2010 PGA Show PHOTOS! (Eye Candy)
I hope you guys have enjoyed the 2010 PGA Show coverage so far from us. Today we are going to give you some of the photos (eye candy) that we took from the show. If you are a regular reader of MGS you have already seen most of the equipment that we will be showing you but there are still some surprises mixed in as well…so have a look. If you are new to MyGolfSpy…well then we hope you enjoy getting to see all the new gear that you will start seeing hit the shelves soon in your local golf stores.
Day 2 – More “Golf Porn”!
Alright…today is Day2 of MyGolfSpy’s coverage of the 2010 PGA Show…but before we get to Day 2…what did you think of Day 1 did you have any favorites…did your boss catch you looking at “Golf Porn”? The PGA show is always a mix of the good and the bad…so which ones do you think will survive and which ones do you think will bomb? Let them know what you thought about their new product. Just leave your comment at the end of the article.
Photos, Photos & Yes More Pics!
So…on to Day 2…photos, photos and yes some more pics. If a picture is worth 1000 words then today it’s worth a million!
MISCELLANEOUS
There are always some interesting things to see at the PGA Show. Most of what you will see in this section will be a mix of accessories, apparel and golf gadgets. But we have also included some of the wacky items you come across when walking the seemingly endless isles at the Show. As you can see by the picture above ;)
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Adams Golf
Adams Golf has been a MGS favorite for quite some time now and their new products are quite nice. I love this hybrid…I think it is one of the best looking hybrids ever to been designed. Be on the lookout on our site for some new prototypes from Adams soon as well.
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AXIS 1 Putters
Nothing new this year from Axis 1 in regards to putter designs…but they did have a nice piece of testing equipment built to test out their putter torque philosophy. We will have more info on this soon. And in regards to impressive designs…this putter might look odd but there is a reason it is still winning awards. The putter does feel great during the stroke…just wish they had a model that was not cast. They plan on some new designs this year that we will surely be giving you a sneak-peek of.
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Bettinardi Putters
Bettinardi has a whole new line-up for 2010 and some new 100% milled belt buckles as well. I still think this guys might have the cleanest lines in the business.
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Bobby Grace Putters
Bobby Grace has all kinds of new putters flying out of his shop lately. Including the one above which a MyGolfSpy reader got to name. Got to be pretty cool for the winner of the contest Rob to see his name on this new stick.
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Bridgestone Golf
Bridgestone Golf’s J series is hoping to make a major impression on the US market this year. And we look forward to testing their new gear out this year to let you know how good it is. I have always been impressed with their R&D and craftsmanship.
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Callaway Golf
Callaway has not put out the best drivers over the last few years…but this year they have a couple good ones and one great one and that is the FT-9 Tour. The FT-9 Tour is in our top 3 drivers we hit at the show.
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Cleveland Golf
This years hit for Cleveland I think will be the new Bronze series of putters that are a classic line-up all at only $89. If you are in the market for a classic it is hard to go wrong with one of these. And oh yeah…I can’t forget their laser milled grooves which are the other technology they are offering for ’10.
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Cobra Golf
A lot of people might not think of Cobra first when they go to buy a driver…but they continue to put out one solid driver after another. The new ZL and S2 drivers both performed very well for us. I also liked the new Baffler with rails 3 wood…but I will have to get it on the launch monitors to really put it to the test next.
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Coutour Putters
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Edel Putters
I have to say that this year Edel putters might have impressed me most out of all the putter manufacturers. I think he takes the correct approach to fitting from everything I have seen from the man behind these putters. Only reason you don’t see more of his stuff is because he business model requires you to be fit in order to get one of his putters. A couple of the major OEM’s have contacted him about his designs but they are only interested in the bottom line which his system is not based on. Unfortunate because his craftsmanship is second to NONE.
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Fisher Putters
You might have forgotten about Fisher putters but they are still alive and kickin’. Putters have not changed much over the last few years…but from what we were told they have a revolutionary design coming soon. We will just have to wait and see. They do have an very interesting insert in the face of the existing models. It is actually 3-sided and can be flipped around to give you different materials for feel and speed.
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Founder’s Club
Not a whole lot going on at Founder’s Golf these days to be honest…which is a shame…this is another brand that used to be known for making some of the best gear around. They do have a new line but not much was being shown at the show. Only thing of note for us was this putter line which even that has a stark resemblance to a Mizuno putter that I just cannot remember the name of to save my life.
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Fourteen Golf
If you have not heard of Fourteen Golf you should definitely try to demo their sticks. They make a nice set of irons and have a couple good wedges as well. This MT28 V5 (pictured above) is their new wedge for 2010. We will try to get some of them to review for you guys soon.
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George Spirits Golf
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Heavy Putter (And Also Heavy Wedge)
Heavy Putter has a great concept that plan now to carry throughout an entire line-up. We swung the new wedge during the show and it felt great. We look forward to getting a couple soon to put through the ringers. We also noticed someone checking out their new gear…recognize him anyone?
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Maruman Golf
Maruman Golf is known for their elaborate finishes and details to their designs. More geared towards the Japanese…but they still always seem to have a nice presence at the shows every year.
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MD Golf
MD Golf is quite popular across the pond but just starting to try and make a name for themselves here in the US. I am interested in hitting a few of their clubs. I liked the look of the wedges and a couple of their putters as well.
