Golf Local, Rochester

I recently learned about a new golf ball called the Polara Ultimate Straight. This ball was engineered to help correct a slice or hook. The manufacturer states that their ball remedies up to 75% of hooks and slices. So I contacted the company and asked them for some balls so I could do some of my own tests.

As a player who has battled the slice for many years, I had my doubts. I have tried every gimmick around to help hit the ball straighter – nothing has worked completely … until now!

The Polara golf balls claim to fly straight because of the three different dimple depths and patterns:

• Shallow Dimples: helps lower lift and establish optimal spin axis
• Small Dimples: helps inhibit slice and hook-causing side spin
• Deep Dimples: helps reduce drag and enhance weight distribution

When the ball is placed on the tee with the side stamp arrow on top and pointed at the target, the ball is in its principle spin axis orientation for a straight shot. The Polara Ultimate Straight balls generate about 20% less drag and 50% less lift when they rotate about their principle spin axis. It is the 50% less lift that is responsible for 50% of the slice correction.

So Did The Polara Balls Fly Straighter Than A Normal Golf Ball?
In order to get a accurate evaluation I played two balls over 18 holes – the Polara Ultimate Straight ball and a Nike PD Long ball. Off the tee the Polara ball was much straighter and found the fairways more frequently than the Nike PD Long. What the ball lacked in distance, it made up for in accuracy. I was consistently 5 – 10 yards shorter on the tee. To make up the distance of the tee the manufacture recommends 13 degree or higher loft club. The higher loft gives the ball a higher launch angle, which complements the Polara’s low lift/low trajectory.

When using my irons I experienced the same accurate results – hitting the ball straighter and even longer than the Nike PD Long. I found that the Polara ball was one to two clubs lengths longer off the irons than a normal ball. Once I figured this out, I hit more greens than ever before.

I was not as impressed with the Polara ball on the green. I found it hard to get a good feel putting compared to the Nike PD Long. This could be because I am very particular with the type of ball I putt with, so you may have to form your own opinion on this.

The Polara Ultimate Straight Ball is perfect for one group of golfers – those who want to enjoy the game more and hit more shots from the short stuff.  Please be aware that this ball is not recognized by the USGA as a legal ball in tournament play.

Want to win a sleeve of the Polara Ultimate Balls?  Enter Below For Your Chance.

The Nike 20XI could just be the most expensive ball on the market. Launching tomorrow April 29, 2011, this brand new golf ball will bring some of the most innovative materials on the market.

This new golf ball by Nike will set you back around $55-$60 per dozen or $5 per ball. That is the most expensive golf ball out there beating out the popular Titleist Pro V1 $45/dz and the great Srixon Z Star $49/dz.

This ball has some very new core technology that promises more distance off the tee and better control around the greens.

Here is what Nike lists out as the new characteristics

Revolutionary Distance – Faster initial velocity for maximum distance

Revolutionary Core - Lighter RZN core yields highest levels of M.O.I. for longer, more controlled shots

Revolutionary Construction – New materials allow more precise manufacturing processes for more consistency, ball to ball

This new ball promises a lot to the avid golfer. We will keep you up-to-date on how we like it and if it is truly worth the $60 investment.

> Find more information on Nike.com

The leader in hybrid iron set design, Adams Golf introduces the new Idea Tech V3 Hybrid Irons that puts the latest technology and newest materials in the hands of all golfers.  Idea Tech V3 are easy-to-hit, and provide a high performance which tells us why these hybrid irons have led the industry for so many years.  With the dramatic nickel chromium (NiCr) plated and physical vapor deposition (PVD) black finishes, these golf clubs are in a category all their own.

Idea Tech V3 irons are the easiest to hit set that’s ever been created by Adams Golf.   The hotter face and the higher launch results in more distance for golfers of any skill level.  The improved sole design on the hybrids help you cut through the turf easier for better playability from all types of lies.  By using a four-piece badge system that uses viscoelastic vibration dampening material, the feel at the point of contact is exceptional.

Adams offers these clubs in both steel and graphite shafts.  The MSRP is $799.99 and $899.99 respectatively.  To learn more about the Adams Golf Idea Tech V3 Hybrids Iron you can visit Play Better Golf and get fitted
for your set today.

The new VR Pro Combo irons are a premium Tour-level iron set that has all the requirements that Tour athletes demand.

Traditional Look
The VR Pro Combo irons maintain a traditional look with a high degree of workability as they change from cavity, to split-cavity and finally blades. The cavity design offers higher trajectory on longer irons, the split cavity enhances control and workability, and the blades deliver unsurpassed short-game feel.

Center of Gravity Mapping
Through new linear Center of Gravity (CG) Mapping, the CG moves gradually and consistently throughout each club in the set for optimal launch and consistent distance control.

