Wilson, Cleveland reveal putters
Latest revelations from the PGA Merchandise show in Florida features putters, fairway metals and a new ball from Srixon.
Posted: 31 January 2005
by Golfmagic correspndent
Wilson FwC fairway metal
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Wilson introduced a range of putters and fairway metals at the PGA Merchandise trade show in Orlando – the world’s biggest golf showcase.
Their KC Putter Series – designed by Kirk Currie - will feature on the spot custom-fitting service allowing golfers to adjust putters by length, lie, loft angle and weight at point of purchase.
Each putter will include three weight plates that can be inserted in the sole of each putter so golfers can choose a particular head weight for their particular stroke. The Balance Fit System will also enable players to change the grip weight (from six options) through a portal in the grip's end cap.
The Staff KCI (heel toe), Staff KC II (semi-mallet) and Staff KCIII (small mallet) feature a black head finish and micro-milled face with the Kirk Currie signature and model number. Recommended price will be around £200.
Wilson’s FwC fairway metals feature a Nano Crown, a carbon composite material reinforced with minute particles for extra strength. Wilson revealed its Staff Pd5 and Dd 5 drivers at the Munich show in October.
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Cleveland’s latest CG2 irons
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The fairway woods feature what Wilson called a Nano Crown -- a carbon composite material reinforced with tiny particles for extra strength.
Complete with Nano Tech graphite shaft, the clubs are likely to be available in 15,18,21 and 24 degree lofts, priced around £200.
Cleveland Golf introduced two additions to its Never Compromise range, as used by World No.1 Vijay Singh and a new set of CG2 irons.
The Milled Series putters (RRP about £200), features a tungsten weight in the sole moving the sweet spot directly to centre-line, helping keep the putter balanced through the putting stroke.
The Speed Control putters (£100 approx) will be offered in grey or red with respective polymer or stainless steel insert for fast or slow greens.
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Srixon Z-UR ball is used by Jimenez
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Cleveland is also expected to soon reveal its CG2 irons designed low to mid-handicapper golfers and Launcher comp fairway metals for high launch and more penetration.
The new Z-UR ball from Srixon Sports with its thin, urethane-elastomer cover aims to promote stability in all cross winds and head winds. It’s currently used by Miguel Angel Jimenez.
Says Srixon’s Mike Pai: "We're really excited about the ball. It's one the majority of our Tour staff players are moving over to. It's slightly softer than at HR-X golf ball. And the guys on tour are really excited about it."
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Hogan Big Ben CS-3 driver
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As part of its re-emergence following the take-over by Callaway Golf, Ben Hogan Golf will return to the metal woods market with the debut of its Big Ben CS-3 driver and Big Ben C 455 fairway woods.
The driver features Hogan's Custom Shot Shaping System (CS-3), while the fairway woods boast an exclusive Speed Slot design. Expect to pay around £300 for the driver and approximately £180 for the fairway metals.
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