The holidays are upon us and it's time to
find
gifts for the golfers in your life. But where
do
you start?
We're here to help.
Introducing the amateurgolf.com 2013 Holiday
Gift Guide, a comprehensive listing of some of
the year's best equipment, apparel and golf
gear
sure to put a smile on the face of the golfer
on
your list this holiday season. Learn about
great
products and how they'll fit
your golfer's bag and game.
APPAREL & OUTERWEAR:
ProQuip USA Lambswool Sweater:
Wearing the right outerwear is the key to
stretching your personal golf season as long
as
possible and ProQuip's new Lambswool
Sweater
might be the perfect apparel item for
determined
golfers in many locations Review | Buy
»
Maide Highland Pant: We want
functionality. And, perhaps above all else,
we
want to look good. The Highland model from
new
golf apparel company, Maide Golf, sure helps
us
get there. Review »
ProQuip Trophy Rain Suit: When it
comes to keeping you dry and comfortable,
ProQuip really knows their business! Review | Buy »
GOLF TRIPS & TOURNAMENTS (If
they've been VERY, very good):
Pine Needles-Mid Pines: Stay and
play
at
the
home of two fabulous Donald Ross courses.
Review »
Bandon Dunes: See why we keep
heading back for our annual Two-Man Links
Championship!
Website/Registration »
IBEROSTAR Team Championship Mexico:
A two-man event held on two of the Cancun
area’s finest tracks? Where do we sign up?
More Info »
Bermuda: Mark Twain, who found
inspiration on the islands of Bermuda
famously
said, “You can go to Heaven. I would rather
stay
in Bermuda.” Twain may not have been
much
of
a golfer (remember he also said that golf
was
“a
good walk spoiled”) but the golf in Bermuda
is,
in
fact, heavenly.
Review
»
Before we move on to the next
section, here's a caveat. Buying equipment for
an avid golfer is tricky - we're peculiar beasts
when it comes to picking new gear. But if you
suspect they need something, try to listen and
look for clues and be sure to buy from
worldwidegolfshops.com, home of not only a
stellar return policy but a 90 day playability
guarantee as well. You can make the
equipment decision risk free by going this
route. So, with that in mind, here goes:
DRIVERS AND WOODS
Titleist 913 Driver: One of the top-
performing drivers on the PGA Tour this
season
can also help the golfer on your list. See the
improvements in Titleist’s 2013 release.
Review |
Buy »
Callaway X Hot: Callaway sure used
the
right adjective to describe their first driver
released in 2013. The face is hot on these
drivers. Enough said.
Review |
Buy »
Ping G25: According to the
Back9Network's Adam Fonseca, the PING G25
driver should be considered a major
competitor
to any other driver on the market.
Review
»
Callaway FT Optiforce: Lightweight
and
still powerful, it’s all about clubhead speed
when
striping with the FT Optiforce line from
Callaway.
Review |
Buy »
Cleveland 588 Altitude: Another
lightweight option among drivers released in
2013, the 588 Altitude is non-adjustable, and a
solid choice for mid-handicappers.
Review |
Buy »
Nike VR_S Covert Driver: Nike made
a
splash with its signing of Rory McIlroy earlier
this
year but the Covert Driver lived up to the
hype.
The unique ‘cavity back’ driver is a good
choice
for most skill levels.
Review |
Buy »
TaylorMade SLDR: The TaylorMade
SLDR
driver has been tested at recent events on the
PGA and European Tour, and player reaction
has
been positive.
Review |
Buy »
Titleist 913 Fairways & Hybrids:
The
913
fairways and hybrids, like the 913 driver
released
late last year are a new --- and improved ---
take on the successful 910 models released in
2010.
Review |
Buy »
Callaway X Hot Pro Fairway: Similar
to
the X Hot Driver, these babies are long and
hot!
