January 17th, 2012 | Article by Christian

Singh vs. Sabbatini Fist Fight – Who Wins?

vj-sabbatini-altercationWith the Golf Channel reporting that Vijay Singh and Rory Sabbatini had engaged in some sort of verbal altercation during the final round of the Sony Open, it begs the question;  who would win in fist fight between these two?  I realize that golf is supposed to be a gentleman's game and all, but lets just say that their verbal argument was taken to the next level and these guys decided to throw down in the parking lot, or even on the 18th green.  Who's the favorite in this bout?

Vijay's in his 40's which could definitely be a disadvantage, but he's probably one of the most fit guys on tour, so I think he'd have the stamina to keep up in a 3-5 minute fight.  He's also well over 6 feet tall, with a good reach, and while his quiet demeanor might make him seem like a push over,  but you know the old saying about watching out for the quiet ones.  I think Vijay could hold his own.

Rory's not very tall, but he's got a fiery attitude that's gotten him into trouble before.  From what I can see that would be the only thing going in his favor in this fight.  If he could get a couple licks in early and stun Singh, he might have a chance at taking him down.   This is if we're talking traditional fist fighting, not MMA type stuff.

So who do you think would win if these two got into a parking lot brawl?

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November 30th, 2011 | Article by Christian

Rule Fourteen Invisibrush Golf Towel by Rule Golf

Rule Fourteen Golf TowelIf you're like me, you probably don't give much thought when it comes to your golf towel.  After all, it's just a rag to wipe down your clubs, grips and occasionally blow your nose in right?

Well you're about to re-think your choice in golf towels.  The guys at Rule Golf sent me over one of their latest products,  the Rule Fourteen invisibrush high performance golf towel and this thing is awesome.    This hybrid towel has an amazing dual-grain construction with an absorbent microfiber front and a coarse scrubber back to get your clubs and grips unbelievably clean.  Think of  a Scotch Brite pad that won't damage your clubs.

Aside from the scrubbing side of the towel, I like that the micro-fiber helps it retain moisture longer. If you like to wet down the bottom half of the towel, it won't dry up by the time you get to the second hole.   You can get this towel in two sizes 20"x40" and 16"x28".   The price is great too, at $20 for the smaller towel it's a bargain.  This will make a perfect gift for the golfer on your Christmas list.  Once you put this towel on your bag, you'll never use a regular old golf towel again.

Go to the Rule Golf Site and check it out and some of their other cool golf accessories.  Also be sure to like Rule Golf on Facebook.

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October 31st, 2011 | Article by Christian

The Omen Metal Core Golf Ball Follow Up

I received a lot of emails from you guys after my post about the Omen metal core golf ball.  Seems that there's quite a bit of interest in this product, so I wanted to send a little more information your way.  Check out this Kickstart video from the guys at OnCore golf.  It should help you understand a little more about the technology behind the metal core ball and what they're trying to achieve.  If you like what they've got going on, send em a buck or two to help fund their project.

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October 19th, 2011 | Article by Christian

Project X Shaft Review

Recently I made the switch from True Temper Dynamic Golf shafts, which I had been playing ever since I can remember, over to the Project X shafts that you see many of the tour players using these days.  I couple years ago I purchased a set of Nike irons which came with Project X's installed and I instantly hated them.  I don't know if they just weren't the right stiffness for my swing, but they had an absolutely horrible ball flight and I couldn't control them to save my life.   It was with mixed feelings that I decided to give the Project X's a try again, but after using them for several weeks in a new set of Callaway irons, I can say that I wish I had made the switch earlier.

First off, I've found that in comparison to the True Temper X100's, the Project X shafts play slightly stiffer.  I first tested the 7.0 stiffness, which is the stiffest Project X shaft.  While I liked the ball flight, which was very penetrating, I lost a bit of distance across most of my irons.  I figured the 6.5's would probably be the right fit, so I gave those a try and immediately found that they still had a nice mid launch trajectory, but they also got me back to my normal iron yardages, if not a slight increase.  While True Temper touts all of their standard Dynamic Gold shafts to be low trajectory shafts, I've never managed a low ball flight with them.  They were generally the exact opposite, with a very high, if not ballooning flight.

What I particularly liked about the Project X shafts is that they are considerably lighter than an Dynamic Gold X100, which I'm finding that I prefer.  I know many golfers like the feel of a heavier shaft and this aspect really comes down to personal preference, but I can definitely see better performance for my game with the lighter shaft.  I haven't checked to see if it's given me any increase in club head speed, and it's probably minor if anything, but even a one mile per hour speed increase would help with distance.

