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USA Today
01-04-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
Titleist's GT280 mini driver, new Wilson wedges and Srixon balls
Titleist's GT280 mini driver, new Wilson wedges and Srixon balls Titleist has released the GT280 mini driver, but are mini drivers right for every golfer? Last year at the Masters, Cameron Young and a handful of Titleist staff players added a TSR 2-wood to their bags, a club that was a larger, tour-only offering that helped some players hit a draw off the tee on the 10th hole and turn a right-to-left shot around the corner on the eighth hole more easily. Over the course of 2024, the TSR 2-wood found its way into other staffers' bags as well, and now that club has been released in the form of the new Titleist GT280 mini driver. Several other PGA Tour players have also added TaylorMade BRNR Mini and Callaway Paradym Ai Smoke Ti 340 Mini drivers to their bags over the last few seasons, and while I can't provide specific details here yet, more mini drivers are coming very soon. While these super-charged fairway woods are an interesting option for the pros, should weekend players be in the market for a mini driver? Here is a simple way to tell : YES: If you only hit your 3-wood exclusively off the tee, can easily hit fairway wood shots high but almost never need a 3-wood to reach par 5s, a mini driver could provide you with more distance than your 3-wood off the tee on holes when hitting driver brings hazards into play. NO: If you regularly hit your 3-wood from the fairway on par 4s or par 5s, struggle to hit fairway woods high or naturally have a low ball flight, then a mini driver might be challenging for you to hit and probably will be a poor fit for your game. As always, the best way to find out if a mini driver or any other clubs is right for you is to seek out the advice and help of a good custom fitter and try the clubs for yourself.
USA Today
31-03-2025
- Automotive
- USA Today
New Srixon golf balls: What you need to know about Q-Star UltiSpeed
New Srixon golf balls: What you need to know about Q-Star UltiSpeed An additive in the core helped Srixon get more speed from this three-piece ball to help recreational players get linger and straighter off the tee. Gear: Srixon Q-Star UltiSpeed golf balls Price: $29.99 per dozen Specs: Three-piece, Surlyn-covered golf balls available in white and yellow Who it's for: Golfers who want more distance off the tee combined with a soft feel and less spin. What you should know: The newest version of the Q-Star provides more speed off the tee and less drag, which should produce longer, straighter drives and help the ball hold its line more effectively in the wind. The deep dive: Earlier this year, Srixon released updated versions of its premium golf balls — the Z-Star, Z-Star XV and Z-Star Diamond — which are already in play by pros like Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry, Sepp Straka and U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley. The brand also released an update to its budget-friendly, distance-oriented Soft Feel golf balls in February. Between those offerings lies one of the most competitive and challenging categories in the golf ball market. Many golfers want more performance than a distance ball can offer, but they don't want to pay the premium price of a tour-level ball. For designers, providing a compelling option in that space can be tricky. Enter the Srixon Q-Star UltiSpeed, a new ball that builds on last season's Q-Star Tour model. The Q-Star UltiSpeed has a three-piece construction consisting of a large rubber core, a casing layer and a thin ionomer cover. The most significant change Srixon made to this version is the addition of an additive to the core formulation. The FastLayer core is gradational, meaning it is especially soft in the center but gets firmer toward the perimeter. Srixon states that the new formulation allows the company to manage the firmness transition more effectively. The overall compression is 85, which is lower than the Z-Star balls, so the UltiSpeed should feel softer at impact, but it is higher than the Soft Feel. Srixon designed the ionomer cover with a 338-dimple pattern to create lift off the tee while reducing drag as the ball reaches its apex. In windy conditions, the Q-Star UltiSpeed should hold its line better. All these design elements should make the Q-Star UltiSpeed fast off the tee while reducing spin and providing a high launch, leading to more distance and straighter shots, according to Srixon. While golfers won't get the same high level of greenside spin as with the urethane-covered Z-Star balls, the Q-Star UltiSpeed should offer more spin on chips, pitch shots and approach shots than the Soft Feel.
