This U.S. Open is this week. Cool. That means golf PR companies will be flooding lazy golf bloggers with apparel scripts to post. Well here’s a USEFUL apparel script. If you are thinking of getting dad something for Father’s Day, check out this HEAD TO TOE Father’s Day apparel script:
Head
Muze Clothing – Cinderella Story Hat
Muze Clothing makes fun hats which look like major golf brand logoed items, but upon further inspection have classic quotes from the movie Caddy Shack.
Under Armour Mahan Sunglasses
Under Armour makes killer threads, but did you know they may killer sunglasses? One of my favorite pairs is the Under Armour Mahan model sunglasses, as seen on the head of Hunter Mahan.
Torso
Bobby Jones XH20 Aero Polo
There are so many great apparel choices for golf polos. I have done many reviews over the last year. I’m really digging the new Bobby Jones golf polos (above).
Sunice Tornado Bollon Jacket
Sunice makes some really great golf outerwear for those times when it is a little cold, windy, or wet.
Waist
Nexbelt Men’s Golf Belt
Nexbelt makes really cool golf belts which have a ratchet tightening mechanism, and a hidden ball marker. Men’s and women’s available.
Undies
Dunning Merino Wool Boxer Brief Base Layer
Dunning makes amazing merino wool sport underwear. Can undies shave strokes off your game? Why take the chance of not wearing these and never knowing?
Shorts
Tattoo Golf shorts
Tattoo Golf just released a fantastic line of golf shorts. I wore these gray shorts (above) for the first time yesterday. Very sharp, and yes they do have skulls on them. Rock it.
Socks
kentwool tour golf socks
Kentwool makes the best golf socks on the planet. I refuse to wear crappy cotton socks anymore after wearing Kentwools for so many years. Simply the best golf socks anywhere.
Golf Shoes
FootJoy DNA Golf Shoes
The new FootJoy DNA golf shoes are fantastic. Since I received my pair a few months ago they’ve been my gamer pair. Comfortable, very high performance, and classy looking.
Golf/Street Shoes
FootJoy City – Black/Mocha
Hybrid golf shoes are a big these days. These are shoes which can be worn on or off the golf course. Once again, FootJoy is the ticket for dad. The FootJoy City shoe is a very comfortable golf shoe which could double as a dress shoe.
Launch monitor technology has long been in a price range far beyond what the average golfer could spend, as in “should I buy a car or buy a launch monitor?” Technology is advancing quickly and now we are to the point where products which may have cost thousands a few years ago are now a few hundred bucks.
Swing Caddie SC100 Golf Launch Monitor
Case in point is the Swing Caddie SC100 Launch Monitor, which I’ll be putting to the test for the first time this morning before my regular weekend game. This unit is placed behind the ball and will give the the player carry distance, swing speed, ball speed, and smash factor. The unit also has other neat features like practice modes, random mode, target mode.
I can’t wait to test this unit out. Stay tuned for my review soon. Sight unseen, I’d consider this for a an upcoming Father’s Day golf gift.
Tattoo Golf Charcoal Gray Golf Shorts
Oh goodie. I haven’t even worn them yet, but I can already tell what my new favorite golf shorts are going to be. Tattoo Golf, one of my all time favorite golf apparel and accessory companies, now has a line of golf shorts. Tomorrow I’ll be putting these fine looking threads into play. I’m sure I will not be disappointed. The subtle skull on the side is killer. Pun intended.
Father’s Day is coming up quick. You can still get these for dad in time.
Signed, DAD. 😉
Features
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- 7.5 oz., 60/40 cotton/polyester
- Dyed-to-match plastic button closure
- Self-fabric waistband
- Two back pockets with button closure on left side
- Media pocket on back right
We often read or hear about stories where drug addicts who are desperate to fuel their addiction turn to crime. They steal the drugs or the steal property and try to sell it for quick cash to fuel their addiction.
This addict takes the cake, and the golf clubs…
Photo courtesy of Bremerton police department
In Bremerton, Washington a man with no criminal history allegedly stole $9,200 worth of golf equipment from the proshop at Gold Mountain Golf Course. Local police said that the thief appeared to be addicted to golf, “that looks like a golf addiction.”
The bonehead put the equipment up for sale online and police were able to easily find him and recover the equipment.
Tour Edge Exotics XCG7 Beta Fairway – click for more
It has been a month since I broke the seal on the Tour Edge Exotics XCG7 Beta Fairway Metal-wood and hit it for the first time. I could have written this review sooner, but I feel an obligation to my readers and my conscience to post reviews of gear I’ve actually played on a golf course, and not just hit on the range for 10 minutes. One month’s worth of rounds for May/June comes out to about 20 rounds plus many range sessions. Included in those 20 rounds is my best finish (2nd place) in my city amateur, a satisfying accomplishment. The XCG7 was a solid part of that success, and of my enjoyment of the past month’s rounds. Let’s take a look.
XCG7 Beta Fairway Overview
The $299 XCG7 Beta fairway metal-wood features a slightly smaller head than the massive ones we have seen over the last few years, at 185cc’s for the 3-metal. Full specs are listed below. Along with the smaller cc’s, the club features a deeper face.
Speaking of the face, this club has a beta titanium “cup face” design. The face is shaped like a bowl or cup, the bottom of the cup being the area which impacts the ball. The sides of the cup wrap around and attach to the body of the head. This design produces a high launch speed and low, penetrating ball flight.
Weighting in the head is via “hexahedron” sole weighting. The weight is distributed in “pads” (yes, what marketing company makes this stuff up?) positioned back and in the perimeter to increase moment of inertia (MOI) and keep the club stable on off-center shots.
