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On the Range
New this year to the PGA Merchandise Show is the Demo Day. The 2003 Demo Day was held January 22, 2003 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 PM. Hosted at the Orange County National Golf Center in Orlando, over 35 manufacturers were present offering hands-on testing of their latest product offerings. The National Golf Center's 42 acre practice range is set in a circular fashion and provided an excellent opportunity to visit with manufacturer representatives and company officials. Visit our Demo Day Image Gallery for a unique preview of some of the Show's newest products.
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Ben Hogan by Bettinardi
The day's biggest story was the announcement by Spalding Sports Worldwide on their agreement with Bob Bettinardi to produce Ben Hogan by Bettinardi putters. For 2003, Bettinardi will produce four new models for worldwide distribution. Eventually, the new Ben Hogan line will feature 16 models produced by the putter designer. Under the agreement Bettinardi will continue to market putters in Japan under his company name.
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New Pixl Iron
Pixl Golf introduced a new iron incorporating their patented pixel technology. The S4 irons are a classic game improvement cavity back design featuring a face insert with over 200 titanium pixels that act independently providing energy directly back to the ball at impact. Pixl indicates that the pixel technology provides longer distances on off-center hits, increases accuracy, and provides enhanced feel. The iron also features a durable, non-glare finish. The irons will be available in March with a suggested retail price of $850 for 3-PW set.
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The Powersphere
Burrows Golf introduced a new line of drivers and fairway woods called the MAC Powersphere. MAC stands for Magnitude Amplification Cavity and is the technology behind the new woods. The Powersphere is a dome-shaped cavity in the sole of the club that redirects shock waves from impact back toward the clubface. The concept is based on simple physics results is increased forgiveness on off-center shots and maximum energy transfer to the ball also promising greater distance. The Powersphere also assists in dampening the vibration at impact. Also shown was their MAC Quick-Fit and Quick-Grip System, and innovative driver fitting system that allows professionals to custom fit golfers with choice of loft, face angle, type of shaft, length, grip. A splined coupling mechanism enables clubheads and grips to changes quickly. The drivers have a suggested retail price of $399 and the fairway woods are set at $199.
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The Right Balance
Balance Certified Golf presented their Pro-Balance weighting system technology for putters, irons, and woods. The shaft tuning system places the right amount of weight in exactly the right place counter balancing the head and improving feel. The system consists of a metal sleeve that is inserted into the end of the grip. One of three adjustable weights (10, 20, or 30 grams) is then placed in the sleeve once the golfer is fitted. Also new is the Power Ring, a device used to easily fit golfers for the Pro-Balance system. The ring is places over the shaft and slid to the butt end of the grip allowing the golfer to hit shots and determine the proper weight needed prior to installation.
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Image Gallery
There was much more equipment that we saw while making our rounds on the show floor. With over 1,200 exhibiters, it is near impossible to cover but just a few. We will add images to this page over the next few days to give you one more look at the 2003 PGA Merchandise Show.
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