First Look: New Shorts and Polo From Jack Nicklaus Apparel
Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, August 18th, 2017
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear
Tags: Jack Nicklaus
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear
Tags: Jack Nicklaus
Being a world famous golf blogger has its advantages… the big money, the hot women… but best of all is getting to check out killer golf apparel. Case in point today are some shorts and a polo from Jack Nicklaus apparel that aren’t even on their website yet.
Retail price on these two is extremely affordable. The polo is at $24.99 and the shorts $29.99.
I’ll be testing these out and reviewing them soon so stay tuned.
Craftsman Golf Head Covers
Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, August 14th, 2017
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf For Women • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Craftsman Golf • golf head cover
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf For Women • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Craftsman Golf • golf head cover
Old-school leather style head covers are the hot ticket right now in the golf accessories world. There are some very nice ones out there, some which fetch a hefty price. On the less expensive side and less smug is Craftsman head covers. These are Chinese made (don’t sigh, 99.9% of golf stuff is made in China). I’ve played most of the 2017 season with these head covers and they look like brand new and are not wearing out in the slightest.
My Set
My set includes a driver, 3-metal, hybrid, and blade putter cover as shown in the picture below.
On The Course
On the course I find the Craftsman head covers to work well and do their primary job, protect my golf clubs. They are solid, well made, and durable. I’m not sure if the colors in my set are supposed to be from the American flag though. The blue is more of a black.
Conclusion
I can’t write a detailed 2,000 word review on golf head covers. Suffice it to say that Craftsman Golf makes solid and simple head covers, including full customizing options. I’d love to see what they could do with some Hooked on Golf Blog logos on there.
I need a head cover to do three jobs: Show up, keep up, shut up. Oh sorry, that’s a caddie’s job. I need head covers to protect my expensive golf investment. I need them to be easy to use. I need them to be durable and light weight. Finally, I need them to look decent. Craftsman Golf’s covers cover all the bases, and all the clubs.
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Golf Stock Photo Fail – Teeing Up a 3-Wood on the Putting Green
Written by: Tony Korologos | Saturday, August 12th, 2017
Categories: Boneheads • Miscellaneous
Tags: Golf Stock Photo Fail
Categories: Boneheads • Miscellaneous
Tags: Golf Stock Photo Fail
Ah yes. A fun meme about golf. They’re all over chain emails and golf social networks. You know, those tweet face things… These incredibly creative golf memes usually have some catchy golf quote and a great supporting photo. This one above asks if golfers “lie awake at night and brood on what went wrong…”
Me? I don’t lie awake and brood on what went wrong. I lie awake at night and brood on who-the-f tees up a three wood on the putting green 12 feet from the pin…
First Look: Healing Sole Heel Pain Relief Flip Flops
Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, August 8th, 2017
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: Flip Flops
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: Flip Flops
You’re probably asking, “WTF do heel pain relief flip flops have to do with golf?” In my case quite a bit. Last year while “training” for my 3rd Scotland golf trip, I completely overdid it on shoes with low arches and gave myself plantar fasciitis. Plantar fasciitis is a very painful condition in the heel and arch of the foot which is caused by lack of arch support in shoes, among other things. Fast forward a year later, and now I have a new pair of flip flops that aren’t the typical flat ones. These are designed to treat, alleviate pain, and promote overall better foot health.
In the high heat of summer here I never wear shoes and socks, especially after walking 10 miles and sweating like crazy. I’m always in flip flops apres golf. I’m just about to start “testing” these flip flops now. Yes, it is hard work but someone has to do it. These incredible golf and lifestyle reviews don’t write themselves.
Stay tuned for my review of the Healing Sole soon.
Forté Golf Tour-Performance S Golf Ball Review
Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, August 7th, 2017
Categories: Golf Balls • Golf Equipment • Golf For Women • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Forté Golf • Golf Balls
Categories: Golf Balls • Golf Equipment • Golf For Women • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Forté Golf • Golf Balls
I recently reviewed the 6-layer golf ball from Forté Golf, an Australian based company. That’s the first of two golf ball modes from Forté Golf. Today’s review is the Tour-Performance S model. This is a ball with a different construction than their 6-layer, but still focuses on “tour” performance. What does that mean? We hear “tour” all the time when referring to golf equipment, especially golf balls. Tour typically means high short game spin and a soft urethane type of cover for control in the short game. Let’s take a look at the Tour-Performance S.
Tour-Performance S Overview
The Tour-Performance S is a 3-layer ball, often referred to as 3-piece construction. The layers are the core, mantle, and cover. Each layer has specific properties and materials designed specifically for performance characteristics throughout the various shots. Golf ball construction is tough. Lower spin rates are great for longer distance and accuracy with the long clubs. But higher spin rate is desired for shorter shots. That high spin provides bite and control.
The core primarily gives the ball its compression, and feel off the driver. The core of the Tour Performance S is soft and produces a low spin rate with the driver. The mantle blends the core with the cast urethane cover. The urethane cover provides the ball’s feel and control in short game shots, even putting.
On The Course
Tee
Driving with the TPS is excellent. I love the softer core. I’m able to hit this ball as far most brand name tour quality balls. Just yesterday I was in a tournament in high winds and was still able to hit some long drives which held their line nicely. I even got to put my name on the long drive sign, but that didn’t last long I’m sure.
Approach
The soft core and urethane cover make for great feeling shots with the irons. Longer irons compress well and my accuracy with them is great. Shorter irons and especially wedges stop on a dime and leave 7 cents change. In my last round I nearly holed out two shots from roughly 100 yards. Quite sure one lipped out. Nice to have a 10 inch birdie putt now and then.
Green
Short game shots, chipping and pitching around the green are huge beneficiaries of the urethane cover. I feel like I have total control and stopping power with my wedges.
Putting the S is terrific as well. It rolls true and is very easy to control distance.
Durability
One problem “tour” balls have is durability. It’s contradictory to have a soft cover and high durability. That said the TPS is very durable. I’ve played one ball for 2-3 rounds and it barely shows any wear.
Conclusion
The ultimate golf ball has low spin with the driver and high spin on shorter shots. The S performs highly on both ends of the spectrum and easily competes with tour caliber balls from the big name brands.
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