Shot Making Ability
The VR Pro Combo irons are crafted with consistency that Tour-level athletes demand with a new forging process for more precise shot-making.  These irons are precision forged out of 1025 Forged Carbon Steel to a near-finished level eliminating most hand work and ensuring consistency throughout the set. A new three-step groove process creates Nike’s most exact iron faces ever.  The new X3X high-frequency grooves provide better performance and more consistent distance control. More grooves, closer together and deeper on the face help to ensure maximum flight control and shot-to-shot consistency.

Price
3-PW Dynamic Gold Steel X,S,R;  RH/LH  MSRP:  $1079.99

Custom Fitting
Available at Play Better Golf with Nike’s new 360 interchangeable fitting system. Call 271-0332 and get fit today!

Ping K15 Driver

Ping’s new driver features, “Straight Flight Technology“, by positioning 10 percent of the head’s mass toward the heel. “SF Tec” helps to promote more face rotation, in turn creating straighter ball flight.

You’ll also see big distance gains with the K15.

Combining a large-profile 460cc head and a club face that is longer heel to toe, the MOI is sizeable for consistent performance across the hitting surface. This design positions the center of gravity low and back to generate high launch and low spin.

DISTANCE: Most gain 10 to 15 yards; minimal distance loss on off center hits.
ACCURACY/FORGIVENESS: Little directional loss.
FEEL: Good stability across face.

PLAYABILITY: Draw bias; testers rarely lose shots to the right.
LOOK: Large, elongated crown inspires confidence; visual aid on crown

Other Models – PING G-15 & PING i-15
Pricing:
K-15: $299
G-15: $299
i-15:  $349

Further information can be found at Ping.  Get custom fit for this club and more at IPlayBetterGolf.

CALLAWAY DIABLO OCTANE DRIVER
8 Yards Longer Than Titanium

Lighter, faster, stronger. It’s what makes the all-new Diablo Octane Driver a revolution. Fueled by Forged Composite, a unique new material from Callaway that allows superior distribution of clubhead mass, compared with all-titanium drivers. The result? A lighter clubhead that retains an extremely high MOI. The Diablo Octane Driver powers drives beyond those of its all-titanium predecessor, the Diablo Edge Driver, by an average distance of 8 extra yards. Experience the most powerful driver ever imagined – the Diablo Octane Driver with Forged Composite.

To learn more about the Octane Driver or to try it out, visit Pennfair Golf.

TaylorMade R11 Driver

If you have been watching golf these past few weeks and wonder, ” Is that a white driver?  Who makes that? ”  Well, that club happens to be the new TaylorMade R11 driver and it is the most adjustable club in golf!  It features a new option called ASP = Adjustable Sole Plate.  The new acronym is visible on the sole of the club and will control the Face Angle at address to open, close or maintain neutral positions.  Combine this new option with the already available FCT and MWT and you have a ton of adjustments you are able to make.  It is amazing technology if you ask me.

TaylorMade R11 is white?

Everyone is buzzing with positive & negative opinions on the fact that the Taylormade R11 model may come standard in white.  The white color helps to combat the glare from the top of the club at address and is combined with a black club face.  This seems to be the new flavor at with Taylormade who also carries a Ghost putter series.

Other Models – Taylormade R11 TP Driver
TaylorMade will provide an R11 TP Driver as well.  You can bet it will be expensive too.  Most likely somewhere in the $699 range while the R11 will figure to price at $399.

Further information can be found at www.taylormadegolf.com.  You can also purchase this amazing new club at Play Better Golf.

Golf apps are becoming very popular on the golf course and can help greatly with your game. There are many golf GPS units like the Sky Caddie Gps Unit that we reviewed before but why not save your money and download an app.

Check out the GolfLogix iPhone app. It is one of the best ones out there.

All FREE GolfLogix Club members get:
- Unlimited 4-player scoring
- Pro-level stat-tracking
- Aerial images of every hole
- Personal website to track your scores and stats at www.GolfLogix.com
- 24-hours Guest Champion Membership

Become a Champion Member
- GolfLogix Champion Members get all of the Club Member features plus:
- GPS distances to hazards/layups and greens on 25,800 golf courses worldwide
- Touch point landing distances on all aerials
- Member discounts and offers on all things golf
- The annual Champion Membership is only $39.95, less than a single golf lesson!

Height – 35’’
Weight – 6 Lbs. / 2.9 Kgs.
Material – 420D Plum Blossom Nylon & 250D Diamond Ripstop Nylon

The Izzo Breeze Cart Bag can be purchase on Izzo.com.

Details:
- 375 gram head
- 6061 Aluminum (aircraft quality)
- CNC milled
- Standard loft angle – 3 degrees
- Standard lie angle – 72 degrees

The Izzo Black Mamba is a fantastic putter.  To purchase your very own Black Mamba go to Amazon.com. They sell the unit for only $79.95.