Columnist: Ed Travis
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 […]
Next Generation T-Series Irons from Titleist
By ED TRAVIS Titleist has replaced their current T-Series irons with four new models, including three for tour players and better amateurs, the T100, T100S, and T200, plus a game improvement model the T300. Titleist is calling the new T-Series irons “the next generation” and certainly can point to the previous models as being the most played on the PGA […]
Precision Pro: A Rangefinder With A Twist
By Ed Travis For the first time the PGA of America allowed rangefinders to be used at the PGA Championship on Kiawah island last month. Because of the possibility that balls may be hit into areas not previously measured, tournament organizers felt using the devices would speed up play. Precision Pro, a leader […]
$40 Million Player Impact Bonus Affects Fans
By Ed Travis After Golfweek revealed the new popularity-based bonus plan for PGA Tour members most comments were focused on the players and made the point that undoubtedly Tiger Woods would be at the top of the list. This $40 million social media popularity contest will also affect fans, but opinions have been scarce concerning how they, […]
Especially for the Ladies: Callaway’s REVA Golf Balls
By Ed Travis Given the current boom in the golf industry with the fastest growing segment of new golfers being women and juniors. Callaway’s introduction of the Big Bertha REVA, a new equipment line built specifically for women underlines the emphasis the company is placing on that portion of the golf market. Now […]
Can Michael Whan Create Change in the USGA?
By Ed Travis Michael Whan recently announced he would resign as Commissioner of the LPGA Tour and last month it was announced he would replace Mike Davis as CEO of the United States Golf Association (USGA) in 2022. The USGA is facing issues that will affect the game for years to come. This […]
Bridgestone’s New e6 & e12 Golf Balls
By Ed Travis Bridgestone e6 A new version of the popular Bridgestone e6 retains the two-piece construction that produces low spin off the driver for distance and now has a thinner Surlyn cover. Since 2005, Bridgestone has found success with the e6 ball. The latest version is still targeted for players with low […]