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Business Insider
01-08-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
GolfN announces Srixon and Cleveland golf as its first Points Exchange Marketplace partners
GolfN, the brand new golf app that rewards golfers for playing the game they love, is pleased to announce the launch of its highly anticipated in-app Rewards Marketplace—featuring Srixon and Cleveland Golf as the platform's first official Points Exchange partners. Starting August 1 at 10 am ET, golfers who have been earning points by playing rounds, caching GolfN's digital collectibles minted on Solana, and completing challenges in the GolfN app will be able to redeem those points for premium golf gear from two of the most respected brands in the game. GolfN integrates on-course activity with a point-based gear redemption system Through the GolfN Rewards Marketplace, users will be able to exchange the points they earned through GolfN for top-tier equipment, including Srixon drivers, irons, and the tour-proven Z-Star Diamond golf balls, as well as Cleveland Golf's legendary wedges. Over two dozen items from their 2025 catalog will be available. 'Launching the points exchange with two outstanding golf brands is a major milestone for GolfN,' said Jared Phillips, CEO of GolfN. 'This provides everyday golfers access to elite gear simply for doing what they already love—playing golf. Srixon and Cleveland are among the most highly respected brands in the game, and our community is eager to put them in the bag.' About Srixon and Cleveland Golf The Srixon and Cleveland Golf brands are both owned by Dunlop Sports. Srixon has surged in popularity throughout 2025, with recent highlights including U.S. Open Champion J.J. Spaun capturing the title using Z-Star Diamond balls and ZXi7 irons—both of which will be available for redemption within the app. Renowned for industry-leading wedge design and precision engineering, Cleveland Golf gear remains a favorite among pros and amateurs alike. A curated selection of their most trusted products will be available for GolfN point redemption at launch. Redemptions take place exclusively in the GolfN app. Quantities are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis. GolfN Expands In-App Utility with Rewards Marketplace and Sweepstakes The launch of the Rewards Marketplace marks a major evolution in GolfN's ecosystem. In addition to redeeming points for gear, users can also enter exclusive sweepstakes—with past rewards including: Rounds at an ultra-private NYC golf club, a 9-day golf trip for two to Northern Ireland, a rare bottle of Pappy Van Winkle whiskey, and more. About GolfN GolfN is the golf app that rewards golfers for playing the sport they love. Now live in Open Beta on the Apple iOS App Store and Closed Beta on Android, golfers earn in the app by utilizing the digital caddie, social features, digital collectibles, and off-course challenges. The GolfN Pro Shop features over 600 golf items from many leading golf brands and accepts crypto payments on Solana. GolfN is also an initial partner of the Axiom Foundation, which announced the GOLF token. Contact GolfN, Inc.
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.
