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This Cleveland Launcher DST has very similar technology as the DST Driver. The dual rail system helps the hybrid stay stable when going after it in the rough or any other lie. In addition, it helps reduce turf drag and improve contact.

The hybrid has a parabolic leading edge. ...

This new Baffler Rail Hybrid is a new club with an old (tried and true) design. As a matter of fact, the Baffler has been around for thirty years. Let's take a look at some of the latest technology built into this very forgiving club.

The first thing ...

If I had to describe this hybrid with one word, that word would be "Forgiving." I challenge you to hit a bad shot with this hybrid. Okay, okay -- perhaps I'm getting carried away, but let me show you what I'm talking about.

The FT-iZ Hybrid is a ...

I really like the price point of this Bobby Jones hybrid. It's very reasonable. Most of you know who Bobby Jones is, but who is this Jesse Ortiz fellow? This is the famous club designer that burst onto the scene back in the early nineties ...

Well Nike is consistent with these Machspeeds. From driver to 3 wood to this hybrid, they are all very square-shaped. The whole idea is to make the clubs more aerodynamic for faster swing speeds. I think this makes more sense with the big 460cc driver, but ...

This course is what one of my more snooty friends would call "A Dog Track." However, I've had a lot of fun on this golf course. Whenever I can talk my girlfriend into playing golf with me, I take her here. We take our sweet time batting ...

This is a Titleist fairway wood for mid to high handicappers. It's the kissing cousin of the 909 F3. Both of these clubs look beautiful at setup, but this F2 is much easier to swing.

The round profile and the huge face make this Titleist F2 a ...

Uses for nitrogen: light bulbs, explosives, laughing gas... and now, golf clubs.

This PowerBilt Air Force One Fairway Wood is jacked up with nitrogen. It's true. By using this safe and stable gas, the internal pressure (which can be as high as 150 PSI) will support ...

What do you know? Dunlop is bringing up their game with this three-piece Sport Golf ball. I'm very impressed. Usually when I think of Dunlop, I think of inexpensive, lower quality items designed for beginners, but that's not the case with these balls. It's good ...

"AY BATTA BATTA... SWING BATTA BATTA, SWING!"

Listen up, baseball players: the shaft of these clubs were inspired by a baseball bat. Wilson makes the Demarini baseball bat, which is a high-tech bat that is used by 150 college baseball teams including the Oregon State Beavers, who won ...

Here's a beautiful Bridgestone Driver. I'm a big fan of the traditional-shaped drivers, and this one meets my tastes. It still is a huge 460cc clubhead, and the rigid sole reduces driver spin and promotes a higher launch angle for maximum carry.

My favorite thing about the club ...

I have to tell you, this is one of the best values I've seen for a set of irons since I've started reviewing clubs. These are Tommy Armour's Silver Scot Forged Cavity Backs, and they are a great-looking set of golf clubs.

Let's start with the faces. They have ...

Here's a set of golf clubs for your little golf prodigy. These are from the US Kids Golf Tour Series. They are designed for more advanced children who have been playing golf and have a higher swing speed than the beginner.

This set comes with ten golf ...

You're looking at a player's iron by Titleist. Don't be fooled by the cavity back; this iron still demands a good level of skill. But if you are a mid to low handicapper, you are going to love it.

PGA Tour pro Ryan Palmer swings these irons, and ...

"Responsive" is the word I would us to describe these cavity back irons. The J36 is made with 1020 carbon steel which is extremely soft. When you hit the ball on the grooves, you can really feel it, and "Man Oh Man" does it feel good. ...

I would use the word "innovative" when describing this set of game-improving irons. They incorporate an inverted-core technology to expand the sweet spot, giving the irons a bigger and hotter clubface. The cavity back is very traditional looking, and I like the basic teardrop shape.

The 3-through-6 ...

If there is a better-looking head on a three wood, I haven't seen it yet. This 909 Fairway wood is very pleasing to look down at address with its compact club head, sleek clean lines, and a simple alignment aid. Please keep in mind though, that this ...

Anybody remember the 2003 PGA Championship won by Shaun Micheel? "Shaun who," you ask? With a one shot lead on 18, he almost holed out his 7-iron from the rough, leaving it just two inches for the win!

Mr. Micheel had one of these Cleveland Launchers in his ...

"Boom Boom" Freddy Couples is the Bridgestone man. I'm pretty sure he doesn't play these particular E6+ golf balls, but Lee Trevino might. And I'm betting you should.

This is a moderately priced ball for the mid to high handicappers. It's a three-piece ball consisting of a core, mantle ...

It's stocking stuffing time! (That's if you are reading this in December. I'm aware my blogs may live on long after I'm dead, so disregard if you are reading this in July, and please enjoy the BBQ and fireworks.) Of course you are going to get Dad ...

Check out this Bobby Jones Lob Wedge -- it has a face insert! We've all seen the soft inserts in our putters, but this is the first insert that I've seen in a wedge. That's not all, either. Club maker Jesse Ortiz and short game specialist David Pelz ...

This Burner TP (Tour Preferred) golf ball is a great middle-of-the-road golf ball. TaylorMade, in all their wisdom, came up with an economy version of their premium golf balls, the TP Black and the TP Red.

These Burner TPs are primarily a distance ball. They have an "HPF 1000 SpeedMantle169" ...

These Titleist Tour Prestige Golf Balls are "fair to midlin'," as my grandpappy used to say. I'm pretty sure that means average.

These balls are a few years old. This is a softer ball when compared with your typical distance balls like your Pinnacles and your Top Flites. It ...

With today's technology, you need to select the right club for you. Even with the simple ol' sand wedge.

Here's a very nice forgiving wedge from Mizuno. This club is designed for the mid to higher handicappers that are looking for a club that they don't have to hit on ...

What golf ball should I play? There are only 4000 to chose from, right? And they range in price from a few dollars to several dollars. Let's take a look at one of the leaders in this industry.

These Nike One Black golf balls are pretty cool. It's ...

Titleist has always led the golf ball industry. Thanks to Tiger, Nike has done a good job of chasing them, but Titleist still rules the roost.

I've played these Titleist NXT balls a lot. Let's take a look at them:

This is a solid core ball, with a Fusablend cover. It's ...