Not long ago we had a look at the Clicgear 2.0 Push Cart, today we follow up in the Push Cart series with a review of the Compact 600 by Bag Boy. BagBoy is a veteran in this field, with a wide variety of offerings and ample experience in providing golf gear to the masses. How does the Compact 600 stack up to current models? Let’s have a closer look and see…
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Review: Bag Boy Compact 600
July 9th, 2008 — , Equipment, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Review: Nike Sumo Squared Hybrids
June 23rd, 2008 — , Equipment, Reviews, Woods/Hybrids from Valerie @ The Deep Rough
Over the past few months, we have had a chance to have a close look at a lot of clubs in the 2008 line of Nike golf equipment. From the Nike Sumo 5900 driver to the Nike Slingshot 4D irons, we have continually been impressed. Today we will be having a closer look at the Nike Sumo Squared Hybrids. These hybrids promise pinpoint accuracy and ample forgiveness.
Related StoresReview: Crocs Ace Golf Shoes
June 19th, 2008 — , Apparel, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Early last summer I purchased a pair of Off Road crocs, and they have rarely left my feet. They are quite possibly the most comfortable casual shoes I have ever owned. I always wear them to the golf course, and am anxious to slip them back on after walking 18 holes. When Crocs purchased Bite Shoes last year, my first thought was wow…when do I get golf spikes on my crocs?. Well, I did not have to wait long. Crocs quickly put together a golf shoe design, that is more than just spikes slapped onto the bottom of a traditional croc: the Crocs Ace.
Related StoresReview: Power Blade
June 17th, 2008 — , Reviews, Training Aids from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Everyone wants to add yards to their drive. You know you want to belt it 325 down the middle like Tiger. There are plenty of training aids out there on the market claiming they will add 5..10…25 yards to your drive, but most fall short in delivering on those promises. The problem generally is due to the fact that even with the greatest of training aids, you must put in the work with it to see results. So the challenge for a training aid designer is to create an effective tool that both shows results and is fun to use. Is the Power Blade the answer? We’ll find out!
Related StoresReview: Clicgear 2.0 Cart
June 11th, 2008 — , Equipment, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Today we have a look at the first cart in our Push Cart Roundup, the Clicgear 2.0. The Clicgear 2.0 introduces a number of improvements over the previous model, most notably a super easy to use folding and unfolding system. We have been using the Clicgear 2.0 for about a month now, and have put together a detailed review of these improvements and the overall performance of the cart.
Related StoresReview: Heavy Putter C2-DF
June 3rd, 2008 — , Equipment, Putters, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
If you are a long time reader of The Deep Rough, you know I am absolutely in love with my B3-M Heavy Putter. Earlier this year, Heavy Putter released a new line of Deep Faced putters. The Deep Face raises the center of gravity of the putter, aligning it closer to the equator of a golf ball. This should result in more consistent strikes on the sweet spot of the putter face. So let’s have a look at the Heavy Putter C2-DF and see how it compares to the earlier generation Heavy Putters.
Related StoresReview: TaylorMade Tour Burner
May 30th, 2008 — , Drivers, Equipment, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
TaylorMade launch the new Tour Burner line of equipment earlier this Spring with a spirited marketing campaign. The Burner Bloodline website provides great detail and insight into this tour like line of equipment. Unlike the Tour Authentic line from Callaway, the Tour Burner series is not about bringing extremely high priced actual Tour equipment to the hands of the weekend golfer, but about bringing Tour like performance to the rest of us. Can a piece of equipment give us a ball flight like TaylorMade Staffer Sergio Garcia?
Related StoresGolf Push Cart Roundup
May 28th, 2008 — , Equipment, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Buggies, trolleys, push carts…golfers from around the world have many names for these two or three wheeled devices to help lug those clubs around the course. Anyone who has pulled a two wheel cart behind them for 18 holes knows that process can be more trouble than it’s worth. The three wheeled push cart has helped transform the task from a painful experience to an easier walk in the park. Over the next week, we will be posting detailed reviews of a couple of the more popular push cart options available. Today we will have a quick look at the carts involved.
Related StoresGolf Push Cart Roundup
May 28th, 2008 — , Equipment, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Buggies, trolleys, push carts…golfers from around the world have many names for these two or three wheeled devices to help lug those clubs around the course. Anyone who has pulled a two wheel cart behind them for 18 holes knows that process can be more trouble than it’s worth. The three wheeled push cart has helped transform the task from a painful experience to an easier walk in the park. Over the next week, we will be posting detailed reviews of a couple of the more popular push cart options available. Today we will have a quick look at the carts involved.
