Columnist: Ed Travis
PXG 0311 Gen5 Club Family
By Ed Travis If you are looking to upgrade your old set of sticks that have been stuck in the corner of your garage over the winter, you may want to check out the new 0311 Gen5 club family, woods, hybrids, irons, from PXG. They have improvements over previous models that create faster ball […]
Rules Split Likely and It Creates Questions
By Ed Travis Golf’s ruling bodies, the USGA and The R&A, are just steps away from dictating that elite players (top amateurs and professionals) must compete with equipment different from recreational golfers. On March 16 the USGA and The R&A sent out a press release covering recent results in the Distance Insight Report. […]
Srixon’s Q-Star Tour Golf Balls: For Slower Swing Speeds
By Ed Travis Srixon’s new Q-Star Tour golf ball is targeted for players with moderate swing speeds, who are looking for the advantages of urethane cover performance, at less than premium price. An average golfer, with a swing speed under 90 mph, does not create sufficient impact on a 90, or 100 compression golf […]
Opinion: Is Professional Golf Slipping into the Mud?
By Ed Travis The rumors are flying fast and furious as men’s professional golf is slipping into the mud of controversy. Recent claims and counterclaims making prime time golf news outlets are making the situation worse, since it was revealed many of the top players have signed non-disclosure agreements with a proposed new tour. […]
The PGA Merchandise Show Is In A Transition Phase
By Ed Travis The 69th PGA Show was held last month in Orlando with most attendees voicing the opinion, “It’s great to be back.” They were referring to last year, when the show, due to the pandemic, was held virtually. The PGA Merchandise Show is the primary annual gathering of the golf industry whose roots going […]
Women Are The Focus at PGA Tour Superstore
By Ed Travis PGA Tour Superstore (PGATSS), the largest golf-specific retailer in the U.S., continues to have record sales while expanding the number of locations and says clubs, apparel, and accessories specifically for women are an important focus to fuel additional growth. In an exclusive interview with PGATSS CEO and President Dick Sullivan, […]
Ed Travis Reviews Payntr Golf Shoes
By Ed Travis In keeping with the times, computer data and swing biomechanics were used to develop PAYNTR Golf shoes. They have created a modern golf shoe that comfortably supports the foot, plus it enhances performance to maximize impact speed. The water impermeable design will also keep you feet dry in the rain, or […]
Mizuno ST-G 220 Driver Provides Custom Fit in a Stock Club
Three tracks, two sliding weights, plus an adjustable hosel puts the Mizuno ST-G 220 driver at the head of the class, to individualize an off-the-rack stock club to fit a particular swing. If one sliding weight is good, isn’t two better and why not throw in an adjustable hosel, as well? That’s the […]
Titleist Designed RCT ProV’s for Simulator Accuracy
By Ed Travis When using Trackman indoors, whether honing your swing, undergoing a sophisticated club fitting, or playing a course on a simulator, the ability to capture accurate spin rate has been somewhat less than desirable. The measurement provided has been considered unacceptable due to variability and error. Spin rate affects many important factors […]
Titleist Equipment Was Used By Most PGA TOUR Winners
By Ed Travis With two US Opens and two Masters Tournaments, thanks to the pandemic, not to mention an almost 51-year-old winning a major championship, the 2020-2021 PGA Tour season was certainly one that will long be remembered. Patrick Cantlay pocketed the most cash, with four wins, including the BMW Championship and the […]