Callaway Releases LaGrange 2.0 Golf Shoes

Callaway Golf is expanding their 2020 line-up of golf shoes with a new Lagrange 2.0 model that features a sleek new style, added comfort, and improved traction. 

 

LaGrange 2.0 are full-grain leather uppers equipped with Opti-Dri waterproof treatment and Opti-Vent mesh liners to create the perfect blend of protection and ventilation. 

Titleist Introduces New T100 S Irons: The Player’s Forged Distance Irons

The introduction of the all-new Titleist T100 S irons meets the need for a fully-forged player's iron that plays stronger to produce greater distance. 

 

Modeled after the tour-refined design of the new Titleist T100 models, which have quickly become the most played irons this season on the PGA Tour, the new T100 S irons are individually calibrated with 2-degree stronger lofts to give better players the distance they need to score lower, while preserving the feel and precision required for superior shot shaping. 

Titleist Introduces New Scotty Cameron Special Select Putters

The new Scotty Cameron Special Select putter line blends timeless designs with modern craftsmanship to deliver pure tour-validated performance in eight new blade and mid-mallet setups precision milled in the USA. 

 

Available January 24th in North American golf shops (and March 27th worldwide) at a price of $399, Special Select putters are inspired by the classic, solid milled designs that Master Putter Maker Scotty Cameron has crafted for tour players around the world, featuring sleeker putter head profiles with thinner and flatter toplines, refined neck configurations, soft tri-soles and performance balanced weighting. 

FootJoy Releases New Tour X Golf Shoes

FootJoy has released new golf shoes called the "Tour X," promising to deliver the . With the idea to deliver the ultimate "X" factor performance by combining the best features of the Tour S, DNA Helix, and Fury shoes. 

 

Using innovation-powered features and materials, Tour X works to redirect and funnel power by ensuring balance and a stable foundation throughout the golf swing.  Tour X was developed from the synthesis of three tour-proven models to provide players maximum performance: Max Stability, Max Control and Max Comfort. 

Titleist Introduces Improved Velocity Golf Balls with New Matte Color Options

Every component of the new Titleist Velocity golf ball has been engineered for maximum velocity, including new aerodynamic and core technologies that deliver the longest, best performing Velocity yet. 

 

Golfers can also experience the speed of Velocity in style, with three new matte color options (Pink, Green and Orange) added for 2020.  The new Velocity are available in golf shops worldwide on January 22nd at a price of $27.99. 

Titleist Introduces Next Generation Tour Soft Golf Ball: Real Performance with Responsive Feel

The largest core ever produced by Titleist golf ball engineers drives longer distance and better short game performance in the new Titleist Tour Soft golf balls, available beginning January 22nd in golf shops worldwide for $34.99. 

 

Titlest Tour Soft was first introduced two years ago, utilizing new material and process technologies to deliver the best performance in its category, offering a superior combination of soft compression feel, very fast speed for commanding distance and excellent short game spin and control. 

ARGOLF Introduces New Irons in Limited Availability

ARGOLF will be introducing two new sets of irons at next week's PGA Merchandise Show in Orlando, the new forged AR-F15 and milled AR-M18. 

 

The irons feature the exceptional commitment to performance, quality, and artful design that are the hallmarks of ARGOLF's advanced technology and putter designs. 

Finn Adds Fun to Golf

Finn is a new electric golf cycle that's adding fun and speeding up pace of play at a golf course near you.  Developed by Rick Reimers, founder and owner of the long-pioneering golf equipment company Sun Mountain Sports, Finn has its roots in golf and the potential to grow beyond it. 

 

Finn Cycle is a two-wheeled, single-rider cycle with an electric motor and lithium battery that offers a comfortable and stable ride that leaves all who ride it smiling. Finn Cycles are currently part of the rental fleet at over 70 golf courses across the country with more cycles shipping daily. 

Streamsong Resort Unveils Revolutionary Ultradwarf Bermudagrass for 2020 Season

Streamsong Resort begins the New Year by launching a special enhancement project in 2020 to regrass all Streamsong Blue greens with a revolutionary new ultradwarf bermudagrass, Mach 1. With this project, Streamsong will become the first golf destination in the world to showcase Mach 1 on an 18-hole layout. 

 

The resort will manage this regrassing project in phases, beginning in April 2020, to avoid guest disruption and offer all 54-holes of golf during the high demand periods between October and March.  Streamsong Blue greens will be replanted with Mach 1 in April with grow-in extending through September.  Streamsong Red greens will follow the same process in 2021. 

Mizuno M-Craft Putters Preview

You may not know this about Mizuno Golf, but back in the early 1990's and 2000's Scotty Cameron and Bob Bettinardi manufactured putters for Mizuno.  Yes, the same Scotty and Bettinardi renown for their own putter brands today.  