Related StoresReview: 2008 Callaway Women’s Shirts
May 27th, 2008 — , Apparel, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Callaway recently sent me two ladies’ golf shirts to review and I’m now a convert to this brand of clothing that I had previously shied away from. I was immediately impressed by the style and feel of both shirts and after wearing them once on the golf course, I actually put one on knowing that I wouldn’t be hitting the links that day. These shirts are not only comfortable, but incredibly fashionable as well.
Related StoresReview: Bushnell Tour v2 Range Finder
May 23rd, 2008 — , Equipment, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Bushnell is known for creating high quality, precision optics in a variety of sporting arenas. If you are a competitive golfer, you probably have already used a Medalist laser rangefinder or some earlier version of this product line. For 2008, Bushnell has released an updated version of this laser rangefinder, the Tour V2. The Tour V2 is currently the smallest laser rangefinder in the marketplace, offering precise distance measurement in a very small package
Related StoresReview: Gatorade Tiger
May 8th, 2008 — , Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Gatorade recently has introduced a new line of Tiger Woods endorsed sports drinks, Gatorade Tiger. The new formula is nearly identical to the original Gatorade, except for 25% bump in electrolytes. The new Gatorade Tiger is available in three flavors: Red Drive (Cherry/Citrus), Cool Fusion (Lemon/Lime) and my personal favorite: Quiet Storm (Grape). This ‘Tiger Juice’ is available in two sizes, 16oz (100 calories per bottle) or 32oz.
Related StoresReview: Bag Boy Clip-Lok Stand Bag
May 7th, 2008 — , Equipment, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
We have not reviewed many golf bags here on The Deep Rough, but today we will be taking a close look at a new stand bag from Bag Boy, the Bag Boy Clip-Lok Stand Bag. This bag is fitted with a neat little system to lock your clubs in place, to reduce club chatter.
Related StoresAshworth’s 2008 Line of Men’s Golf Shirts
May 6th, 2008 — , Apparel, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Today we are having a look at some new pieces in Ashworth’s 2008 line of golf shirts. The people at Ashworth were nice enough to send along a sampling of the latest Ashworth Men’s shirts as well as some of items from the Callaway Women’s line. Today we will focus in on the Men’s line, and follow up with a look at the Women’s line later this week.
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Ashworth’s 2008 Line of Men’s Golf Shirts
May 6th, 2008 — , Apparel, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Today we are having a look at some new pieces in Ashworth’s 2008 line of golf shirts. The people at Ashworth were nice enough to send along a sampling of the latest Ashworth Men’s shirts as well as some of items from the Callaway Women’s line. Today we will focus in on the Men’s line, and follow up with a look at the Women’s line later this week.
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Nike Slingshot 4D Review
April 23rd, 2008 — , Equipment, Irons/Wedges, Reviews from Valerie @ The Deep Rough
Spring has finally arrived for me! After a long winter without any golf, I finally got in 27 holes this weekend. The motivation for this early and cold round was a set of beautiful new Nike irons that have been staring at me for about 3 weeks. These impressive new clubs arrived one day and I’ve been itching to play with them since I eyed their shiny new faces with fancy yellow coloring. I initially started swinging them in the house waiting for the day when I could finally try them out and see for myself if they were as fantastic as they looked.
Related StoresReview: Rife Two Bar Hybrid Putter
April 16th, 2008 — , Equipment, Putters, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
You have probably seen the infomercials on The Golf Channel. Interviews with numerous Touring Professionals singing the praises of the Roll Groove technology. With a high tech look, and loads of technology, the Rife Two Bar Hybrid Putter is put to the test.
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April 16th, 2008 — , Equipment, Putters, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
You have probably seen the infomercials on The Golf Channel. Interviews with numerous Touring Professionals singing the praises of the Roll Groove technology. With a high tech look, and loads of technology, the Rife Two Bar Hybrid Putter is put to the test.
Related StoresMizuno MX-950 Review
March 25th, 2008 — , Equipment, Irons/Wedges, Reviews, mizuno, mx-950 from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Not long ago we had a look at the Mizuno MP-57 irons, geared toward the mid to lower handicap player. Today we will be taking a close look at Mizuno’s offering for the higher handicap player, the MX-950. The MX-950 is a mixed hybrid/iron set with a ton of forgiveness and the quality you would expect from Mizuno. The question is, do they have that same Mizuno feel?
