Columnist: Ed Travis
Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Triple Diamond MAX Driver
By Ed Travis Callaway has expanded the Paradym Ai Smoke family with the Triple Diamond MAX Driver, a 460cc clubhead model, which the company claims has better workability. The low-spin Triple Diamond driver has been a favorite of touring professionals for the past several years and was used by Xander Schauffele for his win last […]
You Gotta Have This: Sun Mountain’s NEW Tour Series+ Rainwear
By Ed Travis As temperatures begin to drop around the country, golfers are looking for comfortable, yet stylish outerwear to keep them dry and warm. Sun Mountain has stepped up with their new Tour Series+ Rainwear that is waterproof and offers four-way stretch for full range of motion during the golf swing. Playing golf […]
Tour Edge’s NEW Wedges & Improved Putters Help Lower Scores
By Ed Travis Tour Edge has enlisted the help of Bernhard Langer to create improved performance wedges and putters to help the average golfer lower their scores and enjoy the game more. Exotics Wingman Wedges by Tour Edge Tour Edge’s latest wedge series, the Exotics Wingman, have been two years in development […]
Is USGA’s Proposed MLR DOA?
By Ed Travis A letter penned by the PGA of America and sent to the USGA and The R&A may have sealed the fate of the Model Local Rule (MLR) placing limits on the carry distance of golf balls played by elite professional and amateur golfers. The two-page letter signed by Seth Waugh, CEO of […]
Shot Scope’s NEW PRO LX+
By Ed Travis Shot Scope, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, makes and sells a wide selection of GPS watches, laser rangefinders and GPS handhelds. With their new PRO LX+ they have combined a laser rangefinder with a GPS yardage device plus club and performance tracking—all in one package. They combined the PRO LX laser rangefinder […]
Brian Harman Proves Short Hitters Can Win Majors
By Ed Travis Lessons from Brian Harman’s OPEN Championship Victory The R&A got it right. This year’s OPEN Championship contested at Royal Liverpool proved that when a complete range of golfing skills are tested those with the ability to keep the ball in play, hit reasonable scoring shots and are consistent with their medium range […]
Shot Scope Pro L2—What Else Could You Need?
By Ed Travis Shot Scope, based in Edinburgh, Scotland, has made a great reputation for their golf technology and the latest release, the Pro L2 laser rangefinder, has most all the bells and whistles a golfer needs at a wallet-friendly price. Shot Scope CEO David Hunter says, “Our mission remains to provide […]
Need New Wedges? Cobra’s Snakebite Line Might Be In Your Future
By Ed Travis Three new Cobra Snakebite wedges hit retail stores recently with the groove configuration maximized for spin, adding bite on the greens, plus there is even a new game-improvement model, the Snakebite-X. Cobra had a real hit with the original Snakebit wedges introduced two years ago. At the time they earned […]
What’s OLD is NEW, TaylorMade BRNR Mini Is A Throwback
By Ed Travis Described as a throwback to 30 years ago, the TaylorMade BRNR Mini driver takes its look from the Ti Bubble 2 from the 1990’s, but combines the latest technology with an update to the 2019 and 2021 Mini Drivers. TaylorMade is the only manufacturer that has had a small headed […]
Jill Spiegel Takes Over at PGA Tour Superstore
By Ed Travis It’s been just a few months since Jill Spiegel took over the job as President of PGA Tour Superstores (PGATSS) and already her presence and leadership style are being felt. She succeeded Dick Sullivan, the former President, and Chief Executive Officer, who moved into the spot of Executive Chairman and […]