Bridgestone and Tiger Woods Reinvent the Golf Ball with Groundbreaking REACTIV Cover Technology in New Tour B Family

Bridgestone Golf, the #1 Ball-Fitter in Golf, has unveiled its ground-breaking 2020 TOUR B family of golf balls, reinventing the Tour ball as golfers know it.  

 

The TOUR B family delivers a game-changing combination of driver distance and greenside control unlike anything ever before, thanks to Bridgestone's new REACTIV Urethane cover. 

Cleveland Golf Announces CBX Full Face and Smart Sole 4 Wedges

Cleveland Golf is proud to announce the release of two new wedge offerings, the Cleveland CBX Full-Face and the Smart Sole 4. 

 

Built with grooves across the entire face, the Cleveland CBX Full-Face delivers a larger face area and more versatility to make difficult greenside shots easier, while the Smart Sole 4 makes the short game easier. 

Titleist Introduces New T400 Irons For Easy Launch And Super Distance

The new easy-launching, super distance Titleist T400 irons are designed to provide moderate swing speed golfers with the most forgiving Titleist experience possible. 

 

T400 irons utilize an advanced split sole design, super-thin face and wide body, hollow head construction fortified by extreme amounts of high-density tungsten to help golfers effortlessly launch it higher and hit it farther. 

Puma Introduces New IGNITE PWRADAPT CAGED Golf Shoes

PUMA Golf has released their new IGNITE PWRADAPT CAGED footwear, delivering the optimum blend of comfort, style, and unmatched, locked-in stability no matter how hard a golfer swings, thanks to a new PWRACAGE saddle unit. 

 

IGNITE PWRADAPT CAGED is available in five staple colorways in two head-turning models, with lace up and DISC closure options.  The new Adaptive Fit System and PWRCAGE saddle unit help deliver a perfect fit and stability like you've never felt before. 

PING Introduces G710 Distance Irons With Arccos Caddie Smart Grips

Ping has announced their new G710 irons, engineered to deliver more distance and forgiveness in a sleek, dark finish. 

 

The G710 iron is Ping's longest, most forgiving iron to date.  But Ping also advanced other important attributes such as consistency, sound, and feel without sacrificing performance. 

Bushnell Golf Unveils The New Tour V5 And Tour V5 Shift

Bushnell has unveiled the latest additions to their innovative lineup of rangefinders, the Tour V5 and Tour V5 Shift.  The new Tour V5 models continue Bushnell's tradition of setting new standards in the industry through constant innovation and incorporation of leading technologies. 

 

Molded with the perfect combination of size, speed, accuracy and Visual JOLT, the Tour V5 rangefinders are designed to create confidence for every shot needed on the course. 

Bushnell Golf Introduces Wingman GPS Speaker

Bushnell Outdoor Products, makers of the #1 laser rangefinder on the PGA Tour, has unveiled a first-to-market product, the Wingman GPS Speaker. 

 

With a combination of GPS and Bluetooth technologies, the Wingman provides players audible front, center and back distances, all while listening to the music of their choice through mobile applications. 

Tour Edge Announces New Exotics EXS 220 and 220h Hollow Body Iron Sets

Tour Edge officially introduces two new state-of-the-art Exotics EXS 220 hollow-body iron sets, the EXS 220 and EXS 220h iron sets. 

 

These two new irons sets offer next-level distance coupled with extreme forgiveness in both game improvement and super game improvement designs. 

Tour Edge Unveils Wingman Putter

Tour Edge has announced the launch of their new ExoticsWingman Putters, an extreme M.O.I. modern mini-mallet design with Lock-On alignment and interchangeable sole weights. 

 

The ultra-premium multi-material putter has an extremely high resistance to twisting with one of the highest Moment of Inertia (M.O.I.) ratings of any putter available on the market. 

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

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). 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.