Links revamped
I unexpectedly had to revamp the HOG Master Links page. Apparently an “update” I did on the site brought the links page to it’s knees. The old links page was formatted entirely different than the main site before, but now the format is the same. I like it better.
If you have a golf blog or golf related site not listed, contact me. I’ll gladly “exchange” links with you… đ
New Titleist Pro V1 and Pro V1x golf balls
Titleist is releasing the latest version of their Pro V1 and Pro V1x balls this month (mid February). Titleist was doing some market research a while ago about renaming these golf balls, but I guess they opted to not change. Yeah, why change a winner? Titleist’s Pro V1/V1x market share is greater than the collective and combined brand shares of Bridgestone, Callaway, Nike, TaylorMade, Top-Flite and Maxfli.
New features
For both balls Titleist has what they call a “Staggered Wave Parting Line” which allows them to increase the dimple coverage on the surface of the ball. This makes the ball more aerodynamic, making it fly farther, higher and straighter. Uh, I guess we’re talking about the seam eh?
The V1 model flies higher than previous models and has longer driver distance as a result.
The V1x model is getting softer. The core and the Urethane Elastomer cover are both softer for better feel. There’s more spin with irons on the V1x as well.
From the “Huh?” department:
A.I.M. (Alignment Integrated Marking) Technology side stamps
Titleist no doubt has millions of dollars to spend in research and development. They have who knows how many amazing engineers working on performance, design, aerodynamics and the like. Their amazing R&D department has really outdone themselves with the new A.I.M. system:
“The A.I.M. side stamp provides a consistent focal point for golfers to better align their drives and putts if they desire, as well as to instill additional confidence for better driving and putting alignment.ââŹÂ
What exactly is this new, amazing, unbelievable, ground breaking, hi-tech, cutting edge technology? Arrows on each side of the model name. UM, ok.
Introducing HOG AIM with the new HBH technology
Not to be outdone by Titleist’s engineers, I’ve created my own aiming technology. I call it HOG AIM. “HOG AIM” stands for “Hell O Good And I Made it.” HOG AIM also employs the new groundbreaking “HBH” (Hit Ball Here) and “DHBH” (Don’t Hit Ball Here) technology, as developed by my crack R&D team. See picture below:
Which one is it? Higher ball flight or lower ball flight for longer distance?
In Titleist’s description of the features of the new balls there are two interesting lines. In the Pro V1 features and benefits they say “slightly higher flight for longer distance.” In the Pro V1x features and benefits they say “slightly lower flight for longer distance.” Am I the only one confused about this?
All joking aside
I’m poking a little fun here obviously, but the Pro V1 (regular flavor) is still my favorite ball. There are many great golf balls out there for sure, but I always go back to the Pro V1 for my game.
HOG Space Fantasy Golf – Week 6 Results
The names of some of the fantasy teams are pretty funny. “The Killer Furry Bunnies” won week 6 of the HOG Space Fantasy Golf League by a landslide. TKFB wins a prize from the weekly prizes listed below!
Click the “more” button below the prize grid to see the total standings so far for both HOG Space fantasy golf leagues.
If you want to join, go to https://www.hookedongolfblog.com/fantasy
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Grand Prize
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A custom engraved alligator skin golf belt with built in ball marker and repair tool from Green Friendly Golf valued at $1000 (yes a $1000 golf belt!).
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1st & 2nd Half Prizes
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Runner-Up Prizes
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2nd Place
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Weekly Prizes
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FULL FANTASY STANDINGS BELOW
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Are you good enough to play the Callaway X-Forged?
Check out these fine looking irons, the Callaway X-Forged. I snapped these pics of my local pro’s set. He hadn’t even taken the plastic off of some of them. These are definitely “blades.”
It’s Winter here and we’re all rusty so I’m taking my pro buddy’s comments with a grain of salt. But what he said about the $800 X-Forged irons was “I’m not sure I’m good enough to play these.”
These would make a great Valentine’s Day gift…. đ
More strange news from my neck of the woods
Man is this a golf blog or a local news of the weird? For those of you who like to insult women’s purity, a Utah chastity law has been erased. It’s now no longer against the law to accuse a woman of being unchaste here in my state. What a relief.
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