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2021 Holiday Gift Guide – Apparel Ideas

Galway Bay Rain Gear

Galway Bay All-Weather Short Sleeve Jacket

Golf is an outdoor sport and sometimes it rains, so why not be prepared with the best rain gear available? You never know when it’ll rain in Florida, but when it does you better be ready! Galway Bay’s awesome waterproof jacket is always in the trunk of my car or golf bag, ready to deploy at a moments notice. I prefer the sleeveless model, but they have something for everyone. Check them out on their website, or Amazon.

DVRX Performance Pants

Devereux is a men’s golf brand that brings a fresh take to the sometimes stale world of golf. The line aids a lifestyle that will allow for golf to be more inclusive, inviting and straight-up less boring. They design and deliver apparel that the world of golf not only wants, but needs, welcoming the next generation of golfers who are breaking stigmas and outdated standards. As one of the only direct-to-consumer golf apparel brands, they have the freedom to create apparel for the kind of golf we like, the kind where you untuck your shirt, wear your hat backwards and leave your belt at home, but utilizing the functional fabrics of golf clothing.

For more information, visit dvrxthreads.com

TRUE linkswear + Foray X + Sport

The walking-focused golf shoe brand headed up by Jason Moore and his brother / PGA TOUR player Ryan Moore debuted several new lines this year including its wildly popular TRUE Pebble and Dead Golfer collections. Rounding into the final stretch of 2021, these Pacific Northwest pioneers are bolstered by an $11.25 million investment from private equity firm KarpReilly.

TRUE Linkswear Foray Street

Recently, TRUE debuted the limited-edition Queen of Clubs Foray X True Knit II ($175), its first collaboration with the women’s golf apparel brand Foray Golf. The shoes come wrapped in a Foray-designed carry bag perfect for travel or just storing the shoes at home. Foray has also added several unique finishes to the shoe, including a translucent sole under which sits the Queen of Clubs artwork.

The Moore brothers are all about comfort and performance, and TRUE’s Sport Series was just unveiled in November to rave reviews. Engineered for the eternal pursuit of par and the grinders and early risers, as the TRUE crew likes to say, the Sport’s adaptive upper is both breathable and waterproof, a one-two punch any diehard golfer would relish. It’s offered in two models, OG ($165) and Lux ($175).

TRUE is planning a Black Friday sale with killer “final sale” deals on older models, big-time savings on top-selling collections and free gift cards with certain levels of spending.

Shop: www.truelinkswear.com.

TravisMathew Apparel

Coming off the heels of a successful Cloud Collection launch and just in time for the holiday season, performance and lifestyle brand TravisMathew, launched their His + Hers Cloud Collection which features their first ever women’s products. Perfect for cozy nights in or busy days running errands, the line consists of seven different items, including a hoodie, crewneck, and lounger pant for both men and women – along with a throw blanket in the same soft, micro-fleece fabric.

Click here for more info and gift ideas!

G-Tech Apparel – Heated Pouches

I’ve always wondered what those sleeves were that NFL quarterbacks and coaches were using, and now everyone can get one to keep their hands warm in any situation. G-tech’s hand warmers have been used in the NFL, CFL, NBA, MLB, NCAA, PGA Tour, and LPGA Tour. A heated hand warmer is an invaluable piece of gear for those chilly days outdoors, especially for golf. It’s really difficult to play good golf with cold, stiff hands. G-tech keeps your hands toasty for better grip and feel. Their battery powered sleeves feature a patented technology that keeps your hands warm by heating a sort of gel bar in the center of the sleeve. I’ve tested it myself and it really works!

For more info, check out G-tech’s website here, or buy on Amazon here!

Puma Cloudspun WRMLBL Vest

PUMA Golf- Cloudspun WRMLBL Vest

I love a nice vest, especially because it allows me to swing freely without restriction while still keeping me warm. Being a huge fan of Puma and their stylish and functional golf apparel, it was only fitting that I fall in love with their new Cloudspun WRMLBL V est. The Cloudspun WRMLBL Vest elevates a course classic with soft Cloudspun fabric and a subtle, Dassler-inspired quilted pattern. With a woven internal label that reads “Stay Warm, Enjoy Golf” you will be reminded to keep smiling no matter how the course is playing.

