Bridgestone

One of the older Japanese manufacturer of golf balls and very good quality control and technical know how as far as ball construction is concerned.

They have 7 different balls, 2 premium balls for the better golfer with high speed impacts, one for mid range head speed and 4 balls for the lower head speed. However the different cover materials and constructions will change the ball flight angle and spin rate. As a result, knowing what your launch conditions are they are able to change your ball to get you closer to optimum conditions and increase distance. This is their ball fitting program called the Bridgestone challenge where you hit the ball you would normally use and compare to different Bridgestone constructions. They claim that 75 percent of the time they are able to fit you to a Bridgestone ball which will outperform the ball you are presently using.
Valerie Melvin
Helping Golfers
www.franklygolf.com
Putting Studio: 407.396.4004
Mobile: 321.276.5803

Ping

The new product introductions have happened for Ping with the new G15 driver. Most interesting is the simple fitting system of interchanging different shafts with heads rather than having a huge inventory of clubs. Pictured here is the AFS driver bag.
Valerie Melvin
Helping Golfers
www.franklygolf.com
Putting Studio: 407.396.4004
Mobile: 321.276.5803

Radio Interview with Dennis Silvers

Still on the go...sharing some thoughts with Dennis Silvers on grooves, equipment and an overall perspective of the show.
Valerie Melvin
Helping Golfers
www.franklygolf.com
Putting Studio: 407.396.4004
Mobile: 321.276.5803

Cobra Driver

The Cobra ZL (zero limits) driver:
Adjustable in 3 different positions..closed,neutral and open. Composite head with back weighting (non adjustable).Unfortunately comes with 46" shaft but it can be customized. Growing in popularity.
Valerie Melvin
Helping Golfers
www.franklygolf.com
Putting Studio: 407.396.4004
Mobile: 321.276.5803

Pro V 1s

Unchanged from last year...why change a good thing?

Valerie Melvin
Helping Golfers
www.franklygolf.com
Putting Studio: 407.396.4004
Mobile: 321.276.5803

Titleist Balls

NXT Tour: An affordable ball for most of us
DT Solo: for seniors,ladies and lower swing speeds
NXT: a little less spin than the NXT Tour

Valerie Melvin
Helping Golfers
www.franklygolf.com
Putting Studio: 407.396.4004
Mobile: 321.276.5803

Titleist irons

An iron club for every player from the beautiful classic forged MB to the AP1.

Valerie Melvin
Helping Golfers
www.franklygolf.com
Putting Studio: 407.396.4004
Mobile: 321.276.5803

Callaway Irons

We have the extremes...the X forged blade as well as the diablo edge, the most forgiving iron in the Callaway line.

Valerie Melvin
Helping Golfers
www.franklygolf.com
Putting Studio: 407.396.4004
Mobile: 321.276.5803

Callaway drivers

First driver we checked out was the Callaway FTiZ a mostly composite head and a bigger face, with an aerodynamic head. The Diablo Edge is all titanium. Both claim to increase distance only when you miss the sweetspot.

Valerie Melvin
Helping Golfers
www.franklygolf.com
Putting Studio: 407.396.4004
Mobile: 321.276.5803

We've arrived!

On the show floor and just consulting the guide to get our bearings! More exciting stuff to come....

Valerie Melvin
Helping Golfers
www.franklygolf.com
Putting Studio: 407.396.4004
Mobile: 321.276.5803

The PGA Merchandise Show 2010

This year's PGA Merchandise Show will be the 42nd show that I have attended (I started attending the show when I was very young). I've seen it all...the earliest shows began in a tent in West Palm and if it rained, vendors had to lift their goods from the ground to stop them getting water damaged.

Nowadays things are much more sophisticated with a demo day and a wonderful Show at the Orange County Convention Center.

Valerie and I be walking the floor and will bring you my take on the newest toys from the major manufacturers. So stay tuned.