First Look: Dunning Golf Layering System
Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, October 30th, 2013
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear
Tags: Dunning Golf • Golf Apparel
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear
Tags: Dunning Golf • Golf Apparel
Yesterday was the final tournament of the year, the annual Hell Day Halloween event. I did play quite well, though I did not take home the cool skull trophy. Part of the reason I played well was because I was testing out the Dunning Golf layering system for the first time.
Dunning Merino Wool Boxer Brief Base Layer
This time of year it can be quite cold here in northern Utah, and having the right apparel is crucial to staying warm and loose, and playing well.
The two layering items I put in play yesterday were the Dunning merino wool long sleeve base layer and the merino wool boxer shorts pictured below.
Dunning Golf Layering System
So far I’m very impressed with the comfort and how well I was able to stay warm yesterday. I’ll put the layering system through a few more HOG test batteries and post my full review soon.
Stay tuned.
Related Links
Dunning Golf Stretch Thermal 1/4-Zip
Dunning Stretch Pique Multi Stripe Polo
Cash Grab in China a.k.a. Tiger vs. Rory – Anyone Really Care?
Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, October 28th, 2013
Categories: Golf • PGA Tour • Pro Golf • Rory McIlory • Tiger Woods
Tags: Rory McIlory • Tiger Woods
Categories: Golf • PGA Tour • Pro Golf • Rory McIlory • Tiger Woods
Tags: Rory McIlory • Tiger Woods
McIlory wins Chinese cash grab
There was a Chinese cash grab this weekend at Mission Hills, Tiger Woods vs. Rory McIlory. This event is one of many in which the world’s best players fly in on their private jets, play 18 holes, and fill their wheelbarrows up with millions in cash. Ernie Els has even called this season the “wheelbarrow tour.”
Rory beat Tiger for the 2nd year in a row while together they pocketed somewhere around $3.5 million.
I wonder if they had a side bet?
Right now there are a lot of big sporting events going on like college football, NFL football and oh yea, the World Series. (I’m told the World Series is a big event in a sport called baseball, but I’m so focused on golf I’m not really in tune with anything else…).
So tell me… is this type of event of any interest? If so why?
My Son Seve’s First Birthday
Seve turns 1 today
Today is a big day around HOG World Headquarters, but not quite because of a golf related subject. It is baby Seve’s FIRST birthday. The last year has been quite a blur, as anyone with a new baby would likely agree. My lovely bride and I have had a blast watching this little guy grow from a tiny helpless baby to a highly entertaining, mobile and FUNNY one-year old. This little guy has really made a big difference in my life. I thought I was too old to deal with having a kid, but I have so much fun with this little guy that I can’t wait to play with him every day.
Yes, Seve’s name is inspired by golf legend Seve Ballesteros.
I can’t wait to see what the next year has to offer with this little guy. He’s just learning how to walk now, by bracing himself against objects or using mom/dad for support. He’s starting to form quite a few syllables too, most of which warm my heart like you can’t believe: “Dada dada dada!”
Hats off to the little guy today.
And now back to our regularly scheduled golf blogram.
Nike Golf Hyperadapt Storm-FIT Jacket Review
Written by: Tony Korologos | Friday, October 25th, 2013
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • Reviews • Rory McIlory • Tiger Woods
Tags: Golf Apparel • Nike Golf
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear • Reviews • Rory McIlory • Tiger Woods
Tags: Golf Apparel • Nike Golf
Nike Storm Fit Jacket
The temperatures here are dropping fast here. We’ve had a lot of rain this fall, and now even frost delays in the mornings. Two Fridays ago a tournament I was competing in experienced a snow delay.
This time of year can be the best though, as casual weekend hackers are hanging up their sticks for the season. As long as die-hards like myself can brave the conditions, the courses are far less crowded and we can play golf in a reasonable amount of time.
In these conditions golf apparel and golf outerwear become more and more important. Its nice to know that I’ve got the same apparel to choose from as Rory McIlory and Tiger Woods. One such item is my new full-zip Hyperadapt Storm-FIT jacket. Lets take a look.
Hyperadapt Storm-FIT Jacket Overview
Nike engineers have produced a jacket with some amazing properties in the Hyperadapt Storm-FIT. The jacket is waterproof and wind resistant, yet stretches more like a sweater.
There are strategically placed fabric “vents” which make the garment breath very well. This is especially useful in the bipolar weather in the spring and fall where one minute it is raining and the next it is sunny. No need to take the jacket off and put it back on all the time.
The shoulders of the Storm-FIT have specially designed four-way stretch system which reduces binding and tightness and increases the range of motion in the golf swing. The system even reduces noise.
The body fabric is 100% polyester while the mesh components are 81% nylon and 19% spandex.