Review |
B
uy
»
IRONS AND WEDGES
Titleist AP2 714 Irons: he latest
Titleist
AP2 714 irons retain their predecessor’s good
looks and “just right” head size preferred by
better players. But under the beautiful
chrome/satin combination finish lies a club
that
reflects third-generation technology. Review | Buy »
Titleist CB, MB 714 Irons: For the
better
players, there wasn’t much changed from the
previous iterations. Review | Buy »
Ping S55: Like the S56 irons that
they
replace in Ping's line, the new S55 irons are
designed for accomplished players who
prefer
a
small, blade-style head. Review
»
Nike Forged Pro Combo: The latest
version, best suited for mid- and lower-
handicap
players, arrived in stores Nov. 1 . Review | Buy »
TaylorMade SpeedBlade: Following
buzz
over the last 12 months surrounding
theRocketBladez Irons, R1 Driver and, most
recently, theSLDR Driver, TaylorMade
unveiled
its new SpeedBlade irons. Review | Buy »
Callaway Apex Irons: More
evidence
that Callaway is after the category of player,
which could be referred to as “purists
looking
for
a competitive edge”, comes this fall in the
form
of the new Apex forged irons. Review |
Buy
»
Titleist 712 Utility: For better
players,
this might be the best utility iron on the
market. Review |
Buy
»
Titleist TVDK Wedge: Talk about a
winning wedge, the TVDK was in the bag of
Adam Scott at the Masters, and Jason Dufner
at
the PGA.
B
uy
»
Callaway Mack Daddy 2: According
to
Roger Cleveland, all models offer relief in
the
heal, so that when you open the face the
leading edge isn't too high off the ground. Review | Buy »
 |
PUTTERS
Scotty Cameron Futura X Dual
Balance Putter: Similar to the long
version used by Adam Scott to win the 2013
Masters, this piece of technical wizardry
provides maximum stability through the
stroke
and at impact from a high MOI,
counterbalanced design. One of many models
for anchored putters to be thinking about now
in light of the 1/1/2016 rules change. Review
Odyssey Tank Putter: Moving
from
an
anchored putter? Odyssey has several choices
that should be looked into, including a putter
designed for Arm Lock (think Matt Kuchar) and
the new Odyssey Tank. Review | Buy »
Cleveland Smart Square: The
recently
unveiled, black-headed, mallet-style putter is
basic in the sense that there are very little
technical advances seen in the engineering.
Review |
Buy »
Nike Method MOD: In February 2010,
the Nike Method putters arrived in pro shops,
and now the company is extending the putter
family to include four Nike Method MOD
putters
Review |
Buy »
SHAFTS & GRIPS:
True Temper XP Series: Featuring
optimized trajectory in multiple super light-
weight designs, the XP series is engineered
to
be
the longest and most forgiving steel iron
shafts
in the game today.
Review |
Buy
»
Lamkin i-Line: Color may be in, but
comfort and performance are what really
matter
when you choose new grips for your golf
clubs.
Lamkin's new i-Line grips, made in
partnership
with IOMIC, offer all three characteristics.
Review |
Buy »
Lamkin Crossline ACE 3GEN: A true
tacky and shock-absorbing grip, the ACE
3GEN
are played by golfers of all levels.
Review |
Buy »
Project X PXv: The lightest shaft in
golf, the PXv39 can no doubt withstand the
rigors of super fast swing speeds.
Review |
Buy »
GOLF BAGS:
Sun Mountain 3.5 Deluxe (AGC members-
only
edition): See the bag amateurgolf.com
Player Staff Members are wearing and rep our
movement today!
Review
|
Buy »
Sun Mountain Micro-Push Cart:
Micro-
Cart’s small folded footprint and light weight
make the cart easy to get in and out of a
vehicle. Also, due to the patented four-wheel
design, the cart has a low center of gravity
which results in superior stability on the
course. Review | Buy
»
Jones Golf Bags: Jones Sports
Company
has brought back the Jones Golf Bag, which
ruled as an industry staple in the 1970s, '80s
and '90s and simplifies the game. Review | Buy
»
STOCKING STUFFERS:
Titleist Free Golf Ball Personalization:
Titleist is offering free personalization on
every Titleist golf ball dozen through the end
of
the year – a joyous occasion for golfers and
holiday gift givers alike. Buy »
GolfSense 3D Swing Analyzer: You
won't believe the amount of information
GolfSense's new device and app can provide
for
just $129.99. Review »
True Temper Performance Fitting:
There’s absolutely no denying the professional
success of True Temper products and its
customization process. Schedule the golfer
on
your list for a shaft fitting and watch them
thank you all year.
Review | More Info »
CHAMP FLYteePRO: Launched at the
2013 PGA Show and named the 'Official Tee
of
Demo Day', the FLYteePRO --- an evolution
of
CHAMP's original FLYtee--- has been infused
with Kevlar® to allow for extra long life. Review
»
PlayKleen Towel: The PlayKleen
towel
is
without a doubt the best performing golf
towel
on the market today. The microfiber wonder
comes in some fun colors and designs and
rolls
up for easy wrapping. Review »