 

Those early Mizuno putters have become collectibles, and by the early looks of things Mizuno is about to set off another putter craze with the release of their new M-Craft putters. 

Galvin Green 2020 Part 1 Collection

The Galvin Green 2020 Part One collection features almost 300 high-performance garments and matching accessories, all designed to help serious golfers reach their full potential, while looking stylish both on and off the fairways. 

 

Building on its pioneering Multi-layer Concept to provide exceptional comfort as well as protection from extreme weather, the Swedish brand has introduced a host of innovations, along with garments evolved from popular earlier lines. 

Miura Releases New TC-201 Forged Irons

Miura Golf has introduced the TC-201, the newest addition to the esteemed Japanese brand's line of forged irons. And Miura is calling these "one of the most technologically advanced clubs ever to carry the Miura insignia." 

 

Marked by a shallow cavity and sharp topline, the TC-201 presents a perfect marriage of playability and increased forgiveness.  Designed and forged in the company's Himeji, Japan factory, the TC-201 sets the pace for a new decade of innovation from the Miura family, and continues the legacy of unrivaled feel and control golfers have come to expect from Miura. 

Srixon Introduces Third Generation Q-STAR TOUR Golf Balls

SRIXON has announced the launch of the third generation Q-STAR TOUR golf ball.  

 

The all-new Srixon Q-STAR TOUR is available in Pure White and Tour Yellow and officially launches in North America on January 17, 2020. 

Tour Edge Announces New Exotics EXS 220 Metalwoods Featuring MAX M.O.I and New Diamond Face Technology

Tour Edge has announced their new Exotics EXS 220 driver, fairway metal, and hybrid, featuring state-of-the-art game-enhancing innovations that vastly improves upon the wildly successful and award-winning Exotics EXS line that launched in November of 2018. 

 

Exotics EXS 220 metalwoods feature Diamond Face technology, a major breakthrough in face technology that features different thick and thin diamond shapes or "mini-trampolines" behind the face, producing a hotter face with faster ball speeds and better performance on off-center hits, as well as reduced spin. 

XXIO Unveils New Eleven and X Line of Woods, Irons, and Hybrids

XXIO has announced their all-new XXIO Eleven and X golf clubs, which will officially launch in North America on January 21, 2020. 

 

The Eleven line of clubs are designed to benefit moderate swing speed players, while the X line offer lightweight benefits to more accomplished players. 

PUMA Golf Game That Travels Collection: New Apparel Line Takes Inspiration from Popular Tour Stops

PUMA Golf's new "Game That Travels" apparel, footwear, and accessories collection is comprised of eight series that pay homage to the most desirable locales Rickie Fowler, Bryson DeChambeau, and Gary Woodland travel to each PGA Tour season. 

 

Each ensemble is a destination brought to life for those who love golf and style and bring their game with them wherever they go.  And each ensemble will feature intricate details and patterns crafted to capture the feel of what the host site is all about. 

Tour Edge Golf Re-Signs Tour Staffers Tom Lehman, Scott McCarron, Tim Petrovic, and Duffy Waldorf for 2020

Tour Edge Golf has announced that it has come to terms to extend all four of its tour professional staff players for 2020. 

The four players extended as partners and spokespeople for the brand are PGA Tour Champions players Tom Lehman, Scott McCarron, Tim Petrovic, and Duffy Waldorf. 

Mizuno Golf T20 Wedge Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

I'm a wedge freak.  I have countless models, lofts, grinds, and even designs.  The short game is what it's all about for me.  And few things in golf are more satisfying than sticking an approach right on the pin, or escaping from what seems to be an impossible lie in the sand or rough.  

 

The right wedge can improve your scores immediately, and make the game more fun than you ever before imagined.  And the new Mizuno T20 wedges are the gold standard for scoring and fun.  Feel is unmatched, spin is spectacular, and they were the most consistently performing wedges I hit this season. 

Galvin Green Aaron Gore-Tex Rain Jacket and Arthur Gore-Tex Rain Pants Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

We've all had those days on the course when the wind was so cold and the rain was so strong, that we thought to ourselves (or even said aloud), "Forget this!" 

 

Those days however are a thing of the past, thanks to the Galvin Green Gore-Tex Aaron Rain Jacket and Gore-Tex Arthur Rain Pants.  Slip these incredibly waterproof and breathable pieces on, and you can play to your heart's content in the nastiest of conditions. 

CRU Golf Legacy Leather Carry Bag and Headcover Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

Golf in it's purest form has always been about enjoying the walk.  It's almost a spiritual feeling when you smell the freshly cut grass as the sun rises on the morning horizon.  When the landscape opens up and you see the pin flag for the first time whipping in the distance, you're at one with nature. 

