Calling its new putter “Iconic” is a bold statement, but RIFE doesn’t mess around. The new RIFE Iconic lived up to its name as it was the club of choice at the Par 3 Tournament held last week at The Masters. The Iconic is part of RIFE’s new Vault 001 Series and feature classically designed blade with RollGrove Technology Face that the company claims creates the truest “no skid” roll no matter where you hit the ball. Given the showing at the Par 3 this might be the RIFE stuff.
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Nike Golf Looks to New Method Technology
If you can’t bring down the strokes in your game perhaps it is time to try a new method, or at least give Nike Golf’s Method technology a try on the green. The Nike Method Core Weighted putter is the newest edition to the Method-franchise and it utilizes fixed weights on the heels and sole of the putter to provide proper weighting by putter length.
This works to lower the center of gravity as well as to move the center of gravity away from the face. The idea is to solve the potential putting inconsistency to get the center of gravity lower than the ball, which enables the golfer to rise the putter on impact. The Nike Method technology further utilizes a milled face and Polymetal Grooves for more true and consistent rolls to keep the ball on target! Then gravity can do the rest.
Odyssey Swings With ProType Black Putter Line
Callaway’s Odyssey line goes full swing with its new premium line of ProType Black putters. The ProType Black line uses 1025 milled, carbon steel. The new putters feature heads with a black PVD finish, black powder coat steel shafts and a black, seamless grip.
Odyssey’s ProType Black line will come with three head shapes. Three models include #2, #9 and 2-Ball, which will be priced at $269 for the blade models #2 and #9; and $299 for the 2-Ball. Continue reading Odyssey Swings With ProType Black Putter Line
Miura Forges Ahead With New Putter
For golfers who don’t want to sacrifice style for performance, the new KM-007 could be just the thing for the green. The new Miura forged irons feature quality low-carbon steel that is forged into a raw shape and then CNC (computer-numeric controlled) milled to perfection. And the new putter even features the initials of company founder and chief designer Katsuhiro Miura. With that in mind we’d love to take a swing with it!
Clutch Putts With Method Midnight
When you make it to the green you need to get in the right groove, and to that end the Nike Golf Method Midnight putter will let you get the right grip and more. It features Nike’s revolutionary polymetal groove technology, which has been instrumental in the 34 wins by Nike athletes on the Professional Tours worldwide. It is available now in new milled head shapes with dark chrome finish. There are three models, and each utilize the face groove technology that combines steel and polymer to generate a forward roll rather than backspin, which could cause the ball to initially bounce.
Instead the polymetal groove technology starts the ball with forward spin to minimize bounce and keep putts on line. Nike Golf’s Method Midnight putters ($323.99 MSRP/$269.99 MAP) will be available June 15, 2012 in all three models. The Method Midnight 006 will also be available in a left-handed version.
In Sync
After being used in 12 PGA Tour victories and multiple top 10 finishes, the STX Sync Series of putters certainly have a proven track record, and the series continues with the new for 2012 Sync Series 8 Putter – the SS8. This one features STX’s patented soft insert technology, the “F.E.E.L.” – Friction Enhancing Elastomer Layer, which is used to increase topspin, provide superior directional control, decreased ball skid and reduced ball deformation. We hope to feel it on the greens later this season.
On the Green With Robotic Putter Helper
In the future there could be robotic caddies that help golfers choose the right clubs, keep track of important data and eventually take over the world – if not at least the golf course (yes, I worry a lot about robots taking over the world). Now however, there is a new robotic device that will potentially aid golfers on the greens. Katherine Kuchenbecker at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia is leading the way with a new project that could help players improve their putt.
To achieve this goal, the team devised a 1.5-meter long training frame with a practice hole. Players take aim and practice with a wired putter that measures the swing and actually corrects deviation to the swing, encouraging better form. The wires actually pull the club, and the golfer can feel the forces, which in turn force him/her to swing correctly. It certainly has promised to get golfers not only in the swing of things, but to get into a better swing in the process.
[Via NewScientist.com: Wire robot yanks your golf game into shape]