6.5
• Wedges: Vokey Design 52.08, 56.14, SM4 60.10 with TT Dynamic Gold S-400
• Putter: Scotty Cameron Timeless (GSS)
• Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

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The Nike Golf Method putter franchise is expanding its boundaries in a Nike way with the introduction of a new mid-Mallet putter, the Nike Method Concept. Inspired by the notion of the Concept car, Nike designers have created an iconic shape that blends art with science without sacrificing the game-changing performance that Nike Method technology delivers – a smoother stroke and a truer roll with far less skid.

The art is in the profound shape. This radical shape has the appearance of a blade, yet plays like a mallet. This bold red front and the strong black back design radiates Nike and will appeal to those who are curious and are looking for ways to bring a new level of confidence to the putting green.

The science is in the multi-material technology and the distinctive two body parts. The face of the putter is light, weighing only 90 grams. The body is heavy, weighing 200 grams. This innovative combination of the two sections results in a very high MOI-to-head ratio putter with a small mallet footprint. While the Nike Method Concept has a small mallet footprint, it provides the stability of the largest mallets in the game.

The lightweight aluminum face and a high-mass stainless steel body position the center of gravity farther back in the head and lower to the sole, delivering a truer roll. As with the successful Nike Method putter franchise, the Method Concept also features Nike’s polymetal groove technology that generates a faster forward roll at impact for increased accuracy.

“We are giving consumers something new and something better,” said David Franklin, Master Model Maker, Nike Golf. “There’s a reason the shape is the way it is. It allows us to infuse vital science and powerful technology that delivers a very high MOI in a relatively small package.”

The Nike Method Franchise has more than 35 worldwide wins on the professional tours, including three major championships.

“Method technology has such a good feel and it rolls the ball beautifully,” said Nike Golf athlete and 2011 Masters Champion, Charl Schwartzel. “Those two aspects in putting are very important.”

Availability: February 17, 2012

MAP: $199.00, RH/LH: 32”, 33”, 34”
MAP: $229.00, RH 41”, 43” Mid-Length

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Steve Stricker’s Setup for the 2012 Hyundai Tournament of Champions:

• Driver: Titleist 909D3 8.5 with UST Proforce V2 86
• 3-wood: Titleist 906F2 13.5 with UST Proforce V2 96
• Hybrid: Titleist 909H 19 with UST Proforce 104
• Irons: Titleist AP2 710 3-P with KBS prototypes
• Wedges: Vokey Design 254.10 (bent to 53), 260.12 (bent to 59) with TT Dynamic Gold Sensicore X100
• Ball: Titleist Pro V1x
• Putter: Odyssey

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Similar to its Ghost Spider predecessor, the new Ghost Manta provides the performance benefits of a high-MOI (moment of inertia) putter, but is packaged neatly in a more traditional one-piece neo-mallet shape that is sure to appeal to a wide range of golfers.

“The Manta takes a very clean and classic Tour-proven look, along with an advanced and modern technology that often comes in a quirky head shape, and combines them into one comprehensive putter,” said Michael Fox, global product manager, putters and wedges. “The result is a putter that is powerful for players of all levels, while also providing confidence while on the green.”

The Ghost Manta’s white head contrasts sharply with the turf to make it dramatically easier to determine where the face is aimed. In addition, the Ghost Manta’s white finish helps golfers align themselves to the putt more easily, as well. A study of thousands of putting strokes using TaylorMade’s proprietary MAT-T (Motion Analysis Technology by TaylorMade) System revealed that 65 percent of golfers fail to square the putter face to the target from 12 feet, leading to inaccurate putts and higher scores.*

An update to its Ghost predecessors, the Ghost Manta features a new flat matte white finish which eliminates the distractions of glare and “hot spots” caused by reflected sunlight, making it easier for the player to focus his or her full attention on aiming the putter accurately and executing a sound stroke.

Key to the alignment performance of the Ghost Manta is its wide-bodied frame, which features two black rails on the top of the putter head that frame the golf ball and contrast with the white top to help improve alignment and visibility.

