Adidas won’t rest on their rather comfortable laurels in 2009 as they set out to release a new and improved 360 model shoe. Upgrade to version 3.0
Features to include:
- 2 year waterproof warranty
- THiNTech low-profile technology which will bring the athlete even closer to the course than ever before, promoting consistently solid ball-striking through added stability and improved footwork
- New 360WRAP technology features 3D molded upper parts to deliver a level of upper stability, fit and fell that is unmatched
- POWERBAND CHASSIS with 10-cleat configuration enhances grip and durability
- Full-grain leather upper combines with TPU to provide superior beauty and durability Insole
- 3D FitFOAM sock liner for exceptional support, comfort and a customized fit Outsole
- Split outsole Tour Platform features 10-cleat TRAXION configuration for secure grip and stability
- Clog-resistant TPU outsole with DTAC Cleats to provide improved grip, stability and comfort
You are invited to experience weightlessness. Sun Mountain continues to be a defining force in the evolution of the golf bag with the new ZERO-G(r) carry bag that transfers the weight of the clubs from golfers’ shoulders to their waists.
ZERO-G is carried like a traditional dual strap bag with the addition of a belt that is naturally positioned at the hip and simply closed with an adjustable Velcro(r) strap. ZERO-G allows the bag to feel nearly weightless by transferring the majority of the weight off of the shoulders which results in more upright posture and reduced upper body fatigue.
Research has shown that transferring carried weight from the upper body to the lower body disperses that weight throughout the entire body allowing one to walk with a more upright posture. It stands to reason that lightening the load on the neck and shoulder muscles and transferring this load to the larger muscles of the lower body can in fact improve one’s game.
“We have had other strap systems that transfer weight from the shoulders to the waist,” explains Sun Mountain President, Ed Kowachek. “The advantage of ZERO-G is that the fit can be customized to the golfer by simply adjusting the length of the waist belt. ZERO-G is one size fits all and its use quickly becomes second nature.”
The belt on the ZERO-G is a one-size-fits all padded strap that threads between the bag and the hip pad, adjusts simply from 28″ – 46″ and then holds tight with a Velcro closure. As an added bonus the inside of the belt on the ZERO-G is a non-slip rubberized material that holds the bag against the golfer’s body securely and keeps the bag from twisting or bouncing.
TaylorMade® Golf has introduced the new Burner® Plus iron, developed specifically for the 10+ handicap bomber who loves his Burner driver and wants an iron that shares the same fast and long personality.
“Our new Burner Plus irons possess one of the highest MOI measurements of any TaylorMade iron, making them super-forgiving and easy to hit,” suggests Brian Bazzel, TaylorMade manager of iron creation. “These are so easy to launch that it’s a blast to make a big swing and let them fly. We had a lot of fun designing them and are looking forward to the reception they receive among golfers who like to go long.”
The big Burner Plus clubhead features a thin, fast and expansive clubface, significant perimeter weighting and an extremely low and deep-back CG that makes it easy to launch the ball high and long. Inverted Cone technology, visible on the back of the clubface, promotes faster ball speed and more distance on off-center hits.
AHEAD is going green in 2009 by offering a line of apparel featuring Cocona® natural technology™, all-natural technology derived from coconut shells that creates one of the most effective moisture and odour management fabrics available today. The fabric also blocks out UV rays that equate to an Ultraviolet Protection Factor (UPF) of 50+.
“Fabrics are constantly evolving and Cocona is one example of this,” said Casey Waid, apparel design director at AHEAD. “These new technologies in fabric allow us to offer consumers a unique look and feel without sacrificing performance benefits that they come to expect.”
Scotty Cameron introduces the new Studio Selects. Four new models to the highly successful putter line include > Fastback 1, Squareback 1, Newport 2.6, Newport 2.7.
Each Studio Select putter is entirely precision milled from a block of 303 Stainless Steel. Design features like a high toe set up to help players address the ball with the putter square to the target line, factory interchangeable heel and toe weights that allow for multiple length / weight options in each model, and the sleek, stepless shaft make the new Studio Select putters the most exciting putter line for some time.
Callaway Golf’s Hyperbolic X combines technology, comfort and stability. Engineered with the 
same lightweight materials used in football, soccer and basketball, these shoes provide premium athletic performance.
Featuring the new chevron comfort spike for superior traction, the Hyperbolic X also has ultra light weight micro-fiber uppers and a low profile TPU (Thermoplastic Polyurethane) and EVA (Ethyl Vinyl Acetate) comfort outsole formed with a skeletal construction that allows for better feel and flexibility.
With the Xtra Width Technology Adjustable Fit System, two-year waterproof warranty, and a 30-day comfort guarantee, the Hyperbolic X shoe offers unparalleled performance.
Cobra Golf, the leader in power technology, announces the release of its longest, straightest driver ever – the King Cobra L5V. This multi-material driver not only possesses Cobra’s largest, most-forgiving club face, it also features Adjustable Flight Technology, which allows golfers to maximize their personal distance and accuracy through ball flight adjustment.
“The King Cobra L5V builds upon our award-winning, tour-proven L4V driver, and takes performance to the next level,” said Brian Zender, General Manager, Cobra Golf. “It’s the longest, straightest driver in the 35-year history of the Cobra brand.”
King Cobra L5V Technology
That unprecedented power comes as a result of the King Cobra L5V’s unique technology. “We distinguished the King Cobra L5V from the rest of the pack, with three major technical advancements,” said Scott Rice, Director of Research and Development, Cobra Golf. “Its club face is the largest we’ve ever made, maximizing ball speed across the face. We utilized lightweight carbon composite to shift the Center of Gravity (CG) lower so more of the effective hitting area is where most golfers strike the clubface. We also employed an all-new technology to allow golfers to choose between a standard and draw-biased club face setting.”
Largest Face in Golf
The King Cobra L5V not only has the industry’s largest club face, it also features Cobra’s proven milled Dual Rhombus Face insert. Combined, these design features optimize ball speed by generating maximum Coefficient of Restitution (COR) across the entire face and delivering longer, straighter drives.
Multi-Material Technology
The King Cobra L5V’s clubhead features a 6-4 Titanium body and face insert, complimented by an ultra-lightweight carbon composite crown and sole inserts. Utilizing these materials allowed Cobra engineers to shift the CG lower – 68% of the effective hitting area is situated above the CG – and further back, for a high Moment of Inertia (MOI) value. Together, these characteristics promote a higher launch and lower spin, which translates into more distance and accuracy.
Adjustable Flight Technology
To optimize distinct ball flights and shapes, L5V drivers feature an exclusive hosel design that enables golfers to easily adjust from the standard factory setting (0) to an increased draw-biased setting (1). Every King Cobra L5V is equipped with a proprietary L5V torque wrench that inserts into the hosel screw port, so golfers can quickly and easily adjust the ball flight and/or change the shaft. To allow for ideal weighting, every King Cobra L5V comes with a swingweight screw that helps balance the clubhead with the shaft. Each swingweight screw is specifically weighted for X, F or M stock Diamana Red Board shafts to maintain the ideal swingweight. There are also 30 custom shaft options available.
