First Look: Swannies Apparel

Written by: Tony Korologos | Saturday, April 28th, 2018
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: Swannies

In for review are a very cool hat and golf polo from a new golf apparel brand called “Swannies.”

As you can see above, the lovely bride has confiscated the hat and refuses to give it back. So she will be writing the review I guess.

Below is a look at the polo, just fresh out of the box.

These Swannies items are part of their new spring apparel line. Read more about the Swannies spring apparel line at the HOG sister site HOGWire.biz.

Swannies also puts on “party scrambles.” These are fun events include drinking and party games like cornole, beersby, and kubb. They are intramural competitions around the country. I see 18 of them in the USA so far, but alas, none where I live in Utah. Utah isn’t known as a “party state” I guess.

More on Swannies coming soon when I post my full review of the polo (and the wife posts her part about the hat).

Big Max Blade Quattro 4-Wheel Push Cart Review

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, April 26th, 2018
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf Gear • Reviews
Tags: 4 wheel golf push cart • BIG MAX • Golf Push Cart • Push Cart

The main goal for 2018 is to walk my golf rounds as often as possible, and ride as little as possible. I have several reasons. First, I need exercise. Second, I’m training for an epic trip to Bandon Dunes Golf Resort this July. Third, and not least, riding costs a lot more money. I’m saving about $15 per round by walking.

Slinging my bag on my shoulders is not much of an option because I have a bad back. Thankfully I have a Big Max Blade Quattro 4-wheel push cart, or “trolley” for my friends across the pond. I’ve been gaming this push cart for six months now, 3x/week now that spring is here.

Features

The Blade Quattro features four wheels, which fold to a nice flat “blade” shape for storage, as seen in the photo below.

The wheels can be removed easily for more storage and transportation options. The frame is solid but the wheelbase is a little narrower and shorter than some carts, so balancing the bag properly is important for a good and easy roll.

Folding is easy. Undo two latches, one being the height adjustment for the handle, and bring the frame together. The wheels automagically fold under as seen above.

The handle area has some nice features. First there are mounts for GPS devices as well as an umbrella mount (see photo below with umbrella). There is a beverage holder on the right, which perfectly fits a water or sports bottle.

The storage area in the handle is massive. I’ve put tons of stuff in there. At one time I had the following in there, with plenty of room to spare: 4-5 balls, wallet, phone, gloves, hat extra score card, car keys, pocket camera, umbrella mount. See photo below.

The lid of the storage compartment holds a scorecard with a strong clip.

There are also a few tee holders and a pencil holder in the handle area.

Video

Here’s a little video showing the Blade do its thing, in spring golf conditions in Utah (meaning some snow on the ground).

Final Thoughts

The Big Max Blade Quattro 4-Wheel Push Cart is a terrific push cart. I just wrapped up my 2nd round in as many days with the Blade, just about an hour ago. It was a solid round and I was once again thrilled with the Blade’s performance and convenience. She’s now folded nicely in the trunk of my car, ready for action on a moment’s notice.

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First Look: Shot Scope V2 GPS Watch with Automated Performance Tracking

Written by: Tony Korologos | Sunday, April 22nd, 2018
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: Shot Scope V2

Just received a Shot Scope V2 to be reviewed. The Shot Scope 2 is an interesting combination of a GPS watch and a shot tracking device like Arccos or Game Golf.

The previously mentioned shot tracking systems are ok, but I always got irritated when I forgot to “mark” a shot. That happened several times per round. Then when I’d look at my round on my computer or mobile device it would show that I shot a 58 in my round, which included 4-5 hole-in-ones on par-4’s. I’d only remembered to mark the tee shot.

With Shot Scope V2 there is no marking shots. The system automatically senses the shot, and the club used.

Along with shot tracking, the unit features a smart GPS for font/middle/back yardages.

I hope to try this system out this week for the first time, and if it goes well I’ll keep it in play for several rounds, then post my review following that. I will have to overcome my dislike for watches. I don’t wear one. Stay tuned.

