ゴルフ用品専門家のジョニー・ワンダーがカールスバッドにある藤倉コンポジット本社を訪れ、新型のVentus TR Black VeloCore+シャフトの評価を行った。
独特なスイングテンポを持つ49歳のゴルファー、ワンダーは、新しいTRモデルと自身の以前のセッティングであるVentus Black VeloCore+ 6-Xを比較した。テストの結果、TRバージョンではボール初速が164.9マイル、打ち出し角が10.7度へと向上し、スピン量は約2398 RPMと同様の数値を維持した。TR Blackは手元側にSpread Towカーボン織物を使用することでねじれ剛性を高めており、アグレッシブな切り返しをするプレーヤーに適した設計となっている。
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At the Genesis Invitational, Titleist Vokey Tour representatives addressed unique challenges posed by Riviera Country Club's Kikuyu grass and wet conditions, adjusting players' SM11 wedges for optimal performance. Reps like Aaron Dill and Shane Dyel emphasized adapting sole grinds to maintain ideal strike points amid the moisture. These tweaks highlight the versatility of the new SM11 line, as seen in fittings and on-course changes.
Adrian Rietveld, the TaylorMade fitter who works with pros like Rory McIlroy, conducted a detailed session to customize the new Qi4D driver for Johnny Wunder, Golf.com's director of equipment. The fitting focused on matching the club's technology to Wunder's swing without altering his ingrained habits. Results showed improved consistency and eliminated his typical miss.
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Jimmy Walker, the 2016 PGA Championship winner, is testing regular flex graphite iron shafts to potentially ease his swing effort. The shafts have produced higher ball speeds while maintaining spin and launch. This trial highlights a shift from traditional heavy steel shafts on the PGA Tour.
PGA Tour professional Kris Ventura endured a challenging moment on the par-4 13th hole at Memorial Park during the first round of the Texas Children’s Houston Open. Starting 59 feet from the cup after two shots, the 31-year-old Norwegian took eight more strokes to finish with a 10. The incident highlights the demanding design of the renovated course.
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Cameron Young secured his first marquee PGA Tour victory at the Players Championship, using a distinctive set of Titleist clubs. He made recent adjustments to his driver and other clubs to optimize performance. The win came seven months after his breakthrough at the Wyndham Championship.
Nico Echavarria secured his third PGA Tour victory at the Cognizant Classic by switching to a softer, spinnier golf ball. The change to Srixon's Z-Star Diamond from the Z-Star XV provided better control on firm greens. This adjustment, tested earlier in the season, contributed to his strong approach play.
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McLaren Golf announced its first iron sets, the Series 1 and Series 3, at a launch event tied to the Cadillac Championship and Miami Grand Prix. Professional golfer Justin Rose, the company's first global ambassador and investor, will debut the clubs this week at Trump Doral's Blue Monster course. The irons feature advanced Metal Injection Molding technology for enhanced precision and performance.