Great Gear

February 2007

By Becca Sunderman

Whole New Ball Game

Maybe it’s not your swing—maybe it’s the ball. No harm telling yourself that, anyway. For greater height and distance, try the Bridgestone e5 with kinetic energy core or the e6 to reduce excess sidespin and provide a straighter flight to the green. $38/dozen

Well Heeled

Not all golf shoes can make the transition from fairway to tournament cocktail-hour fashionably. Callaway’s Fenway style does, thanks to its sleek, full-grain leather profile, bicycle-styled toe, and Big Bertha spikes. $130

On Your Radar

You’ve made it to the green, now sink the shot. That’s a bit easier to do with Cobra’s Optica SL-01 putter, which uses fiber-optic technology—specifically the solar-powered green dots on the mallet head—to help align putts with greater precision. $160

In the Bag

You won’t waste time digging around in your golf bag if it’s the 6.9-pound Syncro from OGIO. Built for walking, pulling, or toting on the back of an electric cart, the ten-pocket caddy has a place for everything (cell phone, scorecard, tees, umbrella), plus a cool ball silo and insulated hydration pocket. $179.99

Harmonious Hybrids

Now that you’ve jumped on the hybrid bandwagon, it’s time to ditch your motley crew of clubs for a matched set. Our recommendation? The titanium-faced Idea Tech OS line from Adams Golf . The 3 and 4 hybrid iWoods, 5 and 6 hybrids, and TriTech™ short irons are engineered to forgive mis-hits and keep the ball airborne. $899–$999


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