Additionally, all of the putter’s technology, including its two 50-gram tungsten stabilizing weights and user-adjustable weight in the center, are hidden on the sole of the putter to help the golfer maintain focus. The Ghost Manta features a new double-bend shaft, which provides the correct amount of offset without the shaft distracting from the putt.

TaylorMade teaching professional and renowned putting guru Dave Stockton helped develop the Ghost Manta, as he did with the original Corza Ghost and the entire TaylorMade Ghost series family.

Weighting system provides high MOI
The Ghost Manta features two 50-gram tungsten weights on the heel and toe of the sole, which are designed to stabilize the putter and increase MOI. This high MOI produces consistent speed on off-center hits. There is also a third user-adjustable weight in the back-center of the sole (additional weights may be purchased separately). The stock 33 and 34-inch putter heads weigh 360 grams, whereas the 35-inch putter head weighs 370 grams and the belly putter head weight is 380 grams. The head weight of the Ghost Manta long version is 440 grams.

Improved Alignment Elements
The Ghost Manta putter has two alignment elements: the leading edge and the dual alignment lines. The leading edge contrasts highly against the white surface of the putter and the green itself, while the alignment lines are painted black to maximize the golfer’s ability to see these elements clearly and use them effectively to aim the putter. Both of these high-contrast alignment elements give the golfer the best possible chance at effectively aiming the putter.

PURE ROLL Surlyn Insert
Like its Ghost Spider predecessor, the Ghost Manta is equipped with TaylorMade’s patented PURE ROLL insert, which promotes forwardspin to help reduce skidding to encourage a smooth, accurate roll and precise speed control. The PURE ROLL insert’s soft Surlyn construction delivers a satisfyingly soft sound and feel at impact.

Availability and Pricing
The Ghost Manta is available at retail on March 23, 2012. MSRP is $179 for standard-length center-shaft versions, and $199 for belly and long putters.

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*65% claim is based on player data from TaylorMade’s MATT System.

Nike athlete Tiger Woods is back in the winners’ circle with a win at the Chevron World Challenge that came in a stunning dramatic “Tiger-like” fashion.

With two holes left to play in the final round, Woods needed a critical birdie putt on the 17th to tie and another one on the 18th to win. He accomplished both by making the 15-foot birdie putt on 17 and a 10-footer to seal his victory on 18, using his Nike Method 001 putter. This marks his first win with the Nike Method putter and the 36th Method victory for Nike Golf on the worldwide professional tours.

Tiger Woods Setup for the 2011 Chevron World Challenge:

• Driver: Nike VR Tour 8.5-degree (Graphite Design DI 6X)
• Fairway Woods: Nike VR Pro Limited Edition 3-wood/15-degree and 5-wood/19-degree
• Irons: Nike VR Pro Blades (3-PW)
• Wedges: Nike VR Pro 56-degree and Nike VR Pro 60-degree
• Putter: Nike Method 001
• Ball: Nike ONE Tour D
• Apparel: Nike Golf’s Tiger Woods Collection
• Footwear: Nike TW Free-Inspired Prototype Shoe

“My iron play was pretty steady all week,” said Woods. “But I think that I hit two really good iron shots in the last two holes, which was nice. I made two good putts, too.”

On the body, Tiger wore Nike Golf apparel from the Tiger Woods Collection as well as the new Nike TW Free-inspired prototype golf shoes that emphasize natural motion in the feet. These Nike prototype shoes will become available in late Spring of 2012.

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Greg Chalmers Setup for the 2011 Australian Open:

• Driver: Titleist 910D3 10.5* with Aldila RIP 60
• 3-wood: Titleist 909F2 13.5* with Aldila VS Prototype 80
• 5-wood: Titleist 910F 17* with Aldila VS Prototype 80X
• Hybrid: Titleist 909H 21* with Dynamic Gold S400
• Irons: Titleist CB 710 4-9 with Dynamic Gold S400
• Wedges: Vokey Design SM4 46.08, 54.11, 60.07 with Dynamic Gold X100
• Putter: Bobby Grace
• Ball: Titleist Pro V1x

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Belly and long putters are getting a lot of attention by OEMs, after numerous players switched to the longer putters or won using them in 2011. Most OEMs only offer select models in the belly and long lengths, but Heavy Putter is offering all its models in belly and long lengths for an up-charge of $59.