Radmor Golf Fall + Fall & Winter Collection

Saving the planet one piece of golf apparel at a time is an ambitious resolution. But that’s just what Radmor Golf has set out to do. The Seattle-based golf apparel company is the only brand in the golf industry to eliminate the use of “virgin” polyester at the garment level – a harmful material used in the vast majority of “stretch” and “moisture wicking” fabrics.

In doing so, Radmor Golf has reduced the amount of recycled ocean polyester and recycled nylon to just 10%, almost unheard of in the apparel business. Instead, founders Scott Morrison and Bob Conrad rely primarily on BCI organic and extra-long-staple Pima cotton, two of the softest, most durable cottons available.

Radmor’s new fall and winter collection features a curated assortment of high-performance, refreshingly casual polo shirts, corduroy and knit pants and t-shirts in fall colors like sage and blue graphite. And as golfers battle the elements this winter, or just want to stay toasty, Radmor’s hoodies, sweatshirts are popular plays, and its weather-resistant Moscrip Jacket is perfect for rainy or blustery days.

For Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Radmor is planning a “site-wide” sale with savings ranging from 30 to 50%.

Shop: www.radmorgolf.com

December 16, 2021
Coming To America – Big Max Golf

Europe’s most owned golf push carts and #1 golf bag brand is coming to America. Big Max Golf is bringing their award-winning technology to the US market, with five designs showcasing two technologies – AQUA and DRI-LITE. Big Max golf bags arrived in stores last month to go along with their innovative push carts that we’ve already had for a little while.

AQUA

The AQUA line uses technology Big Max calls the DROP STOP system to guarantee the bags are 100% waterproof. Combining waterproof fabric with sealed seams and specially designed waterproof zippers from Japan, the AQUA line of golf bags carry a waterproof rating of 10,000mm*

*Hydrostatic testing of waterproof fabric gives a mm per 24 hours rating. This refers to the amount of rainfall a fabric can withstand in a single day. Thus, a 10,000mm waterproof rating means the garment can withstand 10,000mm of rainfall in a single day without letting moisture in.

Most other golf bags claim to be waterproof but are merely just water resistant compared to the Big Max AQUA line. The AQUA Sport 2 is the second generation of Big Max’s most successful cart bag. It has a 14-way, 9.5 inch top, full-length dividers, 7 pockets and an oversize putter well to accommodate bigger putter grips. Weighing in at just 5 pounds, the Sport 2 is light without being flimsy.

The AQUA Wave is a lightweight and 100% waterproof stand bag. The Wave’s 8 ½” top extends into four full-length dividers, while its six waterproof pockets, air channel straps and ultra-light weight of just over four pounds make the bag a hugely practical and colorful addition to any golfer’s gear.

The AQUA Ocean is a 100% waterproof, compact stand bag that has space to spare and weighs just 3 ¾ lbs. With an oversize top, the Ocean is designed for ease of use and with five waterproof pockets has plenty of storage options. Practical features such as glove, towel and umbrella holder, combined with space for a full set of clubs mean this stylish bag allows golfers to travel and play without compromise.

DRI-LITE

Big Max DRI LITE Active golf bags offer practical solutions to all a golfers in a stylish, water-resistant package. A 9 ½“, 14 way top and an oversize putter well to fit the largest grips will keep all a golfers clubs in order, while nine pockets, including a waterproof valuables pocket, glove, dual umbrella positions and towel holder will pack away even the most well-equipped golfers’ gear with ease. Ultra-lightweight at well under 5 lbs and available in a range of stylish color combinations, the DRI LITE Active looks great and delivers on the course.

The Big Max DRI LITE G is a full-size stand bag that belies its capacity with a weight of less than 4 ½ lbs. A 14-way divider separates the 9” top giving plenty of room for a full set of clubs. An air channel strap for breathability across the back enhances comfort for the carrier while leg lock enables the G to be perfectly stable on a cart. Seven pockets along with DRI LITE technology finish off the practical features and a fantastic price make it a great buy for those carrying with a full set of gear.

