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August 4, 2008
Sneak frosty beverages onto the course with the Covert Cooler

Golf is not cheap. Golf equipment can cost thousands and playing a round of golf can be hundreds of dollars at high end courses. Buying a single beer on the course can cost a small fortune too, as much as a whole six pack and even more. Add that to the fact that perhaps the beverage cart may not come around frequently enough and you have a problem.

Covert Cooler

The Covert Cooler is a golf shoe bag beverage cooler designed to solve those frosty beverage problems. The covert cooler appears to be a golf shoe bag at first glance, but inside is an insulated cooler capable of holding nine cans of beer or soda.

covert cooler

The cooler is also watertight and designed for having actual ice inside to keep the beverages especially cold and delectable.

Custom Print

The Covert Cooler comes blank, or graphics can be screened on the side. This would make the Covert Cooler a great prize or goodie bag item for golf tournaments or corporate golf events.

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July 31, 2008
adidas adivista golf sunglasses

adidas adivista golf sunglassesadidas has long provided some of the best athletic shoes, apparel and accessories in sport. From golf shoes to Muay Thai training apparel, adidas has some of the highest quality, highest performance and most comfortable offerings available.

As of January 2008 adidas has added the “adivista” line of golf specific eyewear. Just as adidas’ apparel and shoe offerings, the adivista line is comfortable, stylish, high performance, and provides protection for a part of golfers’ bodies which often goes unnoticed.

Technology

The first thing sunglasses need to do is protect. The adivista lenses provide full protection from UV A, B and C rays and blue light. Blue light can cause macular degeneration.

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July 30, 2008
Bridgestone TreoSoft Golf Ball Review

I’ve really loved the performance of many Bridgestone golf balls. The B330 and B330-S as well as the E5 and E6 have provided me with great performance on the course. I have a new ball to add to the list from Bridgestone, the “TreoSoft.”

bridgestone TreoSoft golf ball

Technology

The TreoSoft is a two piece ball, meaning it has a large core and an outer cover. The core employs some very cool and innovative technology. Rather than being one density throughout, the core changes in density from center out. This “soft gradational compression” results in more energy transfer at impact and helps moderate swing golfers gain more distance. Despite having what some would call a “hard” cover, I can attest that this core gives the TreoSoft an extremely soft feel.

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July 17, 2008
Tattoo Golf Cart Bag QO-10

Tattoo Golf Bag Organizer BenningtonAny regular reader here knows I’m about the biggest Tattoo Golf fan and endorser on the planet. I have so many cool Tattoo Golf shirts, hats, golf club covers, tees, gloves, stickers and now I’m glad to have the kick-ass Tattoo Golf Cart Bag.

Tattoo Golf QO-10 Cart Bag

The Tattoo Golf QO-10 is a monster of a cart bag. It stands much taller than a typical golf bag because the body of the bag or protection, runs all the way up to the head of the clubs. Nothing is better than having protection which runs all the way up to the head. Ahem.

Looks

This is a super sharp looking bag. My close friends at Tattoo Golf know how much I love the color black, so they set me up with the all black version. Other available colors include blue, chrome, white, red and yellow.

Of course, the pièce de résistance is the awesome Tattoo Golf “skull and club bones” logo which is finely embroidered onto the bag where the golf ball pocket is located.

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July 14, 2008
Cigar Caddy 2-stick

cigar caddy golf caseI’m a big fan of Cigar Caddy and OtterBox products. I’ve written numerous reviews on each for my many web sites. CC & OB are essentially the same company with different divisions since the cigar concept is such a unique market compared to the rest of their wares. I use several different Cigar Caddy products depending on the situation and how many sticks I need to carry. I also use many OtterBox products for my iPod Nano, iPhone or just keeping valuables protected from the elements.

Cigar Caddy 2-Stick

The Cigar Caddy 2-Stick is a very small protective case which holds two cigars. Unlike the rest of Cigar Caddy’s products, this unit does not have a built in humidor. But the concept here is that you’re carrying two cigars and they’re going to be enjoyed very soon so an internal humidor is not needed.

Built to withstand a maniac who commandeers a tank and rampages through town

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July 10, 2008
Otterbox 9000

I’ve now reviewed a few Otterbox products and I love them all. Otterbox makes the coolest and toughest cases out there for everything from iPhones, iPods, cell phones, and laptops to cigars.

OtterBox 9000 caseOtterbox 9000

Another great Otterbox product is the “9000.” I think it is named the 9000 because that is how many pounds per square inch the thing could handle before it is damaged? Perhaps it is intact at 9000 feet below sea level? Or maybe it is 9000 for the $9000 you’ll save when protecting your super high end equipment inside the unit in wet or dusty conditions.

Uses

The 9000 is a protective, padded storage case with a water tight seal. The case is vertically oriented, good for longer items you wish to protect like sunglasses, camera lenses, microphones etc. I loaned my 9000 to a pal who is a professional photographer and he used it to store some camera/video gear at a couple of gigs outside. The 9000 kept his gear free of dust and moisture and he was able to mount the 9000 on his belt for easy access when he needed what was inside. I had a hard time getting my 9000 back from him!

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July 5, 2008
Fiz

fiz golf club cleanerI have a small pocket towel and of course my larger golf towels and golf brushes for cleaning my gear. I’ve been spit shining my clubs for a long time. Over the course of a round or two, spit shinning and cleaning with my pocket towel results in a “not so fresh” towel. Bacteria from saliva (yes you have it), organic material from the grass and ground, and the summer heat add up to a fairly spicy recipe of germs.

Fiz

Fiz Golf sent me a canister of their golf cleaner to try out. Upon doing a little research about Fiz, I found out that they’re locals, just down the street!

The Fiz cleaner shoots out a foamy cleaning solution under pressure, which is used in conjunction with the bristles on the end of the cannister to get the grass and dirt out of the grooves of the clubs.

For convenience, the lid of the cannister has a loop on the top which attaches to your golf bag or towel loop. The cannister is easily removed and replaced from the lid during the course of your golf round.

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July 2, 2008
Video Caddy

Golf Video CaddySeeing your golf swing on video is a great way to learn what you are doing right and doing wrong. After using my Video Caddy a few times I can see that my “granny over-the-top off plane jerky epileptic seizure on crack” swing has many issues to fix.

Video Caddy Overview

The Video Caddy is a camera mount which is intended for use on golf carts or an object which the mount’s clamp can get it’s beefy teeth attached to. The small size of the mount is much more convenient than bringing a bulky tripod to the range or onto the golf course.

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