Equipment
Fortifying Your Game
Lower your score this summer with these new products
YOU CAN ALWAYS RELY ON THE LARGEST GOLF BRANDS to come out with exciting , fresh products on a regular basis . Such is the case this summer . If you ’ re needing a putter , ball or irons to take your game to the next level , there ’ s something new for you .
by SCOTT KRAMER
COBRA KING OS hybrid
Cobra Golf ’ s KING OS Hybrid sports an oversized , wide clubhead that strives to serve as a long-iron replacement . That shaping helps launch shots high with a straight , forgiving ball flight . And for added measure , the clubface has a large sweet spot that enhances ball speed and thus distance — even on off-center hits . “ As is the case in our KING OS irons , the key to distance is lower center of gravity ( CG ) and less spin , which is a big challenge when you create a larger clubhead ,” says Tom Olsavsky , vice president of research and development for Cobra . “ The multi-material head construction and strategically engineered tungsten weighting in this hybrid allow us to achieve the low ( and deep ) CG , while still providing a head profile that inspires confidence at address .” $ 249 . cobragolf . com
SCOTTY CAMERON Futura 6m putter
Scotty Cameron by Titleist continues its movement into shorter , 33-inch putter models that began late last year . Among its four new Cameron & Crown models is the high-MOI Futura 6M mallet that ’ s already popular with golfers at longer lengths . This version is not only shorter , but it ’ s specifically weighted for the abbreviated length . “ We continue to hear great feedback from golfers who are benefiting from the 33-inch setup ,” says Cameron . “ I ’ ve always said that the length sets the eyes , and the eyes set the path . For men , women and juniors who need a shorter putter , it gets their eyes in the right position to make a proper stroke , while maintaining good posture and balance .” $ 410 . scottycameron . com
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