Rave Reviews for Nike Slingshot Hybrid Golf Clubs
June 2008 by Randy · Leave a Comment
Nike Slingshot hybrids and Slingshot fairway wood clubs are finding their way into the bags of more and more pro golfers. This is not because of Tiger, but because of the rave reviews they are getting and their performance on the course.
The Slingshot Hybrid come in lofts of 2 (17 degrees), 3 (20 degrees), 4 (23 degrees), 5 (26 degrees), and 6 (30 degrees) replacing long to mid-irons and even a 5-wood. Shaft weights are 92 grams in regular flex, 93 grams in stiff flex, and 97 grams in extra-stiff. All lofts are available in left handed versions.
A 55 year old golfer, with a handicap or 18, got the Nike Slingshot fairway woods (18, 21 and 24 degrees) to replace his long irons. With the the 18 degrees Slingshot wood, he can hit an average of 180 yards and says: “These clubs are extremely forgiving because the sweet spot is lower and the club head has a wider sole. Now I don’t even care to use my regular fairway woods 3 and 5. This is a must buy for golfers with a 15+ handicap.”
I’ve been researching these clubs online and have found nothing but good things from golfers who use them. There are a lot of comments like these:
King Cobra S9 Irons
June 2008 by Randy · Leave a Comment
The King Cobra engineers made the award-winning S9 irons even better.
The expanded three-piece polymer topline and urethane sole insert optimize discretionary weighting for a lower CG and higher MOI. This gives you higher launch, greater distance, and more accuracy. When you combine that with the club’s low profile and wide sole with a chamfer relief design - and you gain improved versatility and more forgiveness.
These These King Cobra S9 II Wide Sole Irons have:
Gone With the Win - Tiger Woods Out for a Year After Winning US Golf Open
June 2008 by Randy · Leave a Comment
Tiger Woods out is our of the game for year after winning US Open…on one leg.
You’ve got to be impressed with his performance and can’t help but wonder how much better he would have played without the knee injury.
Tiger Pays the Price
On Wednesday, Woods revealed details on his web site, and announced he would not play again this year because he needs surgery to repair a torn ligament in his troubled left knee. He also has a double stress fracture in his left tibia.
This upcoming surgery will be Woods’ third procedure on his knee in the last five years.
Tiger said: “While I am obviously disappointed to have to miss the remainder of the season, I have to do the right thing for my long-term health and look forward to returning to competitive golf when my doctors agree that my knee is sufficiently healthy,” said Woods, who has not yet set a date for the procedure. “My doctors assure me with the proper rehabilitation and training the knee will be strong, and there will be no long-term effects.”
Will we, golf junkies that we are, watch golf as much as we do until then? It is going to be a long wait at Tiger misses the rest of the season, and the media is already speculating if
Tiger Woods Hits Week 500 of Golf Top World Rankings
June 2008 by Randy · Leave a Comment
Tiger hits the big five-O-O! The big week 500, that is.
The official world golf rankings were released after Tiger Woods collected his 14th major championship title at the U.S. Open on Monday. Tiger has been atop the ranking for the 500th week.
Woods first made it to the top spot in 1997, after winning his first major title at The Masters.
Also noteworthy: Rocco Mediate zooms 111 places to the number 47 spot in the new rankings, after his playoff loss to Woods at the 2008 U.S. Open.
The Highest Paid Golfer:
Tiger Woods is currently the World Number 1 golfer. He was the highest-paid professional athlete in 2007, having earned an estimated
The 19th Hole Is Not Just a Golf Coffee Shop Any Longer - Just Ask Tiger Woods
June 2008 by Randy · Leave a Comment
The 19th Hole is a common name for coffee shops and watering holes in many golf courses that dot the U.S., but in the sudden death playoff of the 2008 U.S. Golf Open, it has a new meaning.
On the 19th hole of a playoff that was tighter than anyone imagined, Tiger Woods takes the prize again.
Tiger, being asked time and time again about his knee trouble said, “I’m glad I’m done. I really don’t feel like playing anymore. It’s sore.” Woods had not played since April 15 surgery on his left knee, but he held up for 91 holes, and the payoff was worth the pain.
Callaway Golf FT 4 Hybrid Iron
June 2008 by Randy · Leave a Comment
All of Callaway’s FT Irons, feature an evolution of superior weight-shifting science. Combined with Fusion Technology, this melds with the versatility of their top performing FT hybrid line of golf equipment.
This next generation, Callaway Golf FT 4 Hybrid Iron, hybrid features their proprietary Fusion Technology. A stainless steel face and body combine with a tungsten-infused sole to optimize the center of gravity (CG) and increase the Moment of Inertia (MOI) for superior forgiveness.
Why Tiger Woods is the Most Focused Golfer in the World
June 2008 by Randy · Leave a Comment
Tiger Woods father, explains why Tiger is the most focused golfer in the world. These words are from a touching ad that Nike ran on Father’s Day:
Earl Woods said: “You don’t really instill anything into a child, you encourage the development of it. But I would do all kinds of things to mess him up. Just as he was beginning to swing, I’d drop my whole bag of clubs. And he would stop, and look at me, and grit his teeth.
And then he would strike it, and turn around and look at me - and never say a word, but that look said…
Tiger Woods Forces 18 Hole Playoff at US Golf Open 2008
June 2008 by Randy · Leave a Comment
Tiger comes through, AGAIN!
After an amazing third round on the USGA (US Golf Open 2008) Torrey Pines golf course Saturday, Tiger gives millions a Father’s Day thrill by forcing an 18 hole playoff with Rocco Mediate.
Tiger has never faced an 18-hole playoff, which is the traditional format followed by the U.S. Open.
However, Rocco Mediate, has made a playoff appearance back when Tiger was still winning junior events.
The two will tee off for big playoff in the 108th U.S. Open championship on Monday, June 16, at 12 noon, EST.
- Tiger Woods (14-1 playoff record).
- 1996 Las Vegas Invitational def. Davis Love III, first hole.
- 1997 Mercedes Championships def. Tom Lehman, first hole.
Odyssey White Hot Putters
June 2008 by Randy · Leave a Comment
Odyssey White Hot Putters are among the most popular putters on tour and with amateurs around the world who love their soft feel and touch.
Odyssey created some of their best putters ever with this full line of fresh blade and mallet designs that are geared for pros and amateurs alike. Offered in a variety of head shapes, golfers will be sure to find an incredible feeling putter that will give them the confidence to take their game to the highest level.
Weight ports in the sole of the Odyssey White Hot Tour Putters allow for optimal weighting in combination with the shaft lengths in each putter to maximize consistency and distance control, enhance feel and provide better roll characteristics. The headweights for 33″ and 34″ putters are 355 grams while the 35″ putters are 340 grams.
TaylorMade Tour Burner Irons
June 2008 by Randy · Leave a Comment
The TaylorMade Tour Burner Irons (RH Steel) will give you burner distance with tour playability. These irons feature a thin and fast 2.2 millimeter face that leads to high COR which translates to burner ball speed and distance.
The new Multi-Functional Sole gives you the advantage of a moderate width with a beveled trailing edge which combines low center of gravity with the exceptional playability of a thin sole.
The medium top-line and offset give a clean and classic appearance at address for excellent playability. These TaylorMade Tour Burner Irons have “Inverted Cone Technology” that produces fast ball speed from a larger portion of the face guaranteeing long distance on off-center hits. In all, these Tour Burner irons are bound to help you play better.