 

Architecture, shot strategies, and scenery all come together when you walk a course.  And the new CRU Legacy bag pays homage to enjoying the walk.  The Legacy is nostalgic and sophisticated.  It's a leather carry bag you pass on from generation to generation.  And the feeling you'll experience carrying one over your shoulder is pure joy. 

PUMA IGNITE NXT Lace Golf Shoes Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

Finding a good pair of spikeless golf shoes is pretty easy these days.  They're becoming increasingly popular with each passing year, and more companies are offering spikeless models than ever before. 

 

Finding a great pair of spikeless golf shoes however, isn't quite as easy.  Some are comfortable but not stable.  Some give you good traction, but aren't very breathable or waterproof.  That is unless you're wearing the new PUMA IGNITE NXT Lace shoes.  And they will likely exceed your expectations for comfort, stability, and traction in a spikeless shoe. 

Mitsubishi Diamana ZF Shaft Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

The Mitsubishi Diamana shaft is one of the most iconic, historic, and successful products in golf history.  And somehow, Mitsubishi managed to actually raise the bar even higher with the new Diamana ZF shaft. 

 

I've hit some of the longest drives of my entire life with the Diamana ZF, and would play it for the increased accuracy alone to be honest.  ZF is flat out explosive, and you pretty much can feel the power in your hands after you bomb a few down the fairway. 

Callaway Jaws MD5 Wedge Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

If you've never experienced the thrill of hitting a wedge from the rough and stopping your ball dead on the green, you definitely want to check out the new Callaway Jaws MD5 wedges. 

 

Jaws MD5 shape, feel, and versatile soles are the big story with these new wedges, but it's their incredible bite and spin performance that stands out most. 

Bridgestone Golf e12 Soft Ball Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

The Bridgestone Golf e12 Soft golf ball is a three-piece surlyn covered ball that's meant for the everyday golfer.  But don't mistake that to mean it's not as technologically advanced as the Bridgestone B XS and B X Tour balls played by Tiger and Bryson.  

 

e12 Soft is a ball that puts you first, and actually gives you Tour quality innovation that's not usually seen in a three-piece surlyn ball. 

Wilson Golf D7 Driver Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

If you followed me on twitter and Instagram this season, you saw one driver I used quite a lot was the Wilson D7.  And the reason is pretty simple.  It's a driver that gives you effortless distance, even if you don't swing fast.  And I'm convinced no one does lightweight speed better than Wilson. 

 

I already reviewed the D7 driver on twitter and Instagram, like always getting it out on multiple courses over a few weeks to give it a thorough real-world workout.  And answered all your specific questions about how it performs as well.  But time to hit some key points again here since one of you is about to score this speed monster and win your very own. 

Cleveland Golf CBX 2 Wedge Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

If you follow me on twitter and Instagram, you've already read my on course reviews over multiple weeks playing the CBX2 at various courses, as I thoroughly tested them for various full and half shots from rough, sand, and fairway.

I've hit these from pretty much every lie imaginable.  And can tell you the CBX 2 wedges are going to produce a lot of magical shots for golfers of all abilities.  

Compared to the previous generation CBX wedges, the new CBX 2 are definitely more forgiving across a wider portion of the face.  More so towards the toe, but still significantly near the heel and low on the face.  CBX 2 sweet-spot feels like the size of a grapefruit.  And that kind of forgiveness gives anyone a peace of mind no matter where you're hitting from on the course. 

 

 

There's also a definite CG bias towards the toe, making it incredibly easy to come into square impact consistently.  In fact, I think CBX 2 is somewhat anti-pull, which is a common wedge miss for most amateurs.  CBX 2 rotates less because of the CG bias and is more stable through impact than a blade wedge and even the previous CBX gen. 

 

In terms of feel at impact, you get a soft, firm, click with CBX 2, which is crisper than the original.  Swing feel is also more balanced.  If there's a trade-off with the impact feel, it's that you don't get the same level of feedback as say with the RTX wedges.  But that's expected given the CBX 2 forgiveness. 

 

 

Spin is a big story and I'm happy to report it's as exceptional in the CBX 2 as it is in Cleveland's RTX models.  In fact, CBX 2 uses identical groove technology as the RTX-4, which means you'll never be hitting from the fairway or rough and wishing you just had a bit more spin.  

 

Cleveland's always been top-grade in the spin department, and that hasn't changed with the CBX 2.  Even on the rainy days and from the thickest rough, I got about as much spin as a wedge can possibly deliver in these conditions.  Launch is a tad higher than traditional blades, but the spin is still very consistent and easy to control. 

 

The CBX 2 sole design has also changed this year from the original model, and this isn't just new to be new.  This is different to produce better results from everywhere on the course. 

 

CBX 2 soles are wider than last gen, but look and play narrower with more camber.  And you're also getting three unique grinds (V, S, and C) with the CBX2 52, 56, and 60 degree lofts compared to one same V grind for all lofts in the previous gen. 