Pricing & Availability

AQUA Sport 2 – $299.99, available in Black/silver, Charcoal/Black/Red, Silver/Black/Cobalt, Red/Black/Silver, Navy/Black/Silver
AQUA Wave – $249.99 available in Black, Red, Yellow, White/Orange, Petrol
AQUA Ocean – $179.99, available in Black/Red, Red/Black
DRI LITE Active – $229.99, available in White/Red, Charcoal/Fuchsia, Navy/Black/Silver, Black/Red
DRI LITE G – $199.99, available in White/Orange, Navy/Silver, Silver/Black/lime, Charcoal/Black/Orange, Black/Red

For more information on BIG MAX products, visit www.us.bigmaxgolf.com or follow on social media:

facebook.com/bigmaxgolf
Twitter: @BIGMAXGOLF
Instagram: @BIGMAX.GOLF

July 3, 2018
Kodak Playsport Pocket Camcorder Review
Kodak Playsport

Kodak has long been known for making photographic film and accessories, but since the digital camera has taken over the world of amateur photography, Kodak has been forced to change along with the rest of the industry. Digital cameras these days are getting smaller and lighter, and the pictures they take are getting better and better. Bigger, faster memory cards allow us to take hundreds of pictures at a time.

Golf instruction has also changed with the times, making use of lighter and cheaper video cameras to capture golf swings in greater detail. It used to be very impractical to video tape your golf swing on the course. Camcorders weighed several pounds and took up too much space. As a sign of just how far this motion capture technology has come, Kodak has introduced the Playsport pocket Camcorder.

Billed as a light weight, portable pocket camcorder for active lifestyles, it has many features that are sure to turn heads, especially in a package this small and light. We had the pleasure of having a few weeks to “play” with the Playsport, and we think Kodak has a solid offering on its hands. We won’t go into a real technical review of every feature, as there are many good reviews out there on gadget sites that you can get that info from. We wanted to give the basics and tell you about how this camera performs for our readers – golfers!

