Day Two Highlights
Booth Shots
Dandy Professional Putters
www.dandyputter.com
Dandy Professional Putters presented the Complete Answer to Putting integrated putting system. The new product combines Dandy's Blade putter with a putting methodology and pair of training devices. The Blade putter was used by Vijay Singh to win the 2000 Masters and features an onset design and unique putter grip encouraging a proper setup. The methodology is based on a stroke that keeps the head low, back and through supporting a natural pendulum motion. The Setup Trainer snaps on the Blade putter head setting the putter in the ideal position. The Path and Motion Trainer works in conjuntion with the Setup Trainer ensuring the proper path.
SRP: $239
Designer Allan Strand on their Approach to Putting
Fidra
www.fidragolf.com
Fidra by John Ashworth introduced the Del Sol, Highway 111, and King's Barn apparel collections. Fidra recently signed reigning British Open Champion Ernie Els to a multi-year endorsement of the Fidra brand.
Nike Golf
www.nikegolf.com
Nike Golf introduced the next generation of Tour Accuracy golf balls, the TA2 SPN and TA2 LNG. Both models feature a new blended polymer mantle for efficient energy transfer, and a fast, firm core for distance. The TA2 SPN has a softer cover and lower overall compression to make it a long ball for golfers who want a little more feel off the tee and around the green. Both models will begin shipping on February 1st, 2003. Recently signed professional Nick Faldo and verteran John Cook are among 40 tour professionals that will be playing the new TA2 golf balls.
SRP: $40/dozen
Product Line Manager Mark Alan Discusses the new TA2
Pixl Golf
www.pixlgolf.com
Pixl Golf introduced a new iron incorporating 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 acuracy and provides enhanced feel. The iron also features a durable, non-glare finish. The irons will be available in March 2003.
SRP: $850/3-PW
President Art Chou on the S4 Irons
Tommy Armour Golf
www.tommyarmourgolf.com
Tommy Armour Golf introduced the 845m Silverback and 845c Silverback irons. The 845m Silverback is a forged muscleback design targeted for low handicap golfers. The 845c Silverback is a forged game improvement cavity back design with longer blade length and increased perimeter weighting. Also introduced was the 845 Forged Persimmon driver featuring a 350cc head design and traditional persimmon wood shape. The club incorporates heavy internal weighting that moves the center of gravity to the back of the club to achieve an optimal trajectory. forged from a material that is 60 percent copper and 40 percent zinc.
SRP: 845m, 845c Silverback irons/$900/3-PW, 845 Forged Persimmon driver/$450
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