 

The 52 degree V sole is going to cut through the turf without digging and the leading edge still remains low.  It's the ideal sole for most shots you're going to hit with a gap wedge, so there was no reason to change this grind. 

 

The 56 degree S sole is incredibly versatile and picks the ball clean from the fairway, yet still blasts through sand and rough if you open it up.  And forget about digging this wedge into the ground.  The only way sticking a CBX2 56 degree into the turf is if you come at the ball like an axe.  The new grind cuts through the grass if you wanna clip it, and adds bounce when you lay it open.  Simple set up, easy up, easy hit.  

 

 

And finally, the CBX 2 60 degree C Sole is your  finesse wedge of the three.  One round I flopped a shot over a bunker to a downhill green and the bite was astounding.  Some roll-out for sure, but still enough spin to easily hold the green.  The 60 degree opens more and keeps the lead edge even lower than the 56 degree S Sole. 

 

 

PROS: 

One of, if not the easiest to hit wedges you'll ever hit 
Forgiveness across a huge area of the face 
Three unique sole grinds give you shots for any type of lie in any type of condition 

CONS: 
Less feedback on poorly struck shots than traditional blades 
Slightly higher launch than traditional blades might not be preferred by all 

 

 

 

 

Remember you have three different ways to win the daily gifts in my giveaway this year.  On twitter just retweet my giveaway announcement and follow all; on Instagram like the post, follow all, and Repost or tag some friends; and here on my blog leave a comment in the section below in the daily review/giveaway articles.

Adidas Tour360 XT PrimeKnit Shoes Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

What do you want in a golf shoe?  What does everyone want in a golf shoe really?  They have to be comfortable.  They have to deliver stability through your swing.  And they need to keep you rooted to the ground with reliable traction.  Anything less is simply unacceptable. 

 

Well, Adidas Tour360 XT PrimeKnit shoes checks off all those boxes and even gives you substantially more.  You can read my full review here, where I go deeper into what makes these shoes first class.  But I will say here again that in each of the performance categories referred to above, the Tour360XT PrimeKnit is absolutely superlative. 

Golf Pride Tour Velvet 360 Grips Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

There's an expression in life that says you can't please all of the people all of the time, but I'm not sure the folks at Golf Pride grips buy into that.  More than 80-percent of players on Tour use Golf Pride grips, and they aren't even endorsed to do so. 

 

Of all Golf Pride grips, their Tour Velvet is the most popular.  And this year all four majors were won by Tour Velvet grips.  Tour Velvet 360 is the latest model in this blue-ribbon line, and I've learned also their finest. 

Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x Balls & Tour Performance Knit Pom Pom Winter Hat Review: PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway

The name really says it all.  Titleist.  It's a standard of excellence.  And the Pro V1 and ProV1x are used by more players on Tour, around more courses everyday, and pretty much at one point or another by everyone who's ever picked up a golf club. 

 

The 2019 Pro V1 and Pro V1x aren't marketed as distance balls, but they still deliver really great distance off the tee and with your irons.  And perhaps the most impressive thing about both of these balls is how consistent they are in performance and feel.  They're just superb for short game control.  And if we're being honest, only a handful of ball manufacturers at most can make that claim. 

6th Annual PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway: Adidas, Bridgestone, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, Galvin Green, Mitsubishi, Mizuno, Titleist, Wilson and More!

It's that time of the year again for my annual PGAPappas 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway, and the festivities should be more exciting than ever! 

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Everything we're giving away this year you've already have heard me talk about or review as tops for 2019, and includes gear and equipment from Adidas, Bridgestone, Callaway, Cleveland, Cobra, CRU, Galvin Green, Golf Pride, Mitsubishi, Mizuno, PUMA, Titleist, Wilson, and more! 

2019 Play With Pete Invitational at The Ocean Course on Kiawah Island

Last year the first Play with Pete Invitational was amazing fun for everyone involved.  The historic South Course at Oakland Hills was the host in October, and it was a day of great memories, even greater friendships, and golf memories that will be cherished forever. 

 

This year, the 2019 Play with Pete Invitational comes a little later in the calendar year, and pretty much kicks off my 12 Days of Christmas Golf Giveaway.  And again three people were chosen from twitter and Instagram to join me, this time on The Ocean Course at Kiawah Island. 

Srixon Cleveland Golf XXIO Introduces Two New Golf Shoe Models by ASICS: GEL-COURSE Duo BOA and GEL-COURSE Glide

Srixon/Cleveland Golf/XXIO has announced two brand new golf footwear models in partnership with ASICS North America, the GEL-COURSE Glide and GEL-COURSE Duo BOA. 

 

These two models are available at authorized golf shops and golf specialty retailers across North America, as well as online at Srixon.com/ASICS.