Related StoresReview: Miura Black Wedge
March 19th, 2008 — , Equipment, Irons/Wedges, Reviews, black wedge, miura, wedge from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Speak the name Miura, and many are struck by visions of artistically ground billets of mild steel and the buttery soft feeling of a well struck long iron. In addition to their hand finished irons, Miura Golf also crafts fine wedges and putters. Today we will be looking at one of the newest Miura offerings, the Black Wedge: a high spin wedge with a black finish and the touch of master craftsman Katsuhiro Miura’s hands.
Related StoresReview: Nike Sumo Squared 5900
March 11th, 2008 — , Drivers, Equipment, Reviews, nike golf, nike sumo, sumo squared 5900 from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Square was all the rage in 2007, with the original Sumo Squared, Callaway FT-i and various other models reaching the market. The initial buzz factor was huge as everyone seemed to love to talk about super high MOI and the ultra-forgiving nature of the square driver head. Sure there were some complaints of a loss of distance and deafening sound, quieting the square head buzz a little…However, it has been over a year now, and as far as I can tell, club designers do not sleep these days. The Nike engineers have obviously been hard at work, recently unveiling their new square driver: The Sumo Squared 5900.
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March 5th, 2008 — , Equipment, Putters, Reviews, spider, taylormade from Sean @ The Deep Rough
TaylorMade has never been one for offering up boring product designs. The Rossa Monza Spider’s radical new shape and eye catching paint job continue this tradition. Marry the stunning looks with extreme MOI and AGSI+ and TaylorMade has another winner on their hands. Today we’ll have a look at this technologically advanced putter which has been tearing up the PGA tour.
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March 4th, 2008 — , Reviews, Training Aids from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Not long ago I wrote about the GyroSwing which will soon be released by SLKZ golf. They also happen to offer a few other training aid products, a couple of which caught my eye: The Refiner and Swing Accelerator. The refiner is a hinged driver which works on getting your golf swing on plane. The Swing Accelerator, on the other hand, is a weighted club which targets the distance part of your game. We will have a look at both of these devices today and see if they can help your game.
Related StoresReview: Caesar Golf Balls
February 26th, 2008 — Golf Balls, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
A golf ball without dimples? Crazy you say. Nope, The Caesar Golf Company has managed to remove said dimples and offer a completely smooth, billiard ball like apparatus for golfer to swing at. The premise is simple…makes sense…but how does it perform on the course?
Related StoresReview: Yes! Donna Putter
February 23rd, 2008 — Equipment, Putters, Reviews from Sean @ The Deep Rough
Over the past few weeks I have been having a look at one of the latest putter designs from Yes! Golf, their Donna putter model. The Donna combines a high MOI design with the renowned Yes! C-Groove technology. This combination should provide one of the straightest hitting putters on the market today.
Related StoresAlpha Golf C1 Pro Irons
February 10th, 2008 — Equipment, Irons/Wedges, Reviews, alpha golf, c1 pro, irons from Sean @ The Deep Rough
If you are a fan of the Long Drive circuit, you probably have heard of Alpha Golf. They have dominated long drive competitions for years and now are making a move in the rest of the equipment marketplace. From Drivers to Hybrids down to Putters, Alpha Golf now has you covered. Today we will be having a look at the C1 Pro Forged Irons from Alpha Golf.
Related StoresFloppy Releases New Practice Ball
February 8th, 2008 — Reviews, Training Aids from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Early last year I had a look at The Floppy, a soft indoor practice ball. I still use it to this day, chipping/flopping around the house. I have had a look at a bunch of practice balls at this point, and The Floppy is definitely the one to use inside the house. Recently the guys who created The Floppy released a new version with a more durable design and some fancy packaging. Adam, president of The Floppy, was kind enough to send along a sleeve of the new guys.
Related StoresReview: Bite Golf Boot 2.5
February 5th, 2008 — Equipment, Reviews, bite golf, boots, golf boots from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
At this time of year, rounds of golf are few and far between. When the weather lets up enough to get out on the course, the ground is generally quite soggy if not swampy. Walking the course in traditional golf shoes in such conditions, is not advisable…unless you have a few extra pairs [...]
