What a great way to start off the season. The Demo Day at Chicago Bill’s Golf. The weather was typical Chicago…windy and cool, but it didn’t rain!
Back in the Saddle
I guess it is like riding a bike. It might have taken me an hour, but I quickly got back into the “golf” mode. Helping my friend Lou Cesarek of Mizuno Golf at the demo day was uber cool. The neat thing about Mizuno for the 2010 season is the Optimizer Swing Fitter. Swing the club, gather info and input into the computer and out pops your suggested golf shaft…it’s all about your swing and tendencies. Subjective decisions on shaft flex are gone…you actually hit the shaft that you would purchase. Now that’s a great use of Technology.
Impressive Stuff
A couple new clubs stand out. I was able to swing Wilson Golf’s new FG Tour Irons. Wow, I was surprised how clean they felt. They have a classic look from the toe to the heel. Their game improvement clubs were impressive as well. Thank god! Wilson has finally added some great clubs to their historic line…about time and kudos to the design team at Wilson.
Titleist has a winner in the 909H. I just love the look of this hybrid. It’s not overpowering and awkward looking. Can’t wait to take on on-course for a demo. I tested the AP2 iron…and it’s very nice. Titleist is a players club and it works for this player!
Callaway was a busy place on the range. I hit the FT Tour Driver and FT Hybrid. They intrigue me and will be testing them more in-depth. They also sported the TrackMan Golf Radar system. This might be the ultimate fitting tool. I won’t disclose my stats (open club face=power fade!) but I will say that the info provided is pure awesome!
Nike has a hot driver. I’m not a big Nike fan (love the shoes, not so much the clubs) but the new VR Tour Driver…um yes please. To say that I was shocked is an understatement.
The Mizuno MX-300 could be the best forged club for the widest spectrum of golfers on the market. The MP-62 with a Project X 6.0 shaft is so pure…think Greenland Glacier Water x’s 100.
What a great way to spend a March day. Thanks to Lou, Mark Clavey, Jimmy Michaels, Chris O’Brien, Billy Nestel and the cat from Nike (I forgot his name sorry). I enjoyed helping Scott (dude is 6′8 and swings smooth, good luck in Lexington) Brandon MP-52, Mike, Jim, Gary, Lefty, Shorty and Off balanced dude.
