골프 장비 전문가 조니 원더가 칼즈배드에 위치한 후지쿠라 본사를 방문하여 새로운 벤투스 TR 블랙 벨로코어+(VeloCore+) 샤프트를 평가했다.
다양한 동작이 포함된 독특한 스윙을 가진 49세의 골퍼 원더는 새로운 TR 모델을 자신의 기존 벤투스 블랙 벨로코어+ 6-X 설정과 비교했다. 테스트 결과 TR 버전에서 볼 스피드는 164.9mph, 발사각은 10.7도로 향상되었으며 스핀율은 약 2398 RPM으로 비슷하게 유지되었다. TR 블랙은 핸들에 스프레드 토(Spread Tow) 카본 파이버를 사용하여 공격적인 전환 동작에 적합한 비틀림 강성을 강화했다.
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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.