I stayed away from the flighted version of the Project X's as they are aimed to help to increase ball flight on the low to mid irons.  I've never had an issue with getting those clubs up in the air, so I opted for the standard shafts.  For those of you who struggle with those irons, I would definitely recommend trying the flighted version.  I did test them in a 3 and 4 irons and they will aid in getting a higher ball flight if you need it.

Overall, I found the Project X shafts to be an excellent compliment to my game.  While they are a bit pricier than some of the other shafts on the market, at around $35 per shaft, the extra money spent is well worth it.  If you're thinking about getting fitted for a new set of irons, I would definitely have your fitter let you try the Project X line and see how they compare to your current shafts. They're available in 5 stiffness variations, with 2 stiff versions and 2 Extra Stiff models to choose from.

Check out RIFLE Project X Shafts at Golf Smith.com

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October 12th, 2011 | Article by Christian

The Omen Metal Core Golf Ball by OnCore Golf

the omen metal core golf ballNow here's something you probably haven't seen before, a new metal core golf ball by OnCore Golf called "the Omen".  Yes you read correctly, this ball has a metal core, which is unlike all other golf balls you've ever played, which generally feature solid, polymer cores of varying characteristics.  So what's the theory behind the design of this ball?

From the OnCore Golf website.

The proprietary alloy used in our hollow-metal core combined with ultra-high performance polymer composite blends in the mantle layer shifts the ball's weight to the perimeter, increasing the Moment of Inertia and reducing sidespin. The result is a straighter drive, more accurate iron shots, and laser-straight putts.

The guys at OnCore Golf were nice enough to send out a sleeve for me to test on the course and I have to say I was skeptical at first.  I'm fairly traditional when it comes to golf equipment, so the idea of a ball with a hollow metal core was odd to say the least.  I got out on the course and played approximately 9 holes with The Omen and a Pro V1x, which is my normal ball.  I wanted to play the two balls side by side so I could get a real world comparison of how the Omen matched up against tried and tested balls.

The Driver - What I first noticed with tee shots was that the ball was very loud.  Actually, I should say that the ball seemed to increase the sound level of the driver at impact.  The metal core reacting with a titanium driver face gave off a louder "ping" than normal, which wasn't necessarily a bad thing, but it was noticeable.  After hitting a few tee shots with the Omen and a Pro V1x, the Omen was just slightly behind the Titleist in distance.  Probably only 5-8 yards at most, and it's difficult to attribute this to just the ball, when it could have been wind or even fairway conditions.  The Omen had a nice trajectory and wanted to go straight.  Now don't get me wrong, you can slice or hook the hell out of this ball too...believe me I did it.  But overall the Omen performed equally as well off the tee as the Titleist and may have been just a bit straighter. I think that golfers with slightly slower swing speeds might benefit from this ball as it definitely has less side spin, which should result in straighter shots.

Irons - I was worried that with the Omen's metal core that the feel off the clubface wouldn't be as soft as the Pro V1x, but it actually had a very good feel.  Again, the Omen was very straight, but again, I noticed a slight loss of distance compared to the Titleist.  Not much mind you, but the Omen didn't seem to be coming off the face quite as hot as the Pro V1x.  The Omen did produce excellent spin and stopped on a dime with 5-PW iron shots.

Chipping & Putting - Again, I was concerned with how the Omen would feel and perform with shots that required good touch and feel.  Chipping and pitch shots felt great and reacted very well on the greens.  The ball rolled nicely when putting and had a nice feel off the putter.  I can't say that it rolled any straighter or truer than the Titleist, but it was definitely comparable feel wise.

Overall Thoughts - I have to say that I wasn't expecting the Omen to perform as well as it did against the Titleist ball.  The only major downsides I could find were the slight distance disparity between the Omen and Pro V1x and the increased sound off the tee.  I think this ball would be an excellent choice for mid to higher  handicap golfers.  And I wouldn't doubt that many golfers in this category would see an increase in distance over a premium ball such as a Pro V1 or Callaway Tour iS, mainly due to the reduced spin characteristics of the Omen.

If you're interested in trying out the Omen metal core golf ball for yourself, you can buy them directly from OnCore Golf at their website. http://shop.oncoregolf.com.  A sleeve will set you back $9.95 and a dozen for $33.95.  I highly recommend you get a sleeve and test them out for yourself.  You might be surprised at how well they perform.

Also, take a minute to check out their Facebook page and "like" them to keep up on all the latest news at OnCore Golf.  http://www.facebook.com/oncoregolf

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