First Look: Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align Golf Grips

Written by: Tony Korologos | Tuesday, April 10th, 2018
Categories: Golf Accessories • Golf Equipment • Golf For Women • Golf Gear
Tags: Golf Pride

It’s about time I got a better grip on my golf game and I’m happy to report that I’ve got some new Golf Pride Tour Velvet Align grips in for review.

The red line you see is a ridge that rises when the grips are installed. At first I thought the ridge would go on the top of the club for a visual alignment aid. But the ridge extends down the back of the grip and helps the player with hand alignment via feel.

I play a couple of rounds in the next few days, then I’ll be having my old grips removed and the Tour Velvet Align grips installed. I’m looking forward to testing these for the next weeks and months. I’m very anxious to see how their performance in wet conditions is. My old grips were great, but when my hands were sweaty or during rain, they became very slippery.

Stay tuned for the full HOG review soon.

2018 Masters Flag Contest Winner Announcement

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, April 9th, 2018
Categories: Contests/Giveaways • Miscellaneous • The Masters
Tags: Contests

I love rewarding loyal Hooked on Golf Blog “patrons” with prizes. I appreciate the support HOG patrons give the site by visiting and sharing posts on social networks. I’m happy to announce the winner for the 2018 Masters pin flag, courtesy of MMO Golf.

Here’s the winner and his tweet:

Pretty cool #hogmastersflag giveaway by @HOGGOLFBLOG for the flag! I’d LOVE to give it to my son who is falling in love with the game. Just like my dad did with me. Father/son bonding through golf. Right @mrbadura? #GrowTheGame pic.twitter.com/8CpUreeR4E

— Garrett Frederking (@IT_guy8706) April 4, 2018

Congratulations Garrett. I love golfing with my dad too and always have a great time, regardless of score. Contact me with your shipping info and MMO Golf will ship the flag directly to you!

Cheers.

First Look: Puma Ignite PWRADAPT Disc Golf Shoes

Written by: Tony Korologos | Monday, April 9th, 2018
Categories: Golf Apparel • Golf Gear
Tags: Cobra Golf • Puma • Puma Golf

Recently in for review is a pair of Puma Ignite PWRADAPT Disc Golf Shoes. I’ve already started the rigorous Hooked on Golf Blog test battery.

I walked two rounds in the Puma Ignite PWRADAPT Disc Golf Shoes last week and several more walking rounds will be coming for the next few weeks. I don’t wear golf shoes for five minutes in my office and then post a review. I test them for weeks and even months, on real golf courses, playing real golf!

These golf shoes feature a “Disc” lacing system. That’s the funky looking dial (disc) you see at the top of the tongue of the shoe. The single lace on each shoe is metal, and twisting the disc one way tightens and the other way pops it open. Check out the quick video demonstration below.

Check back in a few weeks for the full detailed review of the Puma Ignite PWRADAPT Disc Golf Shoes

The Masters NEVER Disappoints

Written by: Tony Korologos | Sunday, April 8th, 2018
Categories: PGA Tour • Pro Golf • Rory McIlory • The Masters • Tiger Woods
Tags: Masters • Masters Tournament • Patrick Reed

I’m completely spent. What a fantastic Masters Tournament, again. I’m sad that the tournament is over, but already looking forward 361 days to the next one!