First Look: Bombtech Golf Grenade2 Driver & 3-Wood Combo

Written by: Tony Korologos | Thursday, April 19th, 2018
Categories: Golf Clubs • Golf Equipment • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: BombTech Golf

In for review is the new Bombtech Golf Grenade2 Driver and 3-wood combo package (photos below). The Grenade2 driver normally sells for $297.00 and the 3-wood $147.00, but right now Bombtech has this combo package for $297.00. Based on the hundreds of reviews of the package, it looks like a hot seller.

I’m anxious to see how well the Grenade2 driver performs. I posted a Bombtech Grenade driver review back in 2014, the first model. I really liked it. My dad tried it and refused to give it back, and he still plays it today. He’s 82 and it is a stiff shaft. He kills it.

I haven’t hit the Grenade2 driver 3-wood combo yet, so my full review will be a few weeks. I don’t just hit a club three times on the range and post a “detailed” review. I actually game the clubs I review, on real golf courses, with real golf balls. Stay tuned.

The Storyteller

Written by: Tony Korologos | Wednesday, April 18th, 2018
Categories: Boneheads

I’ve never recovered from my first experience with “The Storyteller.” In fact, over the years that first experience ruined a friendship. The dumb thing is, he didn’t realize I saved him from getting beat up by the other guy in our group….

Who is The Storyteller? It’s not just one golfer, but a golfer personality. He’s the golfer who has to tell you a story, no matter what is happening.

Stories can be fine, but it’s the way the story is told that’s the problem. The Storyteller starts up a story right at the beginning of my pre-shot routine. At first I stop my pre-shot routine and politely acknowledge him, nod, respond. I engage him because, well, I’m polite. I wait for him realize I’m trying to hit, and either stop or pause his story. But he doesn’t stop. When there’s a tiny pause I quickly start my pre-shot routine again. He doesn’t get the message to stop. He keeps going. So I politely pause again, acknowledge him, nod, pretend to laugh. At this point I’m thinking I have to just let this bugger talk all the way through my routine to my shot. Otherwise I’ll never be able to even hit the damn ball. We’ll be on the tee forever.

So I decide to just do my routine and hit, all the while I’m listening about the time The Storyteller was in a biker bar in Iowa. The shot does not go well because I can’t concentrate on what I’m doing. I’m focused on how irritating and clueless this bastard is, who can’t see I’m trying to play f**ing golf here. It just doesn’t register.

Thankfully, my horrid tee shot has now been hit; sliced into the woods or in some hazard. I don’t care about losing a $5 golf ball at this point. I’m glad the shot ended. After watching my horrid tee shot finish The Storyteller continues to talk.

Oh my God. He hasn’t hit his tee shot yet.

At this point I’m looking for a revolver, a noose, or maybe some razor blades. A samurai sword will do. I no longer want to live. Where’s the cyanide?

The Storyteller continues with his story while making practice swings. He tees the ball up, continues talking. Then he finally gets over the ball and I’m absolutely thrilled that he stops talking as he addresses the ball. The silence is so wonderful. It’s orgasmic.

There’s a pause. What is happening?

Just when it looks like he is going to pull the trigger, he backs off and turns to me and starts telling me about the bartender in the biker bar in Iowa. I can’t believe this. Why can’t he hit the ball then talk? Then we can walk and talk. Instead, I’m trapped. I can’t get away. I’m a hostage. Kidnapped. I can’t start walking down the fairway because he hasn’t hit his tee shot yet. We’re only a twosome but I nervously look back to see the foursome behind us is getting irritated.

He finally hits his shot. Thank God. But there’s a problem. It was a bad shot (no sh*t). He’s going to take a mulligan, but first, he must continue the story.

I’m livid. Having some kind of panic attack. I’m considering walking off the course. After all it would be really easy to do at this point. We were on the first tee.

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