USA Today
29-03-2025
- Business
- USA Today
Hit the links with 40% off top golf equipment deals at Amazon
Hit the links with 40% off top golf equipment deals at Amazon Shop Amazon's Big Spring Sale for high-quality golf deals from brands like Callaway, Srixon and Arccos. We are less than two weeks from the start of the Masters and it's time for golf season to kick into high gear. Whether you need a golf wardrobe revamp, or an equipment update, every level of golfer can find what they need and enjoy huge savings during the Amazon Big Spring Sale. Today we bring you five deals on golf equipment during Amazon's sale from some of your favorite golf brands like Callaway, Srixon and more. Act quickly, the sale ends April 1. Whether you're looking for the latest golf tech or just some new golf balls, we've got you covered. MORE AMAZON GOLF DEALS: Save on golf apparel during Amazon's Big Spring Sale. Golf rangefinder sale - Precision Pro NX9 Golf Rangefinder Elevate your game with the NX9 thanks to sharp, clear visuals up to 999 yards and adaptive slope technology that dynamically adjusts for varying terrains. There are a lot of good rangefinders out there these days, but very few of them are currently $80 off. Golf ball sale - Srixon Z-Star Diamond What do Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry and Brooks Koepka all have in common. They have all won majors, and they all play Srixon golf balls. During Amazon's Big Spring Sale, this Tour-quality Srixon golf ball is 34% off. Golf bag sale - 42% off Callaway Fairway C Golf Bag Most golfers want a bag that performs whether they're walking or riding. This option from Callaway is super lightweight and comes in a dozen different colorways Golf club sale - 25% off Odyssey Golf 11 Putter Odyssey two-ball putters have been around for almost 25 years and there's a reason they are considered to be a top putter. The 11 model was designed to increase forgiveness and improve alignment. Golf tech sale - 40% off Arccos Smart Sensor The Arccos Smart Sensor is worth every penny at full price, just ask Golfweek equipment guru David Dusek, but 40% off is a significant sale. More: Improve your home gym with deals on walking pads, weights, ice baths and more 💪
USA Today
25-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Get Equipped: New irons for 2025, Srixon balls, Mitsubishi shafts
Get Equipped: New irons for 2025, Srixon balls, Mitsubishi shafts Former world No. 1 Jason Day took to social media to talk about the importance of getting the loft and lie angle of your irons checked. On Sunday, Jason Day took to social media to talk about the importance of checking the loft and lie angle of his irons. Day, a major winner who reached No. 1 on the Official World Golf Ranking, checks the loft and lie angle of each of his irons routinely because hitting so many shots on various courses can subtly bend the hosels. Over time, if that bending weakens the lofts, shots can start flying higher and traveling less far, while irons that deloft can produce shots that come out lower, fly farther and do not stop as quickly as they should. Day, like other elite players, wants consistency, and ensuring his irons's lofts and lie angles are where they should be helps with that. Most recreational and weekend players never think about how practice and years of use can slowly bend the loft and lie angles of their irons, but they should, especially if you play in regions were the turf is firm. While you can't check your loft and lie angles yourself, it's an easy job for your local club fitter, does not take long and should be inexpensive. If the fitter or club builder sees that the specifications are off, they should easily be able to bend the hosel and make the appropriate adjustments. With winter still holding on over much of the United States, now is a great time to take your clubs to a local shop to get your lofts and lies checked and maybe get new grips installed, especially if you use older irons or struggle with inconsistency.
USA Today
22-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Srixon Soft Feel golf balls get more distance and less spin for 2025
Srixon Soft Feel golf balls get more distance and less spin for 2025 An updated gradational core makes these budget-friendly balls faster off the tee and spin less, so your drives fly straighter. Show Caption Hide Caption Tiger Woods, Jupiter Links talk about 'embarrassing' TGL wedge shot "That was one of the most embarrassing things to ever happen. I can't believe that just happened." Srixon's updated Soft Feel golf ball offers a softer feel and straighter flight at an affordable price point. The ball features a new core design that increases ball speed while maintaining a low compression for a softer feel at impact. Available in various colors, including matte options, the Soft Feel caters to golfers seeking both performance and visual preference. Gear: Srixon Soft Feel golf balls (2025) Price: $24.99 per dozen Specs: Two-piece, Surlyn-covered balls in white, yellow, pink, matte orange, matte green and matte red Who it's for: Golfers who want a soft feel and the moment of impact, reduced spin and a mid- to high-flight. What you should know: Srixon modified the core of Soft Feel for 2025 to give this two-piece ball more speed while retaining its low compression and feel. The deep dive: While elite golfers like Hideki Matsuyama, Shane Lowry, Brooks Koepka and U.S. Ryder Cup captain Keegan Bradley opt for Srixon's premium Z-Star, Z-Star Diamond and Z-Star XV balls, with a $49.99 price tag per dozen, those balls are simply out of reach for many players. Plus, they all have high compression and can feel overly hard to moderate and slower-swinging players. Srixon's Soft Feel balls, however, have always been made for budget-conscious players who want a ball that feels soft at impact and that flies straight, and with the updated version for 2025, the Japanese brand has tried to deliver more of that. At the heart of the Soft Feel balls is an updated, gradational FastLayer core. It is softer in the center and gradually gets firmer toward the edges, so while it is one piece of rubber, it behaves like a core that has lots of layers. That means it can be compressed more easily and give more ball speed to a wide range of players. At the same time, the overall compression, 58, is significantly lower than Srixon's tour balls, so it will feel and sound softer when golfers hit it. The 338-dimple cover pattern is designed to reduce drag, and the ball's soft core reduces overall spin, so Soft Feel should create less side spin and decrease the severity of hooks and slices, so golfers should hit straighter shots off the tee. Soft Feel has been designed with a thin Surlyn cover, so it will not provide the level of greenside spin golfers can achieve with the urethane-covered Z-Star balls, but the material is durable and should hold up well throughout your round. In addition to being available in white and yellow, Soft Feel will be available in matte orange, green and red for players who like a high-visibility option. A Soft Feel Lady version, with a 56 compression and even higher launch, is also available in white and pink.