Notable Features:
1080p, 720p (30fps or 60fps), VGA, 5MP Still photos Bright 2" LCD Screen Waterproof to 3 meters
Design and Build:
The Playsport pocket camcorder is built solid and feels like it. The thing is about the same size as my iPhone with case, which makes it easy to slip into a pocket or golf bag. More specifically, it measures 4.4 x 2.3 x 0.8 inches and weights about 5 ounces, including the battery and memory card. It has rounded edges and a rubberized backing, along with the controls on the front and 2" LCD screen. The controls also feel solid and feedback is good. The bottom features a tripod mount, which comes in handy for golfers at the range to video tape their swings. Being waterproof, the side doors accessing the battery and cable slots were tight fitting. On one side below the power button are the mini-HDMI port, USB and AV jacks. The other side allows access to the SD/SDHC card slot and removable battery. The Playsport camcorder is light and easy to hold. The buttons are easy to reach and laid out well to allow easy operation without looking. The only caveat I had with the design is one that is almost unavoidable in a camera of this size. The lens sits flush with the body of the camera, and as such can be prone to the odd stray finger. The lens being relatively unprotected may lead to fingerprints or scratches, so one must be at least a little careful. Overall, this camera feels very solid, and it should be able to withstand a fair amount of jostling. We kept the camera in a golf cart cup holder for several rounds and it has no scratches or marks to speak of as a result.
Operation:
While the Kodak Playsport offers full 1080p HD video, don't let this mislead you into throwing your expensive HD camcorder away just yet. With such a small image sensor and lens, you are likely to be disappointed with the video quality at 1080p. Keeping in mind that this camera costs less than 1/10th the price of a high-end HD camcorder, we aren't complaining. Besides, most golfers will want to use this camera in the 720p setting at 60 frames per second, to capture the fast moving golf swing. 60fps does a great job at slowing down the golf club during a frame by frame analysis of the golf swing. I shot almost exclusively in this mode, although I took the opportunity to shoot some still shots as well. The five megapixel stills are adequate, but clearly this camera isn't designed to shoot still photos. Five megapixels is far below the standard these days, and the fixed focus lens isn't ideal for still photography. Overall the video taken with this pocket camcorder is on par with the other pocket cams I've tried lately. Let's face it - if you want top notch video quality, you'll have to pay a top notch price. Another great feature of this camera is the fact that it's waterproof to about ten feet. This took away the fear factor for us having it in the golf cart with drinks everywhere and a possibility of rain in the forecast. In fact, we had planned on shooting a swing tip on how to escape from a water hazard with this camera, but we haven't mustered up the courage yet! If we get a bit more time with it, you'll get that video very soon. Most golfers play on the weekend, and you don't get to choose the weather, so it's nice to know this camera won't turn into a pile of burnt silicon chips if you drop it in the Gatorade or it gets rained on. Being that it's waterproof, don't expect the sound to be great out of this camera, like most other pocket cams.
Overall Impressions:
Golfers will love the Kodak Playsport Pocket Camcorder for filming their swings, or capturing that special shot of your buddies in the bunker. It's light enough to be carried anywhere you go, and tough enough to not have to worry about treating it like a fragile electronic doo-dad. The image quality at 720p and 60fps was very good for a pocket cam, and it's fast enough to slow down a golf swing to the point of being able to see the golf club frame by frame. It's even waterproof, which means you can use it anywhere near the water without fear of getting it wet. For anyone that wants a portable camcorder that's easy to use, produces good video quality and is tough enough to last, the Kodak Playsport is a winner. Key Features Enhance Golf Experience The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera’s high-performance features provide great value to golfers looking to improve their game, including:
- Video action print – Included in the built-in software. With the click of a mouse, any swing can automatically be turned into a 9-up video action print showing start-to-finish snapshots that are great for analysis and comparison.
- Easy playback and upload – Playback on your HDTV television with included HDMI cable, or upload to YouTube and Facebook with the included USB cable and built-in software.
- Slow-motion playback speeds – A variety of playback speeds, plus frame-by-frame stop action to allow golfers (and their coaches) to analyze every swing movement.
- Five image capture modes – From 5MP stills to full 1080p HD video, including 720p/60 fps which is ideal for capturing golf swings and other high-speed action.
- Electronic image-stabilization – Helps you get sharper videos and less blur.
- Made for rugged outdoor use – Has an LCD Glare Shield feature and is waterproof up to 10 feet.
Perhaps the best feature of this camera is the low price tag of $150. If that weren't enough of a motivating factor for golfers,Callaway Golf is partnering with Kodak to offer this camera for free with the purchase of a qualifying driver from Callaway! Callaway Golf Promotion with KODAK PLAYSPORT Still Underway Kodak and Callaway are jointly offering golf fans a special promotion this summer - purchase one of five highly-acclaimed new Callaway Drivers before July 31 and receive the new KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera for free. The KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera is specifically designed for consumers with active lifestyles, allowing them to capture full 1080p HD video with the touch of a button. To be eligible to receive the new KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera, consumers must purchase one of the following Callaway Drivers before July 31; the Diablo Edge , Diablo Edge Tour , CALLAWAY FT-iZ , CALLAWAY FT-iZ Tour , FT TOUR ,or CALLAWAY Lady FT-iZ Driver . The MSRP of the KODAK PLAYSPORT Video Camera is $149.95. Promotional details are described below. Callaway Promotional Details Mail in gift with purchase applies only to new 2010 FT-iZ, FT-iZ I-MIX, FT-iZ Tour, FT Tour, Diablo Edge Tour, Diablo Edge Drivers (excludes FT-9 and FT-9 I-MIX) purchased between April 16, 2010 and July 31, 2010 from a participating authorized U.S. Retailer. Claim forms must be postmarked by July 15, 2010 and received by July 25, 2010. Proof of Purchase required. Allow 8-10 weeks for delivery. Void where prohibited. While supplies last. Ages 18 and over. Maximum 2 per household during promotional period. Playsport camera photos courtesy of crunchgear.com and digitalcamerareview.com
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July 15, 2010