The sleeves have adjustable cuffs which are great. Being able to set the cuff tightness can help keep rain and wind out, yet allow the golfer to retain flexibility.
Nike Storm-FIT Hyperadapt Full-Zip Jacket – click to zoom
On The Course
First things first. I must mention the style of this jacket. This is a very sharp looking piece. The wife really loves the look when I put it on. My dad tried it on and for quite a while refused to give it back. I just figured out what his Christmas gift will be…
Many of my outerwear items are one size bigger. This is because here in the cold of Utah, we often have to wear a few layers to stay warm. The bigger size is needed because of the restriction imposed by the outer layer. One problem with that extra size is that the garment can get in the way of the swing, especially for my putting stroke. I bend over quite far with a 34” putter and when I do that, often times my outerwear snags on the butt of the putter grip. Not good. When I have a huge putt to win a $2.00 nassau, the last thing I want is worrying about my putter going off line due to snagging on my apparel. No worries with the storm fit. The fit is precise without being too small. The jacket performs, but stays out of my way so I can perform.
I’ve managed to make it rain twice during my testing of the Storm-FIT. Rain drops bead up on the outer layer and no water or moisture gets inside. None.
On windy days the Storm-FIT is fantastic.
Critiques
I always try to find a flaw or place for improvement when I do my golf reviews. In the case of the Storm-FIT I have none. Zero.
Colors/Sizes
The Hyperadapt Storm-FIT jacket comes in the following sizes: small, medium, large, extra-large, double extra-large.
Colors: Black; Cool Grey; Game Royal; Armory Slate
Full-Zip / Half-Zip
There are two versions of this jacket available, a full-zip (pictured) as well as a half zip. The half zip retails for $240 and the full zip retails for $280.
Conclusion
Thanks to the Hyperadapt Storm-Fit jacket I’m ready to take on wind and rain with the confidence that my outerwear will not interfere with my golf swing. Bring on the Old Course! Scotland here I come!
Expresso Satellite Navigation WR67 Golf GPS Watch Review
Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, October 24th, 2013
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Golf Equipment • Golf GPS
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: Golf Equipment • Golf GPS
WR67 Designer Golf GPS Wristwatch by Expresso Satellite Navigation
I was playing golf with a guy a few weeks ago who seemed so preoccupied with the time and his schedule. It was driving me nuts. He kept looking and looking at his watch before every shot. It was a slow round, but not that slow. Finally I asked him if he was in a hurry or something. It turned out that he was using a golf GPS watch and simply getting his yardages!
The tables turned on me a few short weeks later. I was testing the new Expresso Satellite Navigation WR67 Golf Satellite GPS Watch. Sure enough, one of my playing partners asked, “what’s your hurry?” I couldn’t help but laugh as I told him his ball was 147 front, 158 middle and 170 back…
WR67 Overview
The Expresso Satellite Navigation WR67 Golf GPS Watch brings all the regular features of a bulky golf GPS unit, but delivers them in a wristwatch format. The numbers are big and easy to read with front, middle and back readings on one screen.
The watch automatically detects the course and hole from its internal library of 25,000 courses.
Along with the great GPS features, the watch tracks shot distances. When hitting a shot, click the shot button. Then when arriving at the ball click it again. The WR67 tells you exactly how far you just hit it. Be careful though, the numbers may not be as high as you think or want. You don’t hit your 7-iron as far as Tiger Woods. Sorry.
WR67 Charging Connector – click to zoom
Hazard yardages are also listed in the watch.
The watch also has an odometer, so you can track how far you’ve gone since you started your round. In the case of my trip to St. Andrews in July of this year, 104 total miles for the week.
To update courses, the attached USB cable is used with Mac or PC. The USB cable also charges the unit. I must say the battery in this golf GPS watch far outlasts a regular GPS in number of rounds. On the last charge I’ve lost count.
On The Course
I’m not big on wearing watches but I did use it for a couple of rounds on the wrist. After that I attached the unit to the top of my golf bag. That’s a perfect spot. I can check the yardage quickly and grab a club right there.
I found that I kept forgetting to track each shot. But when I was curious as to how far I was hitting shots, I would track them. That would give me a good idea of how far all the shots were going on a given day. Sometimes the conditions are such that the ball is flying farther or shorter than normal and that’s good to know.
Hazards – click to zoom
Critiques
The hazard yardages are a bit cryptic due to the lack of available digits. For the most part one can logically deduce that RFB is “right fairway bunker” but I kept thinking it was “right front bunker.” Know what FGWC is? Front green water carry. You get the idea.
Conclusion
The $199 WR67 golf GPS watch (found it on Amazon here for $179
Related Links
Amazon Link (currently $20 off retail)
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