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How I test the balance of mallet putters

I made a little YouTube video showing how I like to check the weight balance of mallet putters. I happen to be testing the RedEye i330 Laser Putter in this video (review on that club coming soon). If the putter…

Category: Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Reviews

GRIP – Golf Research In Play 4H Hybrid Review

About G.R.I.P. G.R.I.P. (Golf Research in Play) was founded in 2002 by my friend Rob Blumberg. Rob found a forgotten niche market in the golf club industry and is now designing, manufacturing and selling directly to that niche. G.R.I.P.’s theory…

Category: Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment

Dinner with GRIP’s Rob Blumberg

I had a great time at dinner in Orlando on the Friday night of the PGA Show this year. I was privileged to sit down with GRIP (Golf Research In Play) founder Rob Blumberg. GRIP is a fairly new golf…

Category: Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment

Nickent announces ARC wedges

I’m having a hard time keeping up with Nickent today… Now we have the new ARC wedges! “ARC Wedges feature a high-rebound elastomer inside the clubhead. ARC, or Accelerated Rebound Core, is an internal core that positions elastomer directly behind…

Category: Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment

Nickent releases 4DX fairway wood

I guess Nickent wasn’t done announcing new gear today. They’ve now announced the Nickent 4DX Fairway Woods. The 4DX fairway woods are available in 13Â°, 15Â°, 17Â°, 19Â° and 21Â° and come standard with a UST SR3 shaft for $199.…