There’s always something new in golf. New clubs, new apparel, new shoes, new bags and the occasional product that comes completely out of left field. Rather than cover every launch with a standalone story, This Week in Golf Gear is a quick look at the new releases, collaborations and products that caught our eye.
Malbon x Bushmills
I’m not a drinker, and I’m certainly not the biggest Malbon fan, so this collaboration is clearly geared toward a different golfer than myself.
That being said, there’s no denying that this is a loud collection. Malbon has teamed up with Bushmills Irish Whiskey for a 12-piece apparel and accessories drop inspired by the distillery’s vintage advertising. It’s loud, trendy and definitely Malbon. That matching tracksuit is… something.
The standout for me, however, is the golf bag. It’s a fantastic-looking nod to traditional links golf and easily the best piece in the collection. I may not be the intended audience for the apparel, but I can absolutely get behind that bag.
Takomo IGNIS D2 Driver
Remember when Takomo had a driver ruled illegal? Well, the replacement is finally here.
As John Barba detailed in his excellent breakdown, the original IGNIS D1 ran afoul of the R&A when certain weight configurations caused some heads to exceed the allowable limit for face springiness. Takomo pulled the driver and promised existing customers a conforming replacement.
Enter the IGNIS D2.
The new driver ditches the D1’s heel and toe weight ports in favor of a single rear weight. Takomo says the changes increase MOI by 10 percent, with a lower, deeper center of gravity designed to promote higher launch and greater forgiveness. The company has also stiffened the crown to improve sound.
At $329, the D2 looks and sounds mighty fine.
GolfJoy Spica 3 Launch Monitor
GolfJoy may be a new name to many American golfers, but as John Barba recently explained, the company has considerably more experience in golf technology than you might expect.
The Spica 3 is a camera-based launch monitor with three high-speed cameras, a built-in touchscreen and a substantial amount of ball and club data. It works indoors and outdoors, with simulator functionality and swing video available through the GolfJoy Pro app and is a fraction of the price of its competition.
John’s initial experience was promising, particularly when it came to ease of use and the speed of the feedback. We’ll be interested to see how the Spica 3 performs in our formal testing, especially against the more established names in the category.
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