Ohio Golf Journal June 2020

Father’s Day Gift Ideas From Ed Travis Ben Hogan Long Irons The Ben Hogan Company has broadened their club offerings with the addition of substitute long irons, ICON and PTx Pro irons. “Hitting long irons well has always been a challenge for golfers of all ability levels,” said President and CEO Scott White. “That’s especially true now, as many golfers around the world haven’t been playing much, nor had the opportunity to practice. The UiHi utility irons and new VKTR+ hybrid clubs will make that part of Callaway Golf Balls T he original Chrome Soft was different than their compet- itors, since it was targeted for use by higher swing speed players. F or 2020, after a $50 million investment for manufacturing improvements in their Chicopee, Massachusetts manufacturing plant, Callaway the game a little less daunting for golfers returning to the courses ... and in the future.” Thenewmodels are alternatives for long irons, plus can be used in combo sets made up of short and medium irons. White added, “Passionate golfers have been asking for a combo set option for quite a while, so we are now aligning the new ICON muscle back blades in the short irons with our popular PTx PRO in the mid irons. Better yet, with the UiHi Utility Irons and VKTR+ Hybrids, golfers can choose from a variety of equipment options at the long end of their set. With any selection, golfers will get an exceptional high-performing set of forged golf clubs that look as good as they play.” Learn more at online at their website. has introduced a new Chrome Soft and Chrome Soft X. Both feature reengineered cores and thinner urethane covers with the Chrome Soft having a higher trajectory, while the Chrome Soft X produces a flatter ball flight. Both are available in white or yellow, the Truvis “soccer ball” cover and with or without Callaway’s Triple Track alignment lines. Find out more at their website. Ohio Golf Journal