Wednesday, December 18, 2019

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. 

Tuesday, December 17, 2019

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

It wasn't that long ago that choosing a new wedge presented golfers with a conundrum of sorts.  Pick an easy to hit forgiving wedge but sacrifice feel and precision.  Or go the traditional blade route for consistency and Tour level performance, but take your bumps and bruises on mishits. 

 

Cleveland Golf however has figured out how to give you the best of both worlds, and their second generation CBX 2 wedge is both the easiest to hit wedge I've ever played from Cleveland, and also pretty darn close in overall performance to their RTX blade model wedges (and that's saying A LOT). 

Monday, December 16, 2019

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. 

Sunday, December 15, 2019

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. 

Saturday, December 14, 2019

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! 



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! 

Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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. 

Monday, December 9, 2019

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

Miura x LinkSoul Color Theory Irons Reimagines Blades with a Minimalist Approach

Miura Golf has announced a collaboration with lifestyle company LinkSoul that's sure to please golfers with a discerning eye for sleek, no-frills golf clubs. 

 

The Miura x LinkSoul Color Theory Irons set is a rare collection incorporating the classic look of famed Miura blades with color-coded labels and the trimmed Miura stamp along the sole. 

Thursday, December 5, 2019

True Temper Acquires Aerotech Golf

If you follow my blog and social media you already know what I think of Aerotech Golf shafts.  Their SteelFiber i and fc series shafts are unlike any other on the market.  And despite not having a heavy presence on professional Tours, Aerotech has piled up the victories, achieving professional win number 100 earlier this year. 

In fact, Aerotech has won more professional tournaments than any other graphite iron shaft.  So the news of True Temper adding Aerotech to it's stable of already extremely popular shafts makes a lot of sense. 

 

True Temper shafts dominate professional Tours, being used by 70-percent of PGA Tour players.  And purchasing Aerotech is an opportunity to strengthen its reputation as the industry leader in iron shaft innovation and manufacturing. 

Wednesday, December 4, 2019

Scotty Cameron Introduces New Phantom X 12.5 Putter

Scotty Cameron has added a new model to the 2019 Phantom X family, the Phantom X 12.5 to meet the needs of players seeking a stable mallet with more toe flow and a new alignment option. 

 

Phantom X 12.5 joins a cohesive Phantom X family that now includes 10 modern mallet designs built around five different head styles.  Featuring a low-bend shaft configuration and a tour-inspired single milled sight line, Phantom X 12.5 is built around the family's flagship model, the high-MOI Phantom X 12. 

Tuesday, December 3, 2019

Callaway Golf Announces Multi-Year Participation Agreement Beginning with the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show

Callaway Golf Company has announced a new multi-year participation agreement beginning with the 2020 PGA Merchandise Show, January 21st to 24th, in Orlando, Fla. 

 

Callaway, which will return to the international golf industry event for the 37th consecutive year, plans to showcase its comprehensive portfolio of global brands, inclusive of its newest golf clubs, golf balls, golf and lifestyle bags, golf and lifestyle apparel, and other accessories.

Monday, December 2, 2019

Adidas Golf Reveals Limited Edition Street Culture Apparel for the Course

Adidas Golf is is combining sport and street culture once again, but this time through iconic and versatile products built with the golfer in mind. 

 

The limited edition capsule Collection Ø will push boundaries on the definition of what performance apparel can look like on the golf course. 

Sunday, December 1, 2019

Galvin Green UpCycle Edition Preview

Galvin Green is enhancing its environmental credentials by introducing a collection of golf wear crafted using high-performance fabric that remains from the production of its comprehensive core range. 

 

Presented as the UpCycle Edition, the collection involves a relatively small number of garments for men and women from a brand that has specialized in offering many sought-after limited editions in the past and sources most of its fabric from suppliers registered under the eco-friendly Bluesign scheme. 

Wednesday, November 20, 2019

SIK Golf Captures 10th Tour Victory with Win at The Mayakoba Golf Classic

SIK Golf captured its tenth PGA TOUR victory and fourth this year at the Mayakoba Golf Classic held at the El Camaleon Golf Club in Mexico this past weekend. 

 

Using a SIK Pro C-Series putter, Brendon Todd the winner drained a gutty par putt on the final hole for a one-stroke victory and his second straight PGA Tour title.  Todd won the Bermuda Championship in his previous start just two weeks earlier. 

Cobra Golf SPEEDZONE Irons: A New Level of Performance in Variable and One Length Irons

Cobra Golf is introducing new KING SPEEDZONE irons that deliver ultra-low CG and increased ball speed thanks to the brand's first ever carbon fiber topline. 

 

To deliver the fastest, best performing irons, Cobra engineers took inspiration from design attributes of the fastest cars in the world, focusing its energies on five unique zones of performance to deliver two new sets of irons that provide the optimum blend of distance, consistency and forgiveness. 

Tuesday, November 19, 2019

Seeding and Validation for the New Titleist SM8 Wedges Begins this Week

This week at the PGA Tour's RSM Classic, the new Vokey Design SM8 wedges will be made available to tour players for the first time. 

 

This marks the start of Titleist's tour seeding and validation process for the next generation Vokey Design models, the most played wedges on tour since 2004 and counting.  It is the PGA Tour's longest-running golf club success story. 

Cobra Golf SPEEDZONE Drivers Preview: Cobra's Fastest, Most Technologically Advanced Driver Family

Cobra Golf has introduced its new SPEEDZONE Drivers, the company's fastest and most powerful drivers to date. 

 

Taking inspiration from design attributes of the fastest cars in the world, COBRA optimized six unique zones of performance to deliver unrivaled speed and distance in two new drivers, the KING SPEEDZONE and the KING SPEEDZONE XTREME. 

Cobra Golf F-MAX Airspeed Woods, Hybrids, and Irons Preview: Lightweight, Forgiving, and Easy to Hit

Cobra Golf has announced its newest iteration of its popular F-MAX franchise, including the company’s lightest, most forgiving, and easiest to hit drivers, woods, hybrids, and irons in their history.  

 

The new F-MAX AIRSPEED drivers and fairways deliver a new level of lightweight performance, maximizing clubhead speed, distance and forgiveness for players with moderate swing speeds.  While the F-MAX AIRSPEED irons and combo sets deliver a lighter overall club weight, added forgiveness and ease of use over their predecessors. 

Cobra Golf Signed Major Champion Jason Dufner to Multi-year Partnership

COBRA Golf announced the newest member to its tour team, five-time PGA TOUR winner and Major Champion, Jason Dufner.  

 

The brand signed Dufner to a multi-year partnership that will see the 2013 PGA Championship winner on the course with COBRA clubs and a COBRA bag.