Related StoresReview: Mizuno MP-57 Irons
January 28th, 2008 — Equipment, Reviews, mizuno, mp-57, mp57 from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
I played my first Mizuno irons, the MX-23s a couple years ago. I still remember the feeling the first time I flushed a 6 iron with those clubs…wow. I have played, demoed, tested numerous other irons since, and really, for me at least, nothing compares to the buttery soft feel of a well [...]
Related StoresReview: Bobby Jones Hybrids
January 26th, 2008 — Equipment, Reviews from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Today we have another review submitted by Deep Rough contributor, Anthony. Looks like he had an awesome time with a couple hybrids from The Bobby Jones company.
Background
We have all seen the advertisements on the Golf Channel for these hybrids, so I decided to ask for the opportunity to demo these hybrids. Bryan was kind enough to [...]
Review: Sunice Hurricane Byron Jacket
January 23rd, 2008 — Equipment, Reviews from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Background
I had the opportunity to review the SunIce Hurricane Byron Gore-Tex Paclite rain jacket and the Tornado rain pants recently.
The Hurricane collection brings you the best of the best in golf outerwear. All products featured in the Hurricane category bear the insignia of Gore(r) the leading and most trusted outerwer fabric brand in the world. [...]
Related StoresReview: Bridgestone Golf Balls
January 21st, 2008 — B330S, Bridgestone, Equipment, Reviews, e5+, e6+ from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Background
Bridgestone Golf has given me the opportunity to review their 3 of their new ball releases for 2008, the E5+, E6+ and new B330S.
Each of these balls are designed with different golfers in mind.
e5+ Features
The e5+ with its unique Urethane cover two-piece construction is designed for players seeking longer carry distance off the tee by [...]
Review: GOLFGYM PowerSwing Trainer
January 16th, 2008 — Equipment, Reviews from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Background
The GolfGym Powerswing is set of latex bands that allow you to perform various exercises, including golf swing-like exercises.
Concept
These bands are designed so you can perform golf-specific exercises in your home. There is no need to go to the gym. You can perform the strengthening and stretching exercises at home, at your convenience. [...]
Review: Swing Speed Radar with Tempo Timer
January 15th, 2008 — Reviews, Training Aids from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
It is cold outside…snowing in fact. So, what better way to get your golf fix in, than to swing a golf club around the house and check out your swing speed. Today we will be having a close look at a device that can accurately measure that for you: the Swing Speed Radar [...]
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Review: Tour Tempo Player
January 13th, 2008 — Reviews, Training Aids from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Not too long ago we posted a review of a golf swing tempo device, SwingTempo. Today we’ll have a look at another device aimed at improving your swing tempo, the Tour Tempo Player by Tour Tempo. If you have ever struggled with your tempo…my swing feels so slow today…why is my swing so [...]
Related Stores2007 Masters Time Capsule
January 9th, 2008 — Champions Tour, European Tour, Fantasy Golf, Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Fitness, Golf Instruction, Golf Media, Hackers, LPGA Tour, Life, Miscellaneous, Nationwide Tour, PGA Tour, Pro Tips, Reviews, Site News, The Masters, Tiger Woods, Travel, golf courses from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
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Review: Almost Golf - Practice Golf Balls
January 7th, 2008 — Equipment, Reviews, almost golf, indoor golf balls, practice golf balls from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Living in the North East, one does not have many opportunities to get out and actually play golf. We are pretty much stuck with working on our swing indoors (my ceiling loves that), playing Tiger Woods on the Wii/Dancin Dogg simulator (which is pretty darn cool!) or playing with various practice type balls. [...]
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Precept Distance iQ 180 Golf Ball
January 4th, 2008 — Golf Balls, Golf Equipment, Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
During round one of the first PGA tournament of 2008, the Mercedes, a commercial (with Nick Price and Paula Creamer) reminded me of a couple of golf ball reviews I need to take care of. The first, the Precept Distance iQ 180.
Precept Distance iQ 180 Technology
The iQ 180 is a two piece “soft distance ball.” [...]
2007 HOG Time Capsule
December 31st, 2007 — Champions Tour, European Tour, Fantasy Golf, Golf Accessories, Golf Apparel, Golf Balls, Golf Clubs, Golf Equipment, Golf Fitness, Golf Instruction, Golf Media, Hackers, LPGA Tour, Life, Miscellaneous, Nationwide Tour, PGA Tour, Pro Tips, Reviews, Site News, The Masters, Tiger Woods, Travel, golf courses from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
Today is the last day of 2007. I’m going through the year’s posts and highlighting by month, some of the best subjects of the year.