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Mitchell Golf
Mitchell golf has almost always been known for making some of the best machinery for the industry. Their loft/lie machines are world famous…everything they make is top notch stuff. And for all you guys out ther that use their stuff…they just went Digital! That means all their new gauges will have digital displays like the one above. Nice new feature!
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Mizuno Golf
It’s no secret to long time MGS readers that I feel Mizuno is one of the best iron makers out if not THE best. Year in and year out they put out what I think could almost always be ranked the best iron in its category. And their wedges have tested with us right now to be in the Top 2 of all the wedges we have tested this year as well.
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Nike Golf
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Odyssey Putters
Odyssey is trying to make quite a statement this year with their new Backstryke putter line. Definitely a different look for the Odyssey faithfuls out there.
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Orlimar Golf
Ohhh…Orlimar why even get back to showing your face if this is how you plan on doing it. Someone should really buy this company away from who owns it now. It had a good reputation for a while…and to see their booth was almost a shame.
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Penduline Putters
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Ping Golf
I cannt say enough positive things about Ping and how they run their operation. I respected Mr. Karsten and I think his sons have continued to do a tremendous job carrying on some foot steps that were tough to follow in. And every year I might not like the looks of their drivers and irons aesthetically but every year they improve on their previous designs. Which can’t be said by many of the OEM’s. Kudos Ping on another great couple of drivers and irons for golfers!
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Pirahna Golf
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PowerBilt Golf
Powerbilts new technology is actually now 2 yrs old. It is the nitrogen compression technology..where they actually fill the head with nitrogen. This years driver was a nice improvement over last years nitrogen charged driver. Did not get a chance to hit any of their irons though. The driver is worth a try…I am sure you will start seeing the infomercials soon if not already.
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Rife Putters
Rife actually has a few new putters out for the 2010 season…the Deep Blue (pictured above) being their flagship stick or the one they are marketing the most. We look forward to reviewing their new line-up for you guys. We still have not received them yet though…we will let you guys know what we thing once we do.
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Roll-Master Putters
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Scotty Cameron
Scotty had his typical slew of welding project putters on display and also this new one (pictured above) the Stainless Steel Kombi Studio Select model.
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Scratch Golf
One of the few companies that is exploding at the seams during the recession in golf is Scratch Golf. And with their recent hiring of the famous Don White (Custom Grinder for Macgregor) they have some serious instant clout and respect coming there way.
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SeeMore Putters
Ever since the new set of guys took over at Seemore the putter company has taken back off. They are doing it the right way…they kept the technology that got them here but have improved on the quality.
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Slotline Putters
Remember when Slotline was a household name in the golf industry? Well they are doing their best to bring that back. They are putting out some pretty nice stuff and the guys behind the business are a great group of people as well which is almost as important to me. I wish Chad and all the people at Slotline the best of luck this year!
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STX Putters
STX quietly continues to put out one putter after another. I liked the new mallet (Pictured above) it had a really nice feel. I really want to sit down with the people at STX soon and get to the bottom of all the sports products they make…they have their hands in so many things.
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T.P.Mills Putters
This man and his father are the definition of a true putter craftsman! He makes works of art with metal everyday in his shop. And is adding some more spice to his sticks of late we noticed.
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Titleist Golf
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TourEdge Golf
New driver and a few new putters this year from TourEdge Golf. The putters are well made and so is the driver and you might have to take advantage of their “Guarantee” with their new big stick. Go check it out.
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TRU Ball Putters
Ok…these guys had some interesting technology in their putters. They actually come from the archer industry and so does a couple of their concepts for their designs…but it does not end there. All their designs create a sense of focus when you address the ball by making everything scope like. Going from bigger to smaller at the striking point. They also have a weight adjustment technology that allows you to switch thew weight you see to give you either a face-balanced head or a toe hang putter. They also had a new slot technology which pushes the vibrations to the outsides of the head…made for a nice feeling putter despite the looks.
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Vokey Wedges
The Vokey wedges have improved year in and year out for the past few years and this year is no different in my opinion. The Cleveland name which was once the only wedge people thought of now has some major competition and are no longer the only wedge talked about in conversation when talking about the best wedges in the game…Vokey has put his name right along side of them. And I loved his displays which gave an insight into the construction of how they are all made. It was a nice touch.
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Williams F1 Golf
Every year there is always one company that tries to burst onto the golf scene which until then was an unheard of in the business. And this year that company was Williams Golf…with their $50,000 set of irons…which if you purchase they will fly their fitter anywhere in the world to fit you for the set of irons. And oh yeah…you also get tickets to a Forumals 1 race. That is the industry they come from and they are bringing their knowledge of aerodynamics now to the golf industry.
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Wilson Golf
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YES! Putters
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Yonex Golf
Man I remember when Yonex was HUGE! Remember the old Yonex drivers that all the guys used to play? Well they have a few new models out and we are looking forward to testing them out.
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Zen Oracle
You don’t hear much about Zen Oracle throughout the season really…but they always seem to be at the PGA Show. And some of thier putters have a nice look and feel to them as well…some interesting designs.
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rob
14 years ago
“Actually the irons do have a nitrogen pocket Rob”.
Wow, I will definately have to do more reading about that. Powerbilt was my first set of serious irons and 10/12 years later the particular TPS design was years ahead of other companys.
When you visited the Pirahna booth did they have any of their Fat Boy headcovers around ?
Not sure if you are familiar with it, but it was a cartoonish pirhana done up Daphne style.
To this day it had to be one of the most outrageous hadcovers that any OEM ever had for a driver.
rob