What’s cool about them is that because the heads are already weighted heavier than traditional putters, each model in the collection (of which there are numerous versions) can be converted.

To learn more about getting a belly or long putter visit www.boccierigolf.com

Bo Van Pelt’s Setup for the 2011 CIMB Asia Pacific Classic Malaysia:

• Driver: Titleist 909D2 8.5* with Mitsubishi Fubuki 73
• 3-wood: Titleist 910FD 13.5* with Mitsubishi Diamana Prototype 80
• Hybrid: Titleist 910H 17* with UST Proforce V2 104
• Irons: Titleist CB 4-iron; Titleist MB 5-P with Nippon NS Pro
• Wedges: Vokey Design 252-12(@51), 56.14 (@55), 60.07 Nippon NS Pro
• Putter: TaylorMade
• Ball: Titleist Pro V1

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Last week, TaylorMade-adidas Golf Tour Staff Professional Sergio Garcia ended a three-year title drought with a convincing 11-stroke victory at the Castello Masters. This week, Garcia didn’t waste any time returning to the winner’s circle, posting a 70-70-67-71-278 total to cinch up his second consecutive win at the Andalucia Masters in Sotogrande, Spain.

The 31-year-old Spaniard also wore drew from the performance of his customary adidas Golf apparel and the all new TOUR360 ATV footwear en route to his 15th International victory. With the win at Club de Golf Valderrama, Garcia moved back into the Top 20 of Official World Golf Rankings and assumed the lead in the European Ryder Cups Race.

Sergio Garcia’s Setup for the 2011 Castello Masters:

• Driver: TaylorMade R11 driver 9*
• Fairway Woods: TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 fairway 15*, TaylorMade Burner SuperFast 2.0 fairway 19*
• Irons: TaylorMade Tour Preferred MB irons (3-PW)
• Wedges: TaylorMade TP xFT ZTP wedges (50*, 58*)
• Putter: TaylorMade Ghost TM 880 putter
• Ball: TaylorMade Penta TP golf ball
• Apparel and Accessories: adidas golf apparel and TaylorMade R11 glove
• Shoes: adidas Golf TOUR360 ATV footwear

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The mechanics of putting has many factors that influence the outcome of your putt: stroke type, impact angle, and tempo. If you want to get those measured, you could go and get a putter fitting with your local golf professional or club fitter. This is the traditional approach and may not be an option for some golfers, who don’t have time or the means to do so.

Wouldn’t it be great if a golfer could analyze his/her stroke type, impact angle, and tempo without getting a putter fitting? That’s what the Ping is trying to do with its free iPING app for the iPhone 4 and iPod Touch (4th generation). The iPING app works in conjunction with a Ping cradle ($30 MSRP), which holds the iPhone or iPod Touch onto the putter shaft, below the grip. Watch this video of Ping’s PGA Tour Manager Matt Rollins walk Hunter Mahan through using the iPING app.

About the iPING App

The iPING app analyzes and displays you consistency onscreen using the three criteria: stroke type (determined by how much the putter face rotates during the forward stroke); impact angle (the putter’s face angle at impact, relative to address); and tempo (a measure of the duration of the backswing relative to the forward swing).

The app works by computing consistency over a series of five putts where your stroke type, impact angle and tempo are measured, displayed and stored for every putt in that session. Your consistency scores are averaged over time to build a Putting Handicap (PHcp). As you improve your consistency, you’ll see your PHcp come down.

iPING Fit

The iPING Fit feature matches you with the PING putter models that fit your stroke type. Matching your putter to your stroke type is the key to greater consistency and lower scores.

Download the iPING app