January 2007
January 2007 saw me at my first PGA Merchandise Show and I got a ton of hits, comments and thousands of video views of my interviews. I even [...]
Review: Zero Restriction Tour-Lite Jacket
December 27th, 2007 — Equipment, Reviews from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Zero Restriction is THE name in the golf outerwear market. Their line of weather proof, non-restrictive clothing is so sought after, apparently even tour players have to shell out some cash to get their hands on ZR gear.
To my delight, a box from Zero Restriction showed up at my office with a hunter green [...]
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Review: TrueStrike Golf Mat
December 27th, 2007 — Reviews, Training Aids from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Background
This winter, my goal was to set up an indoor driving range so I can keep my swing in tune during the cold winter months. Fortunately for me, my home has 9′ ceilings in the basement, so I am able to do this. Obviously, one of the main components to an indoor range [...]
Review: Tifosi Optics Ventoux
December 26th, 2007 — Equipment, Reviews from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
We will be having a look at the interchangeable lens Ventroux sunglasses from Tifosi Optics today. Delivered with three different style lenses, these sunglasses are as versatile as they are stylish…and you will still have some cash left over to actually play some golf!
Background
Extreme Contrast Lens (EC)
The Tifosi Optics™ EC™ lens is designed for [...]
Review: SwingTempo
December 26th, 2007 — Reviews, Training Aids from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Background
I had the opportunity to demo the SwingTempo this week. I’ve used it in my basement on my indoor “driving range”, and today, I used it outside at the actual driving range. This training aid is designed to help you work on the one aspect of your swing I’m sure you’re ignoring: [...]
Related StoresStraight Nuts Golf Hold ‘Em
December 20th, 2007 — Miscellaneous, Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
My pals and I never saw a bet we didn’t like on the golf course.
Straight Nuts, at www.pokergolfscorecards.com, has five different games you can buy for adding a little extra fun to your rounds of golf with your buddies. Their games are basically printed cards with blackjack or a variation of poker made for [...]
Review: GRIP Golf Hybrid
December 12th, 2007 — Equipment, Reviews from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Not too long ago, I got my hands on a G.R.I.P. (Golf Research in Play) #4 Hybrid. You may have read my review of the G.R.I.P. 460cc Driver offering last week. G.R.I.P. offers a full range of golf equipment from the driver down to your wedges and putter. The equipment is priced to [...]
Related StoresLucky 7 Hold ‘em Advanced Golf Game
December 11th, 2007 — Golf Accessories, Miscellaneous, Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
I’m still a little broke after my latest “free” trip to Vegas. Yes, perhaps I need to look in the mirror to see if “sucker” is tattooed on my forehead…
In the spirit of Vegas, gambling and my favorite ball maker (casino chips), here’s a post about Lucky 7 Golf. Lucky 7 Golf has [...]
Review: TaylorMade R7 CGB Max Irons
December 9th, 2007 — Equipment, Reviews from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Today we are looking at the new TaylorMade R7 CGB MAX Irons. These are not to be confused with the r7 CGB Max irons…oh wait, I guess they are pretty easy to confuse…name wise at least. A mere glance at the club will reveal numerous differences between the 2006 model and the 2008 [...]
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December 9th, 2007 — Equipment, Reviews from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Recently the people at G.R.I.P. (Golf Research in Play) sent me one of their 460cc Drivers for review. G.R.I.P. offers a full range of golf equipment from the driver down to your wedges and putter. The equipment is priced to move, sometimes coming in at 20-50% of major brand equipment costs ($129 for [...]
Related StoresIt may not be legal, but it’s nice to have warm balls
December 5th, 2007 — Accessories, Balls, Equipment, Reviews from Tony Korologos a.k.a. mediaguru @ Hooked On Golf Blog
There’s nothing more painful than cold balls in the Winter time. I know this all too well. My new friends at King Golf have a great product for this problem. Of course, I’m talking about cold golf balls. There’s nothing more painful than blading a 3-iron in 29 degree temps when your [...]
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Review: PeakVision Golf Sunglasses
December 3rd, 2007 — Equipment, Reviews from DeepRough @ The Deep Rough
Background
We had the opportunity to review both the PeakVision Sports SL8 and SD7 model sunglasses. I had a look at the SD7s, while Anthony had a look at the SL8s. Both of these sunglasses are specifically designed for golf. The SD7 is pictured below.
The PeakVision Sports Solution
PeakVision Sports incorporates two different technologies [...]