Looks
The crown (top) of the club is finished in a semi-porous flat black color. No goofy white paint or other colors. The look from the top is all class, with a bit of a rock & roll attitude. No funky lines, markings, patterns, or tetris-looking graphic designs on the top of the club either. The club simply says, “swing away.”
Classy and clean topline – Tour Edge Exotics XCG7 Beta Fairway Wood – click for more
Feedback
Feedback is important from a club. Feedback comes from the club to the player in the form of sound and feel. The feel of this fairway is more sweet than your high school prom date and sounds better than a Les Paul guitar through a Marshall stack.
Humor aside, the club tells the player exactly where the contact on the clubface is, allowing the player to accurately adjust and hit even better shots. When a shot hits the sweet spot, the player can enjoy the perfect sound and feel of a “golf shot.”
On The Course
What matters most is what a club does for the player when it counts, on the course and under pressure. 3-fairways for me can be a very personal club and one I depend on in a few critical situations. I need a fairway metal which I can count on when I choose not to hit driver off the tee and distance control with high accuracy are important. I need a fairway metal I can confidently hit off the ground. Most of the time if I’m hitting it off the ground, I’m going for a long par-5 in two shots.
I still remember the first few shots I hit with the XCG7 Beta, on the range at Sand Hollow Resort. My dad was hitting balls next to me and thought I was hitting drivers. He was quite impressed that I was hitting a 3-metal that far. The first shots I hit it in actual play were just as sweet, long and controlled.
I’ve enjoyed the XCG7 immensely since putting it in the gamer bag. It has become a go-to club which I can count on. On the courses I typically play I don’t hit 3-metal too often, one to three times per round. But those are critical shots on those holes, and the 3-metal is the only club which can do the job in those situations.
A funny thing happened last week. I hit a bad shot with the XCG7. That’s going to happen, even with the best clubs and the best players (especially those not-so-great players like myself). My long time golf buddy saw the bad shot and asked, “was that your 3-wood? That’s the first time I’ve seen you miss it.” My playing partner is actually surprised if I don’t hit a good shot with the XCG7. Enough said.
Specs and Shafts (courtesy of Tour Edge)
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HEAD VOLUME
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LOFT
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LIE
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FACE ANGLE
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MATRIX EXOTICS
GRAPHITE LENGTH
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FLEX
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3 WOOD
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185cc
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11.5°
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57°
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SQUARE
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43″
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L,A,R,S,X
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3 WOOD
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185cc
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13°
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57°
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SQUARE
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43″
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L,A,R,S,X
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3 WOOD
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185cc
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15°
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57°
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SQUARE
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43″
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L,A,R,S,X
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4 WOOD
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175cc
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16.5°
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58°
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SQUARE
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42.5″
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L,A,R,S,X
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5 WOOD
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175cc
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18°
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58°
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SQUARE
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42″
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L,A,R,S,X
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Available in men’s and women’s right hand. Lengths listed are men’s standard. Ladies standard lengths are -1″ from men’s standard. Standard grip is Lamkin Exotics R.E.L. grip.
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MODEL
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FLEX
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WEIGHT
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LAUNCH
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TORQUE
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TIP DIAM.
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MATRIX EXOTICS WHITE TIE 5X3.1
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L
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42g
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HIGH
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5.5
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.335
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MATRIX EXOTICS WHITE TIE 5X3.1
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A
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48g
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HIGH
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5.0
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.335
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MATRIX EXOTICS WHITE TIE 5X3.1
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R
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53g
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MID/HIGH
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4.5
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.335
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MATRIX EXOTICS WHITE TIE 5X3.1
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S
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55g
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MID/HIGH
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4.0
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.335
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MATRIX EXOTICS RED TIE 6Q3.1
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R
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60g
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MID/HIGH
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4.5
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.335
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MATRIX EXOTICS RED TIE 6Q3.1
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S
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63g
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MID/HIGH
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4.0
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.335
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MATRIX EXOTICS RED TIE 6Q3.1
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X
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66g
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MID/HIGH
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3.5
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.335
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MATRIX EXOTICS BLACK TIE 7M3.1
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S
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72g
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MID/HIGH
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3.5
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.335
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MATRIX EXOTICS BLACK TIE 7M3.1
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X
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75g
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MID/HIGH
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3.0
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.335
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Caution
This may not be the perfect club for all golfers. The launch angle and ball flight is a little lower on this club than a more standard 3-metal. The club may be a little better suited for lower handicap players. If getting the ball airborne is a concern and you often don’t hit high shots, perhaps the Tour Edge XCG7 (non beta) is a better solution.
Tour Edge Exotics SCG7 Beta Fairway
Cover
Most golf club reviewers neglect coverage on a very important part of the hybrid/fairway/driver/putter “package.” Most reviewers forget about the head cover which is a big omission since the player interacts with it so often. I am critical of head covers, because golf companies seem to spend more time trying to make them look cool than designing a cover which protects the club and is convenient to put on and take off.
Exotics fairway head cover – click to zoom
The XCG7 Beta head cover is a breeze to take off, with a perfect loop to grab at the right place. It is easy to put on as well. The cover is attractive and yes, most importantly does a great job protecting this beautiful piece of art in a golf club.
Conclusion
It takes quite a club to earn a place in my starting lineup. Some clubs in my bag have been there since the early 2000’s! The XCG7 has earned a spot, replacing a 3-metal which was in the bag since 2012.
The Tour Edge Exotics XCG7 Beta Fairway performs as great as it looks. The ball comes off the face hot and straight. The feel and looks are superb. Best of all, it is a club I can depend on in crucial situations.
Related Links
More Tour Edge Exotics XCG7 photos.
Tour Edge website.
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